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Expertise

I am an active screenwriter/playwright/lyricist, director, and scenic designer...so I can answer questions in those areas. I write in the genres of serio-comedy, farce, satire, drama.

Experience in the area

I am a playwright in residence for a few local theatres in my town. I have also written an produced a few screenplays and have written and produced a television pilot.

Organizations

Method Machine (Playwright in Residence) Nuts and Bolts (Improv Story Editor) Associate Member of the Dramatist Guild of America Radworks (Associate Artist) Royal Autumn Entertainment (Founder)

Publications

Reaping Folk (2006) The Nutty and the Profound (2007)

Education/Credentials

B.A. Theatre Arts, Nazareth College of Rochester 2007

Past/Present Clients

Nazareth College of Rochester Method Lab Nuts and Bolts Radworks Wilson Magnet High School

What do you like about this subject?

Every now and again - I get to write something that will make people laugh or cry or think. That really is quite a thrill when that happens. I like causing people to feel something...

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to learn to be patient and that I should take my time...

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

It's a great feeling to have your words uttered and performed

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

It's hard work...dedication at it's peak...

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Recent Answers from Anthony T. Carter

2009-11-18 Play submissions:

I think you can assume that the plays can be received on a rolling basis if they don't list a submission date. And if you have questions, don't be afraid to call the literary department and just ask. Why

2009-10-23 jukebox musical:

Hmmm...the creative and logical sides of me are clashing...not a good thing haha. Um from the creative standpoint I would say go ahead and write the thing and have fun. It would be a great tool to get

2009-10-18 graduate programs in screenwriting in CA:

I think its a good idea to apply to other schools, not only ones in CA. You want to pick a school that offers what you need, in terms of instruction and professors, and networking...or graduate perks.

2009-07-04 Questions on finding a screenwriting software program:

Okay, I will say right off the bat, that I don't know which program you mean. I use Final Draft. And as for outlining or story building...Final Draft's website has a few links. http://finaldraft.com/writers-resources/tips-and-articles

2009-05-21 first time writers:

As for salary it varies, depends on how much someone wants your script. And if you are lucky you can get a cut of the box office gross. You shouldn't quit any job that is providing you with income and

 

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