Having Fun on Norton Street!
One of the things I enjoy most about working with Norton Street is that the play constantly shifts gears without warning. Continue reading
evaluation of act three scene two
Norton Street – Act III, Scene 2
A Brief Evaluation
This scene marks one of the clearest statements yet of the central premise behind Norton Street. What begins as a simple discussion about changing faces and fading memories gradually unfolds into a surprisingly sophisticated examination of creation itself. Continue reading
Don’t worry, be free
The Suitcase That Was Never Yours
Over the years, I’ve spoken with many people who suffered abuse during childhood. Although the details differed, there was one thing that seemed to appear again and again.
The victim often carried the guilt. Continue reading
night by night
I have devoted the entire night to creating act two, scene 9 of Norton Street. Continue reading
Another Day, Another Dollar…
Creating a Radio Play Out of Thin Air
Tonight’s experiment began with a scene from Norton Street.
The original scene is straightforward enough. Bornless One is experiencing a wave of anxiety and disorientation. Mike responds in his usual calm and slightly absurd manner. The dialogue is short, direct, and surprisingly funny in places. Continue reading
Norton Street Blues
KGOD, Norton Street, and the Strange New Theater
Several people have asked what we’ve been doing lately, because from the outside it may look as if we’re simply making songs. Continue reading
My Styles of Music
My Song Styles:
I’m hoping to get your reactions to my music, and particularly your favorite style, instrumentation, vocals, whatever you’re finding in the music. Continue reading
Norton Street Casting
Norton Street Finally Found Its Cast
For more than fifty years, Norton Street existed as a script. The characters were there. The dialogue was there. The ideas were there. What wasn’t there was a cast. Continue reading
Late Night community radio
Well, once again I have devoted my entire night’s work to KGOD radio; this time I’m working on Act II scene iv (act two, scene four, for those who never learned Latin numeration) and I think you’re going to like it. Continue reading
the play must go on!
Norton Act 2 scene 3
[INTRO – LOW ELECTRICAL HUM]
[OLD AM RADIO STATIC]
[DISTANT SHORTWAVE BURSTS]
[SOFT HAMMOND ORGAN]
[TUBE AMP BUZZ]
ANNOUNCER:
This is station Kay Gee Oh Dee…
Kay GOD…
the station that makes it… Continue reading