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"A Driving Beat" by Jordan Ramirez Puckett
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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