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.

Creating a Scary Play - Part Two - (And an amazing announcement!)
May 7, 2025 – 10:06
Your Fear and What to Do with it!
Apr 24, 2025 – 09:33
Creating a Scary Play!
Apr 18, 2025 – 12:13
Three Important Questions that will Transform your Playwriting Forever!
Apr 8, 2025 – 11:43
What the Heck is a Lifeline?
Apr 3, 2025 – 08:54
Playwriting and Production!
Mar 28, 2025 – 10:37
MAKING IT HAPPEN ANY WAY THAT YOU CAN!
Mar 18, 2025 – 08:34
Being Transparent as a Playwright!
Mar 11, 2025 – 07:45
Turning a Story into a Play!
Mar 4, 2025 – 10:49
Fantastic Play Development!
Feb 26, 2025 – 08:13
Action and Events! What Fun!
Feb 21, 2025 – 07:00
To Come Back a Short Distance Correctly!
Feb 18, 2025 – 16:18
Listening to your Words!
Feb 13, 2025 – 07:30
Ridiculously Wacky Plays!
Feb 7, 2025 – 10:25
Interview with Emma McGlashen of Murmuration Theatre Company in NYC!
Feb 2, 2025 – 17:40
Using Personal Wit to Make your Comedy Even Funnier!
Jan 30, 2025 – 09:35
Writing the 1 Actor Play - Revisited!
Jan 23, 2025 – 14:58
Using A.I. to Write a Play!
Jan 20, 2025 – 15:51
Your Playwriting Goals for 2025 - A Better Way!
Dec 31, 2024 – 08:51
Escalation - The Key to a Fantastic Play!
Dec 20, 2024 – 09:05
The Last Word on Rawshock - Being on Theaterscene.org's "A 2024 Best List!"
Dec 12, 2024 – 12:32
Live Editing!
Nov 21, 2024 – 10:13
A Deep Dive into Play Development!
Nov 12, 2024 – 15:26
Why RAWSHOCK works, and more amazing reviews!
Nov 1, 2024 – 06:30
The Miracle of RAWSHOCK - Reviews and more!
Oct 29, 2024 – 12:00
Directing RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis - PART TWO!
Oct 13, 2024 – 10:44
Directing RAWSHOCK by Rita Lewis
Sep 29, 2024 – 15:58
RAWSHOCK Play Development!
Sep 16, 2024 – 10:12
What to do with your Pretty Darlings!
Aug 29, 2024 – 07:41
Inside and Outside Problems with Professor Albert!
Aug 21, 2024 – 07:14
Mindset and Magic!
Aug 14, 2024 – 12:34
Setting a Clear Intention, Taking Action without Judgment, and Getting the Job Done!
Aug 5, 2024 – 17:00
The Craft of Playwriting - Part: One Million and One!
Jul 25, 2024 – 10:03
The Craft of Playwriting - Part: One Million
Jul 22, 2024 – 11:38
Creating a Musical Reading - Part Two
Jul 17, 2024 – 11:30
Creating a Musical Reading
Jul 9, 2024 – 06:11
Interview with Playwright Kyle Thomas on his Workflow and Success!
Jun 21, 2024 – 13:54
The FEELING-SET of a Great Playwright!
Jun 14, 2024 – 10:29
Turning a Play into a Screenplay into a Film! Inteview with Playwright/Screenwriter/Producer Sarah T. Schwab
May 31, 2024 – 21:40
The Creativity Zone and Your Story Idea!
May 24, 2024 – 06:43
Techniques to Get into that Elusive Creativity Zone!
May 17, 2024 – 10:54
Creating a Brilliant Farce!
May 10, 2024 – 10:15
How do you get into The Creativity Zone?
May 2, 2024 – 07:51
Interview with Playwright/Director/Producer Freedom Farlow Cooke
Apr 25, 2024 – 19:59
Connecting to Theatres and Producers!
Apr 18, 2024 – 16:03
How to Make BIG and Congruent Choices!
Mar 19, 2024 – 12:37
The Perfect Play - Ready for Prime Time!
Mar 9, 2024 – 10:48
Writing and Producing a Play with Roma, the Wonder Dog!
Feb 19, 2024 – 22:22
The Perfect Play Manuscript
Feb 2, 2024 – 09:53
The Perfect Playwright Website
Jan 23, 2024 – 10:46

Recent Reviews

1dluver

Well educated

When listening to this podcast i would rate the episode a 5 stars out of 5 stars. I personally feel as someone who wants to playwright in the future. this episode can truly help to spread positivity and help you make that possible. Listening to podcasts that interest you makes them less boring. the podcasts also provide really good advice for future careers if that is what you are searching for.
metamorphilia

Great variety and well produced

This podcast has great variety and is well produced. Enjoy this very much and have learned a lot.
Bruce The Blog

More Conversation, Please, and Less Presentation

Ken knows his craft for sure, and has great energy, perhaps, at times, even a tad too much. I would enjoy it more if the approach was less presentational and more calmly conversational. The information is excellent. I just would rather not feel like I'm being yelled at. Or maybe I'm too sensitive. In any case, thanks for the podcast and for your work at Manhattan Rep..
Jesus the best in the worlds

Awesome !!

The host is really wise yet keeps the energy up so you're entertained . I would suggest this podcast if you're into writing or if you just want to learn more about theatre . It's easy to get into as the episodes are very short . My only suggestion would be if they where an it longer (15-20 minutes). But great podcast nonetheless!
souljahborne

Thankful

So, happy I found this podcast. Helps me out with the process of writing.
Flame shadow

Exactly what I've been searching for!!

I am a student in high school who is interested in writing a play. My problem is...I don't know where to start! Then I stumbled across this podcast and I love it! This podcast is giving me some sort of motivation to start writing again!
You Can't Beat Zeke

The Playwriting Podcast

Ken Wolf has vast experience as a playwright, director and actor. The depth of his knowledge about playwrighting is illuminating and his passion and love for writing is incredibly contagious. His podcasts are a must-hear experience for any aspiring or established playwright.
Troutman11

Bravo!

Ken is an experienced and talented play write, sharing his knowledge and experience in a most generous and entertaining way. Nothing but good can come from this. I look forward to the next installment!