Almost two years ago, the Geffen Playhouse hired Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney to be artistic director. Tapping a screenwriter for the position was a first for the theater. McCraney says the roles actually overlap in more ways than one.

 

Almost two years ago, the Geffen Playhouse hired Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney to be artistic director. Tapping a screenwriter for the position was a first for the theater. McCraney says the roles actually overlap in more ways than one.
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Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney on his artistic vision for the Geffen Playhouse 

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