Episode Synopsis "Do the thing that you need to do to do the thing that you need to do!"

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 317th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Topic: "Do the thing that you need to do to do the thing that you need to do!" Check out my AMAZING NEW VIDEO COURSE: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 2 HOURS! which also includes my other Video Courses: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC PLAY IN 28 DAYS CREATING DRAMATIC ACTION WRITING A 10 MINUTE PLAY https://www.howtowriteplays.com/fantastic-10play-2 Get a Playwriting Coach! https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching Get some help on a script! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-consultation Get some help on writing better and on getting produced! https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwright-career-coaching And check out my other Podcast about FEAR at: https://www.manhattanrep.com/fear Email: [email protected]

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