Update from Minnesota

Hi all,

Sorry to be delinquent!

Life has settled down a bit since last month's trip to New York City for the premiere of my play, Sweet. I was blessed to have so many family members and friends on hand to celebrate with me. What an incredible experience!

Reviews for the show were very positive--except for the New York Times.
I guess it's true what they say, you can't win them all.

Since returning to St. Paul, I've been hard at work on three commissioned plays--one for the BFA actors at the University of Minnesota that will premiere in early December, one for the History Theatre (literally down the street from our apartment) that will be receive a staged reading in January and one for Ricochet Collective, a small theater company in New York City that will premiere next October.

I have also started to explore TV/Film writing opportunities. I now have an LA based TV agent who has been submitting my work. The hope is that I will be writing for television before the end of next year.

Christopher is also doing well. He was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Development for Individual Giving at the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He continues to solicit donors, but now has the added responsibility of working closely with the Board and the Governing Members. He is enjoying the new challenge.

We can't wait to meet 4.1 next month!
And 3.2 next June!
What an exciting year it has been!
And next year--wow--I almost can't stand it!

Lastly, has a decision been made about what day we're gathering for Christmas?
I believe that Lee and Q will be in Missouri the 24th and 25th...
Should we declare December 26th the official date for 2016's Rivers Family Christmas?

Christmas Wish List

Harrison:
Landmark Theatre Gift Card
https://www.landmarktheatres.com/giftcards
Lunds and Byerlys Gift Card
http://order.lundsandbyerlys.com/collections/gift-cards

Christopher (who I'd love to add to the gift exchange list in the future):
Magers & Quinn Booksellers Gift Certificate
https://secure.magersandquinn.com/index.php?main_page=buy_gift
Pazzaluna Gift Card
https://www.pazzaluna.com/store/holiday_gift_card_faq/

Love,
H & C