dramatist

Author of “School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play,” Bioh thrives as a dramatist of enclosed worlds.

The play by Welsh playwright Gary Owen is believed to be the first time the story of Glyndŵr has been tackled by a dramatist for a large-scale production, with the prince as the main character.

“Ricky becomes a part of them,” notes the dramatist, who purposefully creates roles that showcase the athleticism of acting.

As Paul Cartledge explains, mythic settings offered raw material for dramatists to explore how a community should bear its collective responsibilities.

Don’t underestimate what an intrepid dramatist can do with Shakespeare’s inexhaustible masterpiece.