What is “devised theater”? How can one start devising new work? In this week’s episode, a fellow Beckett’s Babies listener, Tiana Randall-Quant, reached out to us to share her experiences creating new work with The Wallis Studio Ensemble Their show “Lucid” opens on February 20th and we can’t wait for you to hear what she…
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22. TOPIC: How Does a Playwright Make Money?
Let’s talk money! In this episode, Sam and Sarah discuss how playwrights can earn a living writing plays and what is really out there for a playwright. We could only pack so much and we feel this conversation is ongoing so we’d love to hear your thoughts on this as well! LISTEN TO EPISODE 22:…
21. TOPIC: Rehearsing a New Play
What’s it like to rehearse a new play? Sam and Sarah share their own personal experiences with rehearsals and its pros and cons when rewriting a new play. How do you feel about rehearsals? LISTEN TO EPISODE 22: REHEARSING A NEW PLAY HERE Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss…
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…
19. TOPIC: Headlines! Headlines! Get Your Ideas Here!
Do you ever feel stuck and want to write something new but don’t know where to even begin? How could one even start generating ideas? Have no fear! Sam and Sarah look to news headlines of the week to brainstorm possible stories for a new play. Try it out yourself and tell us what you…
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,…
Episode 10: Happy Birthday, Samuel Beckett
Hosts Sam Collier and Sarah Cho celebrate their 10th episode of the show the only way they know how… by also celebrating Samuel Beckett’s Birthday. Samuel Beckett, the Irish novelist, playwright, short story writer, theatre director, poet, and literary translator was born on April 13, 1906. In this episode, we take a glimpse into Samuel…
Episode 9: Happy April Fools. Sam and Sarah Talk Life.
Listen to the episode here! Happy April Fools! Even though it’s April Fools, life as a writer is no joke. In this episode, we share our personal thoughts on the idea of a “starving artist”, day jobs, and social media influencers. A real ‘smorgasburg’ of an episode. ———————————————————————————- Listeners, we’d love to hear your thoughts on all…
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