Jackie Sibblies Drury Explores the Role of Art in ‘Really’
The playwright discusses why the New York production was unique, the role of race in her play, and why she doesn’t consider herself a career playwright.
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The playwright discusses why the New York production was unique, the role of race in her play, and why she doesn’t consider herself a career playwright.
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