“. . . . first-rate, timely and intelligent . . .FringeNYC is often considered the premier festival for new plays, not only in New York but in the country. To Protect the Poets is a remarkable, thought-provoking and important addition which continues this Festival’s venerable two-decade tradition of selecting diverse and interesting worthwhile plays.” [read more. . .] Cynthia Allen, TheaterScene
John’s full-length play, To Protect the Poets, appeared in the 20th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, August 2016. Director: Alberto Bonilla. See website for details http://toprotectthepoets.com.
. . . selected as a Semi-Finalist in the National Playwrights Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
. . . named Semi-Finalist by the Bay Area Playwrights Foundation, San Francisco.
. . . shortlisted by American Actors UK, in their New American Voices Festival.