# Christopher Durang
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Christopher Ferdinand Durang (born January 2, 1949) is an American playwright known for works of outrageous and often absurd comedy. His work was especially popular in the 1980s, though his career seemed to get a second wind in the late 1990s. His play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2013.
Winnie Holzman
“Good news!” Today, I’m thrilled to announce my episode with Winnie Holzman, the author of the libretto and screenplay for the musical WICKED. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including what she learned from Betty Comden and Arthur Laurents while studying at NYU, how she…
Gary Soto's "Oranges"
Today’s poem will leave you “knowing very well what it was all about.” Happy reading.
Gary Soto was born in Fresno, California on April 12, 1952, to working-class Mexican American parents. As a teenager and college student, he worked in the fields of the San Joaquin Valley, chopping beets and cotto…
Deadlines, Storytelling Through Post-Its, and Working with Sensitive Subject Matter - Playwright's Spotlight with Judson Jones
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Before the World Premiere of his very first play, Judson Jones streamed into the Playwright's Spotlight. We discussed his background in theatre, film, and television and his journey to writing his first play and any challenges he overcame. We dove into hitting the flow state, intr…
Arts Playlist: City Theater Company brings Chekhov-inspired comedy to the stage
The City Theater Company in Wilmington is bringing comedy to the stage with its latest production ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.’The Tony Award-winning play by Christopher Durang puts a modern, comedic spin on classic Chekhov characters, following three middle-aged siblings whose quiet life …
Kate Jennings Grant
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with theater veteran Kate Jennings Grant. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including the secret to her role in PROOF, a full-circle moment with GUYS AND DOLLS, working with the late, great Mark Brokaw and Linda Lavin on THE LY…
River Rep Theatre's New Season
This week on Curtain Call, host Tom sits down with Arthur Aulisi of River Rep Theatre for an in-depth conversation about the company’s exciting season. From the dazzling, over-the-top magic of The NeverEnding Story — praised by critic Jonathan Charles Fox as “an extremely ambitious magical treat no…
Jerry Zaks
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with four-time Tony winning director Jerry Zaks. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his wonderful career, including creating a three-part comedic bit in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, helping Swoosie Kurtz find her character in THE H…
Bonus Episode: Simply Irresistable
Our exit today has us taking cooking lessons from a magical crab. This week, we are talking about Simply Irresistible, written by Judith Roberts and directed by Mark Tarlov.Along the way, as we try to parse out what happens in this bizarre film, we also discuss Christopher Durang, dream casting, fo…
Theater before and after Stonewall
Mark Spina & Harry Patrick Christian share their observations about changes in theater and film over the course of their lifetimes.
Links and Resources:
https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots
https://www.pridecenter.org/
The Drag: https://stageagent.com/shows/play/22881…
S2 Ep2301: BIG BROADWAY ENERGY: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at The Off Central
In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan interviews director Dylan Barlow and actor Jill Schroeder regarding their upcoming production of Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
About the Play: Written by Christopher Durang, the play is a satire exploring th…
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