The Writers’ Gathering Announcement – October 3-10, 2018
It is with great excitement I announce to you the creative writers selected to join me in Israel for their first steps on the soil of an ancient land which continues to change the course of history. Beyond seeing some of the most recognized sites in the country the following writers will be meeting many people of story with varied perspectives who call this place home. It is a historic time to understand stories of the past, experience the momentum of the present, and envision the future.
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Enjoying the walk home,
Cindy Bayer
George Brant
Playwright
George Brant’s best known plays include GROUNDED, ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD, MARIE AND ROSETTA, INTO THE BREECHES!, THE MOURNERS’ BENCH, and SALVAGE.
George has been commissioned by Trinity Repertory Company to adapt Mike Stanton’s book, The Prince of Providence for the stage. GROUNDED has been commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera to be adapted into an opera with music by Tony-winner Jeanine Tesori. GROUNDED is also being developed into a feature film starring Anne Hathaway.
Angelo Pizzo
Screen/TV Writer, Director, Producer
Angelo Pizzo is the award-winning screenwriter and producer of the beloved, inspirational sports dramas HOOSIERS; RUDY; and 2005’s THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES. In 2015 Pizzo made his debut as a director on MY ALL AMERICAN from a script he wrote. In addition to his feature film work, Pizzo served as associate producer on TV movies, “Father Figure”, “Amber Waves” and “Blinded By the Light.” He is currently developing a television series with Patty Heaton’s company for CBS along with working on a number of sports scripts
Matt Schatz
Playwright, Composer for Musicals, TV Writer
Matt Schatz is a writer and a composer for stage and screen. His play THE BURDENS will receive its World Premiere at City Theatre in Pittsburgh in spring 2019 (with a subsequent National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere TBA). Two of Matt’s new musicals, AN UNTITLED NEW PLAY BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE (2017 O’Neill Finalist), and, WHERE EVER IT MAY BE BEST (EST/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Commission) were developed as part of SPARK 2018, Pittsburgh CLO’s inaugural festival of New Small Musicals. Matt won the $100,000 Kleban Prize in Musical Theatre for LOVE TRAPEZOID in 2012. Matt is currently working on a commission for an original grunge musical from Seattle Rep and BMG Music. He is also developing a musical mystery series for Entertainment One/Free Association and he has been selected as one of six playwrights for The Geffen Playhouse’s Writers’ Room in Los Angeles.
