Literary Salon

Facilitated by Andrea Markowitz, join other enthusiasts as we open discussion on a new topic each month! Choose any book, or other medium (film, music, stage play, podcast, art, etc.) that you feel really represents or relates to that month’s topic. We’ll discuss how the theme plays a significant role in the work you’ve selected, as well as anything else you’d like to share about it with the group. See below for topics and descriptions of the upcoming discussions! 

A voracious reader and writer of fiction and nonfiction, Andrea earned degrees in English, music and psychology, and explored a variety of careers in education and writing. After “retiring” she discovered her true calling is to write plays and musicals. Her dedication to writing for the stage was acknowledged recently with an ariZoni Award for best new script for “Fair Game,” a musical satire based on a true story about fake news! 

Andrea Markowitz 
Playwright, Lyricist, Composer
www.feedingthefuries.com

Winner, Zoni Award for Original Script, 2021-2022
Nominated, Zoni Award for Original Score, 2021-2022

Playwright in Residence, Desert Foothills Theater
www.DFTheater.org

Read her plays on the New Play Exchange
https://newplayexchange.org/

April 16: Family Secrets. Why do families keep secrets? Tell us about a work of fiction or non-fiction from the literary, visual or performing arts or a podcast that reveals a family secret and how it affects everyone involved.

May 21: Mommy May I? We'll salute the month of Mother's Day by talking about a work of fiction or non-fiction from the literary, visual or performing arts or a podcast that celebrate Mothers. Tell us about a mother story that speaks to you.

June 18: Celebrating the Classics. What makes "a classic" a classic? Why do certain works of literature, fine art and the performing arts (including theater, film and music) receive critical acclaim and long-lasting, widespread attention? Choose a "classic" work of literature, fine art or a performance/performer, and tell us why you chose it and what makes this work a classic.