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270 Pages·2015·7.898 MB·English
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T H E P H I L A D E L P H I A C O N N E C T I O N conversations with playwrights B . J . B U R T O N The Philadelphia Connection Conversations with Playwrights The Philadelphia Connection: Conversations with Playwrights by B.J. Burton “The Philadelphia playwrights whose passions, methods and influences we experience so vividly in these interviews will inspire all playwrights, but particularly those who feel a deep connection to place. This is an absolutely compelling read for anyone interested in how plays are made and the ways in which a community can contribute to that making.” Abigail Adams, Artistic Director and CEO, People’s Light “B.J. Burton has given us a foundational look into three generations of playwrights whose work can be seen as building blocks for a theatre community that has only recently found its own identity. The Philadelphia Connection is thoughtful, insightful, and illuminating in helping us understand the particular character of Philadelphia’s growing contribution to the American theatre.” Paul Meshejian, Artistic Director, PlayPenn “What a joy to hear real, working Philadelphia playwrights talking so passionately about their craft. This book is an homage to a rich theatre community and a rare peek into their storytelling process … stories that are fierce and funny, heartbreaking and heartstopping, psychologically complex and straightforward as a punch in the gut … just like their city.” Joe Canuso, Founding Artistic Director, Theatre Exile “B.J. Burton sets the stage in Philadelphia, original incubator for American ideals, to draw open the curtain and shine a light on thriving local playwrights, who contribute mightily to the vibrant regional theatre scene, incubate new contemporary visions, and share through their works and ideas great promise for the future of an innovative national theatre of distinction. Great work!” Penelope Reed, Executive Director, Hedgerow Theatre The Philadelphia Connection Conversations with Playwrights By B.J. Burton intellect Bristol, UK / Chicago, USA First published in the UK in 2015 by Intellect, The Mill, Parnall Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3JG, UK First published in the USA in 2015 by Intellect, The University of Chicago Press, 1427 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA Copyright © 2015 Intellect Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Copy editor: MPS Technologies Cover designer: Stephanie Sarlos Cover image: ©Borges Samuel/123RF.COM Production manager: Claire Organ Typesetting: Contentra Technologies Print ISBN: 978178320 4885 ePDF ISBN: 978178320 4892 ePub ISBN: 978178320 4908 Printed and bound by Hobbs, UK For the storytellers “There are some pretty interesting people in this town if you know where to look.” Warren from Moon Over the Brewery by Bruce Graham Contents Acknowledgments xi Foreword xiii Preface xvii Introduction 1 Chapter 1: A Conversation with Bruce Graham 3 Chapter 2: A Conversation with Michael Hollinger 23 Chapter 3: A Conversation with Thomas Gibbons 49 Chapter 4: A Conversation with Seth Rozin 73 Chapter 5: A Conversation with Louis Lippa 91 Chapter 6: A Conversation with Jules Tasca 105 Chapter 7: A Conversation with Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon 115 Chapter 8: A Conversation with Ed Shockley 127 Chapter 9: A Conversation with Larry Loebell 143 Chapter 10: A Conversation with Arden Kass 161 Chapter 11: A Conversation with William di Canzio 177 Chapter 12: A Conversation with Nicholas Wardigo 187 Chapter 13: A Conversation with Alex Dremann 201 Chapter 14: A Conversation with Katharine Clark Gray 215

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