Every month, we pick a play to discuss and this month’s play is “Fairview” by Jackie Sibblie Drury. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. Note: There are some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you read the play before listening to this episode! LISTEN TO…
Tag: plays
78. PLAY: Ballyturk by Enda Walsh
As part of our monthly play series, we pick a play to discuss and this month’s play is “Ballyturk” by Enda Walsh. The play was recommended to us by one of our listeners Meredith Bartmon for this month. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play….
62. INTERVIEW: Sean David DeMers
Hello Listeners! We are so excited for you to listen to this new episode of Beckett’s Babies! We had an amazing conversation discussing all-things playwriting with a fellow cohort of the Iowa Playwrights Workshop program… Sean David DeMers! In this episode, Sean shares with us memories of his childhood, how he first got into playwriting,…
61. INTERVIEW: Art Borreca (Special Episode!)
Hello, listeners! Boy, do we have a treat for you! This is an in-depth special episode where we had the greatest pleasure of chatting with one of our favorite people from Iowa… ART BORRECA! He is the Co-Head of the Playwriting Program and Head of the Dramaturgy Program at the University of Iowa (aka where…
60. PLAY: The King Of Hell’s Palace by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
As part of our new monthly play series, we pick a play to discuss and this month’s play is “The King of Hell’s Palace” by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig. In this episode, we discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. This play was also recommended to us…
59. TOPIC: Writing Radio Plays
In this episode, Sam and Sarah discuss writing plays for the radio. We bring on a special guest, Nik Frank-Lehrer, to help us kick off the episode by sharing his experience on writing ad copy for radio. We also look at ways in how radio plays have been written and produced. Check out the links…
47. PLAY: Dance Nation by Clare Barron
As part of our new monthly series, we pick a play to discuss and this month’s play is “Dance Nation” by Clare Barron! It is one of the winners of the 2015 relentless award, a finalist for a Pulitzer, and winner of Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. In this episode, we discuss what we noticed, what…
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:…
2. INTERVIEW: Go Where You Are Invited with Playwright Ryan Oliveira
Playwright, Songwriter, Solo Performer, and Theatrical Jack-of-All-Trades Ryan Oliveira joins us in this episode of Beckett’s Babies to discuss his newest play “Soccer Player in the Closet”, his writing process, his approach to collaboration, and many more. Join us as we all try to figure out playwriting. Episode 2: Ryan Oliveira’s Favorite Playwriting Exercise Follow…
BECKETT'S BABIES 