The Gravediggers' Union with Brian James Polak

In the fifth episode of Present Process, Daniel talks with Brian James Polak about his play The Gravediggers Union.

The goal of Present Process is two fold: first, to highlight great plays from lesser known playwrights and elevate them as much as we can; and second, to demystify the process of writing a great play and increase the shared knowledge of playwriting.

Brian's Bio: Plays include WELCOME TO KEENE, NH, THE PATIENT (The Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award), LAST TO DIE FOR A LOST CAUSE (The Kennedy Center’s John Cauble Award; published by Next Stage Press Spring 2021), HERE RESTS THE HEART, THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION, THE MEETING, and several others. His work has been published by Smith & Kraus, Talon Review, Commonplace Books, NoPassport Press, Next Stage Press, and Canyon Voices.
Currently writing: HOTEL HOLLYWOOD about the collision between capitalism and homelessness in downtown Los Angeles, and THE SALMON TRIGGER about a family conflict when one of them returns from storming the capitol on Jan. 6.
Host of American Theatre Magazine's "The Subtext," a podcast by/for/about playwrights and playwriting.
MFA: University of Southern California, School of Dramatic Arts.

Content Warning: Nothing of note.