Richard Nelson
Playwright and director known for works such as When the Hurly Burly's Done and for directing productions internationally, including in Kyiv; discusses theater, adaptation, and collaboration.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 28min
Richard Nelson
Richard Nelson, a playwright and director who staged work internationally including a wartime production in Kyiv. He discusses Harley Granville Barker and an actor-centered approach to theater. He recounts directing When the Hurly Burly's Done in Kyiv during air raids, theater as cultural resistance, collaboration, and a meaningful handmade gift.
