 We need to fund the arts in America. It is the hallmark of a civilized society. When I interviewed Ajmi a couple weeks ago, I asked him what it's like to be at the vortex of a huge hit. He has been writing plays for a couple decades, but this is his first show on Broadway. Here's what he told us. I feel like I've been in a car accident. We all feel that way. We're just totally dislocated. It doesn't feel good. It feels weirdly bad.