Listen Here Subscribe on iTunes Spotify! In this departure from form, Alex follows up with Dan to talk about his experience self-producing his play Dick Pix and Perfect Teeth - the most important factor of self-producing, challenges along the way, and the wonderful work of his cast and crew.
Episode 12 – Sam Byron
Listen Here Subscribe on iTunes Oh hi Spotify! Alex talks to Sam about the difference between writing as a teenager versus an adult, being the writer that doesn't get every opportunity, and figuring out your path as an emerging writer. Actors Dave Klasko and Leslie Marseglia from Sam's new play Bobby. Website: http://www.sambyron.com Bobby Reading …
Episode 11 – Catherine Weingarten
Listen here Subscribe on iTunes Spotify! Alex talks to Catherine about writing romance today, being trashy, body issues, and the phenomenon of discovering repressed feelings in writing. Catherine reads from her play This is How You Got Me Naked. Website: http://www.catherineplaywright.ninja/
Episode 10 – Caridad Svich
Listen here Subscribe on iTunes Spotify! Alex talks to Caridad about making space for the impossible, the giants of playwriting, reconciling history and the classics, how plays are perceived in our current culture, and problems with how institutions approach them. Caridad reads from Red Bike. Website: http://caridadsvich.com/ Red Bike: Tickets: https://simpaticotheatre.ticketleap.com/red-bike/ SvichFest! Readings: http://www.interacttheatre.org/juneapalooza. Simpatico Theatre Company: simpaticotheatre.org Essay: https://www.larktheatre.org/blog/fuel-hurt-n-holler-trouble-red-bike/ …
Episode 9 – Paris Crayton III
Listen Here Subscribe on iTunes Spotify! Alex talks to Paris about fear, creating your "yes," defying expectations, being a different type of rebel, and overcoming abuse. Paris reads from his play Spare the Rod, or By My Mother's Hand. Website: http://www.pariscrayton3.com/ NPX: https://newplayexchange.org/users/18841/paris-crayton-iii
Episode 8 – Daniel McCoy
Listen here Subscribe on iTunes Spotify! Alex talks to Daniel about his upcoming productions Perfect Teeth and Dick Pix, jumping between styles, one's intention as a writer, and being your own audience. Daniel reads two samples from Dick Pix. Links: Show Information: https://perfectpixplays.com/ Support: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=14377 New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/3515/daniel-mccoy
Episode 7 – Francisca Da Silveira
Listen Here Subscribe on iTunes Spotify! Alex talks to Francisca about being inspired by history, realizing the importance of sharing personal experiences, writing about millennials, mental health, and building a life as a writer. Actor Christy Hall reads from Francisca's play weightless. Website: http://www.franciscadasilveira.com Upcoming Shows: Heritage Hill Naturals: https://www.facebook.com/events/2087072028196542/ The Greenhouse Playlab: https://www.mos.org/public-events/greenhouse-playlab