Category: Current Events
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Last Night of Short & Sweet Theatre Penang
Here I am backstage with the cast of “‘No’ in Spite of Itself” written by yours truly and directed by Jackie (on my left). This awesome cast are all part of THE RLT PLAYERS who will be performing in the same venue in November. And here I am with the cast of “Noticed”…
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20 Years of Losing – in Political Terms
As you may have gathered, I’m a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan. I don’t typically write about sports on my blog, but I couldn’t let the momentous passing of the worst losing streak in the history of North American sports pass without some sort of commemoration. On Monday night, the Pirates beat the Rangers and clinched…
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The Great One: #21
I am taking a one-post break from my usual ramblings about writing, drama, history, or life to write about the other passion in my life: baseball. I hope you enjoy! The Great One: #21 I was a little over five years old when Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash. I don’t remember it. He…
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The Recluse Storyteller Cover Art!
I’m happy to reveal the cover art to my second novel, The Recluse Storyteller, set to release on October 8. I’m indebted to artist Joyce Lee for her creation. The front cover image becomes a pertinent one as part of one of the stories that the storyteller continually weaves. I’m so excited to finally get this released.…
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Short and Sweet Festival Poster — and I’m on it!
Here it is. You’ll see me on there twice. Once as director of “Noticed” and then as the writer of “‘No’ in Spite of Itself.” It’s going to be an exciting few days. If you are in Penang, please come on out! I need your support.
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Review: Postcards from Rosa
A witty and moving script from Des Sim. An eye-catching and tight production from director Christopher Ling. And a heart-warming and moving performance from Marina Tan. Postcards from Rosa is a hit! This is intimate theater at its best. PenangPAC Stage Two was arranged at an angle so only 80 seats cornered around the stage…
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Malaysian Elections: If only I was a flag maker
If I was a Malaysian flag maker, I would immediately start a petition to make a change in the Malaysian constitution that states that there are to be required elections every 6 months from here on out. That’s what I would do. Five days until the election!
Author Mark W Sasse 