John Cariani is a playwright and Tony-nominated actor and has been seen on Broadway in The Band's Visit, Something Rotten!, and Fiddler On The Roof. In this episode, John discusses why weirdness is imperative to creating a compelling story. He shares his challenge with stage fright while on Broadway in The Band's Visit, his fun facts about his home state of Maine, and how a self-proclaimed "shy person" finds his voice through performing. Neuro Gum for 20% off Strip Makeup for 25% offRAGTIME at Tanglewood ticketsAstrotourismMount Katahdin Hike Support the show: http://www.stagespodcast.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.