8legs: What we did before our moth days

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My Lunch With Wallace Shawn and André Gregory

Wallace Shawn and André Gregory discuss their 50+ year partnership and ongoing collaboration on new theater.
The new play What We Did Before Our Moth Days opens in previews at the Greenwich House Theater in March.
Gregory describes his directing style as patient, emphasizing long rehearsal periods to surface truth.
Shawn reflects on his long career and his evolving relationship with audience expectations in New York theater.
The piece notes the economic and cultural shift making New York theater fainter for artists today.
Shawn recalls their shared history with Malle’s film and their theatre roots.
The interview situates Vanya on 42nd Street and Uncle Vanya as landmark projects in their careers.
Gregory reflects on the challenges of presenting new work in today’s economy.
The article highlights how the pair’s work intersects with production by Scott Rudin and Barry Diller.
The profile emphasizes the enduring relevance of their collaborative approach to theater.

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