LEAVING NEW YORK

by Jez Bond

Day 4 -

Today, from the comfort of my Delaware home, we discuss family and culture and so it happens I chat with Lynn Thompson, Artistic Director of America-in-Play about America’s historical cultural legacy. Having missed her in the city, we chat on the phone. We really connect and I feel very inspired with the work she’s doing with her dynamic dramaturgy group of New Yorkers. There is so much to be learned from our past and a question I’ve always been asked abroad is “What IS the American culture?”

Just a few more days here then it’s back to the grindstone in London. So on Monday I’ll hand you back to Jez who can fill you in on the latest developments…