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Evan Guilford-Blake

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True Magic, A Christmas Farce With Unoriginal Music For The Entire Family

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Hillcrest School, Midland, TX (2004)
  • Crystal Springs Players, San Mateo, CA (2003)
  • Collier Elementary School, Avondale, AZ (2003)
  • Greenbelt (MD) Arts Center (2002)
  • The Asylum Theatre, Las Vegas (1999)*
  • The Asylum Theatre, Las Vegas (1998)*
  • Actors Theatre, Talent, OR (1996)
  • Whetstone Theatre Company, Brattleboro, VT (1995)

Nighthawks: Drama

PRODUCTIONS:

  • The Loft Theatre, Natchitoches, LA (2005)
  • Thistle-Dew Theatre, Sacramento, CA (2003)
  • Theatre of the Invisible Guests, Moorhead, MN (2000)
  • Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS (1999)
  • API Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI (1998)
  • Steppin' Out Productions, Inc., New York (Equity Showcase) (1996)*
  • Steppin' Out Productions, Inc. (non‑Equity Showcase) (1996)
  • Toronto (ONT) Fringe Festival (Part II: The Night Cafe) (1996)**
  • The Artfull Circle, San Francisco (1993)
  • Dayton (OH) Playhouse (1992)
  • Circle Theatre, Forest Park, IL (1992)

READINGS:

  • Working Title Playwrights, Atlanta (2005)
  • Nantucket (MA) Short Play Festival (Part I: Nighthawks) (1995)
  • Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Lincoln, NE (1994)*
  • Charlotte Repertory Theatre (1993)*

HONORS:

  • Semi-finalist - 2004 Writer's Network Competition
  • Quarter-finalist - 2002 New Century Writer Awards
  • Third place - 2002 Fleming Competition (Augusta, GA, Arts Council) (Part I: Nighthawks)
  • Finalist - Shipping Dock Theatre (NY) Competition (1998)
  • Selected by Nebraska Repertory Theatre for "Festival of New Plays" (1994)
  • Selected by Charlotte Repertory Theatre for "New Plays in America, '93"
  • Selected by Actors' Guild of Lexington New Play Festival (1992)
  • Runner‑up, 1992 National Future Fest
  • Winner, 1992 Tennessee Williams One‑Act Competition (Part II: The Night Cafe)
  • John W. Schmid Award, Gay Chicago Magazine ‑ Outstanding New Play, 1992
  • Nominated for Joseph Jefferson Citation for Best New Play, 1992
  • Named "Best Non‑Musical Play" ‑ 1992 Chicago Tribune Readers' Poll

'Tis the Seasons: Holiday pastiche

PRODUCTION:

  • Neighborhood Playhouse, Decatur, GA (Commission: 2005)

Tales from Beatrix Potter: A play for young children in one act

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Offshoot Productions, Fayetteville, GA (2002)
  • Discovery Arena, Decatur, GA (2001)

READING:

  • Chicago Dramatists (1995)

Wilde, at Heart: Three fairy tales of Oscar Wilde - a play with music for families

READING:

  • Theatre Gael, Atlanta (2004)

Eighty-Two: Human Interest

PRODUCTION:

  • Young at Heart Players, Dayton, OH (2005)

Caliban, Dancing: Drama

READINGS:

  • Working Title Playwrights, Atlanta (2004)
  • Oberon Theatre Ensemble, New York (2003)*
  • Abingdon Theatre Company, New York (2002)*
  • Chicago Dramatists (1999)*
  • API Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI (1999)
  • The Asylum Theatre, Las Vegas (1999)*

HONORS:

  • Selected for The Play‑Pen Series, The Asylum Theatre (1999)
  • Finalist, Theatrework (NM) New Play Competition (1999)

Journeys: Comedy

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Process Theatre Company, Atlanta (2004)
  • Circle Theatre, Forest Park, IL (Commission: 1997)

READINGS:

  • Chattanooga Theatre Center (2002)
  • Chicago Dramatists Workshop (1996, 1997, 2001)*
  • Utah State University (1996)
  • Koalaty Presentations, Inc., Atlanta (2001)

HONORS:

  • Finalist, New Plays in America 1998, Charlotte (NC) Repertory Theatre (1998)
  • Runnerup, Chattanooga Theatre Center New Play Competition (2002)

The Firebird: A play for young audiences in one act

  • Scheduled for publication by Playscripts, Inc.

PRODUCTIONS:

  • The American School of London (2005)
  • Alexander High School, Douglas, GA (2004)
  • A.C.E. Homeschool Group, Jefferson, GA (2003)
  • Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties (MI) Schools ‑ Tour (1999)
  • API Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI (1999)
  • Bloomington (IN) Playwrights Project (1998)
  • READING: Chicago Dramatists Workshop (1995)
  • HONOR: Winner, Sonoma County (CA) Repertory Company Youth Play Competition (2003)

Ceremonies of Prayer: Drama

PRODUCTIONS:

  • American College Theatre Festival Region 8, Cedar City, UT (1997)
  • Utah State University, Logan, UT (1996)
  • American Theatre of Actors, New York (1995)
  • San Francisco Performers Theatre (1992)

READINGS:

  • Robidoux Resident Theatre, St. Joseph, MO (1991)
  • The Space, Chicago (1989)*

HONORS:

  • Winner, Utah Playfest Competition (1996)
  • Finalist, ALBALT New Play Search (1992)

Telling William Tell:A play for young audiences

PRODUCTION:

  • First Stage, Atlanta (Commission: 2002)

READING:

  • Chicago Dramatists (2001)

Our Children: Drama

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Love Creek Productions, New York (workshop production ‑ 1995)
  • Circle Theatre, Forest Park, IL (Commission: 1994)

READING:

  • Chicago Dramatists (1995)

Some Unfinished Chaos: A sad comedy (available in English and Hebrew)

PRODUCTIONS:

  • API Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI (1998)
  • Equity Library Theatre Chicago (1992)*

READINGS:

  • Golden Squirrel Theatre, New York (1998)*
  • Ensemble Studio Theatre, New York (1991)

HONORS:

  • Semi-finalist, 2004 Writer's Network Competition
  • Finalist, Trustus (SC) Theatre New Play Competition (1995)
  • Finalist, National Future Fest (1992)

Friends & Relations: Comedy, Evening of one acts (Old Friends, The Baby, Strangers in the Night)

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse, Laurel, MD (2005 - Strangers in the Night)
  • Sheboygan (WI) Theatre Company (2001)
  • Atlanta Classical/New Voices Theatre, Atlanta (2003 - Strangers in the Night)
  • Showcase of Short Plays, Chicago Dramatists Workshop (1994 - Strangers in the Night)
  • Primus Theatre, Chicago (1992 - Old Friends)
  • Henrico Theatre Company, Richmond, VA (1990, twice - Old Friends)

READINGS:

  • Chicago Dramatists (1996)
  • Interborough Repertory Theatre, New York (1990)

HONORS:

  • Semifinalist, Eileen Heckart Drama for Seniors Competition (2003 - Old Friends)
  • Runner‑up, Henrico Theatre One‑Act Competition (1990 - Old Friends)
  • Second Place, Virginia Theatre Association Competition (1990 - Old Friends)

Mid‑Century Blues: Drama, Paired one‑acts (Tio's Blues/American Blues)

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Hypothetical Theatre Co., NYC (American Blues ‑ workshop production ‑ 1998)*
  • Raven Theatre, Chicago (workshop production ‑ 1997)

READINGS:

  • University of Georgia, Athens, GA (Tio's Blues - 2003)
  • New World Stage, Carrboro, NC (American Blues - 2002)
  • Chicago Dramatists Workshop (1997)*
  • Victory Gardens Theatre, Chicago (1997)*
  • The Asylum Theatre (1997)*

HONORS:

  • Winner, Ronald William Playwriting Competition (American Blues) (2004)
  • Winner, Georgia Theatre One-Act Competition (Tio's Blues) (2003)
  • Semi-finalist, Reva Shiner Competition (2001)
  • Selected for The Play‑Pen Series, The Asylum Theatre, Las Vegas (1997)
  • Finalist, Tennessee Williams One‑Act Competition (American Blues) (1998)

The Enigma Variations: Comic Romance

PRODUCTION:

  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (2002)

READINGS:

  • Abingdon Theatre Company, NY (2002)
  • Equity Library Theatre Chicago (1991)*

HONORS:

  • Top 40 selection, Sonoma County Rep Competition (2001)
  • Finalist, Trustus (SC) Theatre New Play Festival (1992)

Family Portrait: Drama

READINGS:

  • Dayton (OH) Playhouse (2004)
  • University of Louisiana - Monroe (2002)
  • Moorhead State University, Moorheard, MN (2000)
  • Chicago Dramatists (1998)*
  • Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX (1995)
  • River Oak Arts Project, Oak Park, IL (1995)
  • Equity Library Theatre Chicago (1988)*

HONORS:

  • Finalist, Dayton (OH) Playhouse FutureFest (2004)
  • Top 40 selection, Sonoma County Rep Competition (2001)
  • Semi‑Finalist, Panowski Playwriting Competition (1992)
  • Artistic Director's Award, Playfest Kalamazoo! (MI) (1992)

ONE‑ACTS and SHORT WORKS

A Simple Love Song: Musical comedy (music by Deborah Abramson)

PRODUCTION:

  • Henrico Theatre Company, Richmond, VA (2005)

READING:

  • Makor/Steinhart "Festival of Wrights," New York City (2004)

HONOR:

  • Winner, Henrico Theatre One‑Act Competition (2004)

The Poetry Plays: Drama, short evening of one-acts (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow, A Cup of Coffee, Stars)

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Samuel French Festival, New York City (2004) (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow)
  • Love Creek Productions/Brief Acts Company, New York City (2004)
  • Discovery Arena, Decatur, GA (2003) (A Cup of Coffee)
  • Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano, CA (1997) (A Cup of Coffee)
  • S.T.A.G.E.S. '96 (1996) (A Cup of Coffee)
  • Venus Theatre, Washington, DC (2003) (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow)
  • Village Writers Theatre, Decatur, GA (2002) (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow)
  • Working Girl Productions, Rego Park, NY (1996)* (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow)
  • Millikin Univ., Decatur, IL (PipeDreams Series) (1994) (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow)
  • thrustStage, Kalamazoo, MI (1997) (Stars)
  • HONORS: Selected for 2004 Samuel French Festival (Prelude to a Walk Through the Snow)
  • Selected for S.T.A.G.E.S. '96, Dallas, TX (A Cup of Coffee)
  • Second Place ‑ Festival of Short Plays, San Juan Capistrano, CA (1997) (A Cup of Coffee)

The Investigation: Mystery, Ten-minute play

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Panoply Arts Festival, Hunstville, AL (2005)
  • Colonial Playhouse, Aldan, PA (2004)
  • Lebanon (PA) Community Theatre (2003)

HONORS:

  • Winner, 2003 Lebanon (PA) Community Theatre Playwriting Competition
  • Winner, 2005 Panoply Arts Festival Competition
  • Honorable Mention: Showoff! 2005 - Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistano, CA

A Christmas Story: Monologue

PRODUCTION:

  • The Barn Theatre, Greensboro, NC (2001)

Creatures of Dreams: Movement piece, Short‑short

PRODUCTION:

  • New York Theatre Workshop (1997)

First Christmas: One-page play

PRODUCTION:

  • The Barn Theatre, Greensboro, NC (2001)

Dreamland: Drama, One-act

PRODUCTION:

  • Laurel Mill Playhouse, Laurel, MD (2005)
  • Discovery Arena, Decatur, GA (2003)

HONOR:

  • Finalist, Ten by Ten, ArtsCenter Stage, Chapel Hill, NC (2004)

READING:

  • Chicago Dramatists (1999)

Hazardous to Your Health: Satire, One page play

HONOR:

  • Semi‑finalist, Lamia Ink Competition (1998)

sea:shore: Movement piece, Short‑short

PRODUCTION:

  • New York Theatre Workshop (1997)

God's Visit: Comedy, Ten‑minute play

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, GA (2002)
  • Informall Theatre Company, Greensboro, NC (2001)
  • Heartlande Theatre Company, Birmingham, MI (1997)
  • Wild Onion Theatre Company, Chicago (1991)

The Sound Called Music: Drama, One‑act

PRODUCTIONS:

  • Greensboro (NC) Playwrights Forum (2003)
  • Playwrights for the '90s, Chicago Dramatists Workshop (1995)
  • Bloomington (IN) Playwrights Project (1995)

OTHER AWARDS/INFORMATION

  • Member, Dramatists Guild
  • Approximately 20 children's storytelling scripts ‑ Produced by Stories 'N' Stuff, Chicago (1982‑85) and
  • Onstage Atlanta (2002)
  • First Prize, Love Lyric: "In Reply to a Message From Barbara" ‑ Poets and Patrons,
  • Chicago (1987)
  • First Prize, Short Fiction: "The Kite" ‑ Rambunctious Review National Competition (1997)
  • "Taking Back the Talkback:" Feature article, Parabasis, Spring, 2001
  • "This is for Kids?:" Feature article, Community Journal(Decatur, GA), June 14, 2001
  • Visiting: Monologue: Published in Monologues for Student Actors - Grand Valley Press (2001)
  • "Field Trip:" Essay: Published in A Cup of Comfort for Teachers (Adams Media 2004)
  • Complete publication credits on request
  • Guest Playwright ‑ Northern Illinois University (1998)
  • Selected for Emerging Artists Series in fiction and poetry ‑ Chicago (1995)
  • Selected as Playwright in Residence to 1996 Utah Playfest ‑ Utah State University
  • Judge, ATHE New Play Development Program (1998, 1999)
  • Dramaturg, ATHE New Play Development Workshop (1997)
  • Responder, Student Playwriting Competition, ACTF Region 8 (1997)
  • Instructor, Advanced Playwriting ‑ Utah State University (1996)
  • Instructor, Play Marketing ‑ Various venues (1993‑current)
  • Instructor, Drama - St. Peter Claver After School Program, Decatur, GA (2001)
  • Member, Creative Team, Art Within, Atlanta (2003)
  • Affiliate Playwright, Working Title Playwrights, Atlanta (2001-present; Managing Director, current)
  • Resident Playwright, Chicago Dramatists (1992‑2002)
  • Member, Advisory Board, Chicago Dramatists (2002-present)
  • Literary Manager, Circle Theatre, Forest Park, IL (1996‑1997)

*AEA Theatre/Organization **Canadian Equity