The Green Room

About the Podcast

Welcome to The Green Room, Writers Theatre’s new podcast series—bringing you insightful interviews with the theatre’s most exciting artists. Named for the backstage lounge where cast and crew relax during their downtime, these candid interviews offer an unfiltered glimpse into the minds behind your favorite theatre experiences.

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Guests of THE GREEN ROOM

	Episode 1: The 'Tiger Mom' of New Works Chay Yew joins Interim Artistic Director Bobby Kennedy as they discuss the return to live theatre, the importance of immigrant narratives and why new works, like the upcoming production of Dishwasher Dreams,  are vital to the future of theatre.  LISTEN TO EPISODE 1 OF THE GREEN ROOM NOW
	Episode 2: Caricature vs. Character or, Play Ball! Comedian & writer Alaudin Ullah joins Interim Artistic Director Bobby Kennedy as they discuss the history of comedy, the creating of Dishwasher Dreams and how family connection is at the heart of it all. LISTEN TO EPISODE 2 OF THE GREEN ROOM NOW

Live Podcast Tapings

Interested in attending a live taping of The Green Room Podcast? Click here to learn more about becoming a donor and gain access to this exciting benefit and more! 

Our next live taping will feature writer and performer of Dishwasher Dreams - our first show in our 30^th Anniversary Season - Alaudin Ullah! Alaudin will join Bobby Kennedy to discuss the upcoming production, as well as his life as a writer and comedian. 

Future tapings and episodes of The Green Room will include artists from our 30^th Anniversary Season. 

Also Playing Now...

Many of the artists featured on The Green Room Podcast are a part of our 2021-2022 30^th Anniversary Season! To learn more about our current season, click here.

THE 2021-2022 SEASON AT WRITERS THEATRE

DISHWASHER DREAMS
Written and performed by Alaudin Ullah
Directed by Chay Yew
In association with Hartford Stage

WIFE OF A SALESMAN
Written by Eleanor Burgess
Directed by Jo Bonney

ATHENA
Written by Gracie Gardner
Directed by Jessica Fisch

PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES
Created by Felicia P. Fields and Ron OJ Parson
Directed by Ron OJ Parson