Roles for Women

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February 28, 2026

Packing Up Polly: Playwright Leslie Kimbell on Her Comedy About Letting Go

Playwright Leslie Kimbell, creator of the hugely successful “Four Old Broads” series, discusses her dramatic comedy Packing Up Polly, celebrating female friendship, grief, hoarding, and laughing until you cry.
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June 14, 2024

Women and Show Biz: A Conversation with Playwright Peter Quilter

The prolific playwright discusses Curtain Up!, Glorious, The Actress and End of the Rainbow – four unique plays exploring the lives of strong leading women in show business.
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February 10, 2024

How Black Mothers Say I Love You: A Conversation with Playwright Trey Anthony

How Black Mothers Say I Love You, Trey Anthony’s heartfelt examination of Black womanhood and family, explores identity, loss and mother/daughter relationships. We connected with the playwright to discuss her inspirations behind and within this powerful and touching play.
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February 2, 2024

Women Lead the Comedy in Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano

Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano matches his hit Lend Me a Tenor in its doses of comedy while offering a feast of complex comedic roles for female actors.
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November 22, 2023

On Aging with Grace: A Conversation with Birthday Candles author Noah Haidle

Birthday Candles, playwright Noah Haidle’s look at one woman’s experience with aging over the course of a century, explores the act of baking a cake as a metaphor for growing old. We touched base with playwright Haidle to discuss the special ingredients hidden within his latest work.
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January 17, 2020

Anne & Gilbert, The Musical: a Q&A with Rebecca Parent

The relevancy of Anne Shirley remains one hundred years later. Read more about her timeless appeal with Rebecca Parent.
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September 6, 2019

From the Desk of Licensing: Collegiate Edition Vol. 2

Complete your 2019/2020 collegiate season with this list of four plays perfect for colleges and universities.
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June 4, 2019

The Women of Wilder

Take a look inside the mind of Thornton Wilder and the women he wrote.
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May 20, 2019

Gypsy: 60 Years of Iconic Leading Ladies

Gypsy turns 60. In celebration, take a look at these iconic pairings throughout the years.
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