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,…
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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:…
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…
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…
7. TOPIC: Writing 10-Minute Plays
“What do you mean plays can be 10 minutes long?!” That’s right, listeners. Plays can be ten minutes long too. In this episode, we discuss the 10-minute play, the structure, and the benefits and drawbacks of writing plays in ten minutes. Play Episode 7: Writing 10-Minute Plays Here! Episode 7: Writing a Comedy Sketch –…
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…
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