In this episode, we explore the legacy of Zelda Fichandler through The Long Revolution: Sixty Years on the Frontlines of a New American Theater and To Repair the World: Zelda Fichandler and the Transformation of American Theater by Mary B. Robinson. The conversation delves into Fichandler’s pioneering work founding Arena Stage, her role in the regional theater movement, and her decades-long impact as an educator at NYU’s Graduate Acting Program.

Joining the discussion are theater historian and advocate Todd London, and biographer Mary B. Robinson, offering insights into Fichandler’s visionary leadership, her collaborations with artists, and her enduring influence on American theater.