Have you ever thought about writing a play but had no idea where to start? Each week, join playwrights and teaching artist pals Tori and Mabelle as they discuss playwriting and life, and leave you with a prompt to get to work. Whether you want to learn how to write a play or just need a little creative inspiration and cheerleading, this podcast is for you.
Writing from the Soul with Marco Antonio Rodriguez
Tori and Mabelle talk with Dominican-American playwright, screenwriter, and director Marco Antonio Rodriguez, whose unconventional path took him from New York to Florida and Dallas, with a boost from Carmen Rivera and a pivotal reading with the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre led by Miriam Colón. The conversation traces how writing in Spanish—once something he resisted—ultimately opened the doors to The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and productions at Repertorio Español, The Goodman, and The Old Globe. Marco shares hard-earned wisdom about wearing many hats and trusting collaborators. He reminds us that show business is, above all, a business—one that demands grace, flexibility, and integrity, and a deep respect for the collaborative process of making theater.
24 Jul 2025
Leaning Forward with Keiko Green
In the Hey Playwright season 7 premiere, Tori and Mabelle chat with Keiko Green about how shifting power dynamics create compelling drama–and how she seeks to craft plays to keep audiences leaning in, hungry for what’s next. Keiko shares about writing juicy roles for actors, her approach to collaborating with directors and dramaturgs, and the play that opened the door to her TV writing career. She also discusses the fine line between helpful notes and creative overreach, the importance of playfulness and trust in the rehearsal room, and creating theatrical experiences that feel like unforgettable events.
13 Jan 2025
Welcome to Thank You Five
Hello, playwrights! Big news—our full-length episodes are making a comeback this summer! Until then, we’re excited to bring you Thank You Five, a series of short, slice-of-life episodes. In our first segment, we’re hanging outside the Old Globe Theatre for the Powers New Voices Festival 2025 to see the staged reading of Marco Antonio Rodriguez’s adaptation of Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Plus, we dive into Sarah Greenman’s phenomenal new book and, as always, send you off with a fresh writing prompt to spark your creativity. Stay tuned, and happy writing!
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