Episode #198 - Bill C. Davis and Political Theatre
Bill C. Davis, author of Avow and Mass Appeal, among many others, joins Martin Denton for a discussion of political theatre. Bill’s plays just about always touch on contemporary themes that affect all of us to some degree.
In this spirited discussion there is much agreement between the two. Martin questions why there is a lack of a pointed, pertinent dialogue between playwrights and the audience about the current political scene. Bill notes several reasons why this may be so and goes on to gives some opinions as to why the current climate of apathy has come to be.
Most interesting are Bill’s responses to Martin’s questioning as to what types of plays would Bill recommend to artistic directors to look for to produce in this upcoming election season. Bill’s answers are quite exciting and makes the listener yearn for them to come true. What a fascinating year it would be if these could be included. Listen and see what you think.
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