I always describe race as the final taboo in American theatre. There's a real reluctance to have that conversation in an open,… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
African American women in particular have incredible buying power. Statistically, we go to the movies more than anyone. We have made Tyler… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
We live in a global society, and I don't think we can talk about, quote unquote, 'American themes' anymore. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
Before I start, I create a set list that I listen to while I'm writing. For 'Intimate Apparel,' I loaded Erik Satie,… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
I was really interested in the way in which poverty and economic stagnation were transforming and corrupting the American narrative. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
My parents are avid consumers of art, collectors of African American paintings, and have always gone to the theater. My mother has… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
American audiences very rarely deal with material outside their borders. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
I was repeatedly told that there isn't an African American woman who can open a show on Broadway. I said, 'Well, how… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
If the Tony Awards want to remain relevant in the American theater conversation, then they need to embrace the true diversity of… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
I think that human beings were incredibly resilient; otherwise, we wouldn't keep going. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
We need to diversify the people who are backstage and producing and marketing these shows. It's the limitations of these people that are holding… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
The essence of creativity is to look beyond where you can actually see. I don't want to dwell in same place too long. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
African American women in particular have incredible buying power. Statistically, we go to the movies more than anyone. We have made Tyler Perrys career.… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
What I often do when I'm writing, if I can't find that story, I go out and I hunt for it. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
A play that forces us to question our moral responsibility to the victims of human rights abuse. — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
My fears about where theater is going - it's the Hollywood model, where people are chasing the almighty dollar and making commercial decisions based… — Lynn Nottage Copy Share Image
