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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.
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- 3 days ago13 min
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 <
- 1 weeks ago15 min
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 <span data-slate-zer
- 2 weeks ago13 min
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
- Jun 30, 202615 min
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
- Jun 24, 202610 min
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
- Jun 16, 202615 min
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
- May 28, 202612 min
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 you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 30% off! with Code: PREMIERE30 Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Playwriting Coaching - Book it here - 40% off with code: OFF40 https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching SCRIPT REVIEW 40% off with the Code: SCRIPT40 https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-review 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.coms
- May 22, 202617 min
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 about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Midnight - 50% off! With the code: OFF50 Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Playwriting Coaching Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Midnight - 50% off! With the code: OFF50 Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching AND ALL MY PLAYWRITING SERVICES ARE 50% off Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Midnight With the code: OFF50 Book it 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... Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com
About The Playwriting Podcast
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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