Requests &
Testimonials 2002-3
concerning plays by G.L. Horton
I am from India and we are starting up a new amateur theatre
group. Going through your script "Partners,"
my wife and I were surprised to see the scripts actually repeating
scene after scene from our life. But it is only a sample scene.
Will you be kind enough to send us a complete copy to read? Believe
us, we have no intentions to commercialise it. Rather we will
be happy to show people that what could happen in our lives is
already foreseen by a writer in some other corner of the world.
—RM (12/31/03)
I have been checking out some of your stuff on the WEB ---I especially
related to the women in the abortion
clinic waiting room! Thanks --for the great stuff! —MLT (12/31/03)
Hi there, I wanted to ask permission to show your work to an
actor friend of mine. He needs a monologue for an acting class
and I thought I would help and try to find him one. He wanted
something that was powerful and riveting. Wow, Frank in your Inquest
most certainly is. Would it be alright with you if he read Frank
for his class next Monday? Thank you so much for your time and
you are a wonderful writer. I want to see this play now. —HF (9/29/03)
Review by Larry Stark (of www.theatermirror.com) of Snakes
and Ladders, performed at Playwright's Platform: When
this play was fresh from the processor, Geralyn Horton insisted
I read it and make some coherent comments. But . . .
the text -- lying flat on the VDT -- made absolutely no sense
[to me] whatever. However, with Lida McGirr in a tinkling belly-dancers
gauzy costume fleshing out the protagonist-teacher, I finally
saw what the playwright had in mind. The dance teacher feels herself
the modern embodiment of The Pythia --- those drug-induced voices
of The delphic Oracle who were "one with The Goddess". She makes
much at one point of her past life as a "mere entertainer" unhappy
with her body's diminutive rotundities, from which unity with
The Goddess has thankfully freed her. Throughout her teaching
monologue, however, the thoughts of one rebellious and sleepy
student . . . keep intruding on both the sensual sound-track
and the hopes of this advanced class to improvise a spontaneous
dance of joy worthy of The Godd.... oh, you get the idea, huh?
The conflict here is between ethereal aspirations and earthy practicalities,
between fact and hope, between art and truth. There is less structure
than understanding here, but the sure hands of both the playwright
and her actress (Geralyn did her own directing) made this, for
me, the runaway hit of the evening. (6/27/03)
I am an actor returning to the biz after two 1/2 years since
having my first child. I am producing a two-evening of monos and
duos with other actors who we have auditioned who are interested
in exposure for agents and casting directors. This is to be performed
for a private invited audience, (no public and no cost to audience)
at The Concert Artists' Association in Covent Garden 30 and 31st
July, a private actors club with a prime location. After scouting
the internet, I came across your web site and really enjoyed the
'Outstanding Women of History'
scenes, particularly Joan of Arc. I would like to ask permission
to use this piece as I think it is a good character piece for
me where I can have fun and try to show myself off as much as
I can. I hope you will be interested in helping me out here, as
you seem really approachable and obviously know the game! —SG (6/8/03)
The presentation of the 3 one-act plays by Rosanna Alfaro and
[Geralyn Horton and Saul Slapikoff] and the panel was absolutely
terrific and a message that must be sent to many audiences! I
belong to a group called the Boston Study Group (originally, the
movers and shakers of Boston, who wanted a session of reflection
and discussion on issues of importance to all of us). I would
love to have the 3 readings . . . For the troupe and
the writers, this will give them broad exposure.) This is a discussion
that this group needs to have/hear/participate. —JK (5/15/03)
I am a student of Montgomery College in Montgomery County, Maryland
and would like to use one of your monologues for my final in my
"Acting for Film and Television" class. The monologue
that I would like to use is Emily's monologue from "Under
Siege" aka "Choices". Also, how can I get a copy
of the entire play so that I can fully understand the character?
—RS (4/28/03)
I am a nineteen year old Boston native. I am applying to acting
performance programs at Universities this year and I was hoping
to use a portion of your play "The
T Show" in my audition. The audition asks that I "do a play"
in three minutes. They provide no further explanation. I came
across the monologues
from your show and was immediately drawn to the richness of the
characters. As a long time Boston resident and a T user of many
years I personally connected with how fully the characters depict
the quirky transit system. I was hoping to present a few selections
(the Deadham punk, Bags Mary, part of the blizzard of '78, and
either the inspector or the collector) as my "three minute play".
I hope that this is all right with you. I really do admire this
work. Thanks a lot, —RC (4/25/03)
My son, Alexander, believes he may be the next Jim Carey. I guess
when you're fourteen, anything is possible. I am writing to ask
your permission for him to use Harry
Driving His Car from the comedy Fantasia
For String Trio for a local talent contest held by the Youth
Activities Center. Alex believes that your character, Harry, is
my twin brother, and therefore he's heard enough of my lamenting
to be able to breathe life into the character for the talent contest.
Please respond by email as soon as you can, Alex has already begun
practicing his driving! Thank you very much for your writings,
and for publishing them on the Internet. —BM (4/16/03)
We are pleased to inform you that INQUEST
has been selected as a Finalist for Playwrights' Week 2003 at
The Lark Theatre Company. While we will only be able to accommodate
8 Finalists in Playwrights' Week 2003, your play attracted enormous
positive response within our organization. Your play has been
selected from over 600 plays considered for this year's festival.
—The Lark Theatre Company, NY. (4/07/03)
I am wondering about royalty information for your one-act Deus
Ex Machina. I am doing a director book for a theatre class
and I chose this play to include as part of my project. I really
enjoyed it. —RB (4/1/03)
I am a theatre student at WVU. As a class requirement we are
to direct a short (approximately 10 minute) play or scene. As
I browsed your site I came across the piece Snakes
and Ladders. This piece fit my desires and needs very well
- I was looking for a comedy piece, and just about laughed myself
silly reading Snakes and Ladders. —MW (4/1/03)
Peace! How are you? I happened to see your website while I was
doing some research on one act plays. Our literature teacher asked
us to submit one play as our final requirement. The play will
not be used though but only to be passed to her. I happened to
read some of your one act plays and I find them really interesting.
Thank you for creating such a brilliant website. Good luck! —WM (3/23/03)
I am writing for permission to perform one of your one-act comedies
entitled "Heaven & Hades" in an upcoming inter-school,
grade vs. grade theatrical competition at my high school in April.
I would appreciate a reply as soon as possible. —ME (3/8/03)
Hi. I read your review of New Repertory Theatre's production
of Beast on the Moon. You have an amazing understanding
of the story. You put into words many of the things I felt when
I saw the play in Chelsea, Michigan. My best friend has played
Aram in 4 different cities. We are business partners and are in
negotiations to purchase the film rights for Beast. I am
writing a synopsis of the film. I'm hoping you would consider
allowing me to borrow some of the text from your review? Thanks
for your time. —PF (3/3/03)
I am a senior at Drexel High school. We have been assigned a
project that will span from now until May. The project is a prompt
book about a chosen short play. I have chosen your "Conventional
Behavior", I find this play quite humorous. In our book,
we have to write a segment about the author of our play. I went
to your website and read your bio, but it didn't tell me everything
I am interested in. I am writing to ask if you would kindly send
me some of your most influential trials and times in your life
and if you could tell me about your childhood and what got you
into playwriting. If you do not want to give out any more information
than given on your website, I understand and thank you for your
time. I very much enjoyed your play and will have a good time
doing this project on your play and you. --KH (2/19/03)
I was wondering if I could use your play for my drama class "Heaven
and Hades" it is wonderful and funny, so please contact me,
I would love to do it. —G.Jr. (2/16/03)
Hi there! Yes, I am still in the process of directing your play.
It has been a lot of fun. This was a small class assignment where
the four theater arts IV honors students choose any one act play
and hold auditions w/in the class (about 15 people)... we have
to choose and split up the students fairly. I have chosen four
good actors and so far it has turned out hilarious. I love the
rhythm of some of the lines--so punchy... it's great. The performance
will be held just for the class and the teacher in about 2 weeks.
Thank you again! I will keep you posted. --GA (2/12/03)
I am writing to request permission to use your play "No
Secrets, No Lies" for a drama class that has junior high school
and senior high school students in it. The drama coach has asked
that the parents try to find hard roles for the students to play.
While on the internet I came across yours and am quite impressed
with them all. We are limited as to what we can use because the
principal does not want to see the drama class succeed. With this
play I am sure that we can change his mind. The children in this
class are so very intelligent and look forward to the class. Your
permission for the use of your play would be a blessing. —JS (10/24/02)
We are writing to you as two aspiring student directors. When
challenged by our drama teacher to look for a play that we would
like to produce at our school, we came across your script Conventional
Behavior, and were impressed and delighted to find such an
amusing and interesting play. We would like your permission to
have this play performed at our school at the end of November
2002. If any additional information is needed from us we would
be happy to oblige. We would be very willing to comply to any
special requirements you have in terms of the copyright and staging
of the play. We would be thrilled if you could give us this opportunity.
—EN,KM (9/23/02)
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