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Sunday, April 17, 2016

A Writer Speaks Up … by Rick Pender

I was a contributing writer for The Sondheim Review from 2007 to 2015. During the past several years I've worked closely with TSR's former managing editor, Rick Pender, and his editorial …

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Feature: The Humana Condition by Rick Pender

TheaterMania previews the 36th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville.

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