Great Storytelling in Six Minutes

31 Jan ’13 | thenugespeaks

Compelling characters.  Rising stakes.  Strong motivations.  Stronger obstacles. Clear, focused story.  Satisfying ending.   No dialogue.  Only action.  What this six minute video can teach you about crafting a story.  Watch it and thank me.

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How Soon Is Now?

8 Feb ’11 | thenugespeaks

I was asked to put together a video for HOW SOON IS NOW? An evening of short plays addressing the issue of violence against LGBTQ teens written by members of The Pack, Packawallop’s artistic home for the collaborative development of … Read More

Video: Marcel The Shell with Shoes On

14 Sep ’10 | thenugespeaks

I’ve finally sat down to watch this video and it is hilarious! Every time I open up EW or NYMAG they’re always raving about this video and now I know why. It’s just really endearing. I could totally see developed … Read More

Oh Mandy

21 Aug ’10 | thenugespeaks

We closed out our last night up at the Vineyard by throwing an impromptu karoake party. And in the name of our intrepid leader at the Public, Mandy Hackett, we dedicated this song.

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My trip to Martha’s Vineyard! A writers retreat at the Vineyard Arts Project

6 Aug ’10 | thenugespeaks

I took a trip to Martha’s Vineyard this summer!

Vineyard Arts Project Video from Don Nguyen on Vimeo.

Members of the Public Theater’s Emerging Writers Group spent a week at a writers retreat up at the Vineyard Arts Project. This … Read More

Video: Vietnam in Four minutes

5 Nov ’09 | thenugespeaks

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