How Best to Describe DEATHSCRIBE!
Not long after I became familiar with Chicago’s Wildclaw Theater, I’d been told that their annual December Deathscribe event was not to be missed! While horror isn’t something most folks gravitate towards this time of year (unless, of course, you count holiday shopping), leave it to this talented crew to toss conventional wisdom out the door and host one of the most unique, terror-filled evenings imaginable!
WILDCLAW THEATRE Looking for Aspiring Horror Writers to pen 10 minute Radio Plays!
Last February, I reported attending a wonderful play created & performed by the talented crew of Wildclaw Theatre (see story HERE). This Chicago based theatre deserves a lot of attention, not just for the amazing work they do but for bringing true horror fans a reason to go back to the theatre! Each year, they put on a festival known as “Deathscribe” which sees the work of aspiring horror writers see their work performed on stage before an audience. Terror from Beyond the Daves is happy to announce that submissions are now being taken for this year’s big event.
HORROR TAKES CENTER STAGE: Interview with Wildclaw Theatre’s Scott Barsotti!
Scott Barsotti on the set of THE REVENANTS 2009!
Earlier this past week I highlighted my amazing experience seeing the play KILL ME (see story HERE) courtesy of Wildclaw Theatre! Afterwards I had an opportunity to chat with the young and talented playwright, Scott Barsotti, and I have no doubt you will find his as endearing to your horror hearts as I did…
WILDCLAW THEATRE: Horror is a dish best served “Live!”
When you tell someone that you’re a fan of horror, they will immediately assume that you’re specifically a fan of horror movies. While it is true the silver screen has been its primary source, ever since Bela Lagosi’s DRACULA uttered his maniacal “Good evening,” this should not suggest that it is the only medium for which us fans may indulge. In fact, ever since Ancient Greece, plays depicting the supernatural and horror have been a prominent feature of our human existence. We Westerners can trace our heritage of the genre as far back as Shakespeare. Not only does Horror have a long and distinguished history of being performed “Live,” many of us would be surprised to learn that Lagosi had been portraying “Dracula” on Broadway years before his native Hungarian accent would become forever linked to the character in thanks to Universal Pictures.
