The American Playbook

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Latest Episodes

"A Driving Beat" by Jordan Ramirez Puckett
October 07, 2019

Jordan Ramirez Puckett shares her award-winning full-length play “A Driving Beat” at the Playwrights Foundation in San Francisco. Mateo - Jed Parsario Diane - Ann Zárate Reina - Laura Espino Stage Directions - Amanda Bermudez 

Ep. 9: “By Sarah, Age 24” by Lane Michael Stanley
September 23, 2019

In “By Sarah, Age 24,” playwright Lane Michael Stanley shares their artistry in exploring representation and relationship through theater. Support Lane’s current project, ADDICT NAMED HAL, inspired by their real-life experiences living in a halfway hou...

Ep. 8: “Tower Tatts” by Adrienne Dawes
September 09, 2019

In this episode, award-winning playwright Adrienne Dawes shares her short play “Tower Tatts.”   CAST: Natty –  Joshua Noble Weasel – Michael Reyna  Stage Directions – Ann Zárate

Ep. 7: “A Standing Ovation” by Alex Rubin
August 26, 2019

In a “A Standing Ovation,” Alex Rubin shares a short play that’s at once hilarious and heartfelt, revelatory and risqué. CAST: Laura – Ann Zárate  Dennis – Michelangelo Milano  Stage Directions – Siobhan Gilbert 

Ep. 6: “Raghead” by Tom Coash
August 12, 2019

Award-winning playwright Tom Coash explores competing perspectives and identities in his short play “Raghead.”   CAST:  Sarah – Ann Zárate  Nick – Michelangelo Milano  Stage Directions – Jeni Mahoney 

Ep. 5: “Alive” by Jenny Stafford
July 28, 2019

Jenny Stafford playfully explores life and its opposite in “Alive.” CAST: Ashley – Ann Zárate  Jacob – Joshua Noble  Stage Directions – Liz Engelman 

BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation with Dana Lynn Formby
July 22, 2019

Dana Lynn Formby discusses her award-winning play “Johnny 10 Beers’ Daughter” at Chicago Dramatists.   CAST Johnny – Randy Steinmeyer Leila – Gloria Petrelli Stage Directions – Joshua Bermudez

Ep. 4: “Johnny 10 Beers’ Daughter” by Dana Lynn Formby
July 12, 2019

Dana Lynn Formby shares her award-winning full-length play “Johnny 10 Beers’ Daughter” at Chicago Dramatists. CAST: Johnny – Randy Steinmeyer Leila – Gloria Petrelli Stage Directions – Joshua Noble 

Ep. 3: “Ways Not to Drown” by Heidi Kraay
June 21, 2019

Heidi Kraay explores fractured characters, first instincts, and the evolution of the love story in “Ways Not to Drown.” CAST: Kern – Ashley Hovell Fan – Erika Mori Stage Directions – Amanda Bermudez

Ep. 2: “Cage Match” by Lavour Addison
June 05, 2019

Lavour Addison shares his short play “Cage Match,” along with his thoughts on writing, acting, and personal storytelling. CAST: Dad – Manuel Zárate Son – Tyquan Payne Announcer – Joshua Noble  Stage Directions – Amanda Bermudez