Wendy Wasserstein

A Special "Free To Be" Tribute From Melissa Levis

Posted 04.17.2012

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The following essay was written by my friend Melissa Levis, Wendy Wasserstein's niece. Wendy brought her to meet me when she was 5 years old because s...

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Lost And Found: What Wendy Wassertein Hid, A New Bio Reveals

Tom Teicholz | Posted 02.27.2012

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Tom Teicholz

After her death, New York Times theater critic and columnist Frank Rich wrote: "How could the most public artist in New York keep so much locked up?"

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They Are Women, Hear Them Roar

George Heymont | Posted 05.25.2011

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George Heymont

I was intrigued by Symmetry Theatre's claim that fewer good roles are written for women, I found myself wondering if people might not be aware of the variety of plays that do indeed have meaty roles for female characters.

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Remembrance of Sublets Past

Chris Durang | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Durang

To be a playwright, it seemed a given that one had to eventually move to New York City.

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