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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.

The Playwriting Podcast Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc

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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.

    Techniques to Get into that Elusive Creativity Zone!

    Techniques to Get into that Elusive Creativity Zone!

    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
     
    The 10 Principles of Playwriting
    https://rb.gy/ygi43j
     
    How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!
    https://amazon.com/dp/B0CQPCCB6H
     
    How to Get Your Play Produced!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGNTV5T
     
    Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program:
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program
     

    Check out my Playwright Video and Resource Member Area at:
    https://www.howtowriteplays.com/playwright-video
    Playwriting and Creativity Videos, special Member Areas and more!

    Get Coached by me on writing a play!
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching
     
    Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    • 10 min
    Creating a Brilliant Farce!

    Creating a Brilliant Farce!

    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 Playwriting
    https://rb.gy/ygi43j
     
    How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!
    https://amazon.com/dp/B0CQPCCB6H
     
    How to Get Your Play Produced!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGNTV5T
     
    Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program:
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program
     

    Check out my Playwright Video and Resource Member Area at:
    https://www.howtowriteplays.com/playwright-video
     
    Playwriting and Creativity Videos, special Member Areas and more!

    Get Coached by me on writing a play!
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching
    Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    • 10 min
    How do you get into The Creativity Zone?

    How do you get into The Creativity Zone?

    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 Principles of Playwriting
    https://rb.gy/ygi43j
     
    How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!
    https://amazon.com/dp/B0CQPCCB6H
     
    How to Get Your Play Produced!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGNTV5T
     
    Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program:
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program

    Check out my Playwright Video  Resource Member Area at:
    https://www.howtowriteplays.com/playwright-video
    Playwriting and Creativity Videos, special Member Areas and more!

    Get Coached by me on writing a play!
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching
    Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    • 7 min
    Interview with Playwright/Director/Producer Freedom Farlow Cooke

    Interview with Playwright/Director/Producer Freedom Farlow Cooke

    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 community. I have also received a grant for my short film entitled “AMELIKA.”
    I write because it allows me to tell stories that are not only relatable, but  encourage others to explore their own perspectives of thought.
    Playwriting is a gift that allows the audience to view stories through the lens and imagination of others, a wonderful journey into unique life experiences told through beautiful and compelling stories.  While some stories have been told, many have yet to be explored - so anytime I can be a conduit to bridge the gap, I am willing to write!
     
    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
    https://rb.gy/ygi43j
     
    How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!
    https://amazon.com/dp/B0CQPCCB6H
     
    How to Get Your Play Produced!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGNTV5T
     
    Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program:
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program

    Check out my Playwright Video and Resource Member Area at:
    https://www.howtowriteplays.com/playwright-video
    Playwriting and Creativity Videos, special Member Areas and more!

    Get Coached by me on writing a play!
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching
    Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    • 19 min
    Connecting to Theatres and Producers!

    Connecting to Theatres and Producers!

    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 Principles of Playwriting
    https://rb.gy/ygi43j
     
    How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!
    https://amazon.com/dp/B0CQPCCB6H
     
    How to Get Your Play Produced!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGNTV5T
     
    Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program:
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program
     
    Check out my Playwright Video and Resource Member Area at:
    https://www.howtowriteplays.com/playwright-video
    Playwriting and Creativity Videos, special Member Areas and more!

    Get Coached by me on writing a play!
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching
     
    Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    • 16 min
    How to Make BIG and Congruent Choices!

    How to Make BIG and Congruent Choices!

    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 Principles of Playwriting
    https://rb.gy/ygi43j
     
    How to Write a Fantastic 10 Minute Play in 2 Hours!
    https://amazon.com/dp/B0CQPCCB6H
     
    How to Get Your Play Produced!
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTGNTV5T
     
    Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program:
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program
     

    Check out my Playwright Video and Resource Member Area at:
    https://www.howtowriteplays.com/playwright-video
    Playwriting and Creativity Videos, special Member Areas and more!

    Get Coached by me on writing a play!
    https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching
     
    Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

Bruce The Blog ,

More Conversation, Please, and Less Presentation

Ken knows his craft for sure, and has great energy, perhaps, at times, even a tad too much. I would enjoy it more if the approach was less presentational and more calmly conversational. The information is excellent. I just would rather not feel like I'm being yelled at. Or maybe I'm too sensitive. In any case, thanks for the podcast and for your work at Manhattan Rep..

1dluver ,

Well educated

When listening to this podcast i would rate the episode a 5 stars out of 5 stars. I personally feel as someone who wants to playwright in the future. this episode can truly help to spread positivity and help you make that possible. Listening to podcasts that interest you makes them less boring. the podcasts also provide really good advice for future careers if that is what you are searching for.

metamorphilia ,

Great variety and well produced

This podcast has great variety and is well produced. Enjoy this very much and have learned a lot.

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