The latest episode of Three on the Aisle, the twice-monthly podcast in which Peter Marks, Elisabeth Vincentelli, and I talk about theater in America, is now available on line for listening or downloading.
Peter, alas, was unable to join us in the studio—he had to write a last-minute piece about the Tony nominations for the Washington Post—but Elisabeth and I held the fort, thanks to the presence of our scheduled guest:
This week’s guest is two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage!
First she talks about her latest play, the much anticipated follow up to Sweat. Mlima’s Tale is told from the point of view of an elephant who’s killed for his tusks, which then travel around the world. It’s currently running at the Public Theater through June 3.
But she’s not here just to plug her play; she also has thoughts about this Broadway season and its lack of female representation. And she explains how to make a living as a playwright….
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In case you missed any previous episodes, you’ll find them all here.