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Four more things we learned writing “Mankind’s Last Hope”

July 21, 2025November 23, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

A week or two ago I took a crack at jotting down a few lessons learned from the MLH experience. Here are four more before it all fades into sandy dream fragments……
1. There are life-enhancing creative outcomes short … Read on Macduff...

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Five things we learned writing “Mankind’s Last Hope”

November 10, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

Well, it was a pretty great experience watching the live version of Mankind’s Last Hope come together under the expert direction of Bob Lundy-Paine. Long journey too. I thought, before things fade too much, I’d take a few minutes to … Read on Macduff...

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Mankind’s Last Hope: Sold out Sunday too!

October 31, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

Just got word — so now we’re sold out for Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Which means 5 out of the 6 shows (all but last Sunday’s matinee) will be packed to the rafters.
Crazy! Thanks to everyone who’s coming out. We … Read on Macduff...

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Holy Korlak! Friday’s sold out too!

October 30, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

So first Saturday, and now Friday are sold out in advance for our much plugged post-apocalyptic workplace situation comedy: Mankind’s Last Hope. That leaves one last show open — if you’re looking to go and don’t have tix, be … Read on Macduff...

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Mankind’s Last Hope: Sold out for next Saturday!

October 30, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

Hi,
Happy to report, we’re sold out in advance for Saturday night. We’ve got seats still available for Friday (with actors/director/writers) and the Sunday matinee, so come on down. If you’re driving over from out of town, be sure to … Read on Macduff...

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Mankind’s Last Hope: Opening Night Report

July 21, 2025October 27, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

So, last night was the big opening. And it was a swell time indeed. A hilarious romp even. Fantastic audience (full house!) with Bob Lundy-Paine as our MC. And the whole cast and crew were just completely on their game. … Read on Macduff...

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Mankind’s Last Hope: show time plus first review

October 26, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

Tonight’s the big night — opening night for Mankind’s Last Hope out here in Alameda-land. We got our first review yesterday. And I’m not kidding you or making this up when I say that the Alameda Sun called us “A … Read on Macduff...

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Mankind’s Last Hope: Character Backstories Revealed

October 23, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

If you’ve visited this site over the last few weeks, you may have gathered that we’re putting on a show (starts this Friday, 10/26, tickets available now).
This experience — seeing a script me and my pal Jeff Green … Read on Macduff...

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I heart creative collaboration (aka Mankind’s Last Hope — starts next Friday!)

July 21, 2025October 17, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

Perhaps I’ve already mentioned that my pal Jeff Green and I co-wrote a post-apocalyptic workplace comedy called Mankind’s Last Hope that’s being staged and filmed in the SF East Bay (by Virago Theatre Group) starting a week from Friday … Read on Macduff...

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World Premiere: “Mankind’s Last Hope” Theme Song

September 24, 2007 by Cecil Vortex

Some of you already know that my pal Jeff Green and I co-wrote a post-apocalyptic workplace situation comedy called “Mankind’s Last Hope,” and that this sitcom is being staged in the SF Bay Area for two weekends starting October 26th. … Read on Macduff...

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