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Episode 27: Lineage of Craft - Maria Irene Fornes & PbtA


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This week, Todd, Nick, and Percy chat about the way we pass down creative knowledge from one generation of artists to another. They examine the impact of the incredible María Irene Fornés on the theatre field alongside the way D. Vincent and Meguey Baker have influenced game design in the world of TTRPGs. 

Works referenced:

The Fornes Frame by Anne García-Romero

"Maria Irene Fornes: Acts of Translation" by Andrew Sofer
"Teaching Fornes: Preserving Fornesian Techniques in Critical Context" by Gwendolyn Alker

The House of Paula Vogel: Her Theater and Her Influence on Nilo Cruz, Sarah Ruhl, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Lynn Nottage by Lee Jones

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Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.

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