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JACK G HYMAN
Nationality: USA
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I began writing in High School and had my first play performed (directed by me and cast with friends, of course!) the summer after graduation. I continued through college, writing for two different college newspapers. After moving to New York City (and because I had been a competitive gymnast for many years) I supported myself by coaching gymnastics for kids. Through that connection, I was hired to write for and perform on the long running PBS-TV Children's Show, BLOOPY's BUDDIES. During this time I submitted some of my other writing work to the Cable television show "The Islanders" and was hired as one of the writers for the show. After penning several episodes, I turned my abilities back to playwrighting. New York productions of my plays have included MAKING A SCENE, DOUBLE OR NOTHING, THE PLUMBING CHROMOSOME, SEX ON THE BEACH, THE IVY LEAGUE, and PERSPECTIVE, a play that made it into The New York Times for its "significant commentary" on 9/11. I was fortunate to land a stint with ESPN as a "writer who spoke gymnastics," thereby sending me all over the world to write and Associate Produce "Postcard" segments of several World Gymnastics Championships. Later, I began writing Children's stories. And that has led to the completion of my first full-length chapter book, BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS. Two novels, LADY E, for adults, and MUSCAVADO, for middle grade, are in progress as is the book for a new Broadway Musical. More of my work can be seen in PRINCETON TOTS MAGAZINE, MONOLOGUES FOR MEN WRITTEN BY MEN, edited by Gary Garrison and Michael Wright and RIVERSEDGE, a Literary Magazine. Additionally, in NYC, writing plays led me into directing, another love of mine. I directed the World Premier production of Joe Pintauro's MURDER BY CHOCOLATE. Later, I was asked to adapt and direct, for the stage, Terrence McNally's teleplay ANDRE's MOTHER, starring Julie Wilson. I've had the pleasure of directing at Ensemble Studio Theatre, NY Repertory Theatre, The Art & Work Ensemble, The Harbor Theatre, West Bank Theatre, and many others. And soon, I will be directing the wonderful play, POSING, by Patrick Askin. I grew up in San antonio, a great city. I went to College in Boston, another great city. And I moved to New York. Yup, great cities just seem to be in my blood. And yet, I consider myself a small town boy. Go figure!
Research: Member of the Dramatists Guild of America (as at 2015)
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Double Or Nothing Making A Scene Perspective Sex On the BeachDouble Or Nothing
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Seth and Mark are brothers who were raised by their father after their Mother walked out almost 20 years ago when both boys were very young. Today, after attending the funeral of their father, they are visited by a woman friend whose intimate knowledge of their father's past ultimately brings about the revelation of many secrets, confessions, and truths about his life and his death. And, as a result, Seth and Mark are forced to confront and reveal vital personal information that each had been keeping from the other.
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Top of PageMaking A Scene
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Three of Britain's foremost West End actors have consented to perform in a less than stellar American play within a play solely as a favor to the revered (and very elusive) Director, Sir Phillip Baron. Naturally, they fully expect, and are led to believe, that they will be cast in the film version. When they discover, on opening night, that they will NOT be cast in the film, all hell breaks loose on stage as they proceed to exact their revenge by changing the entire structure and meaning of the play DURING the performance. Never mind that this Gala Opening celebration is being attended by the entire British Royal Family and all of the important Fleet Street media.
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comedy / farce
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Top of PagePerspective
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Katherine never has, nor ever will, have a worse day in her life. She should be the happiest woman in the world! (NY Times: a "significant commentary" on 9/11.)
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Center Stage, New York 15 Jan 2003
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Harbor Theatre
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Short play
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Top of PageSex On the Beach
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Who doesn't hate telemarketers? NO ONE. . .except for Eileen and Blake. It's how they keep their marriage alive (and SPICY!)
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Center Stage, New York 21 Oct 2001
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