Behind the Script: Allyson Dwyer on Adapting American Afterlife

In this behind-the-scenes conversation, co-writer Allyson Dwyer shares the creative journey of adapting Pedro Hoffmeister's novel American Afterlife into the gripping scripted audio drama. Alongside fellow writer River Donaghey, Allyson breaks down the unique challenges of transforming a richly detailed novel into a performance-ready script, reshaping scenes, building tension through sound, and writing dialogue that brings the story to life for actors and listeners alike. Whether you're a fan of American Afterlife, an aspiring writer, or fascinated by the art of adaptation, this episode offers an inside look at how an award-worthy audio drama is made.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.