About/Contact

This is me, and this is where I write. I’m John “Falstaff” Hartness and I’ve been writing for years, for myself and for other people. Once upon a time I did a little gig for Turner Broadcasting as part of their My South ad campaign and that got me interested in writing fiction and poetry again. After writing a poker blog for several years, I’ve launched this site to be my internet home. This is where I try out new stories, new essays and poems, and post photos of some of the shows I’ve designed.

I grew up in Bullock Creek, South Carolina, the youngest of four kids. I’m a graduate of Winthrop Universty with a BA in Theatre Performance, and I live in Charlotte with my lovely wife Suzy. We’ve been active in the theatre community around Charlotte for years, and between us we’ve worked for almost every theatre group in town at some point. My work has primarily been as a lighting designer, but I’ve also directed quite a bit, done sound and set design, and even acted once in a while. But I’ve always wanted to write, and this site is where I do it. So welcome, thanks for stopping by.

If you’re interested in any of the work here, feel free to leave me a comment, or you can contact me at johnhartness@gmail.com. Everything written here is mine, and I hold all copyrights to it, so please don’t steal my content. I’d be grumpy.


4 Responses to “About/Contact”

  1. jim Says:

    Hello John,

    I tagged all your tags on amazon. I would be mighty obliged if you would return the favor.

    http://www.amazon.com/Slow-Love-Polynesian-Pillow-Book/dp/0980029708

    Many thanks,

    Jim Powell

  2. Caliph Scott Says:

    Sir, I am sending you this message in an effort to find out licensing information for Reservoir Dogs. We are starting a small theatre company in Columbus Oh and are looking to do this show

    For one weekend
    Oct 21 22 23 (three performances)
    Ticket approx $15

    Rehearsal period approx 5 weeks.

    In a warehouse space that seats approx 45 guests. Actors will be paid approx $35

    Thanks!

  3. Laura Courter Says:

    John,
    Caleb Moore is very interested in that job at Barbizon. He has left messages for you…
    Also, I have the NY gobos for annie if to you want use them.
    Tried to contact you on FB
    Laura Courter

  4. Kim Houston (Scott) Says:

    congrats John on your writing again… it has always been a joy of mine to read your stuff…you have always had an excellent talent for it! Glad you decided not to be selfish and you shared with the world finally!! Take Care!

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