Beyond the Culture Wars: A Conversation
A discussion on why the arts should be publicly funded.
Category Archives: Interviews
20 Questions for Joe Iconis
The composer talks about his early theatrical experiences and his inspirations for writing ‘The Black Suits.’
20 Questions for Richard Bean
The British scribe, known largely stateside for ‘One Man, Two Guvnors,’ discusses his career, the British monarchy, and the differences between England and America.
Danai Gurira’s Family Secrets in ‘The Convert’
The actor/playwright speaks explains how her play about Zimbabwe’s colonial history is surprisingly personal.
Mary Zimmerman’s Bare Necessities: a Text, a Set, a Cast—and a Disney Cartoon
The Chicago adapter/director seems like a natural choice to turn the beloved ‘Jungle Book’ into a stage musical, but that doesn’t mean it’s been easy.
20 Questions for Shuler Hensley
The actor discusses losing weight in a fat suit during ‘The Whale’ and why he can’t imagine working anywhere but the theatre.
20 Questions With Colman Domingo
Domingo talks about ‘Wild with Happy,’ which he wrote and will star in at TheatreWorks in Mountain View, Calif. this summer.
Questions for Kevin O’Donnell
The Chicago sound designer/composer talks about the Hypocrites, and about a new folk musical with a jazz flavor.
Between the Lines: A Look Back at American Theatre’s Playscripts
The 150 featured plays, by scribes ranging from Emily Mann to Will Eno, represent a stirring spectrum of dramatic voices.
20 Questions With Walter Mosley
The author known for crime fiction novels talks up his play at Chicago’s Congo Square Theatre Company.
