Author: Stephen Karam

Quotes

I think that I'm going to write a bigger thing, and then I end up writing about people, and the bigger thing recedes into the background, and hope that it's still there.

I think that I'm going to write a bigger thing, and then I end up writing about people, and the bigger thing recedes into the background, and hope that it's still there.

- Stephen Karam

In terms of smaller changes over time, I think good plays are like poems. Every syllable counts. So I wrestle with word choice, rhythm in final drafts.

In terms of smaller changes over time, I think good plays are like poems. Every syllable counts. So I wrestle with word choice, rhythm in final drafts.

- Stephen Karam

The human condition is endlessly fascinating to me, and the existential horrors of life are what drive our imaginations and theater in general.

The human condition is endlessly fascinating to me, and the existential horrors of life are what drive our imaginations and theater in general.

- Stephen Karam

I hope to be known as a writer who told the truth.

I hope to be known as a writer who told the truth.

- Stephen Karam

I think being gay has resulted in gay characters standing front and center in all of my work.

I think being gay has resulted in gay characters standing front and center in all of my work.

- Stephen Karam

I think the best directors aren't afraid to ask questions.

I think the best directors aren't afraid to ask questions.

- Stephen Karam

I don't know how to produce work if it's not something that's deeply scaring me or troubling me.

I don't know how to produce work if it's not something that's deeply scaring me or troubling me.

- Stephen Karam

The best thing about being nominated in a category like best new play is realizing there were enough new plays to make a category.

The best thing about being nominated in a category like best new play is realizing there were enough new plays to make a category.

- Stephen Karam

Good actors can tell you more about your play than 1,000 hours alone at your desk.

Good actors can tell you more about your play than 1,000 hours alone at your desk.

- Stephen Karam

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