Playwrights are a lot like the song writers of the theatre world; both are almost always overshadowed by the artists who perform them. But local playwright Kira Obolensky wonders: what it would be like if we celebrated playwrights the same way we celebrate local chefs and bands? KFAI’s Xan Holston found out how she plans to get them into the spotlight. (Photo: Kira Obolensky by Xan Holston.)

The Bard Ain't From Here: Theater Gets Local

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The Bard Ain't From Here: Theater Gets Local

KFAI's MinneCulture