James Elden's Playwright's Spotlight
James Elden
Playwright Spotlight features a new playwright every episode to discuss the tools of the trade and solutions to the obstacles we face as writers in hopes of making us all better and more successful playwrights.
Episodes
Setups and Payoffs, First Draft Dialogue, and Letting Go of Logistics - Playwright's Spotlight with Bob DeRosaMay 16, 2023
Going into Hiding, the Catharsis of Playwriting, and Playing with Fundamentals - Playwright's Spotlight with Kathryn KeatsMay 02, 2023
Adaptation, the Death of Theatre, and Always Get the Story Right First - Playwright's Spotlight with Itamar MosesApril 18, 2023
Narrative Pacing, Pushing Discomfort, and Being a Jazz Playwright - Playwright's Spotlight with Roger Q. MasonApril 04, 2023
Repertory, Residencies, and the Benefits of Previews - Playwright's Spotlight with Sunny DrakeMarch 21, 2023
Diligence, Perseverance, and Overcoming Adversity - Playwright's Spotlight with Faye WidjajaMarch 07, 2023
Discovery, Deliberation, Decision, and Driving Action - Playwright's Spotlight with Matt WilliamsFebruary 21, 2023
Psychology, Vulnerability, and the Romance of Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with John MabeyFebruary 07, 2023
Adaptation, Development, and Breaking Down the Story - Playwright's Spotlight with Barry KornhauserJanuary 23, 2023
Workshops, Styles, Tropes, and Politics Preventing Art - Playwright's Spotlight with Trey NicholsJanuary 10, 2023
Rhythm, Dance, Space in Beats, and Being a Lazy Writer - Playwright's Spotlight with Dagney KerrDecember 27, 2022
Twists, Turns, Intent, and Creating Your Own Opportunities - Playwright's Spotlight with Paul SuraceDecember 12, 2022
Action in Dialogue, Inspiring Designers, and the Seeds of Conflict - Playwright's Spotlight with Cyndy A. MarionNovember 29, 2022
Etudes, Texture, and Driving a Different Route - Playwright's Spotlight with Michael WrightNovember 15, 2022
Artistic Statements, Achieving Dimension, and the Great Elevator Play - Playwright's Spotlight with Gary GarrisonNovember 01, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Steven DietzOctober 18, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Mark Harvey Levine October 04, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Nina MansfieldSeptember 20, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Dean Farell BruggemanSeptember 06, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Stephen KaplanAugust 23, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Jonathan CookAugust 08, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Brian Gene WhiteJuly 26, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Paul BravermanJuly 12, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Steven YoungJune 28, 2022
Playwright's Spotlight with Joe JanesJune 14, 2022