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. 3H AGO

    Writing the Rom Com Play!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 477th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing the Rom Com Play!   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10   My Brand New Real Time Coaching Program: COMPLETE YOUR PLAY IN A DAY! https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-day   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

    19 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Be Unapologetically You!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 476th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Be Unapologetically You!   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10   Script Reviews are $200 off  - Don't miss out! 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 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. A big investment but worth it! Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    17 min

  3. FEB 5

    Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright - Part 2

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 475th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright - Part 2   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10   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... My Script Reviews are $200 off.  Get 3 Script Consultations on the same play over time, and a huge discount. 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:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    19 min

  4. JAN 30

    Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 474th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright!   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 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... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off.  No code needed. Until 1/31/26 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. Now 40% off   No need for a code here. Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    18 min

  5. JAN 23

    The Yin and Yang of this World, and WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT TODAY!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 473rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: The Yin and Yang of this World, and WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT TODAY! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 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... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off.  Book it here with the discount code: OFF40 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. Now 40% off   No need for a code here. Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    18 min

  6. JAN 20

    Action and Events on Stage versus Telling

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 472nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: ACTION AND EVENTS ON STAGE VS. TELLING   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10   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... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off.  Book it here with the discount code: OFF40 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. Now 40% off   No need for a code here. Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    14 min

  7. JAN 13

    Using AI for Playwriting and your Playwriting Career!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 471th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Using AI for Playwriting and your Playwriting Career!   Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 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... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off.  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. Now 40% off  Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    25 min

  8. JAN 7

    It's Time to Learn Something New!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 470th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "It's Time to Learn Something New!" Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC PRODUCTION-BASED PLAY IN 28 DAYS! https://www.manhattanrep.com/28dayplay $50 off until Thursday 1/8/2026 at Midnight. This event happens on Saturday January 10th 2 pm to 5 pm! And Saturday Feb. 7th 2 pm to 5 pm 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... 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 40% off! Save thousands of dollars. Book it here:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere   And my standard Playwriting Coaching is 40% off! Don't miss the Playwriting Party! Check it out here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

    9 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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