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Shawn's writing led him to film and television work after Woody Allen’s casting agent saw him in his first onstage New York performance, at the Public Theater in 1977, in Machiavelli’s “The Mandrake” (1524).
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Shawn's writing led him to film and television work after Woody Allen’s casting agent saw him in his first onstage New York performance at the Public Theater in 1977 in Machiavelli’s The Mandrake
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{
    "play": "Machiavelli\u2019s The Mandrake",
    "year": "1977",
    "event": "Woody Allen\u2019s casting agent saw him perform",
    "person": "Shawn",
    "theater": "Public Theater",
    "career_transition": "film and television work"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/08/t-magazine/wallace-shawn.html

This article explores the life and work of playwright and actor Wallace Shawn, examining his career, his new play, and his relationship with fame. It delves into his personal life, his family history, and his views on art and society.

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