Lazarus Rising | Tom Lazarus

a great play…a great cast…a worthy cause

on September 18, 2018 ·

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Sunday Oct. 7th at 5:00 PM A READER’S THEATER FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE UCLA BREAST CANCER CENTER AND THE ODYSSEY THEATRE The 2 Glennis Fish-Adams A seriously funny reading. STARRING MARY APICK DENISE CROSBY GREG EICHELZER […]

Categories: Lazarus Rising · Tags: breast cancer research, good cause, theater

MY MOST AMBITIOUS FILM YET

on August 10, 2018 ·

Categories: Lazarus Rising, Video · Tags: film noir, Mickey, mystery missing cow, Raymond Chandler, Stanley Kubrick

DANGEROUSLY OUT OF CONTROL – my new video

on July 26, 2018 ·

Lazarus finally reveals himself.

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“The oddest video Lazarus has ever made…and that’s saying something.”

on July 10, 2018 ·

Categories: Lazarus Rising, Uncategorized, Video · Tags: comedy, film history, mockumentary, typewriter, vintage typewriter

IVANKA TRUMP: THE GREATEST DANCER IN THE WORLD!

on June 16, 2018 ·

IVANKA AND MELANIA DANCE THEIR WAY IN TO YOUR HEART… …in three minutes.

Categories: Lazarus Rising, Video · Tags: DANCE FEVER, DANCING THEIR WAY INTO YOUR HEART, IVANKA, MELANIA

Funny and excruciating!

on May 10, 2018 ·

8 performances of my new play EST/LA PRESENTS MICHAEL MANTELL & LIZZIE PEET In THE UNRAVELING WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY TOM LAZARUS THE UNRAVELING & FOUR OTHER SHORT PLAYS – PERFORMANCES AT: […]

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REVENGE OF THE JEALOUS HYPNOTIST

on April 1, 2018 ·

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My new video – WOMEN I’VE HAD SEX WITH 1958-1961

on March 9, 2018 ·

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TWO NEW READINGS – ONE NIGHT ONLY! HEAD CASES and THE UNRAVELING

on January 16, 2018 ·

2 NEW READINGS – ONE NIGHT ONLY – FRIDAY 1/19 HEAD CASES Written and Directed by Tom Lazarus with Steve Burleigh, Kate Fuglei, Jeffrey Han, David Johann Kim, Maura Knowles, Stevie Stern **************** James Macdonald and Karen Rizzo in […]

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THE BABY SHOWER – one day only – Sunday December 3 at 4 PM

on November 27, 2017 ·

ONE OF THE GREAT PLEASURES IN LIFE IS TO SEE FOUR TERRIFIC ACTORS TAKE POSSESSION OF THEIR CHARACTERS IN A WONDERFUL SCRIPT Kate Fuglei Charles Parks Toni Sawyer Eve Sigall THE BABY SHOWER Written by Stevie Stern Directed by Tom Lazarus Sunday, December 3, 4:00 P.M. Part of a program of sjx one […]

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Reviews for The Last Word

“Some of Hollywood’s most successful writers whisper about learning it from Tom! His approach is unorthodox, but crystal clear and on the money. A master at teaching the elusive art of good screenwriting. The Last Word is his best book yet.”
Sid Ganis, producer and past president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,

"If you’re sitting down to write your first screenplay, you need to read this book. If you’ve written a couple of screenplays and are still trying to break in, you need to read this book. Hell, if you’ve been earning your living writing screenplays for the past six years, you should read this book. Informative, provocative, illustrative — all the qualities of the great teacher Tom Lazarus are right here. Indispensable for anyone who writes or is thinking about writing movies."
Scott Frank, screenwriter: Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Minority Report,

“Smart, funny, and helpful to the max, this cleverly organized book of tips for the professional and would-be professional writer by veteran writer/producer Tom Lazarus demonstrates why his screenwriting classes at UCLA Extension fill with wait lists. A stellar read and recommended for every screenwriter's bookshelf.”
Bonnie MacBird, screenwriter: Tron, Emmy-winning producer, and former Universal Studios feature film story exec,

“A terrific guide for beginners.”
John Badham, Director,

“Serves up a delicious feast of what writers most need but seldom get – the truth. Want praise for every page you write? Ask Mom. Want to learn, grow, and become a top screenwriter? Take a deep breath and read “The Last Word.” It’s an enormously practical, lucid, spot-on book that will make you a stronger writer."
Eric Edson, screenwriter, professor, author of The Story Solution,

"Spells out the basics of screenwriting in a clear and concise way. Ignore the words of Mr. Lazarus at your peril. This book is simple, to the point, and invaluable.”
Matthew Terry, filmmaker/screenwriter/teacher – reviewer,

“Golden nuggets which every screenwriter needs to heed. I will recommend this book to every one of my clients.”
Stan Williams, Author of The Moral Premise,

“Really good advice delivered in a really practical way. Shows you bad writing and improved writing, and the light bulb goes on. Seeing the mistakes other writers make gives insights into the writing process that you don't often find. It promotes letting go of that critical voice that says ‘I’m no good at this’ or ‘who does he think he is?’ so you can take advantage of good feedback. This is a book I will keep on my bookshelf!
Kim Hudson, Speaker, Author, Script Consultant – Archetypal Structure,

“Provides a realistic, no-nonsense glimpse at what writers can expect when an agent, producer, or studio exec is considering your script for representation or purchase. Author, instructor, and screenwriter Tom Lazarus gives us a handy, but practical A to Z approach on some of the most common storytelling roadblocks that can spell the difference from a "pass" to a "sale" in a competitive marketplace!
Kathie Fong Yoneda, consultant, workshop leader, author of The Script-Selling Game: A Hollywood Insider's Look At Getting Your Script Sold and Produced,

"Tom Lazarus serves up non-nonsense story development notes in a clear, authoritative voice. He's the kind of ally smart writers want as they confront the bare page."?
David McKenna, Author of Memo from the Story Department,

"The Last Word takes screenwriting books to the next level. Think of this as going to grad school. Tom Lazarus has walked the halls of Hollywood in both film and television and knows how things work."
D.B. Gilles, author The Screenwriter Within, 2nd Edition,

Tom Lazarus

a great play…a great cast…a worthy cause

MY MOST AMBITIOUS FILM YET

DANGEROUSLY OUT OF CONTROL – my new video

“The oddest video Lazarus has ever made…and that’s saying something.”

IVANKA TRUMP: THE GREATEST DANCER IN THE WORLD!

Funny and excruciating!

REVENGE OF THE JEALOUS HYPNOTIST

My new video – WOMEN I’VE HAD SEX WITH 1958-1961

TWO NEW READINGS – ONE NIGHT ONLY! HEAD CASES and THE UNRAVELING

THE BABY SHOWER – one day only – Sunday December 3 at 4 PM

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