CREW
The Crew
Charlie Lyons
Writer/Director/Producer
I'm a writer, director, and producer. I write plays, film and TV scripts. I’ve written and directed two short films, “Better Angels” and “Confidential Informant,” which is a proof of concept for the feature film to come. I’ve also directed a short play of mine, “Fiasco,” off-off Broadway in New York City. My play “Confidential Informant,” upon which the film is based, was produced in Cambridge, Massachusetts at The Foundry by TC2 Theatre Company. It’s was performed to sold-out crowds and received standing ovations. When I joined the TC2 Theatre Company's PlayLab, at the very first session, as I sat there listening to my fellow playwrights make their introductions, a clear thought came to mind: "If I'm going to be a part of this lab, I have to be as honest as I can be in my writing." What I wrote next was the first draft of “Confidential Informant.” It’s an authentic, honest story about the different ways addiction can invade people’s lives. The story’s based on my many years of experience as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. It’s both fictional and completely true. Additional trivia: I’ve hitchhiked across the USA, was a laborer and brick and stone mason, taught English in Japan, and drove a semi truck (very briefly). I was also a roadie for a Boston band, a drummer in a Boston band. And I once yelled at Johnny Rotten to get the f*ck out of my way. Mr. Rotten did so with a smile.