In this episode of Clifton Culture, hosts Eythen Anthony (23C) and Oli Turner (25C) talk to three playwrights showcasing their work in Lenaia, Emory's student-written, student-run playwriting festival. The playwrights, Nivi Nimmagadda (23C), Susan Li (24C) and Dylan Malloy (23Ox) discuss the common threads between their plays and the experience of preparing for Lenaia.

Nimmagadda’s play “THE BECHDEL TEST” is a surreal exploration of womanhood that transcends time and uses fast food chains to examine the protagonist’s relationship with men. Li’s play “Love as Our Mythos” is a story about queer love infused with Chinese myths and literature. Malloy’s play “Robin, Robin” is an ecodrama that examines the ramifications of global warming through a theatrical lens.

The Lenaia Playwriting Festival, featuring these and eight other plays, will take place on Feb. 5 and 6 in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, with shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Tickets are free and information is available at @lenaiafest on Instagram.

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Clifton CultureBy Clifton CultureNov 02, 2022