Exclusive Interview: Playwright Stan Zimmerman of ‘Silver Foxes’
One of the favorite aspects of theater, and truly the entertainment world as a whole, is the exploration of stories that often get overlooked. As a gay man, I’m constantly looking for stories that are created for and by the LGBTQ+ community. Seeing characters representative of me and my experiences is something that so many of us crave, as representation of any kind is incredibly important. We recently spoke with Stan Zimmerman, one of the two playwrites of Silver Foxes (currently running at The Ringwald Theater in Ferndale, Michigan), about how this show came to be!
In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Stan Zimmerman talks about how Silver Foxes came to be and how the play developed from a television pilot! The playwright discusses the importance of a story such as this and the struggles that elder LGBTQ+ face as they enter into alternative housing. Sharing stories from his time writing for shows such as The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, and Roseanne, Zimmerman discusses his personal queer journey and what it was like being a gay man within the writing rooms.
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Meet playwright Stan Zimmerman, when we arrives at The Ringwald Theatre for Silver Foxes!
Silver Foxes is kicking it old school at The Ringwald Theatre for a few more weeks, closing on October 27th, so get your tickets now from their website, and we look forward to seeing you at the show! Have you checked out Silver Foxes yet? Excited to meet one of the creative minds behind this hilarious show, and other shows favorite shows such as The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls? Let us know your thoughts @BoxSeatBabes on all social media platforms!
Silver Foxes – A Heartfelt Comedy About Aging, Identity, and Chosen Family
