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. Aug 8

    DON'T FIGURE IT OUT!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 499th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: DON'T FIGURE IT OUT!   AND ONLY at Howtowriteplays.com and ManhattanRep.com! 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 until Monday August 10 at Midnight.  LAST LAST CHANCE!   Book it here:   https://www.howtowriteplays.com/premiere-playwriting-coaching   And LAST CHANCE: Playwriting Coaching  - 40% off -  Book it here:  https://www.howtowriteplays.com/consulting-coaching   AT MANHATTANREP.COM 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

  2. Aug 3

    Creating Magic with Magician Jim Vines of Broadway Magic Hour!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 498th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Creating Magic with Magician Jim Vines of Broadway Magic Hour! This was a fantastic interview!     Get tickets to Broadway Magic Hour here: https://broadwaymagichour.com/ I sit down with award-winning magician Jim Vines, star and creator of the hugely successful Broadway Magic Hour in New York City. What starts as a conversation about magic quickly becomes a fascinating discussion about storytelling, surprise, escalation, emotional connection, and why great art, whether it is a magic show or a play, creates unforgettable live experiences. Jim shares how believing that anything is possible has shaped both his life and his career. (Have I found by doppelgänger?) We explore how magicians create wonder, how playwrights can use those same principles to keep audiences engaged, and why surprise is one of the most powerful tools any storyteller has.  We also dive into Broadway, self producing, audience psychology, and the incredible similarities between creating theatrical magic and creating theatrical truth. This episode is inspiring, practical, and filled with ideas you can immediately use to create Magic in your own work. This one's a keeper!  ------------------------------------------------------ Still 40% off until August 10, 2026 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.howtowriteplays.com/premiere-playwriting-coaching   Playwriting Coaching  - 40% off -  Book it here:  https://www.howtowriteplays.com/consulting-coaching   AT MANHATTANREP.COM 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

  3. Jul 27

    Be Courageous!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 497th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: BE COURAGEOUS!   Midsummer Madness 40% Discount on all my Playwriting and Actor Services until July 31st, 2026 at:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/     Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script Consultation Script Review Write Your Own One Actor Show Monologue Coaching and more.   And   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

  4. Jul 22

    Developing a Musical

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 496th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST.   Episode Story Topic:   Developing a Musical!     Midsummer Madness 40% Discount on all my Playwriting and Actor Services until July 31st, 2026 at:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/     Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script Consultation Script Review Write Your Own One Actor Show Monologue Coaching and more.   And   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

  5. Jul 11

    Writing a Musical!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 495th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing a Musical!   AND ONLY at Howtowriteplays.com 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.howtowriteplays.com/premiere-playwriting-coaching   Playwriting Coaching  - 40% off -  Book it here:  https://www.howtowriteplays.com/consulting-coaching   AT MANHATTANREP.COM 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

  6. Jun 30

    Developing Grit!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 494th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Developing Grit!   All my Playwriting Services are 40% off until Wednesday Night July 1 at Midnight. Check it all out at the link below: 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... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching at 40% off! Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

  7. Jun 24

    A CALL TO ACTION!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 493rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: A CALL TO ACTION!   EVERYTHING - all my playwriting services at ManhattanRep.com are 40% off until June 30, 2026 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   ALL MY OTHER PLAYWRITING SERVICES are 40% off including Playwriting Coaching and Script Consultations and can be found at: 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... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here at 40% off!  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

  8. Jun 16

    Creating Magic!

    Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 492nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Creating Magic!   Sitewide this month all of my playwriting services up to 40% off - NO CODE! 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   ALL MY OTHER PLAYWRITING SERVICES WITH UP TO 40% OFF ARE 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... Playwriting Coaching  -  Book it here:  https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching at 40% off! Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

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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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