Creating Time for Play...Ground: A Look at a Unique student-driven fringe festival

I recently had the great opportunity to attend a Q&A session with Leslie Odom, Jr. at Carnegie Mellon Univer- sity’s School of Drama. Probably best known to musical theatre aficionados for his Tony-winning turn as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, the CMU alum was asked by one student about how he spends his time when not actively involved with a project. Without missing a beat, he discussed his ongoing commitment to the betterment of his craft in developing his own projects through writing and reaching out to collaborators. Odom, known for both his on-screen and stage work, didn't distinguish between mediums; instead...