Playwright's Spotlight with Gregory Crafts

Send us Fan MailIf there's a Playwright's Spotlight episode that encompasses all aspects of theatre that not only playwrights could benefit from but also actors, directors, and producer, this interview with Gregory Crafts is it. The amount of information Gregory offers is abundant and inspirational. We discuss bringing "the" human to dialogue, recognizing one's weaknesses, the dangers of not acquiring the rights to plays, ego in theatre and entitlement in playwriting, festivals, finding a tribe, how to successfully stream theatre, and the conflicts of interest while producing and performing within the confines of Actors Equity. It's a well-rounded episode that anyone involved in theatre will benefit from, so be sure to share it with your favorite thespian, playwright, director, or producer.Gregory Crafts is a playwright, actor, producer, and director. He co-founded the non-profit Theatre-Unleashed and currently runs Studio/Stage in Koreatown in Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights. His plays include Friends Like These, Super Sidekick: The Musical, Three Can Keep a Secret, and (It's Been Sixty-Seven Years and We're) Still Waiting for Lefty.The video version of this episode can viewed at -https://youtu.be/7dgAZQpEzHELinks to sites and resources discussed in this episode -Studio/Stage -https://www.thestagecrafts.comTheatre Unleashed (Facebook until their new site is active) -https://www.facebook.com/TheatreUnleashed/Sacred Fools -http://www.sacredfools.org/Hollywood Fringe -https://www.hollywoodfringe.orgNew York Fringe -https://www.nyc-arts.org/organizations/2649/new-york-international-fringe-festivalTheatre Producers of Southern California -https://tpsca.orgConcord Theatricals/Samuel French -https://www.concordtheatricals.comNew Play Exchange -https://newplayexchange.orgMevo Cameras -https://www.mevo.com/pages/mevo-cameraContact and Socials for Gregory Crafts -www.gregorycrafts.comTwitter - @gregorycraftsIG - @gregorycraftsFB - fb.com/gregorycraftsEmail - [email protected] Websites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show