Script Files
The Lake Bird
When Anton Chekhov’s newest play bombs at its premiere, one tenacious actress pulls out all the stops to keep him writing for the theater.
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Tom CoinerWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Genres:Historical, Comedy, Drama, True Story, Theater
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Number of Pages:85
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Country of Origin:United States
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First-time Screenwriter:Yes
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Student Project:No
Tom Coiner is a New York based actor and writer. He's appeared on stages throughout the country and Off-Broadway, and he's appeared onscreen in Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, The Good Fight, and more. He holds a BA in theater and mathematics from Kenyon College and an MFA in Acting from the National Theater Conservatory. He has specialized in new play development for the past twenty years.
The Lake Bird is a historical dramedy based on the true story of the two opening night performances of the Seagull, one year apart.