Episode 10: Interview with Canadian Playwright Vern Thiessen, Part 2
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This is part 2 of an in-depth interview with Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen. For part 1 of the interview, listen to Episode 9.
In this second half of the interview, Vern talks to Elaine about the influence of his family. He discusses his dark and surreal play, Blowfish, and talks about the use of history in his plays.
Vern also treats us to another reading, tells us about upcoming opportunities to see his work, and describes some of his current projects.
More on Vern Thiessen
Canadian Theatre Encylopedia article on Vern
Review of North Carolina Production of Blowfish
Additional Links
Enclyclopedia of World Biography article on Fritz Haber
National Public Radio (NPR) Morning Edition audio segment on Fritz Haber
