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FFfAW-Week of 10-06-2015 – First Night Out

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Michael

My first night on the big stage was at the Freckle Theatre. My manager convinced me that my act was worthy of the big stage, big lights, big audience. Well two out of three isn’t so bad I guess. I … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver 19 – Locked In – An Unspelling Potion

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Michael

Image: Michael Grogan….Innsbruck Austria* I loved to taunt the old crone who ran the magic shop in the town mall. She was an ugly old woman with an unpleasant personality and I liked nothing more than to rattle her door … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver’s Prompt #15 – Wordle style – Village Festival

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Michael

This week we were asked to include these words in our story. music, saxophone, curious,  root, garbage   Our village had many curious customs. Its what marked us as different from most of the other mundane villages around. They saw … Continue reading →

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SoCS May 10/14 – Aunt May

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Michael

‘entrance.’   My Aunt May loved nothing more than a grand entrance. She had this uncanny ability to turn up to family gatherings ‘fashionably’ late as she called it. She would often waltz in as the entrees were being served, … Continue reading →

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Prompt 36 – Virtue

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Michael

Humility. He said he was just doing his job. He loved what he did. He loved the interaction The creativity, The laughter, The performance. Thanks post session Made him feel Worthwhile. Looks of expectation On entering his sanctum, The play, … Continue reading →

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Prompt 21 My Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Michael

In 1975 I began my career as a teacher. In a few short weeks that career will come to an end. I like to think of my career as a very fortunate one. I have taught in some wonderful schools, … Continue reading →

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Micah’s Angel Wings

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Michael

  Over the years I have worked with a number of wonderful students each of whom possessed great talent as performers. Drama is a fabulous subject, creative, a great buzz and scary as all can be. My work brings me … Continue reading →

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Marnie

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Michael

Today I want to post this performance piece. This is one of my all time favourites mainly because the performer had the most amazing sense of comic timing. She and I worked on this for several months continuously rehearsing and … Continue reading →

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The Woman in the Supermarket

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Michael

The woman in the supermarket Each Saturday I see you, In the breakfast cereal aisle sometimes perusing the cleaning products. Each week I ask, who are you? Why do you appear so detached? A picture of concentration, Shopping list in … Continue reading →

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I want to be a Drama Teacher

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Michael

I WANT TO BE A DRAMA TEACHER Today I got my report. Half yearly progress report for Mary Parsons. It’s all a bit glum. It’s not I don’t try. All I ever seem to do is try. I have to … Continue reading →

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