Words, Words, Words, and How to Use Them to Write Good

This original production is a comedic compilation of texts on the theme of writers and writing. It features three one-act plays: David Ives’ Words, Words, Words and Variations on the Death of Trotsky, and In It Together, by Dr. Monica Anderson. The show also features adaptations of short stories and memoirs, including Michael O’Donohue’s “How to Write Good,” and advice to writers from authors Stephen King, Richard Russo, and Ann Patchett. The production are also includes songs written by actors in the performance.

This show builds upon an original production devised by Dr. Anderson for the spring 2001 Anathan Theatre production, Words, Words, Words and How to Use Them to Write Good. While it features two pieces from the 2001 show, the current production is primarily new material, all of it addressing in some way the challenges and joys of the art of writing.

Dates and times: November 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7 pm, and November 6 and 13 at 2 pm

Location: Anathan Theatre, Ground Floor Egan Hall

Publicity Contact: Catherine Richthammer or Dr. Anderson

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

This play features the following ensemble of actors:

Joshua Bidleman

Michael Chomick

Eleanor Hodge

Ryan Ighnat

Elijah Kim

Samuel Kim

Michael Lamontagne

Anna McCarthy

Jake McGovern

Larissa McInnis

AmyLynn Miller

Marie Pinque

Clara Rainey

Catherine Richthammer

Lisl Schmiedicke

Arianna Shovak

Jean-Paul Stiles

Matt Walker

Sarah Wandor

Miranda Wenzl

Sally Zweber