Author of the Week
Our Last Review of the Season Takes a Look at the Feature, GRANDMA’S HAND, a Re-write by Anisa Noor
June 3 @ 7:00 pm
Monday, 6/3 we have our final review of the spring '24 season with Anisa Noor's complete re-write of her feature - Grandma's Hand. This is yet another local story, set in the projects of Dorchester, MA where an immigrant family faces numerous challenges.
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On Monday, April 29th We Review Phil Kling’s Pilots JOE UNION and NORTHERN HOSPITALITY
April 29 @ 7:00 pm
On Monday, April 29th you get two for the price of one as we'll be reviewing two 30 minute pilots by Phil. So, c'mon out. More
On Monday, April 1st It’s No Foolin’ – We Review Bob Tremblay’s Musical I AM A SINGER – So Step On Out!
April 1 @ 7:00 pm
On Monday, April 1st it's no joke - we'll be reviewing Bob Tremblay's latest feature, I AM A SINGER.
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On Monday, March 25th We Review the Feature Length Version of Miles Benson’s Latest Work -JERKWATER
March 25 @ 7:00 pm
On Monday, March 25th, we'll be reviewing the first draft of Miles Benson's feature JERKWATER, based on his earlier proof-of-concept short. More
On Monday, March 11th we review the latest feature by writer/producer Judith Richland – TWO LOVERS
March 11 @ 7:00 pm
On Monday, March 11th we'll meet virtually to review Judy Richland's latest feature TWO LOVERS, an early look at feminist Louise Bryant's complex romantic life.
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On Monday, 2/12 We Revisit the Feature DISSECTING ROD SERLING by Eafat Newton & Joel Karlinsky
February 12 @ 7:00 pm
Monday, 2/12 we review a re-write of the feature, DISSECTING ROD SERLING by writing partners Joel Karlinsky and Eafat Newton. This is a virtual meeting so you can attend from anywhere in the world! More
Andrea Squires Presents her Recently Completed Two-Act Play, PLAYERS on Monday, January 22nd
January 19 @ 8:00 am
Welcome to a new semester of Harvard Square Script Writers where we're celebrating the end of all strikes and a hopefully better new year.
We kick off with Andrea Squires' latest work, PLAYERS, inspired by something she once starred in. More
We Wrap Up 2023 With a Review of Andy Lemelman’s Feature Outline for CAUGHT IN SOUTHIE
December 13, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Monday 12/18 we will meet virtually to review Andrew Lemelman's latest feature script outline CAUGHT IN SOUTHIE. Please note that we will resume our start time of 7:00 PM, wrapping at 9:00 EST. More
Actor, Writer Jack Amsler Presents his Feature FOUND IN SPACE on Monday, 11/20 – Welcome This New Author!
November 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Next Monday we welcome new member Jack Amsler who will be presenting his fantasy feature Found in Space. Jack is a writer/actor based in Los Angeles but his roots are in Boston. This is his first screenplay effort, although he has been involved in numerous projects since. More
Real-life Defense Attorney Charlie Lyons Presents his Latest TV Pilot CRIMINAL on 11/6
November 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Charlie Lyons is a former DA who switched sides and became a defense attorney. Now, he also uses his expertise to craft scripts that grapple with many of the issues he's encountered over the course of his career.
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Joel Karlinsky Presents his Re-written Feature SAY GOOD NIGHT, GRACIE on 10/30 & We Enjoy a Few Halloween Treats
October 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
On Monday, October 30th, we will meet at 6:00 PM EST at the Foundry to review Joel Karlinsky's substantially re-written feature, SAY GOOD NIGHT, GRACIE.
This will be a hybrid event so ANYONE ANYWHERE can sign-up and participate.
It's great to be back meeting in-person though! So, come on out and join the fun. More
Join Us In-Person for Our First Hybrid Review of the Biopic FRIEDL by Genine Tillotson on 10/23
October 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
Next week we will meet in a hybrid format to review Genine Tillotson's feature biopic Friedl. Fifteen years in the making, the script was inspired after a chance encounter with Holocaust survivor Edgar Krasa who described surviving Theresienstadt - a "model" concentration camp where Nazis imprisoned the most famous of Jews. More
Archived Author of Week Posts
HSSW Launches the Fall Season with Mari SanGiovanni’s Comedy RETREAT on 9/11
Novelist and award-winning-filmmaker Mari SanGiovanni is back with her latest screenplay which she hopes to shoot this fall. So, she's looking forward to a great crit. that will hopefully make her latest draft even better! More
On 4/20 Anne Zarella Shares Her First Ever Screenplay, “Plants & Wildlife”
On Monday, April 20th we have new member, Anne Zarrella's first feature, Plants and Wildlife, inspired by real-life events that the author has observed. More
On Monday, 4/6 We Review The 1st Act of “Guards,” by New Member Henrique Santos
On Monday, April 6th we welcome Henrique Santos, a new member, presenting the 1st act of his 1st screenplay with us. Hopefully, we can offer suggestions about how he can move forward, developing a killer second and third act and a satisfying resolution for his feature GUARDS. More
Steve Dahill Revisits the World of ’70s Rock With “Broken Strings” on 2/24
On February 24th we look forward to reviewing Steve Dahill's re-write of his feature, Broken Strings. He is also busily creating music to accompany this project! More
On 2/ 17 Eric Koenig Explores How Dreams Can Confound Reality in his Latest Screenplay, “My Dreamgirl Don’t Exist”
On President's Day we review a brand new feature script by Eric Koenig - My Dreamgirl Don't Exist. [Gotta LOVE this title.] More
2/10 Offers a Dark Comedy “That Salieri Moment” by New HSSW Member Geoff Wilson
On Monday February 10th, we welcome yet another new writer, Geoff Wilson with his new feature That Salieri Moment. More
Steve Erickson Takes Us Back to the Day That Began Our Revolution in “Lexington Green” 2/3
Steve Erickson returns to HSSW after a long hiatus to present a script adaptation of his play Lexington Green. It explores how a band of rebellious colonists find themselves suddenly plunged into a war they are poorly equipped to fight. More
On Monday, 1/27 Take a Trip Back in Time to the Adventures of “The Mercury 13” by Laurie Kahn
Join us on January 27th at the usual place for a review of Laurie Kahn's timely new feature The Mercury 13. More
We Kick Off the New Year on 1/6 with Steve Wrobleski’s “Fan Girls’ Night Out”
Get your creative juices flowing by attending our first review of the semester - a look at Steve (Wro) Wrobleski's latest feature Fan Girls’ Night Out. More
Welcome to the World of Sci-Fi Comedy as “The Notonians” Descend to Earth on an Urgent Mission in Genine Tillotson’s New Pilot – 12/16
The final script of the semester is by Genine and she hopes to see your butts out there for her review. It's a dark comedy. This is the pilot. More
Rick Groleau Has Expanded One of His Shorts Into a Haunting Look at Mental Illness in “The Bloodworm Festival” – review on 12/9
Monday, December 9th we will review Rick Groleau's latest feature, The Bloodworm Festival which examines the often thin line between reality and fantasy. More
New Member, Spencer Cohen Debuts His Feature “American Dreams” on 11/25
On Monday, 11/25 we review Spencer Cohen's first feature, American Dreams where a friendship is renewed and then tested to the max.
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On 11/18 Roberto Mighty Explores the World of a Forgotten Sculptor in His New Pilot “Wildfire”
Next Monday we will review Roberto Mighty's latest project Wildfire, inspired by a documentary he completed several years ago.
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Judy Richland Explores the Early Life of Tennessee Williams in her Biopic “Becoming Tennessee,” Monday 11/11
On Monday, November 11th we explore the world of Provincetown circa 1940 where artists convene and collide in an unconventional world.
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On Monday, 10/21 Two Long-Time Authors Showcase Their New Pilot “Dissecting Rod Serling”
Next Monday, we'll review the pilot and bible for a new series, Dissecting Rod Serling.
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If You Enjoy the Series “Barry” Check Out Rodrigo Monterrey’s Spec on 10/7
Join us next Monday, October 7th for a review of Rodrigo Monterrey's spec episode for the TV series, Barry where the antihero's inability to rehabilitate himself causes pretty bloody results. More
On Monday, September 30th New Member Jared Favole Presents “Asbury”
On September 30th, we will review Jared Favole's new screenplay Asbury (previously titled Tater Tot Queen). The story examines the difficult question of how to manage imperiled beach communities in the face of escalating global warming.
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On 9/23 We Review Missy Cohen-Fyffe’s Futuristic “Counterblow”
On Monday, September 23rd we review Missy Cohen's Fyffe's newly penned pilot and series bible for Counterblow. More
On September 16th We Review The Feature, “Things Behind The Sun” by Eric Koenig
On Monday, September 16th we kick off our script review season with Things Behind the Sun, a new feature by author Eric Koenig.
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On May 6th We Review Eafat Newton’s Latest Comedy “Happy Land, B.C.”
Next Monday we review Eafat Newton's pilot, Happy Land, BC - Fkk Me.
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On 4/15 Come Inside the World of a Young Tennessee Williams in this Screenplay by Judith Richland
Next Monday we will review the feature, Becoming Tennessee by first-time screenwriter, Judith Richland. As you'll read below, Judy is no stranger to film-making but now she is embarking on a new career journey.
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No Fooling Around – On April 1st We Review Miles Benson’s Re-write of “Nana’s House”
On next Monday, April 1st, we review a re-write of Miles Benson's comedy feature, Nana's House, inspired by some real life family dramas. More
On 3/11 We Explore the Horror of “Doomway” By Steve Polakiewicz
Next Monday, March 11th, we will review Steve Polakiewicz's latest horror script, Doomway.
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On 2/25 First-time Screenwriter/Seasoned Filmmaker Rick Groleau Debuts 4 Shorts
From a devastated future world to a bizarre dental encounter, Rick Groleau takes us on 4 fantastic journeys in this script collection. Come out to critique these shorts, all designed to be easily produced as small indies.
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On Monday, 2/4 We Review the Stage Play “Confidential Informant”
On February 4th, we'll be reviewing Charlie Lyon's stage play Confidential Informant which was first conceived as a screenplay. With his background as a former prosecutor, Charlie knows a bit about the topic.
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Our 3rd Script of ’19 is the Award-Winning “Liza Herself”
On January 28th, we'll review new screenwriter, Joan Kelley's feature Liza Herself.
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On 1/14 We Review a Re-Write of Jim Vaglica’s Feature “Use of Force”
What a great way to kick-off to the semester on January 7th with a giant crowd in attendance to discuss Sarah Zeiser's TV pilot, Aquitaine.
On Monday, January 14th we'll experience something completely different when we review the feature Use of Force by ex-policeman, Jim Vaglica.
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Next Monday, 11/12 Donna Crowe Presents Her First Feature, “Walk With Me”
Next week we'll be reviewing the coming-of-age feature, Walk With Me by newer HSSW member, Donna Crowe. More
Bob Tremblay Presents his 20th Script – “Merrilee, We Rock” on Monday, 11/5
Next week we have the return of one of our most prolific screenwriters - Bob Tremblay. How does he do it, while having the day job of 3 reporters and an editor and the night job of a film critic? More
Absurd Comedy Creates Mayhem in “Very Bad Clowns” on Monday 10/22
Next up meet a collection of Very Bad Clowns in an absurdist comedy by new member Josh Sklaroff, who works as a video editor by day.
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On Monday Oct. 15th We’ll Take A Look at “Possessions”
On October 15th we'll be reviewing new member Stephen Polakiewicz's horror feature Possessions.
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Enter The Sci-Fi World of “The Siphonist” on Monday, September 24th
Welcome to the world of 2051 where immortality might be possible by storing your memories forever. For a price, the Sentience Corporation will retain this core of your identity and even allow your loved ones to access them. But what happens when the memories are stolen or altered?
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Monday, September 17th We Review the Thriller, “Sapphire Waters”
On Monday, September 17th we'll be reviewing a re-write of Sue Karypidis's feature Sapphire Waters, set on the beautiful Greek isle of Corfu where everyone seems to be a schemer.
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On April 16th, Join Us for Charlie Lyons’ pilot, “C.I.”
Senior member, Charlie Lyons will be presenting his latest pilot, C.I. next Monday, April 16th.
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On February 26th, Meet Chris Temkin and His Feature, “Posers”
Please join us in welcoming Chris Temkin and his feature, Posers. More
Phil Kling’s Pilot “Moving On,” Monday, February 12th
Please join us for Phil Kling's first dramatic comedy pilot, Moving On. More
It’s Matt Viscuse’s First Feature “Play Time” on Monday, January 29th
Please join us for new comer Matt Viscuse's first script review, exploring a terrifying future world PlayTime. More
Bob Tremblay Presents a Re-Write of His Animated Story “Cat and Dog” on January 22nd
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An egotistical lawyer finds himself transformed into a tiny dog while his long-suffering wife becomes a tiger. Together, they go on an adventure where they try to find sanctuary while being pursued by a maniacal zookeeper. Along the way, the two try to mend their relationship and reconnect with their human family.
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New-Comer Miles Benson Debuts His Comedy Pilot “Nana’s House” on December 18th
Nana’s House, a semi-autobiographical pilot by Miles Benson, is up next week and it's the last script of the season. So, we hope we'll see you then. More
November 13th, Rebecca Schauer Presents Her Comedy, “Dorkestra”
Join us for our last November review on the 13th - Rebecca Schauer's new pilot script, Dorkestra.
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On November 6th Meet Tony Moschetto and his New Pilot “Trailer Sub”
Tony Moschetto recently joined HSSW and this sci fi pilot is his first review. So please come out to welcome him.
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On October 23rd – We Feature A Sci-Fi Adventure, “The Girl From the Edge of Time”
Next week, 10/23 will be our last script review in October so we hope you'll step out and attend. The author is newcomer Don Yansen and his screenplay The Girl From the Edge of Time is in the sci-fi genre, based on a young adult novel entitled Derelict.
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Monday, May 15th, Greg Hill Presents his Pilot, “Fourth of Four”
On Monday, May 15th, we will review Greg Hill's latest pilot, Fourth of Four.
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On May 8th, Doug Folsom Presents a Re-write of His Feature Fantasy Film “Over the Monster”
Please join us on Monday, May 8th for the review of Doug Folsom's feature fantasy film Over The Monster. Doug presented this script last year and this is his re-write.
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Monday, May 1st, Dave Lynch presents his two new shorts, “Feedback” and “Glitter Bomb”
Please join us for the review of two shorts, Feedback and Glitter Bomb, by (not that) Dave Lynch on Monday, May 1st.
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April 24th New Author, Amna Khalid Makes Her Debut With Her Feature “The Birdcage”
On Monday, April 24th please join us for Amna Khalid's script The Birdcage. More
Sue Karypidis’ Second Feature-length Screenplay “Sapphire Waters” to be Reviewed April 17th
On Monday, April 17th we'll be reviewing Sue Karypidis' new screenplay Sapphire Waters.
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It’s a Re-write Review Monday, April 3rd with Rebecca Schauer’s “Hardcore Adulthood” Feature
Please join us on Monday, April 3rd to explore Rebecca Schauer's re-write of her screenplay Hardcore Adulthood.
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Phil Kling’s TV Pilot, “He’s Not There” up for Review, Monday, March 27th
Next week, Monday, March 27th, we will be reviewing Phil Kling's TV pilot - He's Not There. Phil has very much re-worked his script from when he first submitted it in early February. So if you read that version, you will want to read the new one. We apologize but bear in mind that script is short! More
Local Award-Winner Gwen Callahan’s First Foray Into a Full Length Feature Script, Monday, March 13th
Come on out next Monday to honor the winner of our Best Emerging Filmmaker Award from the Different Faces, Different Voices Film Festival Flicks4Chicks contest of 2016 - Gwen Callahan.
We will be reviewing her latest script effort - Crazy Grannie's Keeper.
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Terry Kitchen Explores A Long Ago Music Scene in His Screenplay – “Next Big Thing” March 6th
Please join us for Terry Kitchen's semi autobiographical trip down memory lane, into the 1980s rock scene in Boston. More
Author Manju Soni Debuts Her Screenplay “Never Despair” on February 27th
Author, Manju Soni's script relays how a Swedish race horse helped victims of Apartheid. Inspired by a true story. More
“Death With Benefits” Gets a Review, Monday, February 1st
Come on in from the cold and join us for Missy Cohen-Fyffe's Death With Benefits review.
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Eafat Newton’s Award-Winning “Even Stevie” Gets a Second Look, Monday, 1/16
Next Monday we have Eafat Newton's script Even Stevie, a re-write from an earlier version the group reviewed. Eafat is coming all the way from Cincinnati to meet up with us so do try to make it!
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Meet “The Saunders,” in Lavere Foster’s TV Pilot, on November 28th
Lavere Foster introduces a family with a few ethical issues, to say the least, in his new TV pilot - The Saunders. Inspired originally by a video game, Lavere would like assistance in taking this pilot to the next level.
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Paul Falcone’s TV Series “Black Ops” Takes Off With a New Episode
Paul Falcone introduced us to his Black Ops series in 2015. In addition to developing this as a scripted TV series, he has been working on it as a graphic novel. On Monday, November 21st we'll take a look at his latest episode.
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Noi Sabal’s Latest Script “ManDate” Needs a Rework After 2016 Election Results! Come Out to Help
On Monday, November 14th Noi will ask the HSSW reviewers to not only examine her screenplay based on the usual criteria, she'll need help with an entire re-think.
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Come on Board the Santa Fe Chief in Doug Folsom’s Latest Screenplay, September 26th
Step out and see what award-winning screenwriter Doug Folsom is working on. He'd like feedback on a number of aspects of his latest script, The Return of the Santa Fe Super Chief.
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Arthur Luhn Makes His Screenwriting Debut with “The Cursed Town of Kill Hill,” September 19th at 7:00 PM
On Monday, September 19th we will be reviewing The Cursed Town of Kill Hill. This is the first submission of Arthur Luhn who joined the group last year.
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She’s Back & She’s Bad – Sue Karypidis Revisits Santorini in “Black Pearl” 9/12/16
Last semester, Sue's dark adventure had both elements of a Hitchcockian murder mystery and a James Bond action fantasy. It'll be interesting to see where she has taken it since then.
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Rich Faymonville’s Pilot “Tectonic City” Makes its Debut May 23rd
Next week come to Harvard Square Scriptwriters to review Rich Faymonville's pilot, Tectonic City, then celebrate the end of our semester.
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Our Penultimate Script Review of Spring ’16 – Harvey Yazijian’s “Fear Springs Eternal,” Monday May 16th
Welcome to the world of prolific author, Harvey Yazijian as we explore his script Fear Springs Eternal.
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Script Review For Bruce Sloman’s “The Bruce Brothers,” Monday April 25th
Next up is our script review on Monday, April 25th. Please join us to review Bruce Sloman's script The Bruce Brothers.
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Script Review of Dave W Lynch’s “Shadows of Blackspire,” April 18th
No, not that Dave Lynch! Join Harvard Square Scriptwriters on April 18th at 7pm to read and review screenwriter Dave Lynch's latest draft of Shadows of Blackspire (former known as Dungeon Crawl).
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Script Review of Eafat Newton’s latest work, “Unsound” on April 11th
Next week, hopefully with a return to spring, we will be reviewing Eafat Newton's latest script Unsound.
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Script Review for Joel Karlinsky’s “The Hourglass,” April 4th
Come and help Joel to evolve this script into a truly final draft. He has worked long and hard on it and it has placed in several prestigious contests.
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Up next on March 28th is Heather Faris’ screenplay “Flyover,” inspired by a true story.
Up next is in Harvard Square Script Writers' script review schedule is Heather Faris' screenplay Flyover. This feature length screenplay is inspired by a true story.
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On Monday, March 14th Lavere Foster breaks new ground with his pilot “Play Tactics”
New member, Lavere Foster hopes to submit Play Tactics to the PAGE awards with a looming deadline of April 15th. Can this story about a troubled teen taking on Wall Street be ready for prime time by then? More
“Mortal Touch” Explores One of Cinema’s More Compelling Topics – Vampirism
Rowan Morrigan spent 22 years in LA as an editor and director. After returning to New England a few years ago, he was in search of an ideal feature film to produce that might have sequel possibilities. Enter Innana Arthen, writer of a series of New England-based vampire novels.
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Script Review for Rebecca Schauer’s Script, “Metastasis,” Monday February 22nd
Some of you heard Rebecca pitch, Metastasis to Stage32. Now, on Monday February 22nd, we will be reviewing the whole narrative.
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Script Review for Noi Sabal’s Script, “Man Date,” Monday Feb. 1st
On Monday, February 1st, we'll be reviewing Noi Sabal's script, Man Date, which she describes as a comedy like Planes, Trains and Automobiles meets Misery. More
Script Review for Kwasi Mensah’s Script, “Double Diva,” Monday Jan. 11th
Kwasi Mensah is a stand up comedian who offers insightful observations about race, identity, and maturity through his work. With Double Diva, he's turned his writing focus onto a TV pilot. More
Our First Script of ’16 – the Award-Winning, “Over The Monster”
Doug Folsom's screenplay Over The Monster won Best Screenplay of '14 at the Woods Hole Film Festival but he believes it can still be improved. On Monday, January 4th Harvard Square Script Writers will help him to decide what his next steps should be. More
Your First Ten Pages – Three Readings On Monday, Dec. 14th
The first 10 pages of your script are critical for many reasons. Not only do they introduce the characters, they also set up the story and establish the tone. It's within these pages that the inciting incident will push the story into motion and readers will decide whether to continue with the script or simply give it a pass. Have these 5 HSSW writers crafted compelling introductions? This review will look at that question. More
Script Review for David Wheeler’s Script, “Rhapsody in Mind,” Monday Dec. 7th
On Monday, December 7th, we'll be reviewing David Wheeler's script, Rhapsody in Mind.
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Review for Genine Tillotson’s Comedy Sketch, “Next Great Hire,” Nov. 16th
On Monday, November 16th, we'll be reviewing Genine Tillotson's comedy sketch, Next Great Hire.
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Script Review for Sue Karypidis’ script, “Better Days Monday,” Nov. 9th
On Monday, November 9th, we'll be reviewing new member, Sue Karypidis' dramatic script, Better Days, based in part on the real-life experiences of an aunt.
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Script review of Dave Lynch’s “Dungeon Crawl,” Nov. 2nd
David Lynch (aka NOT THAT David Lynch) returns with a re-write of his fantasy-adventure script Dungeon Crawl . More
Melissa Burch and Natasha Charles’ Pilot for “Feline Strategy,” Monday Oct. 19th
Melissa Burch and her writing partner Natasha Charles' pilot script, "Feline Strategy" for their dramedy series, The Village It Took is up for review on Monday, October 19th. More
Wendy Labron Returns with Her Holiday Rom-Com Monday, Oct. 5th
Last year Wendy Labron won our holiday-themed treatment contest. Now, she returns with her second draft of Christmas Birthday Wedding to be reviewed again on Monday, October 5th.
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“Zombie Cop” Re-write, Fall ’15
Next week we have a re-write of Zombie Cop.
It was previously a staged reading at the Central Square Theater and was even made into an illustrated trailer. Now read it again for the very next time! More
Second Script of Fall ’15 “WOOF”
New member Missy Cohen-Fyffe will present her family comedy WOOF, a finalist in the Creative World Awards. Log line: A lonely boy befriends a dog with unique talents and together they teach the school bullies how to be nice. More
First Review of Fall ’15 Season, Sept. 14th
The first script of the fall semester is a TV pilot by 19-year old author Judith (Jay) Alba. Her script, Harem Girls, is an animated fantasy. She explains, "After a failed assassination attempt, a young war prisoner builds a secret army out of a band of servant girls." More
First Review of the Fall ’14 Season – “PTA Wars”
Carissa Steefel will have a re-write of her screenplay, Mean Moms, re-entitled PTA Wars, reviewed on Monday, September 15th. The log line -A separated K-Mart Mom runs for presdent of the PTA; her challenger -- the snobby incumbent mother who rules the school with an iron spatula. More
Charlie Lyons Creates The Ultimate Nightmare Housewife in “The DuChamps,” April 21st
Charlie Lyons, a lawyer by trade, who often explores the criminal element in his screenplays, turned his attention to the behavior of a spoiled and impossibly self-centered rich housewife in this tale of domestic mayhem. More
Eafat Newton Imagines the Demise of a Children’s Book Author, April 7th
Giving Up Candy describes the heart-breaking decision a terminally ill author must make about the legacy of her best-selling book series. More
A Software Veteran Mines His Life for a Rivetting Story — Up On March 31st
Joe McIsaac has been the founder of numerous software enterprises in his long and varied career. As the creator of the first company to develop a C++ compiler (long before Microsoft), he knows what it's like to be on the bleeding edge. More
“Deviant,” New Treatment Up For Review, Monday, March 24th
Budding screenwriter, Ilan Erez completed a lengthy screenplay for Deviant, then decided to re-think the concept with this treatment. His log line -- A fifteen year-old system kid moves into a new home in eastern Kentucky, and struggles to fit in; then his world is turned upside down by the murder of a prostitute that brings up his dark past. More
Documentarian Maria Agui Carter Ventures Into New Territory
On Monday, March 17th, Maria Agui Carter, president of Iguana Films, documentary writer, producer, and director (most recently of Rebel), will present her outline for Mariposa (Butterfly), her first effort in the domain of fictional narrative. More
“Mean Moms” Makes Its Debut on Monday, March 10th
Carissa Steefel, mother of two teenagers, actress, and writer penned Mean Moms while focusing on raising her children. More
Manish Mathur’s “Miles Between Us” on Deck for Monday, February 17th
Can a young man ever forgive the mother who deserted him and his father 16 years earlier? Author Manish Mathur, a third year law student, examines what happens when the mysterious woman suddenly returns "home," hoping that her personal revelations will explain why she had to flee. More
“Death Gets A Life” — Possibly On Screen!
Eight years ago, film critic Bob Tremblay reflected back on a long series of personal tragedies, and penned his dark comedy Death Gets A Life. In this Boston-based rom com, Mortimer Todd (aka Death) falls for a determined young ER doc and realizes he may need to give up his lethal vocation if he hopes to win her heart. More
January 20th “Black Ops” Pilot Makes Its Debut
While cameraman/DP Paul Falcone was shooting a sci-fi action adventure indie for another director, he found himself inspired by one of its character with supernatural powers and a dark secret. More
January 13th Script – A Period Journey Revealing a Forgotten Hero
Dave Widell's re-write of his period piece, Honest George, reveals how the 17th century English patriot, George Monck, fought valiantly for everyone from Oliver Cromwell to young Charles II during Great Britain's civil war. More
Join Us For Last Script of the Year — A Stage Play, on December 16th, 2013
The 3 act-stage play, Innocent will be reviewed on December 16th. The author, Genine Tillotson, considers this a work-in-progress with two possible third act directions and endings. More
Up Next — “Zombie Cop” on Monday, December 9th, 2013
Please join us on Monday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. to review draft II of Joel Karlinsky's hilarious sci-fi story, Zombie Cop. More
Our Next Script Review, December 2nd, 2013
Gabriell DeBear Paye takes us on a fantastic animated journey in her multimedia script, Our Lot. More