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 Scriptwriting
 
Screenplays:
 
Calling Oz (romantic comedy)
Winner/finalist in 12 screenwriting competitions, including America's Best and the
Austin Film Festival

REVIEWS:
"Very clever and very funny. The characters and setup are pure gold."
-Danny Rubin, screenwriter, Groundhog Day

"Amazing ... the cleverest premise I've seen in a long while ... sharp literacy and command of language that is extraordinary."
-Richard Walter, Screenwriting Chairman, UCLA

"A truly delightful comedy ... wonderfully witty."
-Charlotte Gusay, The Charlotte Gusay Literary Agency

"Superb writing."
-Robert Cope, President, The Writers Foundation (Orlando, FL)

"A very funny story."
-Stuart Gordon's Red Hen Productions

"Original."
-Dana Scanlan, Kushner-Locke Productions

"Wonderful."
-Melanie Ray, Mustang Pictures

"Extraordinary writing."
-Michael Farrand, Empire Productions

 

 
Just Say the Word (romantic comedy)
Top-ten finalist, 2002 Illinois/Chicago screenwriting competition
 

 
Security Deposit, co-writer (dark comedy)
Finalist, America's Best competition
 

 
Teleplay:
 
Crime of Innocence, co-writer (90-minute drama)
Produced by WMAQ-TV, Chicago

REVIEWS:
"A terrific, thoughtful, powerful drama ... a rich, thought-provoking script ... a courageous, innovative effort."
-Daniel Ruth, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES (3 ½ star review)

"A compelling 90-minute drama ... applause, applause."
-Clifford Terry, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

" ... packs a tremendous dramatic wallop ... superbly written."
-Gordon Walek, THE DAILY HERALD (Illinois)

 

 
Play:
 
Private Meetings in Public Places, (two-act comedy)
Produced by Chicago Dramatists

REVIEWS:
"Glows with creativity."
-Tom Valeo, THE DAILY HERALD (Illinois)

"Fresh and funny."
-Richard Christiansen, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Genuine honesty and wit."
-Anthony Adler, CHICAGO READER

 

 
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