Pam MacKinnon Shares Albee, Woolf, and Her Views on Directing
ANDY DRACHENBERG: What is the story of your path to directing ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ PAM MACKINNON: I’ve known Edward now for twelve years and Woolf is the ninth production of six plays of his that I’ve directed (different productions of the same play but different casts, different theatres…) This is the biggie. This is the one […]
Amy Morton Discusses Her Broadway Experience in ‘Woolf’
ANDY DRACHENBERG: You’ve previously directed Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Have you approached the material differently as an actor than you did as a director? AMY MORTON: Acting and directing are two entirely separate disciplines. As an actor, I’m in charge of one track; I have to make sure that Martha is holding up her end of […]
‘Woolf’s Madison Dirks Talks Playing Nick, Cruelty, and Working with Albee
ANDY DRACHENBERG: You’re making your Broadway debut in this production. What’s that experience been like for you? MADISON DIRKS: It’s kind of surreal. I’ve achieved a major life goal of mine that now I can finally say, “Yes, I’m on Broadway.” Broadway has a universal definition that implies a certain level of success and legitimacy for […]
Carrie Coon Talks About Rediscovering Honey and ‘Woolf’
ANDY DRACHENBERG: What has your experience been like being with this show for so long? CARRIE COON: We took a twenty-month break in between productions so it was a little different than usual for us. The break was scary at first but I think it was important. It was fascinating revisiting our roles – it became […]
Tracy Letts Describes His Experience In ‘Woolf’
ANDY DRACHENBERG:‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ is a three act, high tension production. How do you prepare for it? TRACY LETTS:The roles were written for middle aged people so you have to be conscientious about the way you treat yourself in order to perform seven times a week. I concentrate on my physical maintenance by […]