Mashuq Mushtaq Deen

Kia Corthron, an award-winning playwright known for her compelling work on African-American themes, discusses her play 'Tap the Leopard' and its exploration of Liberia's complex history. She reflects on the challenges of writing outside her own experience, emphasizing research and empathy. Joined by Mashuq Mushtaq Deen, a playwright and eclectic artist, they delve into the balance between fiction and truth, the importance of cultural representation, and the emotional weight of confronting harsh historical realities through storytelling.