Just Wrought

Recovering playwright, once won a STRANGER Genius Award for theater. Now writing a bloated novel about… G-d help me! Theatre.

Tag: Megan Ahiers

  • An Unexpected Twist

    An Unexpected Twist

    I’m a MarkheimA sort of angel.  But not the sort with wings and a harp and a halo.

    Markheims are the black ops.  We do things other angels can’t… or won’t.  Upstairs pulled me outta retirement for a mission down in this soggy town.  But when it was done I didn’t go back. I had questions.  And the answers weren’t up above. 

    Now I’m walking neutral, half-fallen, in what we angels call the Show.  But I gotta watch my back.  ‘Cuz things can always get uglier.

    Make your reservations here.

    Can you believe Sandbox Radio Live! has been broadcasting for a year now?

    Neither can we. That’s why we’re calling our upcoming fifth(!) episode “An Unexpected Rebecca Olson playing with chainsTwist”. The Sandbox Artists Collective will be recording our latest offering before a live audience on Monday, July 23 at 7:30 at Fremont’s newest theatre, West of Lenin.

    Entirely new, fresh and locally grown, Sandbox Radio Live! is written, produced and performed by some of Seattle’s hottest stage talent. This latest episode, An Unexpected Twist will include new short plays by Scot Augustson, Emily Conbere, and Elizabeth Heffron, plus Episode 5 of Paul Mullin‘s noir-angel serial Markheim, plus an original poem by Reggie Jackson, and special musical guests John Engerman and Heather Curtis Mullin.

    Members of the Sandbox Artist Collective currently scheduled to appear include: Megan Sandbox BarAhiers, Eric Ray Anderson, Gin Hammond, Tracy Hyland,  Kelly Kitchens, Charles Leggett, Peter O’Connor, Larry Paulsen, Annette Toutonghi, Kathryn Van Meter, Cynthia Whalen and guest Jim Gall.

    Original music will be provided by Jose Gonzales and The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Charles Leggett, Dave Pascal, Dan Tierney and Rob Witmer.

    You won’t want to miss this, and you won’t want to wait until the podcast gets posted.

    Plus! Before the show and during intermission enjoy our newly added bonus feature from last episode, The Sandbox Bar! Featuring beer, wine, mixed drinks and other refreshments.

    Come see it LIVE! on Monday, July 23.

    Sandbox Radio Live - Episode 5 Poster

    Who:      The Sandbox Artists Collective

    What:     SANDBOX RADIO LIVE!: An Unexpected Twist

    Where:   West of Lenin (Located at 203 N. 36th Street, a few blocks west of the Statue of Lenin in the center of the universe,Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood.)

    When:     Monday, July 23, Sandbox Bar opens at 7:00, house opens at 7:30 with a live music set, show starts at 8:00pm

    How much: Donations gratefully accepted at the door. ­Reservations recommended and Available through brownpapertickets.com by clicking here starting Monday, July 2.

    Sandbox Radio is conceived, produced and directed by Leslie Law.

    Subscribe to the podcast of Sandbox Radio and listen to past episodes at the iTunes store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sandbox-radio-live/id452830642

  • One Great Year One–Sandbox Radio Live!

    One Great Year One–Sandbox Radio Live!

    Back in April we staged the fourth episode of Sandbox Radio Live, “The Chase” rounding out a year of producing this unique offering of all local theatre talent.  The podcast of this last show is now available here.


    Episode 4, “The Chase”
    recorded at West of Lenin on April 16, 2012

    @1:42    “Stewart and Miriam” by Elizabeth Heffron
    @10:52   “Markheim: Episode 4” by Paul Mullin
    @25:40   “Why We Run” by Scot Augustson
    @29:35   “Ain’t Gonna Chase After You” Charles Leggett
    @33:25   “The Back of the 358 #4” by Paul Mullin
    @34:50   “Straight With Chaser” by Ki Gottberg
    @42:54   “Always Disappearing” by Juliet Pruzan
    @56:20   “The Back of the 358 #5” by Paul Mullin
    @57:40   “Child of the Second Tier” by Elizabeth Heffron
    @1:04:32 “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows”
    @1:07:53 “The Back of the 358 #6” by Paul Mullin
    @1:09:45 “Squeeze Play” by Vincent Delaney
    @1:22:00 “Finale/Credits

    It was a great evening, as the Sandboxers have really hit their stride generating and performing work intended especially for the pleasures of listening.  For me the standouts of the evening were poems by Scot Augustson and Elizabeth Heffron, “Why we Run” and “Child of the Second Tier”; plus Charles Leggett’s hard blowing “Ain’t Gonna Chase After You” blues, getting its sassy behind kicked by Leslie Law’s second mic vocals.

    In July we’ll kick off a whole new year, with Episode 5 “An Unexpected Twist”, be there to share the making of the magic.

    And per tradition, below the fold you’ll find the script for Episode Four of Markheim, should you care to follow along as you listen.

    (And thanks again to John Ulman for taking such great photos!)

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  • The Chase

    The Chase

    Markheim’s just a half-fallen angel trying to keep his head down and walk neutral in The Show, but a street kid stole his dog and now some Cherub has dropped down from the Fix for heaven only knows what reason.

    Seattle ain’t big enough for two expatriate angels. Sam ain’t gonna like it.  And when Sam’s unhappy, nobody’s happy.  

    Does tax season have you on the emotional lam?  Then join “The Chase”: The Sandbox Artists Collective’s fourth episode of its wildly successful SANDBOX RADIO LIVE! to be recorded before a live audience on Monday, April 16 at 8:00pm at Fremont’s newest theatre, West of Lenin.

    Entirely new, fresh and locally grown, Sandbox Radio is written, produced and performed by some of Seattle’s hottest stage talent. This latest episode, “The Chase” will include new original poems by playwrights Elizabeth Heffron and Scot Augustson, new short plays by Vincent Delaney, Ki Gottberg, Elizabeth Heffron and Juliet Waller Pruzan, plus Episode 4 of Paul Mullin’s noir-angel serial “Markheim”, original blues from Charles Leggett, and special guest chanteuse Joanne Klein.  Before the show and during intermission enjoy a beverage from our newly added bonus feature, The Sandbox Bar!   Halloween Sandbox Fun

    Members of the Sandbox Artist Collective currently scheduled to appear include: Megan Ahiers, Eric Ray Anderson, Shawn Belyea, Ki Gottberg, Mik Kuhlman, Amy Love, Charles Leggett, Todd Jefferson Moore, Peter Dylan O’Connor, Rebecca Olson, Kathryn Van Meter and Richard Ziman. Original music will be provided by Jose Gonzales and The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: including Dave Pascal, Dan Tierney and Rob Witmer.  You won’t want to miss this, and you won’t want to wait until the podcast of this episode is available online.

    Come see it LIVE! on Monday, April 16th…
     

     Sandbox Radio 4 postcard

    Who:     The Sandbox Artists Collective

    What:    SANDBOX RADIO LIVE! Episode 4 “THE CHASE”

    Where:  West of Lenin (203 N. 36th Street, Seattle WA) www.westoflenin.com

    When:  Monday, April 16th, house opens at 7:30 with live music, show at 8:00pm

    How Much:   $10 suggested donation at the door, Reservations recommended! Available at Brown Paper Tickets after April 2nd by clicking here

    Sandbox Radio is conceived, produced and directed by Leslie Law.  Contact:  sandboxradio@thesandboxac.org

    Podcast available in iTunes and by clicking  here