Interview with Playwright Sherod Santos

We talked to Sherod Santos about his play “Between Two Nevermores,” his experimental writing style, and his advice to young writers.  What was your inspiration for this play?As a poet, I’m of course drawn to what is, in essence, the formative story of poetry and...

Interview with Playwright Wei He

Wei He talks about the inspiration for her play “My Birthday Party,” her image-driven writing style, and her advice for young writers.  What was your inspiration for this play?I got the idea for the story on my twenty-sixth birthday. I was going through a weird phase...

Interview with Playwright Aurin Squire

We interviewed Aurin Squire about what inspires him, his advice for writing and life, and his play “Defacing Michael Jackson.”  What was your inspiration for this play? Long convoluted answer: I was in a workshop led by Rogelio Martinez and he made us write down a...

Interview with Playwright David E. Tolchinsky

We talked to David E. Tolchinsky about his new play “Clear,” his advice for young writers, and how teaching informs his writing.  What was your inspiration for this play?I was thinking about ambivalence. What is it exactly? To like something and not to like something...

Interview with Playwright Ellen Margolis

Ellen Margolis talks about her recent commission with Proscenium, her writing process, and what inspires her.  When Proscenium approached you with the idea of adapting a Shakespearean work, what made you think of adapting Pericles?When I saw Pericles for the first...

Exclusive Interview with Playwright Augusto Amador

Augusto Amador discusses his new play The Book of Leonidas. What was your inspiration for the play? I started this play thinking about legacy and tradition. These both can be very compelling and positive factors for people. That is if you accept the legacy and...