WriteOn Joliet's "Shades of Noir" and Holly Coop Books

Good morning!

Here's another reminder that eight members of WriteOn Joliet will present “Shades of Noir." an original radio theater production, at 2 and 7 p.m. April 18 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.

Except this time, you're getting a personal invitation from Holly Coop, one of the cast members and authors.

That's because cast T-shirt sponsors are Coops Bowsmith and Holly Coop Books.

And Holly Coop herself is showing off one of those shirts as a personal invitation for YOU (and your family and friends) to come out and enjoy our show - and patronize our wonderful vendors before or after the show or during intermission.

Now, if you haven't met Holly, you should.

This author interview with Holly Coop from 2017 is the top-performing post on the BryonySeries blog. 

Yes, you read that correctly. 

Not anything BryonySeries.

Not even anything about Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara.

So please read Holly's interview so you don't miss out.

Back to show information.

Admission is $5.

The other authors and performers on April 18 are Denise M. Baran-Unland, Mauverneen Blevins, Ed Calkins,  Steve Cordin, Cean Magosky, Jenny Russ, and Duanne Walton.

Director is Jake Thomas.

Production assistant is Rebekah Baran.

Cast supplies provided by Edward and Nancy Calkins.

And Rock City Bar & Grill in Rockdale offered just this morning to provide a generous discount on piza and their awesome beef rolls for the cast and crew dinner in the green room between performances.

(Keep scrolling).

Holly, of course, will be available at her table to greet attendees after each performance.

Hope to see you there!

(And still one more post to go, on Saturday, with a game!)

WriteOn Joliet's "Shades of Noir" and Coops Bowsmith

So as I said yesterday, you're probably tired of reading another promo for WriteOn Joliet's radio play, but...I have three more to go! (including this one).

Eight members of WriteOn Joliet will present “Shades of Noir." an original radio theater production, at 2 and 7 p.m. April 18 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.

Admission is $5.

Authors and performers on April 18 are Denise M. Baran-Unland, Mauverneen Blevins, Ed Calkins, Holly Coop, Steve Cordin, Cean Magosky, Jenny Russ, and Duanne Walton.

Director is Jake Thomas.

Production assistant is Rebekah Baran.

Cast supplies provided by Edward and Nancy Calkins.

Cast T-shirt sponsors are Coops Bowsmith and Holly Coop Books.

And as a "thank you" for Coops Bowsmith's generous gift to our group, founder Vernon Coop provided some information about his business, so we could pass it along to you.

Please share with your archery friends.

1. For people new to your business, what is Coops Bowsmith and when did you found it?

 We manufacture archery tuning equipment.

2. What products do you create and sell – and for whom?

 Equipment for tuning a compound bow and its arrows.

3. When did you get interested in creating bowsmith pieces?

Twenty years ago out of necessity to tune modern compound bows.

4. What makes your products different from your competitors?

  I have no competition I am the only manufacturer of bow shooting / tuning equipment in the world.

5. Any plans to expand your product line?

 I am always expanding creating new products.

6. What should people know when buying your products for the first time?

They work and designed to last.

Lobby doors for "Shades of Noir" open at 6 p.m. Concessions and drinks available for purchase. WriteOn Joliet books and anthologies will be available for purchase one hour before the show, during intermission and immediately after the show’s conclusion.

In addition, the first ten attendees at each performance will receive a FREE 2025 WriteOn Joliet anthology, courtesy of the BryonySeries creative group B.L.O.C.K.S.

The first thirteen attendees at the BryonySeries before the 2 p.m.performance and the first twelve attendees at the BryonySeries table before the 7 p.m. performance will receive a FREE booklet called "Angel or Demon" (source material for one of the show's pieces), courtesy of The Raven's House, who will be selling select noir pieces at the BryonySeries table.

The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre is at 201 West Jefferson Street, downtown Joliet, 60432.

For tickets and more information, visit eventbrite.com.