Scene 50: A Playwright's Journey: From Minnesota Fields to Hollywood Stages with Phil Olson

Welcome to The Script Mistress, where we dive into the world of screenwriting. I'm your host, Amber Bosworth. In this episode, I got to interview the writer of the play I recently performed in my community theater.

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Today's podcast features Phil Olson, an accomplished playwright and screenwriter from Edina, Minnesota. A versatile athlete in high school, Phil was a varsity player in football, basketball, and track, and even won the Minnesota State High School Track Meet in discus. His athletic prowess continued at Dartmouth College, where he excelled in track and football, playing alongside notable teammates like Jeff Immelt and Buddy Teevens.

Post-college, Phil briefly tried out for the Chicago Bears before earning an MBA from The University of Chicago. Shifting his focus to the creative arts, Phil now resides in Los Angeles, where he writes and produces plays. He has penned 19 published plays, including hits like "A Twisted Christmas Carol," “Birthday Club,” and "Mom's Gift", which have been performed in multiple countries. Notably, his plays have garnered over 50 awards, and many are set in his home state of Minnesota. In addition to playwriting, Phil has also successfully ventured into screenwriting and script doctoring, showcasing his diverse talents in the entertainment industry.

You can catch all of his upcoming shows at his website at https://philolson.com/index.htm

And catch him on social at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phil.olson.9047
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Phil_R_Olson

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