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An Interview with Elizabeth LeCompte, Director of The Room

Right now through February 14th at REDCAT, The Wooster Group is premiering its version of Harold Pinter’s The Room. Elizabeth LeCompte directs the play. Here’s our interview with her:

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Sheila Tepper
Sheila Tepper
Published on 08.01.2016

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