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Episode 42: Maggie Lee is a playwright based in Seattle who aims to create diverse, imaginative new worlds in genres like science fiction, horror, and action-adventure. Her works have won numerous awards and prizes, produced in Seattle, New York, Seoul, Chicago, and San Francisco. Maggie is currently a board member of Rain City Projects, an organization that supports playwrights in the Pacific Northwest, an Artist Associate with Macha Theatre Works, and a member of the Dramatists Guild. You can find selected plays by Maggie on Amazon! In this episode, Maggie Lee shares the expectations of being raised by Asian parents, how her journey led her to be a playwright, and some of the most rewarding moments as a playwright. Show Notes: 1:05 - Introduction to Maggie and her previous theater experience4:21 - Learning more about Maggie's work in theater during high school and college7:10 - Maggie's parents and their reserved support for Maggie's untraditional vocation8:45 - Contrasting the traditional path with her work in lighting, and how her theater work seemed much more applicable and practical after graduating13:20 - Maggie's work right after college as an Operations Analyst, moving to Seattle16:45 - Dividing time between being a playwright and working as a freelance typesetter to pay the bills21:30 - Working in an office in Seattle before doing sketch comedy, which became an entryway to producing, acting, etc.26:40 - Continuing freelance while enduring the recession in 2008, and learning how to work optimally while switching between her freelance work from her creative work33:40 - Defining her success: having fun and enjoying the process while she has the opportunities37:31 - Discussing how to get greater recognition as a playwright, debating on getting an MFA, and what kinds of plays Maggie is inspired to write41:15 - Describing the most rewarding moments as a playwright43:55 - Relating her experiences as an Asian American in the Bay Area and expanding beyond the common narratives of Asian American heritage48:55 - The types of writing that she sees now among Asian Americans circles within theater54:17 - Drawing inspiration from her background and letting it flow into her work57:30 - Most important traits in becoming a playwright- be open-minded and make connections!59:30 - How to keep in touch with Maggie, Macha Theatre Works, and a timeline for reopening things up in a post-COVID world1:02:07 - Some of Maggie's plays on Amazon!1:04:01 - Final thoughts on being an artist and choosing to share both the good and the bad in your lifeJoin the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)