Category Archives: Theater

Directing THE CRUCIBLE in 2016

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Nina Mansfield

When I am not writing mysteries or plays, or trying to be super-mom, I am a high school drama teacher. This past fall, I directed Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. I need to choose plays that are going be a good … Continue reading →

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar…more theater for toddlers

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I had another awesome theater experience today with my toddler.  We saw THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR at the 47th Street Theater in New York City this morning. My 21 month old daughter was entranced for the full hour. The moment … Continue reading →

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HANDA’S SURPRISE: Theater for toddlers

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This weekend, my husband and I took our 20-month old daughter into New York City to see The New Victory Theater’s HANDA’S SURPRISE. The production, adapted from the children’s book of the same name by Eileen Browne, was staged by … Continue reading →

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Borrowing from Everyday Life

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome fellow playwright John Patrick Bray to Not Even Joking today. I have so much to say about his post… but I’ll let you read it first. Borrowing from Everyday Life By John Patrick Bray “I … Continue reading →

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Where do you get your ideas?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

I am excited to welcome playwright, theatre director and journalist Julia Pascal to the blog today to answer a question that every writer gets asked. Where do you get your ideas? By Julia Pascal Where do you get your ideas? … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds #11: SIOBHAN ANTONIOLI

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

This month I am thrilled to interview one of my closest friends and one of the most creative people I know, Siobhan Antonioli. I met Siobhan when I was teaching Theater and English at Bronx Theater High School. I had … Continue reading →

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Can I Write About THAT???

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Nina Mansfield

One fear that writers often have is that their writing will offend someone or hurt someone’s feelings: A family member, a friend, a lover. Perhaps we are afraid of writing something too personal. This might be especially true of memoir, … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #7: Emily Tuckman

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I feel like Emily Tuckman is one of those people who I was destined to meet in life, no matter what path I chose. I first met Emily when I was studying acting with Larry Singer at Michael Howard Studios. … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #5: Jeanette Bonner

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

As a playwright, I have had the chance to work with many talented actors. In the fall of 2012, I had the opportunity to work with Jeanette Bonner when she read several roles in my full-length play Losing Our Heads: … Continue reading →

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Creative Minds Profile #4: Edwin Sanchez

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Nina Mansfield

I love writing classes, and every now and then I actually have time to sign up for one. A couple of years ago I was fortunate enough to enroll in a first draft playwriting class at Primary Stages Einhorn School … Continue reading →

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