‘Slave Play’: Racism Doesn’t Have a Safe Word
Jeremy O. Harris talks about the sexual politics of white supremacy, and about how he finds humor in horror (and vice versa).
Playscript Interview
‘What to Send Up When It Goes Down’: A Black Gaze
A conversation with playwright Aleshea Harris about her play, which seeks to give a theatrical shape to rage and absurdity.
Larissa FastHorse’s ‘The Thanksgiving Play’: It’s Okay to Laugh
With her satire of performative wokeness, the Native American writer strives to subtly rewire audiences’ default responses.
The Parenthood Trap
A conversation with the playwright of ‘Cry it Out,’ a comedy/drama about bonds and conflicts among neighbors with young children.
The Deep Roots and Radical Joy of Antoinette Nwandu’s ‘Pass Over’
A conversation with the playwright about epic theatre, political uplift, and why she doesn’t need “allies.”
Rock in a Hard Place: Lauren Yee’s ‘Cambodian Rock Band’
A conversation with the playwright about music, memory, and family.
Not Feeling It: Max Posner on ‘The Treasurer’
The long-standing distance between a mother and her son is not quite closed in this new play about grief, guilt, and longing.
The Borders of Our Lives
The writer of ‘The Ghosts of Lote Bravo’ talks about embracing her heritage and depicting the pain of exploited women.
Push and Pull: Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Pipeline’
How the playwright came to write her searing and sweeping play, and why she cares as much about her audience’s dialogue as her own.
When a ‘Kiss’ Is Not Just a Kiss
For the characters in Guillermo Calderón’s plays, daring to get things wrong can lead to a deeper understanding.