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 at Manhattan Rep on West 45th Street because I thought it had good room tone, and I recorded the very first episode of The Playwriting Podcast. I had no idea where this adventure would take me. Now, here we are at EPISODE 500! Thank you to every playwright and theatre artist who has listened, laughed, learned, created, and gone on this crazy journey with me.
For this special 500th episode, I went back through some of my favorite moments from the podcast. We talk about what I have learned from producing and directing theatre, creating action on stage, cutting the words you do not need, making backstory work, having FUN, stepping into your fear, and daring to be insanely creative. Most importantly, we celebrate what makes theatre so powerful. A play is not simply words on a page. A play is a LIVE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE, where actors and audiences come together and something magical can happen.
Come celebrate 500 episodes with me! You can listen to Episode 500 and ALL 500 EPISODES of The Playwriting Podcast
at https://www.howtowriteplays.com/
or simply search THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST on Audible or your favorite podcast app. After 500 episodes, my message is still the same. NEVER GIVE UP. Your story matters. Your creativity matters. Keep writing. Keep taking chances. Keep bringing your work to life. Thank you for being a playwright. Thank you for being an artist. And thank you for helping me get to 500!
 
My two new Playwriting programs:
The Play Creation System
https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-creation
 
FAST LEARNING MODULES:
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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

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!
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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

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! 
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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

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

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