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	The Elements of Playwriting December 6, 2001; 240 pages For those interested in learning and honing the art and craft of creative playwriting! With an infectious enthusiasm for the theater,... Read more
	Theatre Sources Dot Com: A Complete Guide to Online Theatre and Dance Resources November 8, 2001; 232 pages Catron (theater, William & Mary; The Elements of Playwriting; Overcoming Directorial Blocks About Blocking) presents an easy-to-read guide to the Internet... Read more
	Power of One, The: The Solo Play for Playwrights, Actors, and Directors February 7, 2000; 240 pages This book demonstrates techniques of writing, acting, and directing that encourage the reader to create a personal theatrical experience. Read more
	Overcoming directorial mental blocks about blocking 1991; 22 pages
	A. Lincoln, the candidate: A play in two acts 1991
	Playwriting: Writing Producing and Selling Your Play July, 1990; 272 pages ". . . it makes for compelling reading and, once begun, is difficult to put aside. Paradoxically, Catron's is also a... Read more
	The Director's Vision: Play Direction from Analysis to Production February 23, 1989; 358 pages This dynamic, practical text focuses equally on the arts of interpretation and problem-solving. The author leads students through short, lucid chapters to develop an organized, step-by-step methodology from play analysis through casting, rehearsal, and performance. Read more
	Writing, Producing and Selling Your Play April, 1984
	Where Have All the Lightning Bugs Gone? (A Play) 1999; 26 pages USA Read more
	An American theatre chronology from 1598 to 1940;: A history of its growth with additional cultural-political world events 1964

Louis E. Catron has been a stock car racer, an actor, a newspaper reporter, a circus barker, a playwright, a pilot, a theatrical director, a sailboat racer, a college professor (the College of William and Mary). Along the way he’s won significant awards for directing, playwriting, and teaching. Many of his students have become well-known. Perhaps best known is actress Glenn Close, but others have done equally stellar work without as much press. When he was young, he dreamt of becoming a writer, but theatre’s siren song lured him to a different direction. Now he is returning to that former love of writing fiction with a deep sense of coming home.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars If wishes were real..., November 17, 2007 By  Lynda Shoemaker (Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Light-hearted, indeed, but I found myself hoping the Mitty-like husband would turn his dreams into reality. A wonderful read, and a nudge for those of us who have never fulfulled our own dreams. I'm going out and buying a Harley. And maybe a boat. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Hilarity, March 13, 2007 By  K. Cutter "K. Cutter" (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews "The Good Stuff" is absolute visual hilarity. It's a story about Mark, who longs for fine wine, travel, a Harley, a yacht, and a Frenchwoman with a fringe that just touches her eyebrows. The only thing blocking his dream is his condescending sock-mending wife with an unsettling habit of settling for less. Until one day, Mark takes a stand against brussel sprouts. It's no wonder Louis E. Catron has a theatrical background. His characters speak and move with such clarity, and the prose flows so easily that I felt more like I was watching rather than reading Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars, five sighs, February 12, 2007 By  Lisa McMann, author of the WAKE trilogy (Mesa, Arizona) - See all my reviews Louis Catron shows readers all too much of what many would call an all too familiar, forgettable life. However. He raises the bar on typical short fiction and sprinkles it with mystique, warmth and hope. He challenges complacency through the dreams of his character, and I found myself crossing fingers and toes that the story would finish in first place. It does. The Good Stuff will not disappoint those who long for a satisfying, UNforgettable ending. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 11 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, yes! Is there such a thing as good-natured writing? This is it. Delightful and fun to read. There are some laugh out loud lines. You'll have a good time finding them! Published on September 12, 2007 by Terry Proffer 5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Whimsy This is the kind of sweet, whimsical fantasyland that is truly irresistable. Who doesn't want to root for the little man struggling to find the light? Read more Published on November 26, 2005 by Beverly Jackson 5.0 out of 5 stars THE GOOD STUFF is a GREAT READ! A wonderful and slightly wacky act of liberation! You'll be cheering for the husband by the end. Published on October 28, 2005 by Lesley Weston 5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT stuff! Louis Catron is a man of many talents! This is a thoroughly engaging story, deftly written. I highly recommend it. Published on October 26, 2005 by Ellen Meister 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delightful! This story gives wonderful meaning to the term "escapism." Deserves to be at the top of the list. Susan O'Neill, author, Don't Mean Nothing: Short Stories of Viet Nam Published on October 26, 2005 by Susan O'Neill 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read! The characters are masterfully developed--The mc's life longings are so clearly drawn, and one can feel little but sympathy for him. Read more Published on October 24, 2005 by Johnna Darragh 5.0 out of 5 stars Aptly named Good stuff indeed. This piece is as well-written as it is inspirational. Published on October 12, 2005 by Bayard L. Catron 5.0 out of 5 stars Walter Mitty with a Twist Fanciful story. Literally escapism. Reflective of Walter Mitty type daydreams only with a fantasy flavor/twist. Enjoyed the read. Read more Published on October 8, 2005 by Patricia M. McFarland Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 11 customer reviews...