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What is the state of American theater?
Anna Deavere Smith discusses the state of American theater and the lack of diversity both on stage and in the audience.
3 min
Do you have a creative process?
Listening is the key to Anna Deavere Smith’s creative process.
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What is your outlook?
Jim Lehrer is optimistic that the next president will get a handle on today’s problems.
6 min
How are language and identity connected?
Anna Deavere Smith talks about the quirks of an individual’s language and voice.
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How do you get into character?
Anna Deavere Smith once got some good advice from Ethel Merman’s son, and it has stuck with her ever since.