David Strauss is joined by a couple of other members of the successful Who Murdered Winthrop Carlson and Words with the Detective Fringe teams (Chuck Dent, Heather Lam, Larry Stallings, and Alex Carroll) in presenting the inaugural Renegade Theater Company production, Jerome Bixby’s Man from Earth, opening Saturday, July 17 at 7:30 at the Roth Jewish Community Center (851 N. Maitland Avenue) in Maitland.

This intriguing science-fiction “what if?” tale concerns a man whose friends gather at his cabin one last time to wish him well — whereupon he tells them the story of his 14000-year life. Friendships fracture, beliefs are challenged, and the lives of all involved are irrevocably changed.

The play will be performed at the JCC on July 17, 22, and 24 at 7:30PM and July 18 and 25 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. For more information, visit http://www.renegadetheateronline.org/events.html .

As writers, we all know the dangers of telling but just what, we all too often find ourselves asking, does showing actually entail? In this MAD about Words workshop with Kerouac House Writer-in-Residence Emily Carr, you will explore practical strategies—from characterization to dialogue to place to metaphor & figurative language—for inhabiting the world of your text & showing from inside its imagination.

For details, go to: http://madaboutwords.com/workshops/kerouac-house/

Phyllis Frediani writes:

The Adventures in Christian Writing Group is excited to announce that as our August meeting, we will be included in the Worship and Arts ministry program at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. 

          The date:  AUGUST 7th, 2010

          The time:  8:15 AM

          The place:  Lee Fellowship Hall

          What for:  9:00-9:25………. …Assembly and breakfast

          What next:…. Meeting in our usual room, 312 in the Clayton Life Center for two morning sessions,

          9:35-10:45 AM, 11:00-12:15PM

          Lunch Break:  12:15-1:PM….. Lee Fellowship Hall

          After that:  1:15-2:30 PM…… One afternoon session

          Closing:  2:30-2:45PM………  Assembly in the sanctuary

Our guests will be husband and wife team, Cathy and Dale Reichel.  Cathy is an author, counselor and speaker and Dale, pastor, music minister and writer/editor.  Both are experienced in writing, teaching, communicating and helping others find their voice, calling and purpose.

We have a great day planned.  Guests are welcome so feel free to invite a friend.  All must register so the church can have a head count for food.

ONLINE:   http://www.fpco.org/register

PHONE:  407-423-3441, ext.1272, ask for Glenda Morgan