31 Plays in 31 Days, #23 - “The Good Nephew”

In the process of editing Mrs. Hawking part I. It was written in 2012 when I was in grad school, and I like to think Bernie and I have become significantly better writers in the near-decade we’ve been practicing our craft since. I know when I would look back at that play, I would not feel satisfied with it. I like the idea of making really high-quality filmed versions of the plays being performed, without an audience, but with the lighting and camera angles optimized for the capture in a way you can’t during a live performance. I think that would take advantage of our large back catalogue, and make the shows more accessible.

I’m considering certain expansions to the episode 1 text, including repairing a bit I’ve been very unhappy with for a long time. I’ve been unsatisfied with how the transition into the climax happens, how they all come to go to the country house for the final confrontation with the villain. I think it needs a little more motivation and momentum. That includes why Nathaniel changes his perspective to sympathize with and want to help Mrs. Hawking. I like the idea that his mistakes with her are a little more immediate, so that he can feel the impact of having failed her in a way that can serve as impetus for his reversal.



( Day #23 - The Good Nephew )