Playwright to Playwright: Conversations with Artists about Theatre, Process, and General Life
Latest Episodes
Episode 13: Dan McCoy on Self-Producing
In this departure from form, Alex follows up with Dan to talk about his experience self-producing his play "Dick Pix" and "Perfect Teeth" - the most important factor of self-producing, challenges along the way, and the wonderful work of his cast and crew.
Episode 12: Sam Byron
Alex talks to Sam about the difference between writing as a teenager versus an adult, being the writer that doesn't get every opportunity, and figuring out your path as an emerging writer. Actors Dave Klasko and Leslie Marseglia from Sam's new play...
Episode 11: Catherine Weingarten
Alex talks to Catherine about writing romance today, being trashy, body issues, and the phenomenon of discovering repressed feelings in writing. Catherine reads from her play This is How You Got Me Naked.
Episode 10: Caridad Svich
Alex talks to Caridad about making space for the impossible, the giants of playwriting, reconciling history and the classics, how plays are perceived in our current culture, and problems with how institutions approach them. Caridad reads from Red...
Episode 09: Paris Crayton III
Alex talks to Paris about fear, creating your "yes," defying expectations, being a different type of rebel, and overcoming abuse. Paris reads from his play Spare the Rod, or By My Mother's Hand. Website: http://www.pariscrayton3.com/...
Episode 08: Daniel McCoy
Alex talks to Daniel about his upcoming productions Perfect Teeth and Dick Pix, jumping between styles, one's intention as a writer, and being your own audience. Daniel reads two samples from Dick Pix. Links: Show Info:...
Episode 07: Francisca Da Silveira
Alex talks to Francisca about being inspired by history, realizing the importance of sharing personal experiences, writing about millennials, mental health, and building a life as a writer. Actor Christy Hall reads from Francisca's play weightless....
Episode 06: Ben Firke
Alex talks to Ben about what young playwrights should remember, getting sober, socialism, how to use one's privilege, and getting more radicalism into theatre. Ben reads from his play "Spoons." Info on Spoons: ...
Episode 05: Ryann Weir
Alex talks to Ryann about coming from an acting background, moving from writing more collaboratively to writing on her own, Westerns, TV vs plays, mimicking what you love, and not being afraid of bad ideas. Ryann reads from her play A Doll's House Part 3.
Episode 04: David McGee
Alex talks to David about being silly, sitting in the middle of wanting to make big plays but being drawn to things you once found boring, and allowing oneself not to belittle the thing you are doin