Tag Archives: Eric Samuelsen

Justifying the Cut: The Plays of Saints on Stage

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mahonri Stewart

With the publication of Saints on Stage: An Anthology of Mormon Drama, I’ve been thinking a lot about Mormon drama and how it currently stands as it own niche genre. The whole reason I pitched the idea of the anthology … Continue reading →

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Old Problems, New Opportunities: Looking Towards the Future of Mormon Drama

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mahonri Stewart

We recently completed the last leg work for the editing of Saints on Stage: An Anthology for Mormon Drama, which I’ve been spearheading for Zarahemla Books. It includes important plays from some of Mormonism’s best playwrights… Robert Elliott, Thomas Rogers, … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Ibsen: A Tribute to Eric Samuelsen

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mahonri Stewart

When I discovered that Eric Samuelsen was retiring from BYU as the playwriting professor, I have to admit a little bit of my heart broke. In many ways it may the best decision. From what I understand, Eric’s battle with … Continue reading →

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Storytelling & Community: There’s Always a Message

Posted on January 11, 2010 by J Scott Bronson

(A disclaimer before you begin: This little essay should not be construed as a response to Darlene’s essay, “Coward, or What is Not Art.” I’m not like most of the other bloggers here who can toss off a few hundred … Continue reading →

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