Playwright & Director Howard Skora (Texas Sodomy): "I Had To Get A Roulette Table In Tustin"

Show Notes

In this episode, Dennis is joined by his friend playwright and director Howard Skora to talk about his new play Texas Sodomy, which tells the incredible true story of the landmark Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas. Howard talks about his extensive research process, including interviews with real people involved in the case like Lane Lewis, Mitch Katin, and Paul Smith, and how he worked to stay faithful to the facts while creating compelling drama. He also explains the historical significance of the 1999 case, which challenged Texas's law criminalizing gay sex and ultimately led to the overturning of similar laws across the country, paving the way for gay marriage. Howard also talks about his collaborative approach to directing, working closely with actors like Drew Droege to refine the script and bring authentic details to life, including matching real photos and bar logos from the era. Other topics include: what's cool about writing plays as opposed to film and TV scripts, dealing with imposter syndrome, the pros and cons of self-producing, unlikely heroism and the moment in the Texas Sodomy journey that he'll never forget.

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