I can't quite remember the exact moment when I became obsessed with writing a play about the seemingly endless war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but I knew that I wanted to somehow tell the stories of the Congolese women caught in the cross-fire. Lynn Nottage catchcongocongolese share on social
I am interested in people living in the margins of society, and I do have a mission to tell the stories of women of colour in particular. I feel we've been present throughout history, but our voices have been neglected. Lynn Nottage colourfeelhave share on social
I find my characters and stories in many varied places; sometimes they pop out of newspaper articles, obscure historical texts, lively dinner party conversations and some even crawl out of the dusty remote recesses of my imagination. Lynn Nottage articlecharacterconversation share on social
I was repeatedly told that there isn't an African American woman who can open a show on Broadway. I said, 'Well, how do we know? How do we know if we don't do it?' I said, 'I think you're wrong.' Lynn Nottage africanamericanbroadway Change image and share on social
African American women in particular have incredible buying power. Statistically, we go to the movies more than anyone. We have made Tyler Perry's career. His films open with $25 million almost consistently. Lynn Nottage africanamericanbuy share on social
My interest in theatre and storytelling began in my mother's kitchen. It was a meeting place for my mother's large circle of friends. Lynn Nottage begincirclefriend Change image and share on social
If you lead with the anger, it will turn off the audience. And what I want is the audience to engage with the material and to listen and then to ask questions. I think that 'Ruined' was very successful at doing that. Lynn Nottage angeraudienceengage share on social
I've been asked a lot why didn't 'Ruined' go to Broadway. It was the most successful play that Manhattan Theatre Club has ever had in that particular space, and yet we couldn't find a home on Broadway. Lynn Nottage askbroadwayclub share on social
I always thought of my mother as a warrior woman, and I became interested in pursuing stories of women who invent lives in order to survive. Lynn Nottage interestinventlive Change image and share on social
