Matthew J. Kaplan
@matthewjkaplan.bsky.social
Playwright, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Bassist and Actor in Brooklyn, NY with two crazy cats and one awesome wife. Blogs at BestBridgesBlog.bsky.social - everything else at MatthewJKaplan.com
Next Friday, I’m playing bass with Susan (and perhaps others!) at this amazing night of female musicians - happening at Coffee Mob on Newkirk in Brooklyn! Tix are going fast - join us!
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Next Friday, I’m playing bass with Susan (and perhaps others!) at this amazing night of female musicians - happening at Coffee Mob on Newkirk in Brooklyn! Tix are going fast - join us!
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
www.viewcy.com/event/i_am_a_women_hear
Thursday 10/16/25, the premier of my play “You Probably Have To Pee.” Flatbush Community Theater, Brooklyn NY.
October 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Thursday 10/16/25, the premier of my play “You Probably Have To Pee.” Flatbush Community Theater, Brooklyn NY.
“You’re Not Cursed, You’re Just An Asshole” by The Bright Spots
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
September 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“You’re Not Cursed, You’re Just An Asshole” by The Bright Spots
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
releases.enterthedevilrecordings.com/yourenotcursedyourejustanasshole
#indierock #alternativerock #indiemusic #newmusic #funnysong #asshole #assholesong #songwriter #musician #indielabel #devil #nycmusic #brooklynmusic #guitar #bass
The Bright Spots (my band) releases our first single with label Enter The Devil Recordings. Check out “You’re Ruining Your Birthday For Me” - enjoy! hypeddit.com/thebrightspots/youreruiningyourbirthdayforme
May 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Bright Spots (my band) releases our first single with label Enter The Devil Recordings. Check out “You’re Ruining Your Birthday For Me” - enjoy! hypeddit.com/thebrightspots/youreruiningyourbirthdayforme
"The Man From West New York, NJ" - this past weekend at the Writers-A-Go-Go One-Act Theatre Festival - Riverside Park, NYC.
This was an outstanding performance and a wonderful festival! Thank you to my incredible actors Jennifer Tulchin and Eric Alexander, and the brilliant director Susane Lee!
This was an outstanding performance and a wonderful festival! Thank you to my incredible actors Jennifer Tulchin and Eric Alexander, and the brilliant director Susane Lee!
March 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"The Man From West New York, NJ" - this past weekend at the Writers-A-Go-Go One-Act Theatre Festival - Riverside Park, NYC.
This was an outstanding performance and a wonderful festival! Thank you to my incredible actors Jennifer Tulchin and Eric Alexander, and the brilliant director Susane Lee!
This was an outstanding performance and a wonderful festival! Thank you to my incredible actors Jennifer Tulchin and Eric Alexander, and the brilliant director Susane Lee!
Tomorrow! The Shomer!! Join Us!!!
This is a developmental reading of Act One. Next stop - full production! Be part of the process as we go from the page to the stage!
2pm tomorrow (3/9). 312 W. 36th street, close to all trains.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
This is a developmental reading of Act One. Next stop - full production! Be part of the process as we go from the page to the stage!
2pm tomorrow (3/9). 312 W. 36th street, close to all trains.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
March 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Tomorrow! The Shomer!! Join Us!!!
This is a developmental reading of Act One. Next stop - full production! Be part of the process as we go from the page to the stage!
2pm tomorrow (3/9). 312 W. 36th street, close to all trains.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
This is a developmental reading of Act One. Next stop - full production! Be part of the process as we go from the page to the stage!
2pm tomorrow (3/9). 312 W. 36th street, close to all trains.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
“When all your dreams are dead, it’s time to believe in ghosts.”
In ten days! Come to the Spark Theatre Festival and help us bring my full-length play “The Shomer” from page to full production!
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
#playwright #nyctheatre #theatre #playwriting
In ten days! Come to the Spark Theatre Festival and help us bring my full-length play “The Shomer” from page to full production!
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
#playwright #nyctheatre #theatre #playwriting
February 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“When all your dreams are dead, it’s time to believe in ghosts.”
In ten days! Come to the Spark Theatre Festival and help us bring my full-length play “The Shomer” from page to full production!
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
#playwright #nyctheatre #theatre #playwriting
In ten days! Come to the Spark Theatre Festival and help us bring my full-length play “The Shomer” from page to full production!
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
#playwright #nyctheatre #theatre #playwriting
*A Shomer keeps vigil over the recently deceased until burial; a protector from bad spirits, thieves and vermin.
Come join us for a special developmental reading of Act One, from my new full-length play.
Spark Theatre Fest: 3/9/25 2pm, NYC
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
Come join us for a special developmental reading of Act One, from my new full-length play.
Spark Theatre Fest: 3/9/25 2pm, NYC
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
February 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
*A Shomer keeps vigil over the recently deceased until burial; a protector from bad spirits, thieves and vermin.
Come join us for a special developmental reading of Act One, from my new full-length play.
Spark Theatre Fest: 3/9/25 2pm, NYC
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
Come join us for a special developmental reading of Act One, from my new full-length play.
Spark Theatre Fest: 3/9/25 2pm, NYC
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
Spend Valentines Day with us! Last night’s opening was an outstanding success! You have three more chances to see This Is What Doctor Shapiro Was Talking About.
Bring your true love to the theatre - or come and meet someone new - LUV is in the air! Tix at shortplaynyc.com - use discount code CAST.
Bring your true love to the theatre - or come and meet someone new - LUV is in the air! Tix at shortplaynyc.com - use discount code CAST.
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Spend Valentines Day with us! Last night’s opening was an outstanding success! You have three more chances to see This Is What Doctor Shapiro Was Talking About.
Bring your true love to the theatre - or come and meet someone new - LUV is in the air! Tix at shortplaynyc.com - use discount code CAST.
Bring your true love to the theatre - or come and meet someone new - LUV is in the air! Tix at shortplaynyc.com - use discount code CAST.
We have zombies, we have singing, and we have lots of LUV!
Join us this Thurs, Fri, Sat or Sun - save with discount code CAST at shortplaynyc.com
Join us this Thurs, Fri, Sat or Sun - save with discount code CAST at shortplaynyc.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We have zombies, we have singing, and we have lots of LUV!
Join us this Thurs, Fri, Sat or Sun - save with discount code CAST at shortplaynyc.com
Join us this Thurs, Fri, Sat or Sun - save with discount code CAST at shortplaynyc.com
The ticket link is now live! Join me for a developmental reading of my new play “The Shomer” at the Spark Theatre Festival: March 9th, 2pm at the Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th St, NYC.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
February 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The ticket link is now live! Join me for a developmental reading of my new play “The Shomer” at the Spark Theatre Festival: March 9th, 2pm at the Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th St, NYC.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
www.tickettailor.com/events/sparktheatrefestival/1542995
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 9th at 2pm! Ticket info coming soon!
January 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 9th at 2pm! Ticket info coming soon!
In just three weeks it’s time to fight zombies and fall in love again!
Join us Feb 13th-16th at Players Theatre in NYC’s historical W. Village
Use code CAST for a discount at shortplaynyc.com
Join us Feb 13th-16th at Players Theatre in NYC’s historical W. Village
Use code CAST for a discount at shortplaynyc.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In just three weeks it’s time to fight zombies and fall in love again!
Join us Feb 13th-16th at Players Theatre in NYC’s historical W. Village
Use code CAST for a discount at shortplaynyc.com
Join us Feb 13th-16th at Players Theatre in NYC’s historical W. Village
Use code CAST for a discount at shortplaynyc.com