Takeaways

Kira's plays are like altar calls, providing a space for emotional release and exploration.

Kira's creative journey began as an expressive and dramatic child, and she found her place as a playwright in college.

She is drawn to themes of deconstructing faith and exploring spirituality in a nuanced way.

Kira's writing process is character-driven, and she involves actors early in the process for feedback and insights.

She believes in being a good human in every room and rejects the myth of the suffering artist.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Kira's Creative Process

03:04 Kira's Childhood Creativity

04:31 Introduction to Theater

05:58 Discovering Living Playwrights

07:23 Finding Her Place as a Playwright

08:48 Exploring Faith in Playwriting

16:19 Dealing with Rejection and First Yes

19:15 Themes in Kira's Work

21:41 Exploring Nuanced Perspectives

23:35 Navigating Religion in Theater

25:02 Process of Writing

27:31 Finding Ideas and Starting a Play

28:56 Writing Process and Outlining

30:47 Involving Actors in the Process

32:00 Balancing Administration and Creativity

36:46 Creativity in Daily Life

39:10 Creative Myths

41:36 Meaningful Art and Inspirations

44:58 Impact of Creativity on Life