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Playwright and 2026 Guggenheim Fellow Elaine Romero

Season 2026 Episode 6 | 23m 26s

Elaine Romero is well established as a playwright in the Southwest, while also being a professor at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. In April 2026, Romero was named the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, which is perhaps the highest honor that a working artist can achieve. She discusses process, inspiration, overcoming self-doubt, and her Southwest connections.

Aired: 07/21/26
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