Interview with MDC President Vicki Vodrey

The meeting featured a conversation between Kyle Ament and Vicki Vodrey, a playwright and screenwriter based in Kansas City. They discussed Vicki's journey from acting to writing, her experiences producing plays and screenwriting, and her involvement with the Midwest Dramatists Conference. Vicki shared insights into her writing process, emphasizing the importance of listening, acting training, and drawing from personal experiences. They explored the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the arts, with Vicki advising persistence, networking, and following one's passion. The conversation also touched on Vicki's work with Spinning Tree Theater as a mentor for young writers and her current projects, including a screenplay about a mother-daughter relationship.