The Picnic
The Picnic Joe couldn’t sleep. The still night air was interrupted only by the soft clicking of the blinds as the ancient floor fan whirred slowly. It wasn’t the steamy heat which was causing his restlessness or the constant… (READ MORE)
The Picnic Joe couldn’t sleep. The still night air was interrupted only by the soft clicking of the blinds as the ancient floor fan whirred slowly. It wasn’t the steamy heat which was causing his restlessness or the constant… (READ MORE)
Layover The voice over the loud speaker paged every thirty seconds announcing arrivals, departures, and delays. Kathleen sat amid the turmoil surrounded by luggage laden college students in jeans and businessmen in dark suits with leather briefcases in one… (READ MORE)
The Locker Room BJ opened the locker room door only to be surprised by Old Mickey. “Still here guy? I forgot my watch.” The near deaf attendant looked up at the strikingly handsome black man. “Do what you need to… (READ MORE)
Carousel Sarah left the house angry and hurt; a combination of slamming doors, hostile words, and tears. They fought every weekend now or so it seemed. She supposed, as she wiped her tears with the back of her hand,… (READ MORE)
The Best in the World I never saw Julie run. As the door locked behind me and I approached the sign-in book, I sensed tonight would be different from other visits. Opening the bag of frozen yogurt for the… (READ MORE)
Working the Beam Jay never worked with a safety belt. Unlike the other hard hats at the site, he appeared fearless as he strutted across the unfinished steel 150 feet above the sidewalk. Most of the crew looked similar… (READ MORE)
Three O’Clock Appointment They were going to lunch. It was Thursday afternoon and Jan had two hours before her three o’clock appointment. As she stopped the car and honked for Rachel in the driveway, she went over her mental… (READ MORE)
Alice Loves John / John Loves Alice Alice looked nervously at the crystal clock ticking softly on the vanity. Twelve fifteen. Turning to the large circular mirror she leaned forward ever so slightly to better focus on the image… (READ MORE)
Into the Wind A play by Rebecca Redshaw The Fate of the General Slocum Until September 11, 2001, the fire aboard the steamship General Slocum was the worst disaster in the history of the city of New York. On June… (READ MORE)
Hazel Speaks! A play by Rebecca Redshaw Who is Hazel Wolf and why is she speaking? Hazel was an Audubon champion, activist, and community leader with strong ties to the Northwest. Throughout her lifetime Hazel lobbied in small town meetings… (READ MORE)