The American Theatre Wing (who hosts the Tony Awards) offers a series of videos called “Working in Theatre” on Vimeo.
This segment on Playwriting features David Henry Hwang, who admits he can’t stop rewriting. Perhaps you can relate.
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“‘There’s no formula for how to write a good play. Nobody knows what’s going to be successful, even if you define success commercially, artistically. So, you therefore have to fall back on writing what you’re really interested in, what you really believe in, and that makes the plays unique and idiosyncratic. And paradoxically, if you don’t think about trying to be successful, your play is more likely to be a success!’
As we follow Obie and Tony winner and American Theatre Wing Chair David Henry Hwang, we discover the importance of collaboration, playing with words and ideas, and assessing it’s impact on an audience. Through this process of discovery, the world of theatre is better off by receiving writing that reflects the world of possibility and brave new work.”
Working in the Theatre: Playwriting from American Theatre Wing on Vimeo. David Henry Hwang photo by Lia Chang, via wikicommons.