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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.
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Truth and Trust, Compromise in Collaboration, and the Healing Process of Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with Stan MayerNovember 14, 2023
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Writing From Experience, the Music of Language, and the Fate of Theatre - Playwright's Spotlight with Richard VetereOctober 31, 2023
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Writing From Grief, Hearing the Truth, and the Need for Validation - Playwright's Spotlight with Brynn ThayerOctober 12, 2023
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Playwright's Spotlight with Anna Ouyang MoenchOctober 03, 2023
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Parody, Writing the Fool Proof Play, and Writing for Young Performers and Audiences - Playwright's Spotlight with Dean O'CarrollSeptember 19, 2023
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Plagiarizing Yourself, Writing Layered Characters, and Making Scripted Dialogue Sound Spontaneous - Playwright's Spotlight with Garry Michael KlugerSeptember 05, 2023
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Collaboration and Control, Freud on Cocaine, and Getting Your Play Realized - Playwright's Spotlight with Howard SkoraAugust 22, 2023
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Moving Forward, Developing Relationships, and Writing a la Mode - Playwright's Spotlight with Wendy GrafAugust 08, 2023
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Storytelling, Playing with Structure, and the Pipe Burst of Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with John Patrick BrayJuly 25, 2023
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Hitting the Flow State, Locking Yourself Away, and Staying in the Sh*t - Playwright's Spotlight with Bernardo CubriaJune 27, 2023
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Assets and Flaws, Zodiac Signs, and Being an Economic Writer - Playwright's Spotlight with Vanessa SterwartJune 13, 2023
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Handling Exposition, Arming Your Characters, and the Tension of Opposites - Playwright's Spotlight with Jonathan DorfMay 30, 2023
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Setups and Payoffs, First Draft Dialogue, and Letting Go of Logistics - Playwright's Spotlight with Bob DeRosaMay 16, 2023
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Going into Hiding, the Catharsis of Playwriting, and Playing with Fundamentals - Playwright's Spotlight with Kathryn KeatsMay 02, 2023
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Adaptation, the Death of Theatre, and Always Get the Story Right First - Playwright's Spotlight with Itamar MosesApril 18, 2023
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Narrative Pacing, Pushing Discomfort, and Being a Jazz Playwright - Playwright's Spotlight with Roger Q. MasonApril 04, 2023
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Repertory, Residencies, and the Benefits of Previews - Playwright's Spotlight with Sunny DrakeMarch 21, 2023
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Diligence, Perseverance, and Overcoming Adversity - Playwright's Spotlight with Faye WidjajaMarch 07, 2023
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Discovery, Deliberation, Decision, and Driving Action - Playwright's Spotlight with Matt WilliamsFebruary 21, 2023
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Psychology, Vulnerability, and the Romance of Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with John MabeyFebruary 07, 2023
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Adaptation, Development, and Breaking Down the Story - Playwright's Spotlight with Barry KornhauserJanuary 23, 2023
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Workshops, Styles, Tropes, and Politics Preventing Art - Playwright's Spotlight with Trey NicholsJanuary 10, 2023
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Rhythm, Dance, Space in Beats, and Being a Lazy Writer - Playwright's Spotlight with Dagney KerrDecember 27, 2022
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Twists, Turns, Intent, and Creating Your Own Opportunities - Playwright's Spotlight with Paul SuraceDecember 12, 2022
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Action in Dialogue, Inspiring Designers, and the Seeds of Conflict - Playwright's Spotlight with Cyndy A. MarionNovember 29, 2022
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