Foothill presents readings of ‘Intimate Apparel’ this weekend Written by Los Altos Town Crier Report
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department’s virtual performance readings of Lynn Nottage’s “Intimate Apparel” are scheduled 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Directed by Thomas Times, each reading will be performed live and for free.
Set in 1905 New York City, “Apparel” is about Esther, a Black seamstress whose skills and discretion are much in demand, enabling her to stuff a goodly sum of money into her quilt over the years. Her plan is to find the right man and use the money she has saved to open a beauty parlor where Black women will be treated as royally as the white women she sews for.
Napa Valley Writers
The Napa Valley Writers holds its next virtual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Guest speaker Alka Joshi will discuss âHow to Write a Bestseller.â
Joshi will present ideas on how to write work that sells. Her debut novel, âThe Henna Artist,â is being developed into a Miramax TV series starring Freida Pinto. She has participated in more than 240 virtual book club discussions, interviews and podcasts about the novel.
She will share tips including how to use âwhat if as a springboardâ and taking a âdeep diveâ into characters.
Her websites are www.alkajoshi.com and www.thehennaartist.com.