S4 E3 There is No Such Thing as Failure Unless You Don’t Get in the Game: A conversation with Charlayne Woodard

Returning after a two-year break, The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK, sponsored by the Dramatists Guild Foundation offers a thoughtful space for conversation at the intersection of craft and career. Hosted by Christine Toy Johnson, this season’s seven episodes delve into the practical and creative realities of working in the theatre today. You’ll hear candid discussions with a range of industry guests as they share how they are adapting to the evolving landscape, tackling subjects like financial literacy for artists and the mechanisms of new play development. The podcast, produced by the Broadway Podcast Network, goes beyond simple interviews to explore what it means to build a sustainable life in the arts, emphasizing community and inclusion. These conversations are for anyone curious about the resilience and reinvention required behind the scenes, focusing on longevity and the personal journeys that fuel the performing arts. Each episode feels like a gathering of colleagues, unpacking the challenges and opportunities of the current moment with honesty and depth.