The Playwriting Podcast
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc · Ken Wolf
Show overview
The Playwriting Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 109 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 10 min and 16 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 45 episodes published. Published by Ken Wolf.
From the publisher
The Playwriting Podcast, hosted by Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre, will offer strategies and techniques for playwrights (and writers in general) "to get out of their heads" and write better, feel more motivated, get into that CREATIVITY ZONE, find more productive ways to complete a work, and to simply have more fun creating! Each episode we will explore what works and what doesn't work, so that you can jump start your playwriting and take your work to the next level.
Latest Episodes
View all 109 episodesA CALL TO ACTION!
Creating Magic!
Writing a Political Play!
ACTION!
It's Time to Learn Something New - Part 2
Training for Playwrights!
HOLY COW!
The Present is the Present!
How to be Great!
S1 Ep 484Just Do One Simple Thing Every Day and Be Sure To Follow Through!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 484th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Just Do One Simple Thing Every Day and Be Sure To Follow Through! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 20% off! Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... Playwriting Coaching - Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 483Your Super Power called Fun!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 483rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Your Super Power called Fun! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off. Book it here with the discount code: IAMAPLAYWRIGHT https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 20% off - No code! Don't miss this! Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 482SET YOUR CREATIVITY FREE!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 482nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: SET YOUR CREATIVITY FREE! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off until Monday April 6th. Book it here with the discount code: IAMAPLAYWRIGHT (All Capitals!) https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 481THE PLAYWRIGHT'S READING ROOM!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 481st episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: THE PLAYWRIGHT'S READING ROOM! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO FiX YOUR PLAY! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching! Book it here! https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 480REWRITING YOUR PLAY!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 480th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: REWRITING YOUR PLAY! Check out my Brand New Playwriting Zoom Event: HOW TO FIX YOUR PLAY! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fix-play Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 479Step into your Fear and Transform your Playwriting Career!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 479th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Step into your Fear and Transform your Playwriting Career! Check out my Script Review - three rounds of Script Consultation to refine your play - $200 off at the link below: https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-review Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching! Book it here! https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 478What to do with a Fantastic 10 Minute Play!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 478th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: What to do with a Fantastic 10 Minute Play! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-progra AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching Book it here: herehttps://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 477Writing the Rom Com Play!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 477th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing the Rom Com Play! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 My Brand New Real Time Coaching Program: COMPLETE YOUR PLAY IN A DAY! https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-day Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 476Be Unapologetically You!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 476th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Be Unapologetically You! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 Script Reviews are $200 off - Don't miss out! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-review Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. A big investment but worth it! Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 475Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright - Part 2
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 475th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright - Part 2 Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Script Reviews are $200 off. Get 3 Script Consultations on the same play over time, and a huge discount. https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-review MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]
S1 Ep 474Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright!
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 474th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Becoming a Super-Powered Playwright! Check out my BIG Brand New Playwriting Event: HOW TO WRITE A FANTASTIC 10 MINUTE PLAY IN 90 MINUTES! https://www.manhattanrep.com/fantastic10 Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM @manhattanrepertorytheatre And... My Playwriting Coaching is 40% off. No code needed. Until 1/31/26 https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 40% off No need for a code here. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Email: [email protected]