The Playwright

Dance Nation Playwright: Clare Barron

Childhood

Born: Late 1980s

Lived In: Wenatchee, WA -- Conservative Christian Community

Pets: 6-Foot Iguana

Hobbies: Ballet (9-15 years-old) -- Had a close group of six girlfriends ; Dancing friends created a positive affirming environment but the world of dance created challenges regarding identity

Interests: Theatre (Early Teenage Years)

Writing and Theatre

High School: In Shakespeare Troupe with Sherry Shreck + Attended Tisch Summer Program

College: Yale University

Acting: Uncle Vanya (HERE Arts Center), The Essential Straight and Narrow (The New Ohio Theatre), The Consultant (Long Wharf Theatre)

Monumental Events: Writing Workshop with Annie Baker + Joining Writing Group at Ensemble Studio Theatre

Clare Barron

Characteristics: Bold, Innovative, Outspoken

Downfall: Too Hard on Self

Believes In: Sharing Intimacy

Mental Health: Suffers from Bipolar Disorder

Current Information

Location: Brooklyn-Based

Resident: New Dramatists

“Being a female playwright in your twenties is super fetishized. When I look ahead into my future, I have questions about whether I’m going to lose what made me powerful and attractive to people.” - Clare Barron