Beth Henley Takes a ‘Laugh’ Break
After penning a dark, intense family drama, the Mississippi-born playwright started watching old silent comedies. The result: a frothy, flowery farce.
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After penning a dark, intense family drama, the Mississippi-born playwright started watching old silent comedies. The result: a frothy, flowery farce.
Note from editor Jim O’Quinn for the February 2014 issue.
A chat with the busy actor, now appearing in Beth Henley’s ‘The Jacksonian’ at the Geffen Playhouse.