I'm not one of those playwrights who says, 'Show up, hit your marks, and don't talk to me!' I always want to hear from the other artists involved, whether it's the director, the lighting tech, or the actors. Pearl Cleage actorartistdirector share on social
If I had to name one book that has had the most lasting influence on my work, I would pick 'The Big Sea' by Langston Hughes. Pearl Cleage bigbookhughe Change image and share on social
As African-Americans, we often spend our time and energy blaming other people for the problems we see around us. Pearl Cleage africanamericanblame Change image and share on social
Putting words on paper regularly is part of the necessary discipline of writing. A journal is a great way to do that. Pearl Cleage disciplinegreatjournal Change image and share on social
I really love writing comedy. Writing romantic comedy is even nicer because you get to write about how insane we all act when we're falling in love. Pearl Cleage actcomedyfall Change image and share on social
I was raised in a very activist household so that I grew up surrounded by people who were activists. Pearl Cleage activistgrowhousehold Change image and share on social
Many times, what people call 'writer's block' is the confusion that happens when a writer has a great idea, but their writing skill is not up to the task of putting that idea down on paper. I think that learning the craft of writing is critical. Pearl Cleage blockcallconfusion share on social
I think that theater is a unique way to communicate with people as they gather together with other people they may not even know. It creates a sense of shared community for the time of the performance that hopefully carries over into other aspects of the audience's life because they have shared this experience together. Pearl Cleage aspectaudiencecarry share on social
I truly love the rehearsal process, those eight hours a day! I really love actors. Pearl Cleage actordayhour Change image and share on social
I've always loved the '40s romantic comedies and the idea of those mistaken identities and lovers' misunderstandings. Pearl Cleage 40scomedyhave Change image and share on social