Wallace Shawn and Larry Pine in The Designated Mourner, written by Wallace Shawn and directed by André Gregory, running through August 25, 2013 at The Public Theater

Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn on "The Designated Mourner"

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 8, 2013

Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn describe collaborating on “The Designated Mourner,” written by and starring Wallace Shawn, directed by Andre Gregory. It's the first New York revival of the acclaimed 1996 masterwork, and it’s part of runs through August 25 at the Public Theater.

 

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