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.

  1. May 28

    Writing a Political Play!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 484th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing a Political Play!   MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 30% off!   with Code: PREMIERE30  Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here - 40% off with code: OFF40  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   SCRIPT REVIEW 40% off with the Code: SCRIPT40 https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-review   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.coms

    12 min

  2. May 22

    ACTION!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 490th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: ACTION!   MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Midnight -  50% off!    With the code: OFF50 Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Playwriting Coaching Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Midnight -  50% off!    With the code: OFF50  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   AND ALL MY PLAYWRITING SERVICES ARE 50% off Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Midnight   With the code: OFF50  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwright     Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre And...   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    17 min

  3. May 14

    It's Time to Learn Something New - Part 2

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 489th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: It's Time to Learn Something New - Part 2   Playwriting Coaching with Ken Wolf   Book it below - 40% off with Code OFF40  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Script Review - 3 scripts consultations on the same play  Book it below.  40% off with Code SCRIPT40 https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-review   MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here:  30% off with the Code PREMIERE30 https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    22 min

  4. May 5

    Training for Playwrights!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 488th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Training for Playwrights!   SAVE SOME BUCKS! 40% off with the Code: OFF40 Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    16 min

  5. Apr 29

    HOLY COW!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 487th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: HOLY COW! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    11 min

  6. Apr 22

    The Present is the Present!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 486th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: The Present is the Present! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 20% off!    Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    17 min

  7. Apr 16

    How to be Great!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 484th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: How to be Great! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 20% off!    Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading     Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop     Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program     AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    14 min

  8. Apr 7

    Just Do One Simple Thing Every Day and Be Sure To Follow Through!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 484th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Just Do One Simple Thing Every Day and Be Sure To Follow Through!   MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 20% off!    Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    18 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ken Wolf
  • Show Website
    The Playwriting Podcast

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