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Hosted by award-winning playwright Lauren M. Gunderson (author of I and You, Silent Sky, The Book of Will and fifteen other published plays and musicals), How to Playwright is an exuberant long form discussion of the craft, creativity and joy of playwriting and theatre-making spanning the practical to the philosophical, the strategic to the aesthetic. Each episode will unpack theatrical concepts, dramaturgical tools, and creative inspiration for those who wish to explore, appreciate, and create plays. This is a podcast for lovers of theatre, creative writing, and storytelling.
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- 5 days ago31 min
Fall of Freedom - Special
In community with Fall of Freedom - a nationwide cultural mobilization and movement uniting artists, cultural institutions, and communities across the United States in creative resistance against censorship and authoritarian overreach - this episode discusses the worth if the artist, Albert Camus, and how we can support each other in harrowing times. Join an event Oct 2-4, 2027www.falloffreedom.com
- 2 weeks ago36 min
Thee List
Lauren chats about The annual Most Produced Plays / Playwrights List: the data it tallies, what it tells us and how to get on it.
- 3 weeks ago54 min
Dialogue!
Lauren talks about writing and understanding dialogue. Let's unpack the difference between informational, emotional, musical, silent dialogue... and the power of profanity ;)
- Mar 9, 202646 min
Explosive Midpoints!!
We discuss understanding, creating and perfecting the midpoints of our plays. Big stakes, big shifts, no turning back. Intro music by Joriah Kwame!
- Nov 29, 202548 min
How to Begin
We talk about getting through the beginnings of your new play, how to start writing, getting through the first 30 pages, writers block, inspiration, and keeping things moving and interesting and vivacious.
- Nov 19, 202553 min
Season Opener! Q + A with Lauren
Welcome back for Season 2 of HOW TO PLAYWRIGHT. We start with a Q+A before the launch of full episodes coming soon. Hosted by Lauren GundersonTheme song by the brilliant Joriah Kwamé.
- May 13, 202546 min
Behold the Body Theatric: Theatre, Theology and My Dad
A special guest - my dad, Rev. Dr. Gary Gunderson - joins the podcast to discuss the powerful truths of theatre, theology, activism, art, public health, hope and healing. The shared root of the words "theatre" and "theology" is the Greek word "theasthai" which mean "to behold," and we discuss how both of us have explored the ways our vocations behold the ultimate to inspire, empower, and unify. My dad discusses my work in the theatre and his work as a man of faith/politics/health - including his now iconic book and philosophy "Leading Causes of Life" and the work of academic Bastienne Kline. We talk Greek theatre, new plays, old religions, fresh activism, congregations of all kinds, and how we can and must stand up for the good in the world.
- Feb 23, 202543 min
Two Handers - Double Double
Lauren talks about writing two handers and how this efficient form of dramatic writing tests your craft and technique as a playwright, while also preparing you to hone the basic skills for all other dramatic writing.
About How To Playwright
Hosted by award-winning playwright Lauren M. Gunderson (author of I and You, Silent Sky, The Book of Will and fifteen other published plays and musicals), How to Playwright is an exuberant long form discussion of the craft, creativity and joy of playwriting and theatre-making spanning the practical to the philosophical, the strategic to the aesthetic. Each episode will unpack theatrical concepts, dramaturgical tools, and creative inspiration for those who wish to explore, appreciate, and create plays. This is a podcast for lovers of theatre, creative writing, and storytelling.
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