Rajiv Joseph — KING JAMES
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Where do sports and theater intersect? Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph joins the podcast to talk about these two world in this wide-ranging conversation about his new basketball-focused play King James. From exploring craft — how to write a two-hander, how to navigate a six-year time jump, how to imbue stage directions with emotional power — to reflecting on life as a Cavs fan, Joseph weaves together two of his great passions throughout the episode.
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