Great Expectations, indeed
Been cleaning out a few boxes in the family garage. Came across this letter: June 14, 1999 To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to write in recommendation of a most excellent creative individual. Mr. Nicholas N. Thurkettle has just graduated from Bradley University as one of its most advanced thinkers, best writers, [...]
Nobody here but us ghosts
I’m in Peoria, Illinois, in the upstairs lobby of Bradley’s theatre building – the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts. I remember quite distinctly that there were not computers just laying around for anyone to use back when I was here. I do remember there was an excellent little crash couch on this spot, and [...]
Return to the Hilltop
Excellent news today. The three 10-minute plays I wrote recently were all picked by student directors for the Alumni Play Festival happening at Bradley in April. I have no idea if this means the plays were well-liked, or that the others who were asked to submit plays just didn’t come through to the same extent. [...]