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“I think that when you're first shaping the play and trying to find a character, the initial actors that develop it end up imprinting on it - you hear their voices, you hear their rhythms. You can't help but to begin to write toward them during the rehearsal process.”

Quote by Lynn Nottage

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Lynn Nottage, born on November 2, 1964, is an influential American playwright known for her profound themes and rich character development. Her works have won multiple Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes. more

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