Playwright to Playwright: Conversations with Artists about Theatre, Process, and General Life

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 Bobby.

Website: www.sambyron.com

Bobby Reading Info: www.wideeyedproductions.com

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.

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 Bike.

Website: http://caridadsvich.com/

Red Bike:

Tickets: https://simpaticotheatre.ticketleap.com/red-bike/

SvichFest! Readings: http://www.interacttheatre.org/juneapalooza.

Simpatico Theatre Company: simpaticotheatre.org

Essay: https://www.larktheatre.org/blog/fuel-hurt-n-holler-trouble-red-bike/

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/

NPX: https://newplayexchange.org/users/18841/paris-crayton-iii

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: https://perfectpixplays.com/

Support: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=14377

https://newplayexchange.org/users/3515/daniel-mccoy

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.

Website: http://www.franciscadasilveira.com

Upcoming Shows:

Heritage Hill Naturals: https://www.facebook.com/events/2087072028196542/

The Greenhouse Playlab: https://www.mos.org/public-events/greenhouse-playlab

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."

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.

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 doing. David reads from his play-in-progress The Greatest Unknown.

Alex talks to Max about revisiting earlier plays, theatre outside of New York City, creating through devising, directing new plays, teaching playwriting, and lessons from his favorite plays to teach. Max reads from a play currently in development.

Website: www.maxreuben.com