Beth Kander Captures the Magic of Elaine May and Mike Nichols

About this episode

Beth Kander discusses her new play inspired by the lives of Elaine May and Mike Nichols.

Listen to the talented playwright Beth Kander as she talks about her new script that will be premiered at the Contempory American Theater Festival starting on July 10th--The Best Line Wins: A Play Inspired by the Improvised Lives of Elaine May and Mike Nichols. Get your tickets today!

People in this episode

Host: Juan Carlos Velazquez

Guest: Beth Kander

Topics covered

• playwriting
• theater
• improvisation
• Elaine May
• Mike Nichols
• Contemporary American Theater Festival

Keywords

• Beth Kander
• Elaine May
• Mike Nichols
• theater festival
• playwriting
• improvisation
• new script

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Contemporary American Theater Festival

Books & works: The Best Line Wins: A Play Inspired by the Improvised Lives of Elaine May and Mike Nichols

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