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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and - ultimately - what makes writers tick.
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- 3 weeks ago
Adrienne Dawes Had to Tell Her Own Story
The playwright of 'You Are Pretty,' 'Am I White,' and 'Teen Dad' talks about growing up as a mixed-race adoptee in Texas and finding her voice as a Chicago sketch performer.
- Aug 14, 2026
José Rivera: Mystery, Awe, and the Long Apprenticeship
This month Brian talks to the prolific playwright and screenwriter about religion, working-class heroes, and how he learned he's not an actor from Tom Hanks.
- Jul 10, 2026
Dave Osmundsen Doesn’t Do Inspiration
This month Brian talks to the author of 'Light Switch' and 'Berrywild' about autism, mentorship, and learning to live alongside cringe.
- Jun 12, 2026
Andrea Stolowitz: I Am My Own Home
This month, Brian talks to Andrea Stolowitz, a playwright and librettist with dual U.S./German citizenship who talks about her complex relationship with home.
- May 15, 2026
Lisa Sanaye Dring Builds Mind Palaces
The playwright and director from Hawaii and Nevada discusses ‘Death Play,’ ‘Sumo,’ yearning, loneliness, and the wisdom of accepting loss.
- Apr 10, 2026
Patrick Gabridge Plays in Place
The playwright and founding artistic director of a site-specific theatre discusses going from studying computer science at MIT to honing in on his artistry.
- Mar 13, 2026
Sophie McIntosh: Good Apples and Aspirations
The playwright, originally from Wisconsin, discusses her company, influences, exposure therapy, and the challenges of being an 'emerging' artist.
- Feb 13, 2026
Ken Urban Makes Music and Meaning
The playwright, screenwriter, and musician talks about juggling various projects, how to manage the emotional ups and downs in an unpredictable career path, and the value of teaching.
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