August Wilson: ‘I Still See Myself Developing as a Playwright’
In an interview from 1987, the great American playwright talks about his work and his plans, and about the moment he found his unique voice.
Stories by Nathaniel G. Nesmith
Hope Clarke: A Career of Being Ready for the Next Chance
From the ‘West Side Story’ tour to television to work with George C. Wolfe, this performer/choreographer has followed each next step where it led.
My Conversations With Eric Bentley
My relationship with the great theatre critic began with a wary interview but soon gave way to a lifetime of anecdotes, confidences, and laughter.
She Just Won’t Give Up: The Life, Times, and Tenacity of Vinie Burrows
The actor and activist looks back on a career that began on Broadway in 1950 and took her around the world to tell Black women’s stories.
Charles Fuller: Write Without Fear or You’re Wasting Time
Though his 1982 hit ‘A Soldier’s Play’ is now on Broadway, its writer’s only real ambition has been to tell the truth about people he’d never seen onstage.
Playwright J.e. Franklin’s Southern Spirit
The writer best known for ‘Black Girl’ discusses her long career, ranging from the Civil Rights era to today.
Steve Carter Takes One Last Look
The playwright, a stalwart of Negro Ensemble Company and Victory Gardens, recalls his good fortune over a long career.
Next Stop for ‘Rutherford’s Travels’: Pegasus Theatre
A new stage adaptation of Charles Johnson’s novel ‘Middle Passage’ sets sail in Chicago.
Writing All the Time: Anthony Chisholm on August Wilson
The actor, who received a copy of the playwright’s famous speech in the mail, remembers it chiefly as an act of self-definition.
My Dinners With August: An Interview With Charles Johnson
In 15 years of conversation, the acclaimed author formed a long, deep bond with August Wilson over shared experiences and diverging perspectives.
