The Wendy Wasserstein interview took place on October 9, 1991, as part of the Smithsonian Institution's 'Conversations with Leading American Playwrights' series. The principal questioner was Leslie Jacobson, artistic director of Horizons Theatre, Washington, DC. Other questions were addressed to Wendy Wasserstein by Jackson R. Bryer, coordinator of the Smithsonian series, and by members of the audience.; The John Guare interview took place on October 16, 1991, as part of the Smithsonian Institution's "Conversations with Leading American Playwrights" series. The principial questioner was Lloyd Rose, drama critic for the Washington Post. Other questions were provided by Jackson R. Bryer, coordinator of the Smithsonian series, and by members of the audience.; "Q + A, autographs" Part of the Conversations with Leading American Playwrights series