To help introduce NYTE’s new anthology, Unpredictable Plays, Martin Denton interviews the distinguished playwright/critic/teacher Mario Fratti.  This book has been published in honor of Mario’s 80th birthday.

Mario talks about his 50-year career in the theatre, and shares anecdotes about renowned colleagues like Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, and Lucille Lortel.  He also talks about some of the plays featured in Unpredictable Plays (there are 28 pieces in the volume, from all of the periods of Mario’s career).

Some of Mario’s most famous works include The Cage and Nine.

NYTE will be celebrating the publication of Unpredictable Plays and Mario’s birthday in a book party at Drama Book Shop on Saturday, July 21 at 4:00pm. The event will feature readings of three of the plays from the book. Mario will be on hand to sign books–and there will be birthday cake! The event is free.

Episode Links:

• Unpredictable Plays
• Buy Unpredictable Plays at shop.nyte.org
• Learn more about the Unpredictable Plays book launch at Drama Book Shop
• Mario Fratti’s website

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