Playwright Reina Hardy joins us on this episode to discuss all things playwriting, theater, teaching, and more. Reina is a delightful and incredible human being. We also share our pet peeves on rejections so don’t miss out on this episode! Listen to Episode 26: Don’t Wait for Permission with Reina Hardy here. Reina Hardy’s plays,…
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23. INTERVIEW: How Meaning is Made with Jenni Page-White
Literary Manager (and fellow Iowa alumn) Jenni Page-White joins us on this episode to share her experiences as both a dramaturg and literary manager. This is a great episode for our listeners who are interested in dramaturgy and have been thinking about literary management as a profession! Jenni gives us some thoughtful insight into the…
20. INTERVIEW: Bella Poynton
Playwright, Ph.D. candidate and Artistic Director of The Navigators Theater Company, Bella Poynton, brilliantly shares with us her knowledge and love of theater on this week’s episode of Beckett’s Babies. Learn how Bella’s love for science fiction and search for truth lead her to not only seek a Ph.D. degree but to create her own…
18. INTERVIEW: Creating a More Compassionate World with Monica Trausch
In this episode, Brooklyn-based playwright and screenwriter Monica Trausch shares insight into her life in New York, writing her play “The ABCs”, and why she writes. We also play a fun game called “Premises” and you won’t want to miss what Sam and Monica have to say. LISTEN TO EPISODE 18: CREATING A MORE COMPASSIONATE…
15. INTERVIEW: Writing for Young Audiences with Playwright Chris Leyva
In this episode, Columbus-based playwright and director Chris Leyva (also a fellow Iowa Playwrights Alum!) joins our show to share what his life has been like after graduate school and his journey into writing theater for young audiences. As playwrights, we were able to relate to so much of Chris’ experiences including working day jobs,…
13. INTERVIEW: Stay Open Throughout the Process with Actor Regina Morones
In this episode, we speak with native Bay Area actor, singer, educator, a Resident Artist at San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, and a company member at Ubuntu Theater Project– REGINA MORONES! A talented actor and great collaborator to playwrights, Regina shares with us her audition experience into the MFA Acting program and her life after. Find…
11. INTERVIEW: Don’t Believe Any of the Rules About Playwriting with Nina Morrison
Director and playwright Nina Morrison joins us to share how she got into the world of theater and explains how her directing experience lends itself to playwriting. She also wants you to know that you shouldn’t listen to any rules about playwriting. Find out why in this episode of Beckett’s Babies. Listen to Episode 11:…
8. INTERVIEW: Theater Can Be Anything with Playwright Micah Ariel James
Playwright, Poet, Performer, Dramaturg, Teaching Artist and Arts Administrator Micah Ariel James joins us to share her philosophy on theater, playwriting and stage directions. She also shares her two cents on how no two productions of a play should ever be the same. Yeah, she said it folks. No two productions should be the same…
6. INTERVIEW: Cut the Play with Dramaturg and Director Alison Ruth
Dramaturg and Director Alison Ruth joins us in this episode of Beckett’s Babies to share her thoughts on dramaturgy, playwriting, and directing. We discussed what makes theater unique from other art forms as well as how dramaturgy can lend itself to directing. We loved having Alison on the show! She’s a wonderful human being and…
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