One Actor - Another Show

The film Desperately Seeking Samuel , originally produced in 2022, has been revised. The stage play contained an epilogue that did not exist at the time of the film's production. The film was produced before the stage production because of Covid-19 restrictions at the time.  The revision in 2024 includes the Epilogue, acted by Gillian Ormerod of Smith Cove, Nova Scotia. There is a revised Prologue or introduction as well. This is presented by Paul Rapsey.  Also appearing in the revised film is Katie Yeoman of Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia. Paul was never satisfied with the original film's introdu ction. But budgetary constraints had forced him to make a compromise. The new Prologue is very much in the genre of a Shakespearean Prologue and works much better than the original. Paul hopes to present the film locally sometime this year.

A book launch of local author Paul Rapsey’s third mystery novel, “ The Listing Lighthouse ”will be hosted by Bainton’s Mad Hatter Bookstore and Wine Bar in Annapolis Royal on Tuesday May 7, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Paul will read selections from the book at about 3:15 and again at about 4:15 p.m. Stay for a glass of wine. As with Paul’s first two novels, “ Murder on the Pony Express Way ” and “ Murder, Buy Cheeses ”, the story is set in a small Nova Scotia town and its environs, which are nestled along the shore of a tidal river. If you have read either of his first two novels, you may recognize a few of the characters. You will also meet some interesting new ones. This is a tale of love and deceit, friendship and folly; and political ambition and intrigue. Although the story addresses some serious issues, it is written in a whimsical manner. Yet, it contains all the essential elements of an engaging murder mystery.

Accomplished guitarist Alec Frith will be teaming up with actor and playwright Paul Rapsey for a Benefit performance of Paul's new dramatic monologue, " The Little Wooden House ". Although Alec has travelled the world with his music, he currently lives in Lequile, Nova Scotia. Paul lives in Granville Ferry. The play, a benefit for the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, will be held at the Granville Ferry Community Hall, on Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.  The story, as told by the actor, involves an incident that takes place in Cuba. Alec will be playing Latin music on guitar between scenes and during an introductory video.  Tickets will be available for sale in early May at the Historic Gardens Shop, 441 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal. Tel: 902-532-7018.

Paul has now signed a contract with Pegasus Publishers in the UK for the publication of his third novel, "The Listing Lighthouse". The manuscript is in the hands of these publishers.  However, he has just written a new monologue: "The Little Wooden House". The script is being published by Amazon. This is a one Act dramatic monologue in five scenes. It is his shortest monologue to date and will run only about 30 minutes. His five other scripts, published in a compilation titled "Five Monologues", run from about 50 to 90 minutes.  Paul is currently working on learning the script and hopes to perform it live this spring and summer. Because it is a short play, he hopes to find another performer or performers, theatrical or musical, to make a benefit performance feasible.

  Paul Rapsey’s latest manuscript has been accepted for publication by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd. , London, UK. The book, titled “ The Listing Lighthouse ”, is the third in a series of murder mysteries based on the fictional village of Grandvue-au-Rive, and town of Port Anne. The previous two mystery books, “ Murder on the Pony Express Way ” and “ Murder, Buy Cheeses ”, and a fourth book, “ Five Monologues ” were self-published on Amazon. As the new book had been slated for release on Amazon in May of this year, Paul will review the Pegasus contract carefully before making a decision about the publication choices. Stay tuned.

I am over half way through your book [Murder, Buy Cheeses]. I would say you've built on your first one [Murder on the Pony Express Way] ...up a level I think....I was off and running/reading from the getgo...There is a new 'smoothness' to it and the characters have somehow breathed that in too...I thoroughly enjoyed the first one but it was harder to separate the novelty and sheer fun and awareness that my big brother had written it...Somehow this time I feel a richness independent of that ...It hasn't lost any of the fun for all that...but it has taken on a blood flow of its own this time. Timothy John Rapsey