The Subtext: Korde Arrington Tuttle’s Sporting Chance
The playwright of ‘graveyard shift’ talks about football, spoken-word poetry, and finding a home in the theatre.
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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life’s muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and—ultimately—what makes writers tick.
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The Subtext: C.A. Johnson’s Trapped Women
The writer of ‘Thirst’ and ‘All the Natalie Portmans’ talks about her Louisiana upbringing, starting out in fan fiction, and why she writes about cornered women.
The Subtext: Clare Barron’s Secret Sauce
Brian James Polak talks to the playwright of ‘Dance Nation’ and ‘You Got Older’ about memory, pain, and first drafts.
The Subtext: From Prison to Performing With Lee Edward Colston II
The former prison guard-turned-actor discusses how he found his writing voice, and how your biggest advocates can come from the most unexpected places.
The Subtext: Adam Szymkowicz on Redefining Success
The playwright of ‘Hearts Like Fists’ has interviewed more than 1,000 playwrights on his website. Now it’s his turn to be interviewed.
The Subtext: Monet Hurst-Mendoza on Day Jobs
The NYC-based playwright talks about the time she juggled 5 day jobs, and how ‘Law & Order’ helped her quit them.
The Subtext: Writing Comic Book Plays With Crystal Skillman
The author of ‘Open’ and ‘Mary and Max’ talks about how comic books influence her plays (and her marriage).
The Subtext: Roger Q Mason on Coming Out as Genderqueer
The playwright talks about being forbidden from performing growing up and learning how to be his authentic self.
The Subtext: Networking with Will Snider, Anna Moench, and Steve Yockey
The three playwrights discuss the importance of building and maintaining relationships in this industry.
The Subtext: Audrey Cefaly and Lisa Langford on Overcoming Rejection
Catching up with two playwrights at the National New Play Network showcase.
