The American Playbook
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"Love, M." by Clarinda Ross
Originally published by The Kenyon Review, "Love, M." traces intersecting stories of mothers and sons impacted by the AIDS epidemic. CAST: Chris/Timothy: Erik Odom Deborah/Myrtle: Clarinda Ross Additional Cast: Lily Gibson, Googy Gress, Ron
“Susan Sontag Goes on a Date to the Mineshaft” by Kyle Therral Wilson
In a playful work of semi-historical fiction, Kyle Therral Wilson explores love, lust, and New York's most legendary gay S&M club. CAST: Ed - Dan Shaked Susan Sontag - Amy Scribner Fran Lebowitz - Torie Tyson Stage Directions - Joshua Noble
“Susan Sontag Goes on a Date to the Mineshaft” by Kyle Therral Wilson
In a playful work of semi-historical fiction, Kyle Therral Wilson explores love, lust, and New York's most legendary gay S&M club. CAST: Ed - Dan Shaked Susan Sontag - Amy Scribner Fran Lebowitz - Torie Tyson Stage Directions - Joshua Noble
"Dot to Dot to Derelict Dove" by Megan Breen, Developed with Giselle Gilbert and Katie Sims
Megan Breen and Giselle Gilbert discuss new play development, spoken word poetry, and "Dot to Dot to Derelict Dove," developed by the HBMG Foundation and recorded in Los Angeles, California. CAST: Dot - Giselle Gilbert Burns - Thaddeus Shafer
"Santa Doesn't Live Here Anymore" by Patrick Gabridge
In this special holiday episode, award-winning playwright and novelist Patrick Gabridge shares his short play "Santa Doesn't Live Here Anymore." CAST: Dad - Rob Matney Mom - Ann Zárate Jeffrey - Joshua Noble Stage Directions - Liz Engelman
"Gun Play" by Dale Dunn
Playwright Dale Dunn shares "Gun Play," originally produced at the Fusion Theater in Albuquerque, presented in 2019 at the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival, and translated into French for the Tout’ Tout Court Festival in Montreal. CAST: M
"Down and Brown Thanksgiving" by Elizabeth Isela Szekeresh
Join playwright and poet Elizabeth Isela Szekeresh for a very special holiday episode: "Down and Brown Thanksgiving."Support Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble at https://www.breathoffire.org.CAST: Xochil - Adriana AlbaVictoria - Shanelle Ga
"Running in Circles Screaming" by Jeni Mahoney
Jeni Mahoney shares her short play "Running in Circles Screaming," which appears in the collection Best Short American Plays 2006-2007, along with a riveting conversation on life and playwriting.CAST: Louise - Ann ZárateHeather - Ali Skye Bennet
"I Love You" by Nina Ki
Playwright Nina Ki explores masculinity and affection in her short play "I Love You." CAST: Charles - Tyquan Payne Dad - Tom Coash Stage Directions - Joshua Noble
BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation with Jordan Ramirez Puckett
Jordan Ramirez Puckett discusses her award-winning play “A Driving Beat” at the Playwrights Foundation in San Francisco. CAST: Mateo - Jed Parsario Diane - Ann Zárate Reina - Laura Espino Stage Directions - Amanda Bermudez