INTERVIEW: Ed Harris on The Broad Stage and on the play Let Me Down Easy (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entert

The speaker shares their experience of visiting a venue for the first time, having missed a previous show by F. Murray Abraham. They express admiration for the powerful performance by Anna Deavere Smith, noting her talent and dedication in transforming interviews into a compelling play. The speaker appreciates the invitation to attend and values the poignant nature of Anna's work.

What was the speaker's initial impression of the venue at the Broad?

• It was not well-lit.

• It was too small.

• It was beautiful and great.

• It was too crowded.

Which previous work by Anna Deavere Smith did the speaker mention?

• The Great Depression

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Watts Riot piece

• The Harlem Renaissance

Why did the speaker find the current performance powerful?

• It was a historical documentary.

• It was very moving and impactful.

• It was a musical.

• It was a comedy show.

What is one reason the speaker wanted to see the play?

• They were a fan of F. Murray Abraham.

• They had nothing else to do.

• They were invited and wanted to attend.

• They were curious about the venue.

How does Anna Deavere Smith create her plays according to the speaker?

• By transforming interviews into a play.

• By adapting novels.

• By collaborating with other playwrights.

• By writing fictional stories.