Podcast | Kevin Zak, playwright of ‘A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames’ at Alleyway Theatre

Kevin Zak, playwright of 'A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames' at Alleyway Theatre

On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Kevin Zak, playwright of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames at Alleyway Theatre.

Kevin Zak is a Queerty-nominated comedian, writer, and Lucille Lortel-nominated actor known for his work in television and theater. Currently, he is on the writing team of the Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. Kevin’s current theatrical works include Ginger Twinsies: A Parent Trap Parody of Lohan Proportions, and A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia on Australian Dames, set for a workshop production at Buffalo’s Alleyway Theater, December 13-21.  Tickets are available here.

This episode includes:

   Early comedic inspirations
   His experience in Buffalo Theatre
   The transition from actor to writer
   What working in commercial theater taught him about making his own work
   The inspiration for A Kidman Carol
   What “camp” is, and why it is important
   Hopes for audience experience at A Kidman Carol
   Why being part of Alleyworks development series important

‍

‍