Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2015

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Reiter’s background in teaching
theater has shown her the importance
of writers receiving feedback on their
work – and the special treat of watch-
ing the work performed. A theater
teacher at East Cooper Montessori,
Reiter remarked how her student’s
mother, Julie Hussey, is on the CAP
Commission and has shown enor-
mous support for the project.
“The feedback has been great and
insightful,” she continued, “from the
directors and actors especially. I antic-
ipate that the workshops will become
a regular event, and we can eventually
perform these plays on stage around
Charleston. That would be awesome.”
All the committee members
agreed that though the first workshop
had a few things to tweak, the writers
most definitely found it beneficial and
looked forward to coming back.
“I’m thrilled with the response,”
said Sloate. “Everyone said they loved
the collaborative process and that
they felt comfortable and safe. All of
the writers want to come back with
new scenes – and even one of the
stage managers was inspired to write a
scene!”
The future of the Writers’ Work-
shop is bright for 2015. The CAP
commission met again in early
December and garnished continu-
ing support from the town of Mount
Pleasant, much to everyone’s delight.
Interested writers and actors can stay
tuned for the second workshop, set to
happen in the spring.
“Having the town’s support is
invaluable,” Sloate said. “I think this
is good for the town as well as writers
and the theater community – and this
will build that theater community for
years to come.”
For more information about the
upcoming Writers Workshop and how
to participate, email Susan Sloate at
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Photo by Brian Sherman.
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