The Lesson
Inspired by actual events, The Lesson looks at a single day in July 1978 in a small South Carolina town, a date that fell on the fourteenth anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The play follows two generations of white men shaped by very different Southern and Northern upbringings, whose paths cross in a series […]
Bedlam at Bethlehem
At Shady Acres Retirement Home, the residents are gearing up for their annual Christmas Eve Nativity play, and nothing about it is going according to plan. Ethel, the self-appointed director and overzealous Virgin Mary, tries to wrangle a cast of scene-stealing seniors, each one bringing their own gloriously wrong idea of what the story of […]
What’s New at tommyerb.com (A Quick Tour)
If you’ve visited tommyerb.com before, you’ll notice things look — and work — a little differently now. Here’s a quick rundown of what changed and why. Everything lives under one roof now. Instead of scattered links across Facebook, Instagram, and half-finished pages, the new site organizes everything I’m working on into clear sections: theater, publishing, […]
A First Look at Tommy Erb’s Five New Singles
With five new songs about to drop, it felt like the right time to give a quick first look at what’s coming—and the mix is a wide one. The Moment Our Eyes Met and Sassy Southern Girl lean into the kind of storytelling you’d expect from someone who spends most of his time writing for […]
The Play Catalog Is Now Live
After years of writing, I finally sat down and did the unglamorous work: gathering every script I’ve written into one organized, browsable catalog. It’s live now at tommyerb.com/play-catalog, and it’s bigger than even I expected. The catalog includes full-length plays, one-acts, ten-minute pieces, and monologues — more than 70 works in total, spanning drama, comedy, […]
Rehearsals Are Going Great: Meet the Cast of Don’t Talk to the Actors
Rehearsals are in full swing for Don’t Talk to the Actors, and this cast is bringing it. I’m directing this one — and stepping on stage myself for a role I’m having way too much fun with. Here’s who you’ll be watching this September. Jerry Przpezniak — played by Neil Kasanofsky. A talented but inexperienced […]
Reimagining Founding Fathers: Rock Icons of History
The Founders Rock Collection — Vol. 1 from Erbana Unlimited creatively reimagines five Founding Fathers as contemporary performers. Featuring characters like Washington as a drummer and Jefferson as a rapper, this collection combines art and history. It aims to turn patriotism into a statement through wearable art, promoting an arts advocacy movement.
Wearable Heritage — How a Watercolor Book Became a Clothing Line
Newport, Rhode Island artist William Heydt captures the city’s essence through portraits of its people, culminating in the book “Working Newport.” Newportant Apparel, through a ten-year licensing deal, transforms Heydt’s art into clothing, bridging gallery appreciation and daily wear. The brand is expanding with new collections while celebrating Newport’s heritage.
Artists Reject Political Manipulation at Major Event
At a political event on the National Mall, artists like The Commodores were misled into participating in a celebration disguised with a partisan agenda, leading them to walk off stage. This incident inspired the Act Out Act Up movement, emphasizing the importance of protecting artistic integrity and uniting through storytelling across political divides.
Experience ‘The Switchman’—A Journey Through Blues and Gospel
Jackson Rail & the Rail City Band’s debut single, “The Switchman,” showcases their unique sound created on the road, blending gospel and blues. With a collective of nine musicians, the band embraces imperfections, aiming for authenticity over polish. Their music serves as a genuine expression of their journey and community.