Playwright Jessica Hagedorn is interviewed about “The Gangster of Love, which premiered at the Magic Theatre in spring, 2018, and about her career, with host Richard Wolinsky.
Bay Area Theater
Bay Area theatre reviews with KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky, plus interviews with local Artistic Directors, actors and directors. Older posts include interviews witth former associate KPFA theatre critic C.S. Soong. Dates when reviews airs can be found at http://bookwaves.homestead.com/Theatre_Reviews.html
Playwright John Kolvenbach discusses his play “Reel to Reel” and his career in this interview which originally posted on January 22, 2018. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
From December 2017, actress Judith Ivey discusses her career and her work on Pinter’s “The Birthday Party” at ACT with host Richard Wolinsky.
Robert Hurwitt, former drama critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, and before that the San Francisco Examiner and the East Bay Express, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Encore podcast, originally posted April 9, 2017.
Bill English, Artistic Director of San Francisco Playhouse, discusses how his theatre company has dealt with the Covid pandemic shutdown, and its current move into streaming plays. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
From November, 2018, an interview with Taylor Mac about “Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce.” A revised version of the show,” Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce … Pandemic!” runs on demand through January 3, 2021 through the Curran website. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Han Ong, playwright and novelist, is interviewed about his play “Grandeur” and his career as a writer and playwright by host Richard Wolinsky. Encore podcast from June, 2017.
Evren Odcikin, Associate Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, discusses how the Covid shutdown affected the company, and discusses the impacts of BLM, the fires in Southern Oregon and the switch to streaming. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Theatre During Covid: a series of interviews about how Bay Area theatres are coping with the shutdown. Part Two: John Fisher, Executive/Artistic Director of Theatre Rhino, “The Longest Running Queer Theatre in the World,” discusses the immediate aftermath of the shutdown, his decision to create weekly solo shows from his home, and the move from theatrical presentation to digital. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
From December, 2016, an interview with English theater director and adapter/playwright Emma Rice, discussing her work and career with host Richard Wolinsky.