Quiet Ressurection

And so you see that I have quietly resurrected my blog. No mysterious shroud to ponder and no rolling away of stones. Well, you could look for a shroud if you wanted, but chances are you'd only find a pair of house shoes and some old Biore strips. I can't make statues cry blood and I promise not to appear to you in dreams or bowls of Captain Crunch. I can only offer my perspective on the world and the occasional Blackadder reference. And with that... let us resume.

"Pound of Flesh" Press Release (and all that)

Okay, so a press release may seem a teeny bit poser-y and self-important, but it's only because I really, really want you to see my play. Like, REALLY. Freud would say that this desire for attention stems from not having my basic needs met as a child. Hmm. Come to think of it, I am still waiting on that red double sided jam box with the detachable speakers... :) ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AWARD WINNING PLAYWRIGHT/SCREENWRITER KAY POIRO’S “POUND OF FLESH” TO DEBUT AT J.E.T. STUDIOS NEXT MONTH Horror play to make stage debut at prestigious North Hollywood location on November 2nd LOS ANGELES – Award winning screenwriter Kay Poiro’s work returns to the stage when her new horror play, Pound of Flesh, debuts on November 1st at 8PM, as part of “Seven Deadly Scenes”, a night of Halloween-themed one act plays at J.E.T. Studios, 5126-30 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. Written by Poiro and directed by Kaz Matamura, Pound of Flesh tells the story of a washed-up actress who returns to her former agent for one last favor. However, her agent is demonic and requires a little more than the standard 10 percent as payment. Kay Poiro is a screenwriter and internationally produced playwright. Her stage plays have been performed across the United States and around the globe, including London, Sydney, Seoul and Delhi. Her feature script Ridgeway Mystery Club won the Best Screenplay award 2012 LA Femme Film Festival. That same year, Brewster Commons received honorable mention at Sundance’s Table Read My Screenplay. Kay is also a 2011 Page Screenwriting Award finalist for her TV sitcom pilot Matter of Trust. Her play Bless Their Hearts won the Audience Ovation Award at the 2010 Fire Rose Productions’ Ten Minute Play Festival in Los Angeles. Kay is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and lives in Maryland. Pound of Flesh will be performed Nov. 1st, 2nd and 4th, 2013, 8PM at the J.E.T. Studios, 5126-30 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. Tickets are $10 at the door. # # # CONTACT: Kay Poiro, keishapoiro@yahoo.com

four score and six months ago

I swear, there's a pattern here. I've been blogging over at myspace nearly everyday, so the latest and greatest is there. If you'd like to read it, just become my friend and log on at www.myspace.com/delafantastika and we can get a bit of fun going!

As for the sitcom idea, the ball was dropped and the deal fell through. I'm not crying over dropped balls, as tomorrow, my fabulous entertainment lawyer will be negotiating payment for the "Mixtape" script. That's right. They want the script now. So, I'm looking at several thousand. Damn sight better than it sitting indefinitely on my hard drive. Besides, if I get that "written by" or "story by" credit, I can call up Loretta Devine's manager (or Corbin Bleu himself) and be like "I'm the DLF. You may know me from such things as..." Not to mention the imdb credit! Life is looking up.

Well, kiddies, it's almost 11am and I am yet in my Hello Kitty robe. Time to change into the superhero uniform and fight justice (and the crowds at Target). Stay greazy and I'll check back in later.

remember the time

it wasn't supposed to be like this. MJ was supposed to go down with the ship. He was supposed to live forever.

four score and four months ago

Four score and four months ago, I left off with this blog, fully intending to return. Well, just like a bad penny or a herpes outbreak, I'm back. Here's the latest:

1. I eventually signed with said management company for the duration of the "Mixtape" project. We are also working on developing a sitcom idea that I had, as well. No money has exchanged hands and I am more than a little fed up. I sent him six of my best loglines and he basically "No Thank You"'d them all. He also hasn't taken my script to Corbin Bleu because, he says, it's too much like Mixtape. Lucas was the reason I was pressing ahead! If I don't get it to Corbin, I'm going to be more than a little pissed.

2. I've been working for the company formerly known as Dick Cheese, Inc. now for a few months. It's a paycheck, so I have no complaints.

3. Still playwriting. My play "Bless Their Hearts" hits the stage in small town Michigan next weekend. I won't be there, but it's cool. Just to know that there are people out there who enjoy my work is enough.

4. A couple of days ago, I received a CD copy of my radio play "Back from the Brink" in the mail. It was actually funny. My favorite part was the mom in the background screaming "There better be!"

Well, chickies, that's about it. I promise I'll be back with new and exciting adventures of the writing life of the DLF!

no news is still no news

I haven't heard anything from the Holiday Plans director about the location and dates of the shoot. Since they're thinking about shooting the second weekend in March, I'm thinking that they're taking their time. The director was shooting Russell Simmons' post-Grammy Party, so I guess he had other priorities. Still, a little email or text would be nice. I'm trying not to be high maintenance, but that would be counter to my diva nature.

Speaking of high-maintenance, I received an email from the "Mixtape" management folks asking for a conference call on Friday (today). Seems they have a director and a producer willing to come on board with the project. But, get these apples, they want a full rewrite. What the fuck did they see in the script in the first place if it has to be rewritten a fourth time? It's really annoying me. So I wrote them back and was all "I'm on board for a rewrite and conference call, but first I want a contract or at least a detailed memo outlining what our relationship is and how much we get paid upon sale, etc.".

Crickets.

That was Tuesday and I haven't heard NATHAN. No "I understand and I'll get back with you" email, no "fuck you, who do you think you is, the Wiz?", no nothing. So, this could be going two ways. One, they're drafting something and will get back with me or two, they were on the shady tip and I called their bluff. I'm hoping for option one, but if it's option 2, I'm ready for their asses. I'm too old to pay games. I want my movie on screen, but I'll be damned if I don't get paid for it.

Chef Shredder

Here's the latest: I spoke to the director of HP2 and he told me that they have two people in mind for the role of the "Chef Shredder"- and that these two are very interested in playing the role. The two people are Jaime Kennedy and Michael McDonald. Not the sissy-voiced, Colonel Sanders from the Doobie Brothers, but the guy who played Stuart on Mad TV! Is that boss or is that boss? I'm completely stoked about it, so I had to share. Shooting may or may not take place during the second weekend in March, but whenever it does, you'd better believe that the chocolate diva will be there!

Yesterday morning, I got an email from the manager who I met with in December. Seems that he's still keen on seeing the "Mixtape" rewrites. I wrote him back, telling him that I'm just about done with my read-through and that I'll send it on. Ya'll, I'm gonna send it on like I promised, but it's really hard to get behind this. I mean, either offer me a contract or not. I just don't think I can chop on this script one more time.

Speaking of chopping on perfection (*wink*), I read an article in a screenwriting mag talking about what was wrong with the script for the Dark Knight. Um, exuese me? That movie was up for Oscars in just about every category except screenwriting, so what's their beef? Wanna talk about scripts with problems? Let's talk "Juno"? Let's talk about how there are about fifteen scenes that do absolutely nothing to advance the story and about how every character- regardless of age- talks exactly the same. The only reason Jennifer Garner stood out was because she was the only one not speaking like a fourteen year old gamer. But whatever. Everyone's entitled to their opinions. Well, everyone except douchbags.


Anyway, I have to get back to my revisions, but I'll catch up after I hear more casting news or I talk to Stan Rogaine. Whichever comes first.