Playwright to Playwright: Conversations with Artists about Theatre, Process, and General Life

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Playwright Alexander Kveton sits down with writers ranging from emerging to established to talk about themselves, their work, and what's on their minds. Each episode ends with a short sample of the featured playwright's work.

Alexander Kveton


    • Nov 13, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Episode 13: Dan McCoy on Self-Producing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 46:23


    In this departure from form, Alex follows up with Dan to talk about his experience self-producing his play "Dick Pix" and "Perfect Teeth" - the most important factor of self-producing, challenges along the way, and the wonderful work of his cast and crew.

    Episode 12: Sam Byron

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 68:01


    Alex talks to Sam about the difference between writing as a teenager versus an adult, being the writer that doesn't get every opportunity, and figuring out your path as an emerging writer. Actors Dave Klasko and Leslie Marseglia from Sam's new play Bobby.   Website: www.sambyron.com Bobby Reading Info: www.wideeyedproductions.com

    Episode 11: Catherine Weingarten

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 44:46


    Alex talks to Catherine about writing romance today, being trashy, body issues, and the phenomenon of discovering repressed feelings in writing. Catherine reads from her play This is How You Got Me Naked.

    Episode 10: Caridad Svich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 64:35


    Alex talks to Caridad about making space for the impossible, the giants of playwriting, reconciling history and the classics, how plays are perceived in our current culture, and problems with how institutions approach them. Caridad reads from Red Bike.   Website: http://caridadsvich.com/   Red Bike:   Tickets: https://simpaticotheatre.ticketleap.com/red-bike/ SvichFest! Readings: http://www.interacttheatre.org/juneapalooza. Simpatico Theatre Company: simpaticotheatre.org Essay: https://www.larktheatre.org/blog/fuel-hurt-n-holler-trouble-red-bike/  

    Episode 09: Paris Crayton III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 53:19


    Alex talks to Paris about fear, creating your "yes," defying expectations, being a different type of rebel, and overcoming abuse. Paris reads from his play Spare the Rod, or By My Mother's Hand.   Website: http://www.pariscrayton3.com/ NPX: https://newplayexchange.org/users/18841/paris-crayton-iii

    Episode 08: Daniel McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 58:08


    Alex talks to Daniel about his upcoming productions Perfect Teeth and Dick Pix, jumping between styles, one's intention as a writer, and being your own audience. Daniel reads two samples from Dick Pix.   Links: Show Info: https://perfectpixplays.com/ Support: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=14377 https://newplayexchange.org/users/3515/daniel-mccoy

    Episode 07: Francisca Da Silveira

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 55:46


    Alex talks to Francisca about being inspired by history, realizing the importance of sharing personal experiences, writing about millennials, mental health, and building a life as a writer. Actor Christy Hall reads from Francisca's play weightless.   Website: http://www.franciscadasilveira.com   Upcoming Shows: Heritage Hill Naturals: https://www.facebook.com/events/2087072028196542/ The Greenhouse Playlab: https://www.mos.org/public-events/greenhouse-playlab

    Episode 06: Ben Firke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 58:47


    Alex talks to Ben about what young playwrights should remember, getting sober, socialism, how to use one's privilege, and getting more radicalism into theatre. Ben reads from his play "Spoons." Info on Spoons:   Crowdfunding: https://www.classy.org/campaign/spoons-a-new-play/c171623 BPT: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3364763 Website: http://thetanknyc.org/theater/1020-spoons/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/604007189949038/

    Episode 05: Ryann Weir

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2018 64:33


    Alex talks to Ryann about coming from an acting background, moving from writing more collaboratively to writing on her own, Westerns, TV vs plays, mimicking what you love, and not being afraid of bad ideas. Ryann reads from her play A Doll's House Part 3.

    Episode 04: David McGee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 45:32


    Alex talks to David about being silly, sitting in the middle of wanting to make big plays but being drawn to things you once found “boring,” and allowing oneself not to belittle the thing you are doing. David reads from his play-in-progress The Greatest Unknown.

    Episode 03: Max Reuben

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 40:36


    Alex talks to Max about revisiting earlier plays, theatre outside of New York City, creating through devising, directing new plays, teaching playwriting, and lessons from his favorite plays to teach. Max reads from a play currently in development.  Website: www.maxreuben.com

    Episode 02: Winter Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 49:46


    Alex talks to Winter about her uniquely feminist childhood, her journey to playwriting from acting and journalism, and challenging oneself to practice empathy at every moment and write for broader audiences. Katharine Heller and Hilary Asare read an excerpt from Winter's play In Darfur.   Website: www.wintermiller.com Plays: https://newplayexchange.org/users/140/winter-miller 

    Episode 01: Kirya Traber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 46:42


    Alex talks to Kirya about her artistic beginnings in Northern California, her transition from acting to playwriting, poetry versus plays, and creating identity-based work. Kirya reads from her play Permitted.

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