Phylicia Rashad: The Distinguished Actress Tackles a Dangerous Role in Atlanta
Doing ‘Medea’ put her in touch with emotions she usually avoids, but as she learned, there can be great bliss in the release of rage.
Category Archives: Interviews
Wole Soyinka: Art, Exile and Resistance
The celebrated playwright, essayist, activist, and Nobel winner discusses his writing and how he sees himself in relation to Nigeria.
More Than Words: An Interview With Mike Leigh
A chat with the English playwright and filmmaker.
José Rivera: ‘We All Think Magically in Our Sleep’
Magic realism is just another way to tell the truth, the playwright of ‘Marisol’ explains.
The Persistence of Edward Albee
On the occasion of a rare American premiere, the playwright talks candidly about his new play, his long exile from Broadway, his public vs. private life.
Arvin-and-Edgar Team Bolsters Long Wharf
A visit with the Connecticut theatre’s long-standing management couple, and an update on hirings and departures nationwide.
Both Halves of Richard Foreman
2 interviews with the playwright-director about the 2 sides of his work.
The Prime of Robert Brustein
Critic and company man, he has built an audience for adventurous work and an institute to train for it.
Double Jeopardy
With some tough battles behind him in Providence, Adrian Hall is back on the theatrical frontlines in Dallas.
The Taper’s Trojan Horse
Jack Viertel goes from daily critic to in-house dramaturg at L.A.’s flagship theatre.
