Table Read of C.M. Soto’s supernatural thriller, BOO

On Wednesday, September 6, the historic House of Broel hosted a table read of New Orleans-based feature-length thriller, BOO by C.M. Soto. Thirty actors of all ages came from the Gulf Coast and as far away as Puerto Rico and Atlanta to support this first-time reading. THE STORY After a series of miscarriages destroy her marriage, a female contractor moves to post-Katrina New Orleans to … Continue reading Table Read of C.M. Soto’s supernatural thriller, BOO

Ice Scream Theater production at Marigny Opera House, New Orleans

On June 30 and July 1, 2017, The Marigny Opera House presented Ice Scream Theater, a one-woman multi-media musical based on traumatic true events in the early life of the author/actor C.M. Soto (Vinylux).  Built in 1853, The Marigny Opera House is a spiritual and artistic venue in the Bywater, New Orleans. THE STORY Brought up in a drug-house, 13-year-old Vinylux succumbs to the 80’s drug … Continue reading Ice Scream Theater production at Marigny Opera House, New Orleans

“Puzzle Piecing” by C.M. Soto published in 2018 Maple Leaf Rag VI

C.M. Soto’s poem about single parenting, “Puzzle Piecing” was published in the Maple Leaf Rag VI: An Anthology of Poetic Writing in January of 2018. The book was released at New Orleans Public Library – Milton H Latter Branch. Congratulation to the 60-plus writers featured in this lovely anthology. Support the local writing scene and get your copy on Amazon at this link.  #cmsotostory  Continue reading “Puzzle Piecing” by C.M. Soto published in 2018 Maple Leaf Rag VI

Vinylux is Featured Poet at Maple Leaf Poetry Series 2016

C.M. Soto (Vinylux) was the featured poet for the longest running poetry series in the City of New Orleans, The Maple Leaf Poetry Series. It took place at the popular Oak Street venue, The Maple Leaf lounge on May of 2016. Chris Champagne hosted the Sunday afternoon event. Soto performing the title song for Ice Scream Theater, and the Poem, “Keeper of the Lops.” Ice Scream … Continue reading Vinylux is Featured Poet at Maple Leaf Poetry Series 2016

“Ode to a Witch Doctor,” and “Easy” by C.M. Soto published in Cedar Hill Review

“Ode to a Witch Doctor,” and “Easy” by C.M. Soto were published in the Fall 2000 issue of The Cedar Hill Review out of Mena, Arkansas. It was reprinted in Soto’s anthology, These are the Rooms to My Mother’s House. #cmsotostory Continue reading “Ode to a Witch Doctor,” and “Easy” by C.M. Soto published in Cedar Hill Review

Generations by C.M. Soto produced at No Name Theater in Eastern Oregon

Generations, a 2-act rural drama by C.M. Soto was produced December 1994 at No Name Theater – Loso Hall, Eastern Oregon University. The play was directed by Mark Kuntz. The cast included Peter Harmon, Kate Roman Medill, Joe Garoutte, Amy Karl, and Desiree See. THE STORY Cenna and her husband have always been the center of the family. When an accident takes the patriarch, three generations of women must come together … Continue reading Generations by C.M. Soto produced at No Name Theater in Eastern Oregon