The Playwriting Podcast
by Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc
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.
Episodes
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Escalation: The Key to a Great Play!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 507th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Escalation: The Key to a Great Play! BLACK FRIDAY MONTH BEGINS NOW! Up to 40% discount on my playwriting services at manhattanrep.com MY…
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Creating a Western Play - Part Three!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 506th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: CREATING A WESTERN PLAY! Part Three Come see THE FALLEN by Rita Lewis closing October 25th in NYC at Chain Theatre Main Stage Theatre, 312 West...
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Creating a Western Play! - Part Two!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 505th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: CREATING A WESTERN PLAY! Part Two! Come see THE FALLEN by Rita Lewis opening October 10th in NYC at Chain Theatre Main Stage Theatre, 312 West...
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CREATING A WESTERN PLAY!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 504th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: CREATING A WESTERN PLAY! Come see THE FALLEN by Rita Lewis opening October 10th in NYC at Chain Theatre Main Stage Theatre, 312 West 36th St.…
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The 500th Episode Compilation Episode: Action & Events and The Emotional Event Map
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 503rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: The 500th Episode Compilation Episode: Action & Events and The Emotional Event Map THE FINAL 500TH EPISODE CELEBRATION COMPILATION IS HERE!…
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500th Episode Compilation #3 - A Professor Albert Compilation!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 502 episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: 500th Episode Compilation #3 - A Professor Albert Compilation! THE 500TH EPISODE CELEBRATION CONTINUES, AND PROFESSOR ALBERT IS BACK! This special...
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500th Episode Compilation #2 - The Principles of Playwriting!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 501th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: 500th Episode Compilation #2 - The Principles of Playwriting! Come celebrate 500 episodes with me! You can listen to Episode 500 and ALL 500...
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Celebrating 500 Episodes of The Playwriting Podcast!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 500th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Celebrating 500 Episodes of The Playwriting Podcast! 500 EPISODES! I can hardly believe it. Nine years ago, I sat on the floor of the bathroom…
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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…
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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:...
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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/...
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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:...
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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,...
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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:...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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 https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching Script Review - 3...
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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! Playwriting Coaching - Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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Your Super Power called Fun!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 483rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Your Super Power called Fun! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out...
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SET YOUR CREATIVITY FREE!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 482nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: SET YOUR CREATIVITY FREE! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our…
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THE PLAYWRIGHT'S READING ROOM!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 481st episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: THE PLAYWRIGHT'S READING ROOM! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FiX YOUR PLAY! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check…
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REWRITING YOUR PLAY!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 480th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: REWRITING YOUR PLAY! Check out my Brand New Playwriting Zoom Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3...
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Step into your Fear and Transform your Playwriting Career!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 479th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Step into your Fear and Transform your Playwriting Career! Check out my Script Review - three rounds of Script Consultation to refine your play…
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What to do with a Fantastic 10 Minute Play!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 478th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: What to do with a Fantastic 10 Minute Play! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES!...
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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!...
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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!...
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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…
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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!...
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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...
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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!...
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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…
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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!...
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Your Goals for 2026 - A Simple Way!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 469th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Your Goals for 2026 - A Simple Way! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC PRODUCTION-BASED PLAY IN 28 DAYS!...
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The Miracle on 36th Street!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 468th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: The Miracle on 36th Street! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC PRODUCTION-BASED PLAY IN 28 DAYS!...
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The Three Things you need to FOCUS ON when you are writing a play!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 467th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: The Three Things you need to FOCUS ON when you are writing a play! LAST DAY! SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY WEEK SALE on Playwriting Services until Monday...
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Moving a Play in to NYC from Montana!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 466th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Moving a Play in to NYC from Montana! SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY WEEK SALE on Playwriting Services until Monday December 1, 2025. Everything I offer…
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How to be Big and Bold in your Playwriting and in your Life!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 465th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: How to be Big and Bold in your Playwriting and in your Life! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC...
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Is your play a Marathon?
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 464th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Is your play a Marathon? https://www.manhattanrep.com/one-actor-show Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:...
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Writing the One Actor Show!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 463rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing the 1 Actor Show! https://www.manhattanrep.com/one-actor-show Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:...
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What to do when you are STUCK!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 462nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE STUCK! Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading…
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How do you keep your audience on STAGE with your main character?
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 461st episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: How do you keep your audience on STAGE with your main character? Check out our new development program at Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play...
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Playwriting in this Brave New World!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 460th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Playwriting in this Brave New World! Check out our new development program at Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop:...
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The Wow Moment Revisited!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 459th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: The Wow Moment Revisited! Go to Manhattanrep.com! Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script...
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Oh My God, We Are Going To Talk About Action And Events Once Again!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 458th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: OH MY GOD, WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT ACTION AND EVENTS ONCE AGAIN! Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM for more on Manhattan Rep's Celebration…
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About this show
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.
Hosted by
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc
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