
It's Been a Minute
Anna Deavere Smith plays real Americans on stage - and she shares her lessons
Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Anna Deavere Smith is an acclaimed actress, journalist, and playwright. She's a pioneer of what's known as 'verbatim theater,' which is performance based on conversations and interviews with real people. But after decades of becoming thousands of Americans on stage, what has she learned about our nation? Host Brittany Luse sat down with Deavere Smith in studio to hear her unique perspective about who — and what — America is.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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