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If the audience laughs, it's a comedy. If they nod with new understanding, it's a drama. If they laugh and nod but can't say why it's funny or what they've understood, it might be A Play Is A Poem, the new collection of one-acts by Academy Award winner Ethan Coen. more...

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Ro Boddie, known for his dynamic performances on stage and screen, was part of the cast of "A Play is a Poem," bringing his extensive theater experience, which includes a Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Fairview" in 2019, to the production. more...

Max Casella, known for his diverse career in theater, film, and television, brought his remarkable talent to the stage in "A Play is a Poem," further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished actor. more...

Micaela Diamond originated the roles of Lindy and Dorothy in the world premiere of Ethan Coen's A Play Is a Poem at Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum, which ran from September 11 to October 19, 2019. more...

Jason Kravits, known for his versatility and extensive work on both stage and screen, brought his unique talents to the cast of "A Play is a Poem," showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend comedy and drama in this past production. more...

Nellie McKay, a versatile singer-songwriter, actress, and comedian known for her unique blend of jazz, pop, and cabaret music, was part of the cast of "A Play is a Poem," showcasing her multifaceted talent to audiences in this past production. more...

Miriam Silverman, who has an impressive array of first productions and New York premieres under her belt, was a standout in "A Play is a Poem" at the Mark Taper Forum. more...

Joey Slotnick, making his Lincoln Center Theater debut in *A Play is a Poem*, has an extensive background in both theater and film, including Broadway roles in *The Front Page* and *The Big Knife*, and notable performances in films like *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty* and *Twister*. more...

C.J. Wilson, known for his extensive work on Broadway in productions such as Glengarry Glen Ross and Long Day's Journey into Night, has also graced the stage Off-Broadway and in regional theaters, and was part of the cast of A Play is a Poem during its run. more...

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