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“I worked on it [ Too Much Tuna] for a little bit downtown and it was a great experience. I couldn't believe how enthusiastic the audience was for it. It was just extraordinary. It felt like you were at a rock concert, which was just unusual for shows at Cherry Lane, which are usually intimate plays about big ideas, you know.”

Quote by Alex Timbers

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Alex Timbers is an American playwright, born on August 7, 1978. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound thematic exploration, spanning across theater, film, and television. more

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