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Playwriting

"There’s no formula for how to write a good play. Nobody knows what’s going to be successful, even if you define success commercially, artistically. So, you therefore have to fall back on writing what you’re really interested in, what you really believe in, and that makes the plays unique and idiosyncratic. And paradoxically, if you don’t think about trying to be successful, your play is more likely to be a success!" As we follow Obie and Tony winner and American Theatre Wing Chair David Henry Hwang, we discover the importance of collaboration, playing with words and ideas, and assessing it’s impact on an audience. Through this process of discovery, the world of theatre is better off by receiving writing that reflects the world of possibility and brave new work.

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  • Originally Aired August 2, 2017
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Created August 30, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
David Henry Hwang Guest Star
Christian Parker Guest Star
Nako Adodoadji Guest Star
Gina Stevensen Guest Star
Anne Bogart Guest Star
Ed Wasserman Guest Star
Nora Sorena Casey Guest Star
Margarita Jimeno Director