Sophie McIntosh: Good Apples and Aspirations
The playwright, originally from Wisconsin, discusses her company, influences, exposure therapy, and the challenges of being an ’emerging’ artist.
Stories by Brian James Polak
Ken Urban Makes Music and Meaning
The playwright, screenwriter, and musician talks about juggling various projects, how to manage the emotional ups and downs in an unpredictable career path, and the value of teaching.
Rachel Lynett Commits
The playwright behind ‘Committed’ and ‘Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)’ shares their journey from aspiring corporate defense attorney to playwright.
Theresa Rebeck, Angry Optimist
The Brooklyn-based playwright discusses childhood theatre memories in Cincinnati, the continued gender imbalance in the American theatre, and experiences working on iconic projects.
Sarah Mantell, Illustrator-Turned-Playwright
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning playwright talks about a life-changing course with Paula Vogel, San Francisco, post-grad revelations, the Kilroys, joy, and loss.
Migdalia Cruz Wants to Be Part of World Theatre
The Bronx-born playwright talks Fornés, trauma-informed writing, and parenthood as a writer.
Kira Obolensky’s Body of Work and Life
The Minneapolis-based playwright discusses the importance of intentional audience engagement in diverse and unconventional theatre spaces.
The Subtext: Diana Burbano Writes What Scares Her
The L.A.-based Colombian playwright, performer, and teaching artist talks about sources of inspiration from the Latine theatre canon and about building close artistic relationships.
The Subtext: Rachel Bublitz Is Writing for Her Younger Self
The writer of ‘Funny, Like an Abortion’ and ‘The Night Witches’ talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she’d been able to play in school.
The Subtext: Chloé Hung and the Magic of Writing
The writer of ‘Issei, He Say’ talks about making plays from her family’s life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities.
