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    #35 A Writer's Journey: James Ijames

    #35 A Writer's Journey: James Ijames

    FromThe Black Business of Broadway

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    #35 A Writer's Journey: James Ijames

    FromThe Black Business of Broadway

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    41 minutes
    Released:
    Sep 28, 2023
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    On this latest episode of The Black Business of Broadway, we are joined by James Ijames, a Tony-nominated playwright, and Pulitzer Prize winner for his play 'Fat Ham'. Tune in to hear James discuss how growing up in the rural South helped inform the creation of 'Fat Ham,' why he chose to adapt 'Hamlet,' and how writing became a transformative tool for manifesting his dreams.

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    Released:
    Sep 28, 2023
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    If you are looking to break into the business of Broadway, this podcast is for you. The Black Business of Broadway is a bi-monthly podcast brought to you by The Broadway League that highlights the stories, how to’s and successes of the Black administrators, producers, directors, managers, creatives, and legends of Broadway. Tune in as our host, Gennean Scott, chats with these professionals and helps you find your career on Broadway. The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. Our 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the commercial theatre industry. Each year, League members bring Broadway to more than 30 million people in New York and more than 200 cities across the U.S. and Canada.