NO SECOND ACTS Interview: Stephanie Swirsky (“Quorum of Friends,” Bill A)

My one-act play provides a definitive American experience by showing how America's youth is taking full advantage of the democratic process.

I am proud to be an American because I can write this play and not get stoned to death.

For me the defining moment in American history is when George Washington was born, because we share the same birthday.

True or False: Theater will save America. False. Only America can save itself. But that doesn't mean the government shouldn't provide more arts funding. They should -- especially for my plays.