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Consolation and Provocation: Playwrights 2009

Our guests - playwrights Gina Gionfriddo, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tina Howe, Lisa Loomer and Christopher Shinn - explore whether they write to console or provoke an audience; to what degree current events, including the election of a new president and the economic freefall, has on their work; who they write for; if playwriting can be taught; how they react to reviews, both negative and favorable; when they knew they wanted to write for the stage; their relationship with directors; and they share their thoughts about connecting with the audience. Howard Sherman moderates.

English
  • Originally Aired February 6, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
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Name Type Role
Elvin A. Badger Director