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JH: Welcome to Books by My Friends, Irene! Thanks for dropping by to share your play with us.
JH: What’s the blurb for your play?
IP: In a future where humans hunt androids for sport, one young man’s jungle excursion bleeds into a struggle to save his wife’s life. A thrilling and explosive play that explores questions of the soul, survival, and the fundamentals of civil rights.
JH: What inspired you to write the play How to Field Dress an Android?
IP: With gun violence, equality, and health care remaining major issues in American news, I wanted to explore a story that tackles these topics in a science fiction setting – on the stage. I used Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” as inspiration for the starting premise, and my drama developed from there.
JH: What one thing do you love most about writing?
IP: I love writing for the stage because the collaborative magic of theatre is unparalleled in anything else I’ve ever done.
JH: What’s next for you in the way of writing/publishing?
IP: I’m currently working on a play about the disruptive power of passion – whether that’s passion for another person or for a career. It is expected to be a 60-minute dramedy for five actors, with plenty of twists and turns. That’s all I can say about it for now without spoiling the fun. 🙂
JH: “…the disruptive power of passion…” what an awesome phrase!
Thanks, Irene. Please come back and tell us about the disruptive power of passion when it is ready to share with the world.
All good things,
Joy
How to Field Dress an Android sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome, Cheryl and thanks for dropping by today!
What a great title! Sounds like an interesting play. Hope it runs near me someday.
I agree, Tammy! Great title. Pulled me in immediately. It would fun to see this on the stage. Will have to share with my daughter the college theatre professor! Thanks for dropping by today.
Sounds fascinating! Good luck on getting the play produced, Irene!
Thanks for dropping by today, Randee! Maybe someday we’ll be buying tickets to this show!
What a wonderful premise, Irene. I would love to see it on stage.
I agree, Loretta. I’d like to see this produced as well. Thanks for dropping by today!
I appreciate that your giving a playwright some love! I’m adding this to my reading list!
Absolutely giving playwrights some love here today! My kids are all theatre majors. It’s in our blood. Thanks for dropping by today, Arthur!
I love the title. I think university drama departments might be interested in the play.