Adam Richter

@richterific
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Husband. Dad. Playwright. I study audiences, both online and in-theater. Member of Online News Association and the Dramatists Guild.
Portfolio, play stuff and blog are at https://adam-richter.com.
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Aftermath of a premiere: Gratitude, relief and what comes next

Now that "Banshee" has closed, time to reflect and look ahead.

http://adam-richter.com/2026/05/16/aftermath-of-a-premiere-gratitude-relief-and-what-comes-next/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Aftermath of a premiere: Gratitude, relief and what comes next

Now that “Banshee” has closed, time to reflect and look ahead.

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New blog post: These songs lived in my head (and some still do) throughout the writing and revising of "Banshee," which opens May 1 in Reading, Pa.

http://adam-richter.com/2026/04/29/five-songs-essential-to-the-development-of-banshee/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Five songs essential to the development of ‘Banshee’

These songs were on my playlist (or in my head) for most of the writing of “Banshee.”

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Watch the latest episode of "Reading Reading," featuring a discussion of "Banshee," on @bctvberks! Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zec4hRFbKgk
* NOTE: You may wonder when I'm going to shut up about this play. The answer is: When all the seats are sold. Until then, buy a ticket.
"Banshee" by Adam Richter | RTP presents Reading Reading

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In this week's "Banshee Files," I write about #Gaeilge and its connection, however tenuous, to the play.

http://adam-richter.com/2026/04/11/the-language-of-culture/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The language of culture, or why “Banshee” mixes English with Irish

My reasoning had nothing to do with tormenting actors. Really.

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I work in the world of facts. I play in the world of drama. But the truth is important to both. My blog post about fact, fiction and dramaturgy:

https://adam-richter.com/2026/04/03/fact-fiction-and-drama-letting-the-arts-show-the-way-to-the-truth/

Fact, fiction and drama: Letting the arts show the way to the truth

Reality is just as important to the worlds we make up as the one we live in.

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How poetry and music informed “Banshee”

Fixing the songs was the last piece of the revision puzzle.

http://adam-richter.com/2026/03/27/how-poetry-and-music-informed-banshee/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

How poetry and music informed “Banshee”

Fixing the songs was the last piece of the revision puzzle.

Adam-Richter.com

As "Banshee" moves closer to production, I am forced to make one minor change: The location of the story. My latest "Banshee Files" blog:

http://adam-richter.com/2026/03/20/how-a-stage-direction-in-rehearsal-forced-a-rewrite-of-banshee/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

How a stage direction in rehearsal forced a rewrite of ‘Banshee’

As “Banshee” moves closer to production, I am forced to make one minor change: The location of the story.

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This is a good weekend to get away from A.I. I recommend the theater.
https://adam-richter.com/2026/03/11/must-ai-invade-the-theater-space-too/
Must AI invade the theater space, too?

The harmful technology is everywhere. Theater should be a refuge from the encroachment of AI.

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Must AI invade the theater space, too?

The harmful technology is everywhere. Theater should be a refuge from the encroachment of AI.

http://adam-richter.com/2026/03/11/must-ai-invade-the-theater-space-too/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Must AI invade the theater space, too?

The harmful technology is everywhere. Theater should be a refuge from the encroachment of AI.

Adam-Richter.com

Why did I write 28 short plays last month? In the hopes that one of them will get produced.
My latest "Banshee Blog" entry:
#playwriting #theater #writing

http://adam-richter.com/2026/03/03/february-is-a-month-of-quantity-not-quality/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

February is a month of quantity, not quality

I just finished writing 28 plays over the course of last month, so I’m a little spent, creatively. To be specific: I wrote six monologues, six 10-minute plays, 12 1-minute plays and four plays that…

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