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June 22, 2023

The Green Lantern: A Legacy That Endures ›

Dramaturgy, News

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Declan, one of the characters in A Distinct Society, is an avowed fan of comic books—or graphic novels, as he prefers to call them. His favorite of all is the Green Lantern, ... Read More ›

June 21, 2023

The Library & The Law ›

Dramaturgy, News

A Distinct Society, American History, Canada, Canadian History, Haskell Free Library and Opera House, International Border, Kareem Fahmy, library, New Play, playwright

A seemingly quiet library serves as the backdrop of Kareem Fahmy’s new play, A Distinct Society, but Director of Artistic Development Bobby Kennedy explores its fascinating history and how one Executive Order changed everything.

The ... Read More ›

March 6, 2020

In Conversation: Lydia R. Diamond ›

Artists, Backstage

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The author of Stick Fly discusses the inspiration for the play, its setting and director Ron OJ Parson with Director of New Work & Dramaturgy Bobby Kennedy

Pictured: Lydia R. Diamond.

Bobby Kennedy: Where did ... Read More ›

February 21, 2020

Shouting From the Sidelines ›

by Shana Laski, Dramaturgy Intern

Artists, Dramaturgy, News

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The Black Women Playwrights That Broke Onto Broadway Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre on December 8th, 2011.

Having a show reach this monumental milestone is a success and honor ... Read More ›

October 18, 2019

In Conversation: Eleanor Burgess ›

Artists, Backstage

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The author of The Niceties discusses her love of history and the inspiration for the play with Director of New Work & Dramaturgy Bobby Kennedy.

Pictured: Eleanor Burgess.

Bobby Kennedy: You studied history in undergrad ... Read More ›

May 3, 2019

Caryl Churchill: Revolutionizing Form & Content ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Artists, Dramaturgy

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In more than four decades of writing for the theatre, Caryl Churchill has completely revolutionized how plays can be written—and she continues to reinvent the genre with each new work.

Pictured: Caryl Churchill. ... Read More ›

October 11, 2018

JEN SILVERMAN: A Homecoming to the Theatre ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Director of New Work & Dramaturgy

Artists, Backstage, News

about the artists, bobby kennedy, playwright, season 18-19, Witch

After making a strong foray into writing for television, the playwright of Witch is back to write for women on stage.

“I think of Witch as a dark comedy, even though the original play is ... Read More ›

October 26, 2016

Meet the Artists: A Conversation with Playwright Eugene Lee ›

Artists, Dramaturgy

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Dramaturg Reginald Edmund interviews playwright Eugene Lee about his approach to writing and conveying the world of East Texas Hot Links. For a young black kid from Houston, Texas, interested in one day becoming a ... Read More ›

April 6, 2016

A Note from the Author ›

by Tim Sniffen, Writer of DEATH OF A STREETCAR NAMED VIRGINIA WOOLF: A PARODY

Artists, Backstage, Dramaturgy

Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody, playwright, season 15-16

Tim Sniffen

It was the end of another long day at The Second City, and we had just finished scripting all the jokes the actors would pretend to ‘improvise’ the following night. ... Read More ›

February 26, 2016

Stoppard’s Passion for Science ›

by Bobby Kennedy, Literary Manager

Artists, Dramaturgy

Arcadia, playwright, season 15-16

THE REAL THING at Writers Theatre in 2011

In the wake of the worldwide success of his 1982 hit The Real Thing—which WT revived in 2011—Stoppard was once again free to explore his many different passions.

Over the next ten ... Read More ›

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The Green Lantern: A Legacy That Endures ›

The Library & The Law ›

In Conversation: Lydia R. Diamond ›

Shouting From the Sidelines ›

In Conversation: Eleanor Burgess ›

Caryl Churchill: Revolutionizing Form & Content ›

JEN SILVERMAN: A Homecoming to the Theatre ›

Meet the Artists: A Conversation with Playwright Eugene Lee ›

A Note from the Author ›

Stoppard’s Passion for Science ›

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