{"id":77904,"date":"2024-02-01T16:25:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weareactors.com\/?p=77904"},"modified":"2024-02-01T16:25:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:25:57","slug":"will-arbery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weareactors.com\/will-arbery\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Arbery Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an insightful episode of the &#8220;We Are Actors&#8221; podcast, host Mershad Torabi sits down with the distinguished playwright Will Arbery, known for his profound and thought-provoking works that have captivated audiences and critics alike. 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