My play, The Devil's Right Hand, made its debut! Directed by Charlotte Harris, the piece was part of the 2025 Ten Minute Play Festival at Utah State University. A western, the story is a meditation on the intersection of American masculinity and gun violence, told through that most American of genre. There's a dash of … Continue reading The Devil’s Right Hand: A 10 Minute Play by Vincent S. Hannam
A More Meaningful Connection
Hello friends, I'm leaving Facebook. I have hemmed and hawed over the prospect for years, always wanting to but never getting over my fears of missing out. Now, however, the time is clear to sunset this unique, yet outmoded, feature of my life; and Facebook really has been integral to my life for about fifteen … Continue reading A More Meaningful Connection
Frankenstein, the Play: 90 Minutes of Soul Soothing Madness
"These 90 minutes of madness will profoundly soothe your soul." says Amanda Montoni in her review on Theatre Beyond Broadway, of City Gate Productions' staging of my Frankenstein, adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley. The production was directed by Jorden Charley-Whatley and featured an ensemble of eight actors (full production credits at the bottom). … Continue reading Frankenstein, the Play: 90 Minutes of Soul Soothing Madness
A Howlin’ Good Time: ‘Wolfsblood’ Presented as Staged Reading
A monster lurks in the shadows this October at Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake, Minnesota; it howls at the moon, yet walks on two legs. It snarls and bares its teeth, yet serves tea at high noon. What could this creature be? You guessed it, it's a werewolf - and better yet, an … Continue reading A Howlin’ Good Time: ‘Wolfsblood’ Presented as Staged Reading
The Hand That Washed Ashore: A New Horror Play at Twin Cities Horror Festival XII
If you're in Minnesota, create a new tradition this spooky season by seeing some horror-themed theatre. The Twin Cities Horror Festival has been providing such delights for twelve years now; this October, I'm thrilled to be a part of the festival as a producer and playwright. My play, The Hand That Washed Ashore, joins the … Continue reading The Hand That Washed Ashore: A New Horror Play at Twin Cities Horror Festival XII
Put Sharknami on Your Fish-Finder!
Sharknami: The Musical? has been included on the Orlando Sentinel's list of "2023 Orlando Arts Events: 6 Highlights to Check Out". Whatta honor! The show plays in June at Valencia College Theater, so you know I'll be there. Thank you Matt Palm for the kind words; thank you Tad Ingram, Deirdre Manning, and John DeLisa … Continue reading Put Sharknami on Your Fish-Finder!
Frankenstein Lives in Chicago!
Witness the mad doctor and his obsession with death! Behold the bride, fighting for control! Shudder at the fiend, searching for answers in a cruel world! Do these things now at Oil Lamp Theater's production of Frankenstein this October! Located in Glenview, Oil Lamp brings the classic tale of life and death to the stage … Continue reading Frankenstein Lives in Chicago!
Going Rogue with The Midnight Hour
I’m happy to say that my play The Midnight Hour: A Superhero Noir is being presented at the Rogue Theater Festival in New York City. What makes me so happy is that this play has found new life in the virtual realm; The Midnight Hour was my first play ever produced, back in 2008. I was a high school … Continue reading Going Rogue with The Midnight Hour
Wrestling the Imagination Out of My Head
Wrestling the imagination out of my head is what I'm doing when I write a play. It is a gargantuan task to do that, by the way, and I carry no pretense of inborn ability. Like any other craft, playwriting takes years of finding just the right blend of failure, enthusiasm and discipline. I have … Continue reading Wrestling the Imagination Out of My Head
Mark Brotherton
"I have been - and always shall be - your friend." I can hear Mark Brotherton saying those words so clearly right now, and how much I need him to hear that line from me. In fact, I can hear so many of his oft-repeated lines, quotes and memories that I don't think I'll ever … Continue reading Mark Brotherton
VINCENT HANNAM 