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Comment on The Plays by “Getting Betta” Advances in Screenwriting Contest | Don Fried -- Playwright & Author

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:18:15 +0000

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Comment on Blood Privilege by donfried

donfried — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:21:08 +0000

Thomas,
I’m delighted you liked it.
No, there was nothing in my research that indicated a romantic relationship between Elizabeth and Thurzo. On the other hand, the history of her early life is sparsely documented and inconsistent. An important thing for a playwright working on historically-based material to do is to fill in the blanks with things that are dramatic and don’t conflict with any of the known facts. If you stick too closely to what’s known, then it tends to be boring.
My play “Shakespeare Incorporated,” which is about the Shakespeare conspiracy theories — who really wrote the works attributed to him — takes that a step further. It’s ridiculous, 3/4 of the way to a farce, but it’s also historically possible.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Regards, Don

Comment on Blood Privilege by Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:59:15 +0000

I saw it, very well done. But I checked the wikipedia article on her and there is no mention of an original romantic relation between Elizabeth and Thurzo. Did you add that in? Not that I’m complaining

Comment on First Review of NYC Production of “Blood Privilege” by Brigette ReDavid

Brigette ReDavid — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:32:57 +0000

A well-deserved review for a wonderful production.

Comment on Phoenix by “L*** Man” in Colorado, “Blood Privilege” in New York and London « Don Fried — Playwright & Author

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:04:22 +0000

[...] commissioned me to write the play, produced Shakespeare Inc. in 2010, and commissioned me to write Phoenix which is premiering at the Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano, California in May. Watch [...]

Comment on Blood Privilege by “L*** Man” in Colorado, “Blood Privilege” in New York and London « Don Fried — Playwright & Author

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:04:19 +0000

[...] other good news this week is that my latest play, Blood Privilege, will be produced in New York City in February and in London in March, 2013, by Second Skin Theater [...]

Comment on I needn’t have worried by donfried

donfried — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:26:13 +0000

Lisa,
I’m delighted you enjoyed it. You’ll be happy to know that I’m still a curmudgeon and writing really snarky, annoyed stuff.
Don

Comment on I needn’t have worried by lisabrodsky

lisabrodsky — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:10:15 +0000

Ok, So I’m 3 YEARS delayed….lol, I found this very A “Musing!”
Thanks for the late night smile…
L.

Comment on Senior Moments by “Senior Moments” Wins 2 More Awards « Don Fried — Playwright & Author

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:23:01 +0000

[...] Saturday, March 12th, Senior Moments was given a special award for Playwriting at the American Association of Community Theater Region 7 [...]

Comment on Lots of Good Playwriting News by donfried

donfried — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:24:33 +0000

Beth,

Thanks for your interest. I’ll email you directly and email you the script.

Regards, Don