RECAP: WriteOn Joliet Radio-Players at the ROXY Lockport

On Aug. 28, eight members of WriteOn Joliet present “Page to Stage,” original radio theater-style performance at ROXY Lockport as a fundraiser for Trinity Services.

Authors and performers were Denise M. Baran-Unland, Mauverneen Blevins, Edward Calkins, Holly Coop, Steve Cordin, Cean Magosky, Jenny Russ and Duanne Walton

Unfortunately, we have no photos of our performance that night. But we do have some fun "before" and "after" photos.

Timothy, who took photos at "Shades of Noir" for us in April, went with Daniel to the wake our senior pastor, who died unexpectedly earlier in the week (we all went to the funeral the next day).

But Maureen's daughter did capture this lovely candid of us before the show began.

"Page to Stage" featured original and curated stories and poems from four years of WriteOn Joliet radio theater programs. 

The first 10 attendees at the performance received a free copy of WriteOn Joliet’s anthology "Write Where We Are: Tales Our Soles Tell,” courtesy of Edward and Nancy Calkins.

And the first ten attendees at the BryonySeries table also received a FREE booklet called "Angel or Demon" (source material for one of the show's pieces), courtesy of The Raven's House.

WriteOn Joliet anthologies – along with books and other merchandise by individual author/performers – will be available for purchase before the show, during intermission and immediately after the show’s conclusion.

Before we left ROXY Lockport, we gathered under the marquis for a photo.

Did you miss the show? Don't fret!

The overwhelmingly positive response has led to new and expanded opportunities we could never have envisioned when Tom Hernandez scheduled WriteOn Joliet' first open mic in 2013.

As those opportunities gel into firm plans, we will keep you posted!

For more information, visit writeonjoliet.com, roxylockport.com, and trinityservices.org.

An Impromptu Rehearsal for "Page to Stage"

During WriteOn Joliet's normal" "radio play season" (January through April), writers/performers know the fourth Thursday of every month is dedicated to in-person rehearsals (not counting tech week, when in-person ramps up).

But scheduling those in-person rehearsals became trickier when the WriteOn Joliet Radio-Players received an unexpected opportunity to present a compilation show to benefit Trinity Services.

We only had one day when everyone's schedules synced up - and that was Aug. 1 - and we were already committed to a booth at Kids Fest in downtown Joliet.

But two days before the event, Kids Fest was postponed (it's now September 19), leaving the day open, if everyone still had the time available (they did).

That left us with a second problem: where would we find a large, free, available space to rehearse in at the last minute...and on a Saturday, too?

No one had any ideas...and then I had a light bulb moment.

My place!

We've been in the process of condensing two townhomes into one all summer. And most of the furniture in the living room/dining room area of my townhome was empty. It was the perfect size!

So that's what we did.

Now for show details.

Eight members of WriteOn Joliet present “Page to Stage,” original radio theater-style performance at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at ROXY Lockport as a fundraiser for Trinity Services.

Admission is free.

The first 10 attendees at the performance will receive a free copy of WriteOn Joliet’s anthology "Write Where We Are: Tales Our Soles Tell,” courtesy of Edward and Nancy Calkins.

And the first ten attendees at the BryonySeries table will receive a FREE booklet called "Angel or Demon" (source material for one of the show's pieces), courtesy of The Raven's House.

What is "Page to Stage?"

"Page to Stage" features curated stories and poems from four years of WriteOn Joliet live programs. All creations came from the minds of WriteOn members, who also became the actors, bringing their stories and poems to life in exciting, inspiring, and dramatic ways.

Who are the authors and performers?

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

How does this benefit Trinity Services?

A full bar and snacks are available for purchase and benefit Trinity Services, owner of ROXY Lockport.

Donations to Trinity Services welcome.

What else should I know?

WriteOn Joliet anthologies – along with books and other merchandise by individual author/performers – will be available for purchase before the show, during intermission and immediately after the show’s conclusion.

For more information, visit writeonjoliet.com, roxylockport.com, and trinityservices.org.

Will You Be One of the Ten on Aug. 28?

Eight members of WriteOn Joliet present “Page to Stage,” original radio theater-style performance at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at ROXY Lockport as a fundraiser for Trinity Services.

Admission is free.

The first 10 attendees at the performance will receive a free copy of WriteOn Joliet’s anthology "Write Where We Are: Tales Our Soles Tell,” courtesy of Edward and Nancy Calkins.

And the first ten attendees at the BryonySeries table will receive a FREE booklet called "Angel or Demon" (source material for one of the show's pieces), courtesy of The Raven's House.

What is "Page to Stage?"

"Page to Stage" features curated stories and poems from four years of WriteOn Joliet live programs. All creations came from the minds of WriteOn members, who also became the actors, bringing their stories and poems to life in exciting, inspiring, and dramatic ways.

Who are the authors and performers?

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

How does this benefit Trinity Services?

A full bar and snacks are available for purchase and benefit Trinity Services, owner of ROXY Lockport.

Donations to Trinity Services welcome.

What else should I know?

WriteOn Joliet anthologies – along with books and other merchandise by individual author/performers – will be available for purchase before the show, during intermission and immediately after the show’s conclusion.

For more information, visit writeonjoliet.com, roxylockport.com, and trinityservices.org.

SAVE THE DATE: WriteOn Joliet Live: From Page To Stage on Aug. 28

Eight members of WriteOn Joliet present “Page to Stage,” original radio theater-style performance at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at ROXY Lockport.

Admission is free.

"Page to Stage" features curated stories and poems from four years of WriteOn Joliet live programs. All creations came from the minds of WriteOn members, who also became the actors, bringing their stories and poems to life in exciting, inspiring, and dramatic ways.

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

A full bar and snacks are available for purchase and benefit Trinity Services, owner of ROXY Lockport.

Donations to Trinity Services welcome.

WriteOn Joliet anthologies – along with books and other merchandise by individual author/performers – will be available for purchase before the show, during intermission and immediately after the show’s conclusion.

The first 10 attendees at each performance will receive a free copy of WriteOn Joliet’s anthology "Write Where We Are: Tales Our Soles Tell,” courtesy of Edward and Nancy Calkins.

And the first ten attendees at the BryonySeries table will receive a FREE booklet called "Angel or Demon" (source material for one of the show's pieces), courtesy of The Raven's House

For more information, visit writeonjoliet.com, roxylockport.com, and trinityservices.org.