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Actors Words, Writers Voice (Working In The Theatre #368)

2,336 views · Published 23 March 2012 · 58:04 · Indexed 6 November 2026

Channel: American Theatre Wing · 2012 · Entertainment

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Daniel Jenkins, Lisa Kron and David Pittu - who have appeared both on stage and written works for the stage - talk about how they balance these dual roles; what they learn about being playwrights from their acting; where they get inspiration for their plays; how audiences help them enhance their performance as both actors and writers; whether or not it's more satisfying to act in a play they wrote; and their relationship with directors when they're performing the role of both playwright and actor. 

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Originally taped - November, 2008

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