Playwright Episodes

In Part Two of my conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter Paul Rudnick , we dive into his remarkable Hollywood career and the surprising chain of events that led him from NYC theater to major motion pictures. Paul shares how legendary producer Scott Rudin gave him his first big break on “ The Addams Family” , introducing him to the world of screenwriting and script doctoring. Along the way, he reveals what it really means to rewrite a screenplay, why listenin...

In Part One of my fascinating conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, & screenwriter Paul Rudnick , we travel back to his childhood in Piscataway, NJ, his years studying theater at Yale University , and his move to NYC, where he learned the realities of putting on a production while launching his career with “ Poor Little Lambs , ” featuring future stars Kevin Bacon, Bronson Pinchot, & Blanche Baker. Paul also takes us inside the creation of some of his most beloved stage wor...