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BSR_S09E07 - The Complete Works of Christmas (Abridged)
Today on the podcast:
Artistic Director, Shamus, stops by to talk about the Shakespeare in Clark Park World Premiere of The Complete Works of Christmas Abridged, created by Brenna Geffers, starring Amanda Schoonover, on stage through December 29th. Here’s my interview with Shamus for The Complete Works of Christmas Abridged.
December 12-19, 2024
She'll be home for Christmas --- home alone that is. It's Christmas Eve and after a tough year one lady is determined to get into the holiday spirits. Armed with eggnog, she's going to binge drink and binge watch every Christmas story available. Elf-help be damned! Who needs loved ones when you have the Hallmark Channel?
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.shakespeareinclarkpark.org/christmas
BSR_S09E06 - THE COMEUPPANCE - Taysha Marie Canales
Today on the podcast: Taysha Marie Canales, stops by to talk about the Wilma Theater co-production with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, The Comeuppance by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Extended On stage through December 14th. Here is my interview with Taysha Marie Canales for The Comeuppance.
BSR_S09E05 - Moreno - Seth Rozin and J Paul Nicholas
Today on the podcast:
Artistic Director Seth Rozin and Co-Director J Paul Nicholas stop by to talk about the Interact Theatre American Premiere of MORENO by Pravin Wilkins. On stage through November 24th. Here is my interview with Seth Rozin and J Paul Nicholas for Moreno.
by Pravin Wilkins
November 1-24
American Premiere!
When Kaepernick kneels, will he?
2016. The NFL has been shaken by Colin Kaepernick’s controversial decision to take a knee during the national anthem to protest against police brutality. Superstar running back Luis Moreno, who is all about his game – and his paycheck -- has joined a new team with championship aspirations. But America’s leadership is changing, and when a painful new reality hits close to home, Luis is forced to ask whether politics have a place on the field, and if he is willing to risk his career to take a stand for his own community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://interacttheatre.org
BSR_S09E03 - Can I Be Frank? - Morgan Bassichis
A NEW PERFORMANCE BY MORGAN BASSICHIS
WITH ORIGINAL MATERIAL BY FRANK MAYA
DIRECTED BY SAM PINKLETON
MUSICAL RECREATIONS BY NATASHA JACOBS
SCENIC RECREATION BY ELI WOODS HARRISON
October 25–26, 2024
In a desperate attempt to prove they can think about someone other than themself, Morgan Bassichis revisits queer comedian, musician, and performance artist Frank Maya’s 1987 show, Frank Maya Talks. Maya was among the “first out gay comedians on network television” and on the precipice of mainstream success before his death from AIDS-related complications in 1995. This new “solo” performance humbly attempts to ensure Maya’s legacy is no longer overlooked while also resolving the bottomless queer search for laughter in times of crisis and for fame and father figures and intense attachment dynamics no matter how fleeting.
https://www.morganbassichis.com/
MORGAN BASSICHIS (They/Them) is a comedian, musician, and writer who has been called “a tall child or, well, a big bird” by The Nation and “fiercely hilarious” by The New Yorker. Their past performances include A Crowded Field (Abrons Arts Center, 2023), Questions to Ask Beforehand (Bridget Donahue, 2022), Don’t Rain On My Bat Mitzvah (co-created with Ira Khonen Temple, Creative Time, 2021), Nibbling the Hand that Feeds Me (Whitney Museum, NYC, 2019), Klezmer for Beginners (co-created with Ethan Philbrick, Abrons Arts Center, NYC, 2019), Damned If You Duet (The Kitchen, NYC, 2018), More Protest Songs! (Danspace Project, NYC, 2018), and The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions: The Musical (co-created with TM Davy, DonChristian Jones, Michi Ilona Osato, and Una Aya Osato, New Museum, NYC, 2017).