BSR_S10E31 - JAMES IJAMES
The conversation covers James Ijames' life post-Fat Ham, his role in teaching playwriting and living in New York, the Philadelphia theater scene, the James Ijames Pass, his response to Arden's presentation of Good Bones, writing and scale, creating an anthology and writing process, and interpreting the play on stage. The takeaways include the balance of entertainment and depth in writing and the impact of personal experiences on writing. The conversation explores the transformative power of tiny steps and the importance of community and connection. It delves into the themes of generational shifts and legacy, the formula for a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, and the management of multiple projects and ideas.
Takeaways
Balancing entertainment and depth
The impact of personal experiences on writing The transformative power of tiny steps
The importance of community and connection
Chapters
00:00 Life Post-Fat Ham
06:06 The Philadelphia Theater Scene
15:11 Response to Arden's Presentation of Good Bones
22:51 Creating an Anthology and Writing Process
28:10 The Transformative Power of Tiny Steps
35:52 Generational Shifts and Legacy
43:29 The Formula for a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
LINKS:
Philadelphia Theatre Company - https://philatheatreco.org
Wilderness Generation Play - https://philatheatreco.org/wilderness-generation
Fat Ham by James Ijames - https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/james-ijames
Blanca Zizka - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanca_Zizka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwijames/
Website - https://www.jamesijames.com
James’ Plays - https://www.jamesijames.com/the-plays
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