The Writers Guild at Bloomington is an association of writers committed to mutual support and the professional development of their craft. Its mission is to foster interaction among writers as well as other artists, educators, and the Monroe County public, thereby enhancing the vibrancy of the arts and the writing community in the greater Bloomington area.
Events Calendar
Constellation Stage & Screen presents Alex Gold: Stuck on Repeat
A fun-filled classroom adventure where the audience gets to make all the decisions! See it on stage April 26 – May 12 at the Waldron Auditorium.
11-year-old Alex Gold needs to repeat the 6th grade – maybe he shouldn’t have spent so much time watching superhero movies, playing adventure games, and drifting off into his own action-packed daydreams. Luckily, Alex has surrounded himself with some trusted friends (you, the audience!) to help him make the best choices to succeed! This one-of-a-kind classroom comedy blends improv and audience interaction, proving every day is an opportunity for reinvention.
For a detailed performance schedule, please visit our website.
Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/kids/alex-gold/
Second Thursday Spoken Word and Open Mic
The Ryder’s Poetry Issue Showcase
Presented by the Writers Guild
Dedicated to Peter LoPilato, Ryder Founder and Director
May 9th, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête on the square
112 W 6th St
Bloomington
IN 47403
Over 20 featured readers!!
Come early to sign up for Open Mic!
Musical Guest:
Chris Barth
Our musical guest will be Chris Barth: Chris lives in Brown County, IN and makes music that explores the mysteries and wonder of nature. He plays in The Impossible Shapes, Glitter Brains, The Ballroom Roustabouts, and Geodize.
Writers Guild at Bloomington
Business Meeting
May 11th, 2024
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Monroe County Public Library – Downtown
Meeting Room 214
Email to attend virtually contact@writersguildbloomington.com
Sunday, May 26, 2024
7:00-8:30 pm
Morgenstern’s Bookstore & Cafe
Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic FEATURING Jonathan S. Baker & Teresa Roy
The Writers Guild @ Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic, featuring Evansville poets Jonathan S Baker and Teresa Roy.
JONATHAN S BAKER lives and works in Evansville, Indiana, where they are the host and organizer of Poetry Speaks, Indiana’s longest running poetry series. They are also co-editor at The Grind Stone and editor-in-chief at Pure Sleeze Press. They have published 12 books of poetry including Long Nights in Stoplight City (Between Shadows Press, 2023), Pressure (Two Key Customs, 2023), Cock of the Walk (Laughing Ronin Press, 2022), and Raised in the TV (The Grind Stone, 2022).
These books and more are available at:
https://www.amazon.com/…/Jonathan…/author/B005S5L1PK
Evansville resident TERESA ROY is a decades-long participant in the area’s poetry landscape. Published in the ancient poetry bibles Kayak and Exquisite Corpse, and in Nimrod, she was also a frequent contributor to this century’s Open 24 Hours, The Round Table.
She embraces Robert Graves’ epitaph: “To be a poet is a condition, not a profession.”
Emerging poets who need a supportive audience, and established poets who want to promote published works: Sign up for open mic! Your words are precious. (Time limit: 2-3 min. per open mic participant)
Come early to sign up for open mic; to meet and greet program participants; and to purchase food and beverages before the 7pm cafe closing time.
The Writers Guild @ Bloomington is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents
The Break: A New Rock Musical
On stage June 6 – 23 at the Waldron Auditorium
1 Couple. 30 Days Off. No Rules.
This brand new rock musical from the Emmy-nominated creators of The Enlightenment of Percival von Schmootz is a spicy rom com with a healthy dose of heart. Sam and Charlie have been together since freshman year of college. They love each other…but do they? As the marriage question looms, it’s time to find out what’s holding them back. The two agree to take a 30-day break to date other people and at the end of the month they’ll finally tie the knot…or will they?
For a detailed performance schedule, please visit our website. Featuring Pay What You Will Thursdays (choose your own ticket price, starting as low as $5). Learn more and find tickets at https://seeconstellation.org/mainstage/the-break/