Zachary Steele's Blog, page 2
June 17, 2020
Production in a Pandemic: Vivien Cardone and Anthony Laura
In 2019, I was given the opportunity to conduct a series of interviews on The Girl With the Red Hair, a play by writer/director Anthony Laura. Starring Casey Hartnett as Hayley Jones and featuring Vivien Cardone as Doctor Watkins, The Girl with the Red Hair, is an exploration of the damage rendered by sexual abuse, … Continue reading Production in a Pandemic: Vivien Cardone and Anthony Laura
May 25, 2020
Review of Little Women, an online reading
This year has introduced the world to challenges new and difficult to face. The Covid-19 pandemic effectively shut down our daily lives, reducing them to around the clock adventures within the confines of our homes. And though some elements of life are attempting a return to normal, there’s still a gap we used to fill … Continue reading Review of Little Women, an online reading
May 21, 2020
A New Reading Series from Face to Face Films
Things are a bit wonky right now. The opportunities for entertainment that we once chose so easily are not an option, and so we’re left hunting for ways to fill our time. Movies are on hold, sports are shelved, book events, festivals, and more have been cancelled or postponed. The primary path to entertainment at … Continue reading A New Reading Series from Face to Face Films
March 31, 2020
Back with Anthony and Casey: Workshopping and New Roles
In 2019, I was given the opportunity to conduct a series of interviews on The Girl With the Red Hair, a play by writer/director Anthony Laura. Starring Casey Hartnett as Hayley Jones, The Girl with the Red Hair, is an exploration of the damage rendered by sexual abuse, of a mind in turmoil as it … Continue reading Back with Anthony and Casey: Workshopping and New Roles
March 14, 2020
A Time Like No Other
I wrote this as a version of a PR release for Broadleaf Writers. Though it was sent to writers in that growing community, I feel it’s appropriate for (and meant for) everyone. Hang in there folks. Stay safe. Be smart. Feel free to share any thoughts, comments, worries, fears, hopes, etc that you may have. … Continue reading A Time Like No Other
December 12, 2019
Once Upon a Retail Dream
I worked for Barnes & Noble many many moons ago. For the better part, it was a good job. I made a number of friends I still have to this day, learned a great deal about bureaucracy, came to grips with the fact that some people suck, and got to see the world of books … Continue reading Once Upon a Retail Dream
December 4, 2019
The Girl with the Red Hair, Bonus Interview with Alexandra Rooney
The following is a bonus interview following the 3-part series of interviews on the forthcoming play, The Girl With the Red Hair. Written and directed by Anthony Laura, and featuring Casey Hartnett as Hayley Jones, Vivien Cardone as Doctor Watkins, and Samantha Yestrebsky as Courtney Dawson/Azura, The Girl With the Red Hair will begin a two-week run tomorrow, December 5th, at The … Continue reading The Girl with the Red Hair, Bonus Interview with Alexandra Rooney
November 21, 2019
The Girl with the Red Hair, part 3: An Interview with Samantha Yestrebsky
The following is the final part a 3-part series of interviews on the forthcoming play, The Girl With the Red Hair. Written and directed by Anthony Laura, and featuring Casey Hartnett as Hayley Jones, Vivien Cardone as Doctor Watkins, and Samantha Yestrebsky as Courtney Dawson/Azura, The Girl With the Red Hair will begin a two-week run on December 5th at The Alchemical. The opportunity … Continue reading The Girl with the Red Hair, part 3: An Interview with Samantha Yestrebsky
October 22, 2019
The Girl With the Red Hair, part 2: Interview with Vivien Cardone and Anthony Laura
The following is part 2 of a 3 part series of interviews on the forthcoming play, The Girl With the Red Hair. Written and directed by Anthony Laura, and featuring Casey Hartnett as Hayley Jones, Vivien Cardone as Doctor Watkins, and Sam Yestrebsky as Courtney Dawson/Azura, The Girl With the Red Hair will begin a two-week run on … Continue reading The Girl With the Red Hair, part 2: Interview with Vivien Cardone and Anthony Laura
August 19, 2019
An Interview with Writer/Director Anthony Laura and Actress Casey Hartnett
As a writer, and as founder and Executive Director of the Broadleaf Writers Association, I’m often given the opportunity to preview work before it reaches the public. Generally, that means a manuscript that requires editing before it’s sent out on submission, or an advanced copy of a book to be published. But I’m also fortunate … Continue reading An Interview with Writer/Director Anthony Laura and Actress Casey Hartnett
