News

December 17, 2011

Is there anyone reading this? I get no e-mails, hate or otherwise, regarding the News Section. Am I writing this for myself? Is there no one left on this earth but me?

If not, then here are my updates, concise and link-heavy:

I'm on a podcast: Link

I wrote a short play: Link

I'm going to be in a play: Link

And hey, if you read this, let me know. I would love to know that I'm not the only one reading this.


October 15, 2011

One of my favorite things that dogs do? The way that they're able to look like a croissant of fur when they curl up to sleep. Just thought I'd share that.

A bit of exciting news that was officially announced today: I will be one of the three writers participating in the 2011-2012 PDC @ Plays & Players Playwriting Residency. What does that mean, exactly? Well that's what I'll find out over the next year. I do know that this is an exciting opportunity to grow as a playwright with the help of a wonderful playwriting organization and a fantastic theatre. The other writers in this program are Jeffrey Stanley and Brian Grace-Duff, and could not be happier to be sharing the stage with two incredibly talented guys.

Also, today is the birthday of my brother-in-law Jeremy Troutt. He's amazing. At everything. That is all.


October 7, 2011

Oh, look at these cobwebs all over my website! Let me dust those off. Sorry about that.

Now that I'm getting into the groove of my day job, and I've completed my move into a new place filled with artists, I can actually start udpating my online presence again. Because if it's not online, then does it really count?

While there's not much to report on (at least not yet, as some developments are still developing), come Summer 2012, you can see my handiwork in Bootless Artworks' Star Wars The Musical, for which I commissioned to write the book. I previously worked with Bootless in their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, so this should be good. I'll of course keep you updated.

Also, my wife and I learned this week that she will be studying Theatre at Trinity College in Dublin for the Spring Semester. I will not be able to join her in her five-month journey, so any fellow students out there, make sure to show her around town, show her the ropes, make sure she has a good time.

And until next time (which should be soon), keep the sun at your back.


July 20, 2011

The last month has brought about a number of amazing developments. Let's get the not-theater-related news out of the way: I'm now fully employed. It's nice to have something legitimate to get in the way of my writing.

Speaking of not that, I will finally be seen in a Philadelphia show that is not a 24-Hour Theater or a Charity Show (not that there's anything wrong with those, but there's something to be said for a run longer than one weekend). I will be playing the role of Joe in Leslye Headland's "Bachelorette" at Luna Theater Company. It is an amazing script, and promises to be a fantastic production. Come February 2012, be sure to check it out.

Hey, remember when I was talking about Luna in the previous paragraph? Well, if you're a writer, you have two opportunities. The theater now has an open submission policy, and it is also accepting submissions for its first annual 10-minute play festival. See? See how I'm being all Literary Manager-y?

And now, back to script reading.


June 26, 2011

Quite a number of updates this time around. Are you sitting? Do you have a drink? Are you surrounded by loved ones? Good. Then let's proceed...

I'll get the non-theater related news out of the way first. After a three-month safari filled with anxiety and self-doubt, I now have steady employment again. Finally, I can stop worrying about how to pay the bills and get back to writing things that will not pay the bills.

Speaking of which, on the writing front, there are a few upcoming projects to look out for. Tetromino Song will most likely be featured in a festival for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Also, I have received a commission to write a Halloween show for La Habra Depot Theatre in La Habra, California. More details about both projects will be forthcoming.

Finally, on the acting front, Philadelphia audiences will finally be able to see me on a stage for longer than a couple nights. I will be playing the role of Joe in Leslye Headland's brilliant comedy Bachelorette, which will be making its Philadelphia premiere at the Luna Theater Company. The production will drop in Center City next February. More details on that as it draws nearer.

And as I draw this update to a close, I invite you to revisit my Tumblr page Lovingly Alive, as I have actually been updating it again. You're welcome, world.


June 10, 2011

That's right! An update sooner than usual!

If you've noticed, the website has a bit of a face lift. Not only is there a change in font (farewell, Courier New. Welcome, Georgia), but the Writing page has changed. Now you can actually read samples of my full-length work, from produced plays such as "Revolution And A Sandwich" and the Flying Spaghetti Monster plays, to as-yet-unproduced plays like "Bad Monster" and "Rain". Enjoy reading 20 pages of my work!


May 31, 2011

Have you noticed that I've been doing these updates once a month? Yeah, you have? Me, too. You would think with this whole unemployment thing, I would be able to update this more. However, "Portal 2" won't play itself.

Performances for "Revolution & A Sandwich" are now finished. It was a wonderful production, and I want to thank everyone involved, as well as everyone who came. So, what now? Well, look out for something called "Dark Mondays" coming soon, as well as a few plays that are currently in development (a.k.a. living in my brain).

In the meantime, check out my YouTube channel for a couple of editing projects I've been working on. I promise that I will have more professional updates in the future.


April 28, 2011

Rehearsals are starting for The Shakedown Project's "Revolution and Sandwich", and performances start May 20th. Check out their website to see my latest work.

In other news, I will be taking on duties as Literary Manager for Philadelphia's Luna Theater Company. Luna is a fantastic company who this season mounted fantastic productions of Sarah Kane's "Blasted" and Will Eno's "Thom Pain (based on nothing)". We will soon be implementing an open submission policy. Check out their website soon for updates.

Also, I will be helping to create a new web-series. Details will be forthcoming on this, as it is still in the development stage. I would tell you to check out a website, but there is not one as of yet. And haven't I pointed you to enough websites already?


March 28, 2011

As of this week, I am entering a new realm in my playwriting career (although "playwriting career" is an oxymoron). I am officially self-publishing. If you have a Kindle, you can now download my award-ignored adaptation "Re: Woyzeck". A non-Kindle edition will be coming soon via Google eBooks. You can also expect an upcoming release for my much-tolerated Flying Spaghetti Monster Plays. For now, all links to products can be found on my Shop page.

Also, I'm in need of steady employment. So if you've been loving this site, live in the nearby Philadelphia area and have a middle-class income position that you've been dying to fill, I'd be forever grateful. Or if you're a theater company and want a commission in which you help discover a new theatrical talent, I'd be even more eternally grateful (how can you get more eternity from forever? That's a question for perfume ad copywriters).


February 4, 2011

The Micro-Fest was a fantastic weekend. Between Justin Jain's "ShiFt/TransFer", Brian Osborne/Whit McLaughlin's "The Word", Team Sunshine's "Punchkapow", Headlong Dance Theater's "Red Rovers" and the collection of fantastic modern dance pieces, it was a beautiful meeting of some of the city's finest theatrical artists.

So, where to go now? Well, I'm hoping to develop a piece for this year's Philadelphia Fringe Festival. More details on that (at least, if it goes anywhere. If you don't ever hear about this again, then assume it's not happening).

Also, a bit of exciting news in the publishing world: You can now buy my full-length play "American Way", as well as my short plays "Garbage Strike" and "A Dollar-Fifty" for your Kindle or other e-book reader. Check out the Shop part of my site. It actually has more than two links now. If this is the big time (it isn't), I like how it feels (even though it isn't).


January 26, 2011

The day is nigh. The work-in-progress performance of "Revolution And A Sandwich" is coming up this Saturday, January 29th at 11:30 a.m. (the perfect time for revolutionary multimedia theatre). Tickets for the entire festival are $75 ($50 for students), and if you just want to see my show, it will be $15. 

The performance will take place at the Community Education Center at 3500 Lancaster Ave in Philadelphia (a short walk northwest from the 34th Street Station). Tickets can be purchased at the following link. And if you can't make it out to see the show, you can still see a live stream of the show at the following link. So basically what I'm saying is that there's no reason for you to not see the show. Unless you're busy. Only then.


January 14, 2011

So, it's been a while since I updated my News page. What is the reason? I could make excuses. But I just didn't do it. It's not for lack of news. So, let's commence:

"Revolution And A Sandwich" is going strong.  The show was accepted as a featured performer in the Network of Ensemble Theaters' Micro-Fest: Philly, specializing in genre-defying work.  So it will have a "work-in-progress" performance on Saturday, January 29th at 11:30 a.m.  I'd love if you could make it out and see the show before its premiere performance (which will be in late May).

Also, my latest play "Bad Monster" is currently being rejected by theaters around the country.  However, it has also received some interest from a few other theaters as well.  I don't want to say just who yet, because they may not want to be associated with me after actually reading the script.  But I'll definitely let you know if anything comes of that.

And I promise that it will not be three months until my next update.
 

October 13, 2010

Lots of writing news to report at the moment.  As of yesterday, "Bad Monster" is now in the literary departments of over 40 theaters in the United States and England.  I'll let you know if anything comes of any of those (if you don't hear anything about "Bad Monster" after this, it's safe to assume nothing happened.  I'm not one to really report on rejection).

Also, my latest play "Revolution and a Sandwich" is underway.  First, there is a fundraiser for the play to be held on October 27th at the Mill Creek Tavern on 42nd and Chestnut in Philadelphia.  The party starts at 8:00 p.m. and will feature Abstract Verses, Taco, Caboder (formerly Trench Mouth), Wild Rompit and Kevin & The Shapes.  Cover charge is $7 and Halloween costumes are encouraged.

And if you are interested in auditioning for the show, auditions will be on November 6th and 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mandell Theater's Green Room at Drexel University, on 33rd and Chestnut.  I'd love to have you come out.

That's all for now.  More details as they develop...


September 30, 2010

So, now I have a chance to relax.  "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" has opened and is starting its second weekend (tickets available here...Shameless plug), and "Revolution and a Sandwich" is now written, with auditions happening soon.  So now it's on to re-writes for "Bad Monster", as well as hearing back on a couple opportunities.  More details on that as they develop.


August 30, 2010

Tickets are now on sale for Bootless Artworks' production of "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee".  If you're in the Delaware area and want to see me try doing a musical after a few years away, you can (and should) get tickets here.


August 6, 2010

With all of the news of my writing, there's been little talk of my acting.  Well, that's about to change next month, when I will be appearing as Barfee in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Bootless Artworks in New Castle, DE.  I'm not quite the body type for Barfee, but nonetheless I am quite excited to be musical-ing it up again.  The show will be in September and October.

Meanwhile, I am hard at work at "Revolution and a Sandwich" for The Shakedown Project.  More details on that as they develop.

And also, make sure to check out my blog for the latest post on my obsessive personality.


July 22, 2010

After a month spent in a sort of creative limbo, I am now involved in two projects, one immediate and one in the near future.

First and foremost, I am working on my first paid commission.  It is for The Shakedown Project, a really exciting new company here in Philadelphia.  Their first production "Jonathan" was a really unique mind-bending trip, and I'm excited to be working with them for their second production, which I have entitled "Revolution and a Sandwich".

The first fundraiser for the show is this Wednesday, July 28th. If you're on the Book of Face, the event can be found here. Since this will help me get paid, I'd love for everyone to attend.

Also, this Saturday, the Parallax Theatre Company will be producing a 24 Hour Theater festival.  I will be one of the actors, and my lovely wife will be helping with the production. It will be at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24th at the Caplan Studio Theatre, on the 16th floor of 211 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia.

Hope to see you there!


June 28, 2010

A reminder:  The reading of my latest play "Bad Monster" is tonight, starring Samantha Kristina Clarke, Kittson O'Neill, Bob Stineman and Julie Grega.  If you're in Philadelphia tonight, head over to Time Restaurant on 13th & Sansom at 7:30 p.m. The details are here.

Also, I'll be meeting this week with the Artistic Director of an up-and-coming theater company in town for a possible collaboration.  More on that as details develop.

Finally, I have returned to the blogosphere, which is apparently where the youth of today go to share their thoughts.  Check it out here.  Hope to see you tonight!


June 25, 2010

So the "Bad Monster" reading is officially back on.  If you're in the Philadelphia area, it's going to be on Monday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. at Time Restaurant in Center City.  Details can be found here.  Hope to see you there!

Also, if you missed Wilma Theater's presentation of Vaclav Havel's "Leaving", you missed out on a fantastic show.  Kudos to the cast and crew, especially Luigi Sottile.


June 21, 2010

If you were planning on attending the reading of my latest play "Bad Monster" in Philadelphia tonight, well ... that's not happening.  At least, not tonight.  It's been postponed until a later date, due to an issue with the space.  As soon as I find out what that date is, I'll post it here.  Sorry for the inconvenience, everyone.


June 9, 2010

Are you in Orange County for the month of June?  Then make sure to check out my sister in an awesome production of Wallace Shawn's "The Fever" at Fullerton's Monkey Wrench Collective. Click here for info.

Talking after the performance, the director challenged me to make a YouTube video taking a different look at Shawn's play.  So I accepted.  Here it is.  Enjoy!


May 24, 2010

I am taking a break from my reading and analysis of the "Lost" finale ("Live together, die alone" is all I'm going to say) to make two announcements, both of which mean a lot to me (though probably not much to you.  Sorry):

First, I would like to welcome my new nephew into the world.  His name is Jacob Madison Hulme, and he's, ya know, a baby and all.  Cute, curious, fragile, the whole thing.  I'd post pictures, but that's not what I do.

Second, for those who will be in Philadelphia in June, there will be a free reading of my latest play "Bad Monster" on June 21st at  Time Restaurant on 13th and Sansom.  Casting is not final, so come back for more details on that.  I'd love if you could be there.  Yes, you.  I'm looking right at you.


May 10, 2010

Today is my birthday!  28 years ago, I was being born in England at the same time that "Nine", the Broadway musical about a filmmaker, was opening on Broadway.  Perhaps a sign of things to come?  Only time will tell.


May 6, 2010

This is the last weekend to see the world premiere of "When We Go Upon The Sea" by Lee Blessing at InterAct Theatre Company in Philadelphia.  I saw it a couple weeks ago, and it's great.  If you want to see a play about George W. Bush that chooses genuine human emotion over didactic politics or cheap "Dubya" jokes, check it out.

Also, I put links to my Facebook and Twitter pages on my homepage.  It's called bringing it to the modern era.


April 29, 2010

Two bits of news:  First, the News Section will be shifting to a first-person narrative.  It's a bit ridiculous to pretend that there's some other "webmaster" updating this site, when it's really just me.  So...hi!  I'm Jeremy.  Nice to meet you.

Second, I just finished a new full-length play, entitled "Bad Monster".  I will be directing a reading of it in Philadelphia on June 21st.  If you're in the area during that time, check out the Philadelphia Dramatists Center link to get details.


March 25, 2010

Today marks the conclusion of "The 15th Line".  Now Jeremy goes back to writing the kind of plays that take place on traditional stages.  If you wish to read the entire script, you can go here.


March 6, 2010

Act Three of "The 15th Line" starts today.  If you're not following it already...how come?


February 24, 2010

If there was any doubt that Jeremy was a playwright before, it's official now.  As of this week, he is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America!  He is also now a member of the Philadelphia Dramatists Center and the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia.  You can see Jeremy's PDC member page and read excerpts from his work at this link.


February 15, 2010

Act Two of "The 15th Line" has started today, exclusively on Twitter.  Check out this link to start reading!


February 8, 2010

Jeremy's old hometown paper, The Coeur d'Alene Press (named The Post Falls Press where he used to live) took notice of "The 15th Line".  You can read about it at this link.


February 1, 2010

NBC Philadelphia has picked up on "The 15th Line", and wrote about it at this link.  Make sure to also check out the colorful comments, both for and against the play.


January 27, 2010

Philadelphia Weekly wrote a wonderful article about "The 15th Line". You can see the article at this link, or by going to the "Reviews" section of the website.


January 25, 2010

Act One of "The 15th Line" premieres today on Twitter!  Go to this link to check it out!


January 21, 2010

With less than a week until the premiere of Jeremy's new Twitter play, "The 15th Line", check out Philadelphia City Paper's mention of the play at this link.  And make sure to check out "The 15th Line" on January 25th.


December 28, 2009

As the year comes to a close, Jeremy is hard at work on his next Twitter play.  Entitled "The 15th Line", it will premiere on January 25.  Stay tuned for more details!


November 19, 2009

The "Beyond Convention" festival had a review from the LA/OC Theatre Examiner, and they called "Tetromino Song", and I quote, "delightfully surreal".  If you would like to read this quote yet again, head on over to our Reviews section.


November 10, 2009

Jeremy's one-act play "Tetromino Song" will have its world premiere this weekend at the Hunger Artists Theater Company's "Beyond Convention" festival.  Since Jeremy will not be able to see the show, you should go see it and let him know how it is. Go to this link for information and to buy tickets.


October 11, 2009

"140: A Twitter Performance" has now been posted for reading.  So instead of clicking "More" fifteen thousand times, you can read the play in its entirety.  Click here to be taken to the script.


October 10, 2009

Casting has been announced for "Tetromino Song" at the Hunger Artists Theater Company's Beyond Convention Festival.  The production will be directed by Anthony Galleran, and will be starring Mark Coyan and Parker Morrison.  Performance dates are November 13th through the 22nd at the Hunger Artists Theater in Fullerton, CA.  Go to www.hungerartists.com for more details.


August 31, 2009

Relevant Magazine has written a lovely little piece about "140: A Twitter Performance" in their September/October issue.  A link will be posted when a copy of the article is available online.


August 24, 2009

Jeremy has acquired a cozy apartment in Center City, Philadelphia.  If you're familiar with the area, send him an e-mail at jeremygable@jeremygable.com to let him know places to go, people to see, things to do.


August 19, 2009

Jeremy has made it to Philadelphia, safe and sound.  Now, the next step is finding an apartment and getting into the Philadelphia theatre scene.  Updates shall be posted as they happen.


August 13, 2009

This week, Jeremy embarks on a cross-country move that will take him from his former home in Orange County, California to Philadelphia, with stops in Salt Lake City, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chicago.  You can check in on his progress via his Twitter page.  If you would like to send well wishes, you can e-mail him at jeremygable@jeremygable.com.


August 10, 2009

This week brings two major events.  First, "140: A Twitter Performance" ended yesterday.  Thanks to everyone who followed the performance.  Second, Jeremy will begin his move to Philadelphia at the end of the week with his wife.  Please send wishes of luck to jeremygable@jeremygable.com.  Updates on the move will be coming soon...


July 21, 2009

Act Three of "140: A Twitter Performance" commenced yesterday. The performance will continue until August 9, 2009.  Click on this link to be taken to the "140: A Twitter Performance" page.


July 13, 2009

Jeremy's newest one-act play "Tetromino Song" will make its world premiere at the Hunger Artists' Beyond Convention Festival in Fullerton, California.  Jeremy has directed and acted for previous Beyond Convention's, but this marks the first time his writing will be seen there.  This November, make sure to check it out.


July 13, 2009

After a week of deliberation, Jeremy's Wikipedia page has been deemed notable, and will be kept.  It is now very heavily sourced, with an average of one reference for every ten words. Big thanks to Wikipedia user Bwilkins for making the final decision, as well as to Jezhotwells and Banjeboi for fighting the good fight.  Check out the Wikipedia page here.


July 6, 2009

The coverage on "140: A Twitter Performance" continues to slowly (very slowly) spread around the world.  A theater website in Croatia has written an article about the performance.  For those of you fluent in Croatian, the link can be found here.  Uraa!


July 6, 2009

Jeremy's Wikipedia page has been both considered for deletion and flagged for rescue.  There's quite the debate over Jeremy's notability going on over there.  If you're a regular contributor to Wikipedia, head on over and weigh in.  Is Jeremy notable or not?  You be the judge!


June 29, 2009

Check out the new Photos page to see headshots, show photos and other miscellaneous pictures.


June 29, 2009

Act One of "140: A Twitter Performance" ended today.  The performance shall resume tomorrow with the start of Act Two.  Go to http://www.twitter.com/twit_play to read what's been developing so far.


June 22, 2009

Check out the new Shop on the website, where you can buy the scripts of "American Way", "A Dollar-Fifty" and "Garbage Strike". Just click on "Shop" on the home page.


June 18, 2009

BackStage West has written a blog post about "140: A Twitter Performance", in which they give this ringing endorsement: "We're having trouble following the action, and it seems like not much is happening anyway."  Click this link to read the entire post.


June 17, 2009

Paul Hodgins of The Orange County Register has written his third blog post about "140: A Twitter Performance".  Apparently, he's hooked.  The post contains a Q & A with Jeremy.  Click this link to read the post.


June 16, 2009

"140: A Twitter Performance" has now been covered by the Orange County Register, the Syracuse Post-Standard, the Spokane Inlander, KERA in Fort Worth and ABC News in Australia.  And it's not even one week in. Check out http://www.twitter.com/twit_play to view the performance.