Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc

The Playwriting Podcast

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The Playwriting Podcast, hosted by Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre, will offer strategies and techniques for playwrights (and writers in general) "to get out of their heads" and write better, feel more motivated, get into that CREATIVITY ZONE, find more productive ways to complete a work, and to simply have more fun creating! Each episode we will explore what works and what doesn't work, so that you can jump start your playwriting and take your work to the next level.

Author

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc

Episodes

A Deep Dive into Play Development! 12.11.2024 15:26

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 420th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "A Deep Dive into Play Development!" DON'T MISS THIS BELOW! My Special BLACK FRIDAY MONTH Special Discounts! Up to $500 off my Playwriting Services: Playwriting Coaching Playwright Career Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script Consulat...

Why RAWSHOCK works, and more amazing reviews! 01.11.2024 6:30

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 419th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Why RAWSHOCK works, and more amazing reviews!!" Another great review of RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis: READ SCOTTY BENNETT'S FULL REVIEW from Theaterscene. net! https://www.theaterscene.net/plays/offbway-plays/rawshock/scotty-bennett/ Get Tickets t...

The Miracle of RAWSHOCK - Reviews and more! 29.10.2024 12:00

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 418th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The Miracle of RAWSHOCK - Reviews and more!" The first reviews of RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis: DARRYL REILLY OF THEATERSCENE. ORG https://theaterscene.org/2024/10/rawshock/ DEB MILLER of DCTHEATERARTS. ORG https://dctheaterarts.org/2024/10/24/fa...

Directing RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis - PART TWO! 13.10.2024 10:44

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 417th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Directing RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis - PART TWO!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Prin...

Directing RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis 29.09.2024 15:58

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 416th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Directing RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis" Tickets for RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis Oct. 18 - Nov. 3, 2024 https://www.manhattanrep.com/get-tickets-to-rawshock Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-servi...

RAWSHOCK Play Development! 16.09.2024 10:12

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 415th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "RAWSHOCK Play Development!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Principles of Play...

What to do with your Pretty Darlings! 29.08.2024 7:41

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 414th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "What to do with your Pretty Darlings! " Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Princi...

Inside and Outside Problems with Professor Albert! 21.08.2024 7:14

Professor Albert, the new Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 413th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Inside and Outside Problems with Professor Albert!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://...

Mindset and Magic! 14.08.2024 12:34

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 412th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Mindset and Magic!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Principles of Playwriting...

Setting a Clear Intention, Taking Action without Judgment, and Getting the Job Done! 05.08.2024 17:00

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 411th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Setting a Clear Intention, Taking Action without Judgment, and Getting the Job Done!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in...

The Craft of Playwriting - Part: One Million and One! 25.07.2024 10:03

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 410th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The Craft of Playwriting - Part: One Million and One!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 Playwriting books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy...

The Craft of Playwriting - Part: One Million 22.07.2024 11:38

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 409th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The Craft of Playwriting - Part: One Million" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Pr...

Creating a Musical Reading - Part Two 17.07.2024 11:30

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 408th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Creating a Musical Reading - Part Two" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 Playwriting books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10...

Creating a Musical Reading 09.07.2024 6:11

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 407th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Creating a Musical Reading" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Principles of Play...

Interview with Playwright Kyle Thomas on his Workflow and Success! 21.06.2024 13:54

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 406th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Interview with Playwright Kyle Thomas on his Workflow and Success!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://...

The FEELING-SET of a Great Playwright! 14.06.2024 10:29

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 405th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The FEELING-SET of a Great Playwright!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Princi...

Turning a Play into a Screenplay into a Film! Inteview with Playwright/Screenwriter/Producer Sarah T. Schwab 31.05.2024 21:40

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 404th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Turning a Play into a Screenplay into a Film! Inteview with Playwright/Screenwriter/Producer Sarah T. Schwab" Bio: Playwright/ Screenwriter, Director and Producer Sarah T. Schwab Initially developed for the stage, the film Sarah wrote and prod...

The Creativity Zone and Your Story Idea! 24.05.2024 6:43

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 403rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The Creativity Zone and Your Story Idea!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Prin...

Techniques to Get into that Elusive Creativity Zone! 17.05.2024 10:54

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 402nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Techniques to Get into that Elusive Creativity Zone!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 ...

Creating a Brilliant Farce! 10.05.2024 10:15

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 401st episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Creating a Brilliant Farce!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Principles of Pla...

How do you get into The Creativity Zone? 02.05.2024 7:51

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 400th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "How do you get into The Creativity Zone?" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Prin...

Interview with Playwright/Director/Producer Freedom Farlow Cooke 25.04.2024 19:59

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 399th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Interview with Playwright/Director/Producer Freedom Farlow Cooke" FREEDOM'S BIO: Playwright - Freedom Farlow Cooke I have written several plays (a number of which have been produced) that relate to social issues within the African American commun...

Connecting to Theatres and Producers! 18.04.2024 16:03

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 398th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Connecting to Theatres and Producers!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Princip...

How to Make BIG and Congruent Choices! 19.03.2024 12:37

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 397th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "How to Make BIG and Congruent Choices!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Principl...

The Perfect Play - Ready for Prime Time! 09.03.2024 10:48

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 396th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The Play Submission Cover Letter" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! https://rb.gy/gcaqs1 The 10 Principles...