In 2016, when playwright Kristoffer Diaz was first writing "Reggie Hoops" for a group of M.F.A. actors, he imagined they would perform this story - the story of an exceptionally qualified woman leader in a field overwhelmingly dominated by men - in a world where the U.S. was celebrating having elected its first woman as president. Eight years and a handful of workshops (and life-altering career opportunities) later, Diaz reflects on the show’s evolution and imminent Portland debut.
"our orange sky" director's own history as an immigrant fuels his passion and commitment to portraying similar stories with compassion, complexity, and in collaboration...
In part 2 of the Playwright Convening Satellite series, we hear reflections on the week's work from the playwrights and workshop directors. In the...
Artistic Director Josh Hecht sits down with season featured playwright Lauren Yee to talk about her inspiration for the three plays Profile is presenting...