"We met at the Huntington Hotel, a storied 1914 landmark in Pasadena that's now part of The Langham's luxury portfolio. As I stepped into the lobby, the air felt thick with history, but the atmosphere lightened when I spotted the playwright. Vincent Terrell Durham looked relieved to see me, offering a wide, genuine smile as he greeted me.Even his attire felt intentional. His sweatshirt featured his initials in bold white print, a subtle nod to the identity he has worked hard to claim."
""I was a stand-up comic for about 10 years, which led to me realizing I preferred writing what goes on stage. About 12 years ago, I wrote my first play about my family, imagining my mother's life as a teenager. The audience responded, and I realized, 'Oh, I actually have a play.'" "Playground LA was a big start-writing 10-minute plays on a deadline. It gave me the chance to see my work in front of an audience with real actors," he says."
Vincent Terrell Durham arrived at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena for an interview, greeted with a wide smile and wearing a sweatshirt bearing his initials. The pair settled in the Clara Vista bungalow, exchanging laughter before beginning. Durham spent roughly ten years as a stand-up comic before shifting to theater; his first play, inspired by his family and imagining his mother's teenage years, prompted a strong audience response and confirmed his direction. He used Playground LA to develop short pieces and see work staged. His 2020 short Masking Our Blackness, addressing racism and white privilege, won the Samuel French Off Broadway Short Play Festival.
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