Five Minutes with the Playwright

Kerr Lockhart brings to BPF experience as an attorney, actor, director, writer and music director, among other endeavors.  He has returned to BPF with his play These Little Piggies, which will be presented as a staged reading on Thursday, May 14. It will be directed by Andre Tittle. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with […]

Melissa Borgerding is a playwright and professional writer from Baltimore. Her play Little Ghosts will be presented as a staged reading on Saturday, May 9. It will be directed by Charmaine Chester. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Melissa to discuss what prompted her to write this play and what has driven her playwriting […]

Neil Martin is a New England transplant to Maryland via Indiana. His play 80,000 Feathers B.C. will be presented as a staged reading on Saturday, April 25. It will be directed by multi-talented Leslie Byrne. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Neil to discuss what prompted him to write this play and what has […]

Cat Chupein is an actor, playwright and master gardener (among many other things).  Cat’s play Patterns & Petunias will be presented as a staged reading on Saturday, April 25. It will be directed by well-known local talent Lee Conderacci. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Cat to discuss what has driven her career and […]

Kimberli Rowley is an actor, director, choreographer and print model (among other things).  Kimberli’s play Distensione will be presented as a staged reading on Saturday, April 18. It will be directed by JC Payne. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Kimberli to discuss how her career, primary influences and various creative pursuits interact. L […]

Jerry Slaff returns to Baltimore Playwrights Festival with his play Who’s Yehoodi?.  It will be a staged reading, directed by BPF Vice Chair Miriam Bezansky, on Saturday, April 18. Jerry responded to a series of questions posed by BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert to discuss his literary career, his inspiration and creative direction. L – […]

Elliott Kashner is a playwright, and fundraiser. He is also a Helen Hayes-nominated actor and a member of the Actors’ Equity Association. Elliott’s play The Inn  will be presented as a staged reading on Saturday, March 14. It will be directed by Megan Behm. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Elliott to discuss his […]

Gregory Powell has led a very full life – being involved of many fields that have created a well-honed existence.  Gregory’s Ruby’s Harmonicas and Piano, Inc. will be staged on Saturday, March 14, directed by James Brown. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Gregory to discuss his career, how it has influenced his writing […]

Greg Jones Ellis has been a performer, creative, director, dramaturg and playwright among other areas in the creative sphere. A multi-award winner, Greg’s play Vera, Chuck and Dave will grace our stage, directed by Darren McGregor, on Saturday, February 28. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Greg to discuss his wide-ranging interests, his writing […]

Stephen LaRocque is a prolific actor, writer and director with almost 50 years of experience.  His third Baltimore Playwrights Festival submission, Declaration, directed by BPF’s own Miriam Bazensky, will be staged on Saturday, February 28. BPF Board Advisor Larry Lambert connected with Steve to discuss the play, his writing and his future plans. L – […]

Peter Levy joined Baltimore Playwrights Festival during its Season 44 2025 reading series for a staged reading of his play Mrs. Richardson, shortly after his retirement as a history professor.  Among his teaching areas was documenting the many aspects of the Civil Rights era.  He returns for Season 45 2026 with his play 43 Deep […]