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

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

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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