American Theatre: Theresa Rebeck, Angry Optimist

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Main Content: “The Subtext” Podcast Interview with Theresa rebeck

*‍ Podcast: “The Subtext” with Brian.
* Guest: Playwright theresa rebeck.
* ⁢ Location: Rebeck’s Brooklyn brownstone.
* topics Discussed:

* What initially drew her to playwriting​ (student matinees).
* Gender imbalance in American⁣ theater.
* Her work on the⁣ new musical working Girl (currently⁢ at La Jolla Playhouse).
⁤ * Upcoming adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple tales.
* The importance of humor and perseverance in writing.
* Her desire for ‌more public ⁤intellectuals in theatre.
* Advice on finishing first drafts.
* Theresa rebeck’s Background:

​ * Widely produced playwright globally.
​ * ⁣ Broadway ⁢Plays: I Need That,Bernhardt/Hamlet,Dead Accounts,Seminar,Mauritius.
*​ ⁣ Other Plays: Dig,Mad House,Seared,Downstairs,The Scene,The Water’s Edge,Loose Knit,Our⁢ House,The‍ Understudy,Gathering of all.
‌* Also a ​Director & Screenwriter/TV ‌Writer: Work at various theatres, and on projects like Trouble, NYPD Blue, Smash, ‍ 355, Glimpse.
‍ * Novelist: Three Girls and Thier Brother, I’m Glad About You.
* Awards: William Inge⁣ New Voices playwriting Award,PEN/Laura Pels⁤ Foundation Award,Lilly Award.

Supporting Content:

* ⁣‌ Call to Action: A message encouraging support for American theatre magazine‍ and TCG (Theatre⁣ Communications group) to promote‌ a thriving theatre ecology.
* Related Posts: Indicates there are links to other related articles/content.

In essence,this ⁤is a⁣ promotional piece for a podcast ⁣episode featuring⁤ a prominent​ playwright,highlighting her⁣ career and the topics discussed in the interview. It also includes a plug for supporting theatre journalism.