Welcome to Lori's Website . . .

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Here you can find information on a variety of projects Lori is involved with:

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Or, check out the information below to find out about upcoming writing classes and performances.

To contact go to: laf202@nyu.edu


New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Writing Great Characters
WRIT1-CE9224/$340
Fall 2011

What do Scarlet O'Hara, Hamlet, Blanche DeBois, and Michael Corleone have in common?  All are great characters.  Whether you are a playwright, screenwriter, novelist, or television writer, the ability to write compelling, unforgettable characters is key.  Ultimately, it is the recognizable yet surprising--and ultimately unique--character that draws readers and audience members in and leads the forward.  By combining in-class exercises, lectures, reading, and writing assignments, learn how to create detailed, compelling characters.

Tuesday 6:45 - 9:40 p.m.
Oct. 18 - Nov. 15

Instructor:  Lori Fischer
Location:  Washington Square
http://www.scps.nyu.edu
Great news!  My short play Thoughts of Rome is currently running as a part of the show Belle Parricide in Washington DC as a part of the 2011 Fringe Festival!
The Burning a one act play by Lori Fischer
I am thrilled to report that my play The Burning was produced by the N.E.C. in the 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival! The The director was the fabulous Melissa Maxwell and the incredible cast included:  Christina Ghubril, Miguel Govea and America Soli Pabon.  
Performances were at The Jewel Box Theatre
316 West 36 Street, 4th floor

About Lori Fischer

 Lori Fischer is the 2008 New York University “Harry Kondoleon Graduate Award in Playwriting” recipient and a 2008-09 Dramatists Guild Fellow.  She is also the author of the critically acclaimed musical Barbara’s Blue Kitchen, which played Off-Broadway at The Lamb’s Theatre in 2006 and was published by Samuel French in 2007. Her work has been seen at the 2007 and 2008 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, the 2007 Stonestreet Film Festival, the 2005 RIPFEST Film Festival, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and The Adirondack Theatre Festival.  Other writing credits include:  Pat The Bunny Sing With Me! an up-beat collection of children’s songs based on the best selling children’s book Pat The Bunny, which was published by Golden Books/Sony Wonder, The Things That You Can Do (Golden Books) and the top forties country song It’s Easy For You.  Lori received her M.F.A. from New York University.  Most recently, Lori’s ten-minute film Retreat was featured in the 2009 RIPFEST Film Festival.  Her short film Dottie’s Thanksgiving Pickle starring Olympia Dukakis, Nancy Opel and Joey Collins was premiered on March 1, 2010 at Anthology Film Archives. 
WHAT'S NEW?! My play "Barbara's Blue Kitchen" has been published by Samuel French! It may be purchased on the Samuel French website under musicals or at the Drama Book Store in NYC. Other publications: "The Things That You Can Do!" Goldenbooks "Pat the Bunny Sing With Me!" Goldenbooks/Sony Wonder
To participate in one of Lori's on-going writing classes send an email to: laf202@nyu.edu "Theatre should not be a mirror. It should be a magnifying glass." Vladimir Mayakovsky