#198: John Minigan

About this episode

In this episode, playwright John Minigan discusses his recent works and experiences in theatre.

Ep. 198, February 2026. John Minigan is an award-winning playwright and a former high school teacher whose work Breaking the Shakespeare Code was recently presented by Gather by the Ghostlight at the Aiken Community Theatre in Aiken, South Carolina, and Le Chat Noir in Augusta, Georgia. One of his other works, Out of the Scorpions Nest will have just received a reading at The Barley Sheaf Players Annual Benefit Show: The Refinery in Lionville PA.

People in this episode

Host: George Sapio

Guest: John Minigan

Topics covered

• playwriting
• theatre
• interview
• arts
• education

Keywords

• John Minigan
• playwright
• Breaking the Shakespeare Code
• Out of the Scorpions Nest
• theatre
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gather by the Ghostlight, The Barley Sheaf Players

Books & works: Breaking the Shakespeare Code, Out of the Scorpions Nest

Places: Aiken Community Theatre, Aiken, South Carolina, Le Chat Noir, Augusta, Georgia, Lionville PA

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