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I am a husband (married fifteen years), father (seven beautiful children ages 1 to 12), a playwright, theatrical and film director, a cinematographer,a master carpenter, a set designer, an acting teacher and a novelist. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching

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Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Why we exist: 6 of 52
When asked what it would be like to die and find out he was wrong about his faith in God, a very wise man once said to me, "At least I would have lived my life for something bigger than myself." In all of the philosophical and religious points of view that have been widely disseminated down through time there arises this them... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama How to cry on cue: 2 of 14
How to cry on cue.The title alone is enough to strike fear into the heart of many amateur actors and even more directors. the concept of real tears onstage is a controversial one to say the least. As a director I have often been faced with a baffled actor attempting to produce copious amounts of saline at the drop of a hat. M... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Theatre etiquette tips: 4 of 18
Theatre etiquette tipsBeing a theatre owner myself, albeit a small community theatre in the backwoods (AKA Oklahoma City) I have a few theatre etiquette tips I would like to add to the stack. These are from a slightly different point of view.1. Appreciate audience members, no matter how annoying they are: remember it takes mo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The possibility of Christianity as a conspiracy: 6 of 18
Christianity is beyond a shadow of a doubt the greatest conspiracy of all time.Its beliefs and teachings are so compelling as to force people into changing their entire lifestyles in pursuit of this obsession with relationship to God.Furthermore it teaches that even while its enemies were still in rebellion against the ideals... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Arguments for and against movie remakes: 20 of 59
As a film maker and screenwriter I hope I may live to see the day that one of my own ideas sparks the imagination with such force that someone, someday wants to remake it!But, love 'em or hate 'em they're here to stay.In fact if you really want to know what you think on the subject educate yourself a little with a trip to mov... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Guerrilla film making: 1 of 2
The DV revolution is here! Now more than ever many voices are being heard on a more equal footing than could ever have been possible. From the first page off the first Gutenberg press until now the ability of the average individual to share their ideas and opinions with an increasingly larger audience has been growing exponen... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Is it okay to spank?: 24 of 46
Is it okay to spank? How about we turn this question on its head? Is it okay to send a child out into the world without proper discipline to wreak havoc on unsuspecting innocent bystanders?In the debate over whether to spank a child or not I feel that a very important factor is being overlooked. What are we trying to accompli... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Theatre: What makes it special?: 12 of 22
Theatre: What makes it special? Short answer? If you have to ask you wouldn't understand! Having sat through more than two hundred of my own performances as director I never lose that sense of childlike wonder, the rush of adrenaline as I join in the willing suspension of disbelief. It has always been my belief that even a ba... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought The purpose of religion: 23 of 41
Religion is the opiate of the masses! As a Christian I quite agree! Now before you pick up your stones to do your duty in regards to my heresy, hear me out!Before defining the purpose of religion it might make sense to understand the definition of the word itself. Religion: noun, a system of beliefs. By this simple exercise i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Preparing for an audition: 11 of 19
If you can learn to audition,and nothing else, you can be a professional actor! Think about it, learn to make the right first impression and someone will give you your first job!But many actors dread auditioning so much that they treat it, at best, as a necessary evil,"Auditions today!" Those two words have been striking fear... More..