About this episode

Zora Howard discusses her impactful work in contemporary theater and her recent recognition with the Steinberg Playwright Award.

Zora Howard is a playwright, performer, and director whose work has established her as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary theater. Her plays include Stew, (a Pulitzer Prize finalist), Hang Time, Bust, The Masters' Tools, Your Adaptation Of Antigone, and The Motions. She was recently honored with the 2025 Steinberg Playwright Award, which recognizes her outstanding achievement and artistic excellence in illuminating American theater. This episode was recorded on April 16, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Zora Howard

Topics covered

• theater
• playwriting
• artistic excellence
• contemporary voices
• Pulitzer Prize

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stew, Hang Time, Bust, The Masters' Tools, Your Adaptation Of Antigone, The Motions

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