
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationArtsPerforming Arts | |||

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Two weeks before the opening of her latest piece in the Bellevue Escapades, Donna Scarantino took the time to come sit in the Playwright's Spotlight. We discuss the origins of the Bellevue series and its evolution over the years, he... more
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Playwright William A. Smith streamed into Playwright's Spotlight to talk about the recent release of his app The Playwright's Desk and its features to assist in the management of the playwriting business. It's a fascinating resource... more
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Playwright and screenwriter Paul Webb streamed onto Playwright's Spotlight all the way from outside London just a week away rehearsal were about to end for his play Warsaw. Paul is a charming Brit with a background in writing that m... more
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Apologies for the delayed show notes. Had a few hiccups. Evelina Fernandez took time away from rehearsals to slip into the Playwright's Spotlight. We opened with discussing the founding of the Latino Theatre Company and her journey ... more
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The guests provide so much important information and advice about playwriting that it feels as if I were taking a course instead of listening to a podcast.
Even when I find myself disagreeing with someone being interviewed, it gets me thinking and learning! Finally a podcast that isn’t all about the host’s personality! Good questions and great discussions.
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A practical, craft-forward show where successful playwrights share their process, tools, and career navigation. Episodes center on writing craft, production realities, and creative tech—ranging from building software-based workflows for playwrights to shaping dialogue, pacing, and collaboration with directors and actors. The conversations often weave personal origin stories with tactical lessons, offering listeners actionable tips for getting plays produced, managing submissions, and balancing artistic intent with practical constraints. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on process, cross-media storytelling, and community-building within theatre, making it especially valuable for writers, educators, and theatre professionals seeking r... more
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