Brian James Polak

Brian James Polak

New Hampshire born and raised | Residing in Minneapolis, MN
Brian's plays include HERE RESTS THE HEART (Alcove commission from Lucille Lortel Theatre), THIS IS THE SUBTEXT (commission from Son of Semele Ensemble), THE PATIENT (Jean Kennedy Smith Award), LAST TO DIE FOR A LOST CAUSE (John Cauble Award; published by Next Stage Press), THE CALL LIST (Third Avenue Playworks), THE MEETING (Space Pirates Theatre Collective, Theatre Unleashed), THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION, and several others. His work has been published by Smith & Kraus, Talon Review, Commonplace Books, NoPassport Press, Next Stage Press, and Canyon Voices. Brian is the host of American Theatre Magazine's "The Subtext," a podcast by/for/about playwrights and playwriting. He received his MFA from the University of Southern California, School of Dramatic Arts.