Bushwick Variety Show

Madge Dietrich https://www.madgedietrich.com/  is an actor/ singer-songwriter and gifted weirdo who has a new album out called Therapy https://music.apple.com/us/album/therapy/1611383680  available wherever you listen to music.  She is also a music therapist. If you're in the New York area, listening to this the day it premiers 5/16/2022, she has an album release show at Rockwood Music Hall on this shows release.  https://www.seetickets.us/event/Madge-DietrichLPRelease/468084  Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905  Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

Mandella Eskia https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtLQmuDbD_/ is a Harlem based Hip Hop artist with a new single out called TRL https://linktr.ee/Mandellaeskia check out the new music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLXH96TLGic Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

Gina Morgano https://www.ginamorgano.com/ is a New York based singer, actor and music educator inspiring hope through song with timeless grace https://www.instagram.com/ginamorgano/ She also hosts The Practice Parlour podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-practice-parlour/id1546680196 a conversation series with world-class artists about the practices that shape their lives - both onstage and off. It is for curious artists and arts lovers, alike, who are crafting aligned and meaningful lives of purpose through their daily practices.   Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

Michael Kushner https://www.instagram.com/themichaelkushner/ is one of New York's leading multi - hyphenates: a person who has multiple proficiencies, often cross pollinating into each other to help flourish professional capabilities.  Michael is a multi faceted theatre artist https://www.michaelkushneronline.com/ and is the host of the podcast Dear Multi-Hyphenate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-multi-hyphenate/id1432770164 Michael Kushner is also a photographer, producer, among other things, and is helping other multi-disciplined artists how to live their lives with full agency https://www.multihypeworkshop.com/ 

https://www.aliebgorrie.com/ Alie B. Gorrie is an optimist, actor and advocate https://www.instagram.com/aliebg/ on a mission to build a more inclusive world.  You can find the transcript for our conversation here: https://otter.ai/u/jY1Wb5WwH40fuMjbISs6JmvSAec Her article in American Theatre Magazine here: https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/03/26/inclusion-we-cant-do-it-alone/ and where to stream her documentary series, Abled here: https://www.ableaseries.com/  Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

Sampson McCormick https://www.instagram.com/sampsonmccormick/ is an award winning stand up comedian https://youtu.be/H46w185Hsqo • writer• filmmaker• visionary• hella black• hella queer.  Check out his new film https://youtu.be/LAFs8kpqrPw Love The One You're With available on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08X1DNK8V/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r  Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow   

With the shootings that happened last week against several members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and the epidemic of gun violence and Racism in America, we could think of no better time to share this 20 minute radio play excerpt of "Six Shooter" host Alec The Third collaborated on as an actor.  Six Shooter explores gun violence in America through the trope of The Western. This episode also features a conversation fellow cast-mate actor & director Sagan Chen https://www.instagram.com/dianechen51/ who is the producer and star of https://www.instagram.com/sidewayssmileseries/  The full cast and crew of  Six Shooter include: Conrad Kluck (@konradcluck)- Writer, Deviser Emily White (@ewhitelights)- Co-Director and Devisor Miller Pyke (@millerpyke)- Narration Paris Adorno (@Parisadorno)- Actor/Hattie Anya Kopischke (@uncle_anya)- Co-Writer Sagan (Diane) Chen (@dianechen51)- Actor Ben Moniz (@bmoniez)- Director/Music Stephanie Eiss (@otternonsense6816)- Deviser/Performer Miller Pyke (@millerpyke)- Narration Evan Spigelman (@evspig)- Performer Alexandra Matsu (@matsurella_schtick)-Actor/Wyatt Kedian Keohan (@justkedian)-Actor Alec The Third (Alec Stephens III) (@alecstephensiii)- Clyde Elliot Scott Martineck (@lasersharkbear)- Sam the Snake Brian Bonner (@brian.bonner.5)- Director Courtney McClellan (@cmarie352)- Actor/Sadie Cobb Johnathan Olson (@jsoartworks)- Lawrence Minnie the Cow It was edited and recorded by Anya Kopischke and Ben Moniz, and was first presented by Artists We Fux With podcast from The Baumann NYC

Matthew Carrey https://www.instagram.com/matthewcarey/ is a musician, author of the blog The Infinite Creative https://theinfinitecreative.substack.com/ host of the podcast Studio Time https://www.studiotimepodcast.com/ and is leading a 6 week workshop called Audience by Design https://www.studiotimepodcast.com/audience which guides you through developing a connection with the people who care about you and your work, building a system to communicate with them in a meaningful way.  Next session: Mar 29 → May 9, 2021. Sign up for Bushwick Variety Show Host Alec The Third's monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 Sign up for the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow   

Courtney McClellan https://www.instagram.com/cmarie352/ is a changemaking, applied theatre practitioner. early childhood education advocate. actor. teaching artist. freelance graphic designer. voiceover artist. You can catch Courtney in an excerpt of the radio play version of  Six Shooter, a theatrical piece exploring gun violence in America through the trope of the Western, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cast-of-6-shooter/id1512585888?i=1000510586713 along with host Alec Stephens III and several other former guests of this podcast including Emily White, Victoria Masteller and Fergus Baumann. Subscribe to Alec The Third's monthly newletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 And be superhero to this podcast by supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

The Baumann https://www.instagram.com/baumannnyc/?hl=en is a theatre company that had a physical performance & event venue located in East Williamsburg/ Bushwick area that has moved digital for the time being but curates a monthly tangible Artsbox which you can subscribe to here: https://www.baumannartsbox.com/products/monthly-artsbox Victoria Masteller https://www.instagram.com/victorious_visions/ and Fergus Baumann sat down with me to talk about the company, and our recent collaboration on 6 Shooter, a play exploring gun violence in America through the trope of the Western https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cast-of-6-shooter/id1512585888?i=1000510586713 which was featured on their podcast Artists We Fux With. To stay in touch with Alec The Third and Bushwick Variety Show, sign up for the monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 To support the Patreon, subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

NJ Agwuna https://www.instagram.com/nagwuna/ is an NYC Based Director, VO Artist, Writer, Actor, Fight Choreographer and the recipient of The Drama League's 2019 Directors Project Fellowship https://www.njagwuna.com/  Sign up for the A3 monthly newsletter here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow  

Matt Provencal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkubYc6z2A&list=PLVN6dqlZ4LWGdkdptKd2H_rrZUNkIXQh_  is the Writer/Creator of King's Blade https://www.gofundme.com/f/king039s-blade a fantasy series  the for which the pilot is being filmed this spring https://www.instagram.com/kings_blade_pilot/ Sign Up the A3 monthly newsletter to keep up with host Alec The Third here: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905 If you want to be a Superhero and extra support, join our patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/join/bushwickvarietyshow 

Sign up for Alec The Third's monthly newsletter A3 Here. Support us on Patreon Here. https://www.instagram.com/djasonv/ Dan Victor https://danvictordoes.com/ is a multifaceted artist who just released a new album https://ductapehalo.bandcamp.com/album/mental-chillness that explores mental health. Dan was also an original member of I AM THE THIRD and edited the music video "Kill The Kittens" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFchie2B40 

Emily White https://www.instagram.com/ewhitelights/ is the Devising Dramaturg of Six Shooter a theatrical project exploring gun violence in America through the trope of the Western genre. The next iteration of this show will be a segment presented as a radio play with The Baumann https://www.instagram.com/baumannnyc/  on their podcast Artists we Fux With https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artists-we-fux-with/id1512585888  If you are interested in staying informed and getting involved with what Alec The Third is up to, sign up for the A3 Monthly Newsletter Here, And if you want to be a superhero and help support the podcast even more, Join our Patreon Here! 

To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, I decided to share a poem I wrote when I was 17 years old, and one the grand prize for about the legacy of MLK. We are releasing our first monthly newsletter today, sign up here to receive them in the future: https://alecstephensiii.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=556b7f68bf180ceed861befc6&id=3953cc4905

Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/bushwickvarietyshow  Sarah Kelist https://www.instagram.com/sarahkleist/  is a Web Designer, Brand Builder, and a Performing Artist. https://sarahkleist.com/  Whether it's online or onstage, she's in the business of telling stories.

Since High School, Gabriel and Crystalla https://www.instagram.com/no.grudges/ have not only been songwriting partners, but partners in real life. In 2011, they started their first band together which led them to be able to perform in NYC's top venues such as Irving Plaza, Gramercy Theatre, Webster Hall, and even the infamous iHeart Radio Theatre. They also participated in both CMJ and CBGB festivals along with opening up for Bad Brains legendary singer, HR. In the beginning of 2020, Gabriel and Crystal decided to move forward with the name, No Grudges. https://solo.to/nogrudges/ They felt the name vibed with their new sound and philosophy. No Grudges sound is a heavier Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Paramore. They look forward to releasing their debut EP in the spring of 2021.

Laura Henny https://www.instagram.com/therackshackbk/ is the owner and operator of The Rack Shack https://www.therackshackbk.com/ a lingerie and bra fitting boutique, aiming to empower people of a variety of shapes, colors, and genders through lingerie. Located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, we offer bras in sizes 28A through sizes US 42O and UK 42K, as well as lingerie in sizes XS-4X. We are LGBTQIA-friendly, body positive, and everyone is welcome. Proud retailer of Polish bra company Ewa Michalak Now located at 17 Thames St Bushwick, Brooklyn NY This episode was a recast of https://www.instagram.com/imhotrightpod/  podcast hosted by https://www.instagram.com/okjademarcotte/ 

Show up.  Tomorrow is not written.  Decide who you want to be every day.  Tomorrow is going to be different than today, no matter what happens tonight.  We decide.  So decide who you want to be, make a wise decision, and go forward.

Becca Brunelle https://www.instagram.com/beccabrunelle/ is an Actor, Singer and Purpose Seeker https://seekingpurposeonline.com/ helping people find their "why" strengthen resilience and you can sign up today for the Purpose Seeker Training Program https://rmbrunelle.typeform.com/to/ftp5lmjP which starts November 1st, 2020, and will be 30 Days of transformative, collaborative work. Space is limited so sign up today!

Wanda Jefferson https://www.instagram.com/wandasncredible/ is a podcast host https://linktr.ee/wandasncredible a blogger, entrepreneur and an overall spreader of light and love.

Tom Libelt spends most of his time in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He runs Smart Brand Marketing https://smartbrandmarketing.com/ He has published around 5000 Kindle books, build a successful SEO & online course marketing business, partnered with a Muay Thai champion, owned a coffee shop, a retail store, a record label, created a documentary https://yourownwayout.com/ and released two albums with five hits on top ten Polish radio. All of it was bootstrapped and done with zero outside funding. "If you can't sell, then you're not in business. Marketing and Sales are the backbone of a company." - Tom Libelt

Sharon Halevy http://www.sharonehalevy.com/ is a NYC based Actor, Coach, Painter https://www.instagram.com/art_by_sharone/ and Director of https://www.instagram.com/d.iis._a_play_for_ig/ Damascus. It's In Syria. A play written by Kate Mulley re-conceived as a digital play for Instagram, released in segments over the course of a month.

Priya Mahendra https://www.instagram.com/priyamahendra/ is a New York based innovator, actor, singer, theatre & change maker and the creator of The Princess Possibility Project https://www.priyamahendra.com/tppp A video series that brings to life the hopes, constraints, dreams and desires of seven Princesses through their "I want" songs. Every Wednesday, a new Princess and her story will be shared https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhVOyGxXq5saIudsZ0XzIA The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of the way universally known and loved characters are usually portrayed in Entertainment, and the need to expand it in a consciously inclusive direction. This project (made in quarantine) illuminates our potential, perspective, and resilience - especially in times when we need it the most.

The Lucas Bros https://www.instagram.com/thelucasbros/ Kenny and Keith Lucas are an identical twin comedy duo with a Netflix comedy special called On Drugs, actors, creators of the animated series The Lucas Bros. Moving Co and the writers of the upcoming Fred Hampton biopic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmw7aY7Ul_o Judas and the Black Messiah. If you don't know who Fred Hampton was, here's a taste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy1gveC3GVs 

Cora Harrington https://www.thelingerieaddict.com/ is the Founder and Editor in Chief of the Lingerie Addict https://www.instagram.com/thelingerieaddict/ the world's largest lingerie blog and one of the few fashion blogs dedicated exclusively to intimate apparel. https://www.patreon.com/thelingerieaddict 

Sarah Grace Sanders https://www.instagram.com/sarahgracesanders/ is an New York based Actor who appears in season 2 of Cobra Kai on Netflix as Johnny's date https://vimeo.com/351708963 Check out more of her work here sarahgracesanders.com  and if you haven't seen Cobra Kai, check it out on Netflix, and you can find Sarah at the 1:25 mark of this preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzNYAtz8TNo 

Jade Erin Marcotte https://www.instagram.com/okjademarcotte/ is a comedian, writer https://www.jadeerinmarcotte.com/ and the host of the podcast https://www.instagram.com/imhotrightpod/  "I'm Hot Right?" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-hot-right/id1513207681 

I wanted to observe Labor Day with a small break/update, but still put something out. For this episode I'm supporting https://www.patreon.com/TheShowMustGoOnline The Show Must Go Online a London based company that has been putting up Shakespeare plays all summer with international casts, I'm playing Montano in Othello for the next one coming up 9/9/2020 https://linktr.ee/theshowmustgoonline Also, we have an important election coming up, so please participate in the idea of democracy https://www.vote.org/  Now enjoy your day if you have it off, and if you are working, know that I appreciate you, you are essential.

Wick Pilates https://www.wickpilates.com/  is an online pay what you can, Pilates platform created by Becca Jane and Georgia Gavran during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.instagram.com/wickpilates/ Based in Bushwick Brooklyn and featuring Pilates in Maria Hernandez Park every Thursday at 7pm they seek to foster community and remind grownups of the importance of play, and being open to having a beginner's mindset.  Every journey starts at the beginning.

Beyond Reproach https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/ is a comedic history podcast about scandals and scandalousness in politics and government. If you're not registered to vote you can here: https://vote.gov/ Each episode, hosts Stephanie & Tux explore the sordid stories of America's past, all while drinking heavily, talking too much, and generally making fools of themselves. https://www.instagram.com/beyondreproachpod/ They hope that these stories entertain you, teach you a thing or two, and maybe even draw parallels between the mistakes of the past and the quagmire that is American politics today.

https://www.lilitorre.com/ Lili Torre https://www.instagram.com/lili_torre/ is the host of The Dreaded Question Podcast https://www.instagram.com/thedreadedquestion/ This episode is called The Parallel Path, which is cool concept in and of itself and also the name of program Lili created which was one of my favorite personal experiences of 2020! Check her out!

Ayinde Howell https://www.instagram.com/ayinde/ is and entrepreneur, actor, writer, and filmmaker. His new film Augustus https://www.instagram.com/augustus_film/ is streaming now through the American Black Film Festival, and is up for a Fan Favorite award, you can vote for Augustus: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fanfavoritemovie 

Jean Michel https://www.instagram.com/megabraincomics/ is the Founder and Co-Owner/Operator of Megabrain Comics https://megabraincomics.com/ Widest selection of silver, golden, bronze and modern age back issues in the Hudson Valley!

Kim Exum https://www.instagram.com/kim.exum/ *currently stars in Book Of Mormon on Broadway, and was one of the producers of The Inaugural Antonyo Awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWtY4nNDFbU presented by Broadway Black. 

https://www.instagram.com/puertopaco/ Paco Lozano https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6341651/ is the epitome of a New York actor https://www.facebook.com/puertopaco he is a veteran of the stage and screen. He is also an active member of The Shelter theatre company https://www.theshelternyc.org/

RJ Magee https://www.instagram.com/rjforthewin/ is an entertainment professional with a passion for connecting talented people to artistic opportunities. He is the founder of RJ Magee Casting https://www.facebook.com/rj.magee RJ is also a Theatre Associate at Baker Management. He also plays and is the Casting Director of Theality TV http://theality.tv/ 

Show Up. As I wrap up a necessary family health related trip to my hometown, Seattle, I just wanted to take a minute to share some thoughts on Showing Up: For others, for the projects and causes you believe in, and, not least of all, show up for yourself.

THE LINE https://publictheater.org/productions/season/1920/the-line/ is a new play by Jessica Blank https://www.instagram.com/jessicacblank/ and Erik Jensen https://www.instagram.com/ejensen123/ created in the award-winning documentary style that brought you The Exonerated, Aftermath, and Coal Country. Crafted from firsthand interviews with New York City medical first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic, THE LINE cuts through the media and political noise to reveal the lived experiences of frontline medical workers in New York and their battle to save lives in a system built to serve the bottom line. “In spring 2020, we conducted anonymous interviews with NYC frontline medical workers battling the COVID-19 virus,” said THE LINE creators Jessica Blank https://www.jessicacblank.com/ and Erik Jensen https://twitter.com/erikjensen123  “Through these interviews, we began to see care as a radical response to institutionalized violence and the systems that perpetuate it. Created from quarantine in ‘rapid response’ to this national emergency, THE LINE presents a fundamental redefinition of what it means to protect and serve, examining the fault lines in our system through the words of the brave people who show up every day to care for us all.”

Jen Waldman https://www.instagram.com/jenwaldman/ is the owner and founder of Jen Waldman Studios https://jenwaldman.com/ JWS is committed to serving well-rounded artists who have the potential to make a positive impact on our world. That is, and will always be, our focus.Home to many Broadway actors, as well as a hub for leadership development in the arts and in the business world. Jen has worked with thought leaders such as Seth Godin and Simon Sinek, and has helped blaze a trail to bridge the arts, the business world, and purpose driven work and innovation. Whether you’re an actor, writer, singer, entrepreneur, content creator, marketing consultant, problem solver, or whatever creative, innovative thing you may be or want to become, you will benefit from being here, and you will be welcomed in this vibrant community. Jen is also the Co-Host of The Long And The Short Of It podcast https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/95-inspiration 

Nia Farrell https://www.instagram.com/niagrace14/ is a multi-hyphenate creator, performer, and Afrofuturist. She is part of SoHo Rep's 2019-2021 Writer/Director Lab https://sohorep.org/lab with her creative partner Talia Paulette Oliveras, together they are Ta-Nia https://taliaoliveras.com/ta-nia/ Nia also works at Nine Muses Entertainment and the National Black Theatre.

Carly Valancy https://www.instagram.com/carlyvalancy/ is an actor, singer, and she created Valence & Co https://www.instagram.com/valenceandco/ to build connection, community, and collaboration so that you can recognize your possibility and impact. If you are interested in seeing how your community might evolve if you reached out to someone new every day for 27 days check out the next Reach Out Party https://www.valenceandco.com/reachoutparty

WNYC In Collaboration with The Public Theatre Present: Free Shakespeare on the Radio Production of RICHARD II https://publictheater.org/productions/season/1920/richard-ii/ By William Shakespeare Conceived for the Radio and Directed by Saheem Ali https://www.saheemali.com/ This conversation features director Saheem Ali, and renowned Shakespearean scholar Ayanna Thompson https://www.ayannathompson.com/ You can also listen to an abridged version of this conversation on The Public Theatre's podcast The Public Square https://publictheater.org/podcast12 and English and Spanish transcripts are available there.

Phase III (Season 3) of the podcast starts tomorrow featuring a conversation about Richard II https://publictheater.org/productions/season/1920/richard-ii/ at Public Theatre devised as a radio play featuring Director Saheem Ali and Shakespearean scholar Ayanna Thompson.

Carlita Victoria https://www.instagram.com/itscarlitav/ is an Actor https://www.carlitavictoria.com/ Personal Trainer, and a Mental Health Advocate https://www.instagram.com/darknessrisingproject/ and founder of the Darkness Rising Project https://www.darknessrisingproject.com/ Darkness RISING is a mental health awareness 501(c)3 nonprofit. We offer free community wellness workshops geared toward people of color, inspirational cover songs, visual albums, and live concerts created by Black Broadway and theatre professionals, many who have experienced a mental health condition. Our goal is to inspire conversations about mental health, address issues which directly affect the Black community, connect attendees to resources, and erase the stigma.

This episode is a special edition sharing a conversation Alec III participated in curated and facilitated by National Black Theatre https://www.nationalblacktheatre.org/ as part of Founder's Month celebrating the legacy of Dr. Barbara Ann Teer who founded NBT in 1968. This conversation, NBT @ Home Founder's Month Edition Part 1 featured original NBT Company Members Ayodele Moore and Adé Faison https://www.instagram.com/ade_faison/ as well as the Writer and Director of last summer's 125th & Freedom Ebony Noelle Golden https://www.instagram.com/ebonynoellegolden/ and cast member SHESHE Dance https://www.instagram.com/sheshedanz/ moderated by Chelsea Dee https://www.instagram.com/chelseadeee/ Follow NBT https://www.instagram.com/natblacktheatre/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NationalBlackTheatre/  to see the whole series of conversations and to support and get involved.

Joanna Carpenter https://www.instagram.com/thejoannac/ is an NYC based Actor, Singer, and Innovator. http://www.joannacarpenter.com/ Jonna is a martial artist as well as a cocktail director who is creating a platform called 86 The Barrier, an emergency ESL program for furloughed immigrant hospitality workers.

LNWD https://www.instagram.com/_lnwd_/ is a multi-faceted artist who recently released a new single called Wannabe https://lnwd.bandcamp.com/track/wannabe which addresses the appropriation and exploitation of black culture while society has ignored the plight of black Americans in this country.

Gavin Van Vlack https://www.instagram.com/gvvstrong/ is the founder and head coach of Physical Culture Collective https://physicalculturecollective.com/  a 2400 square foot Martial arts , Strength and Movement studio located on the borders of Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Williamsburg Brooklyn that host high level Muay Thai , Jiu Jitsu, and Athletic Development programs that are designed to be able to accommodate everyone from the fitness beginner to the competitive martial arts practitioner. https://www.instagram.com/physicalculturecollective/  If you'd like to support Bushwick Variety Show we now have a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bushwickvarietyshow?fan_landing=true 

Bushwick's own Deb Manso https://www.instagram.com/debmanso/ explores mental wellness in her music showcased very beautifully in here latest music video entitled Never Go Back https://youtu.be/Os8A6jANH20 and also curates public art installations with ArtBridge https://art-bridge.org/ in order to reach other artists who might be suffering with depression in the Bushwick Community. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/debmanso/never-go-back 

Thirdwing was featured in the NY Times today https://nyti.ms/3cbLRJq featuring several guests who have appeared on the podcast episodes 77 & 89. From The NY Times 4/14/2020: "Thirdwing, a digital theater company specifically designed to develop plays for streaming and the live stage, was introduced just days before most everything shut down. This meant that Thirdwing’s first live stage offering, Rachel Carey’s “The Female Genius” — an episodically written show intended to run from April 14 through April 18 at The Wild Project in New York — was canceled. Now, Thirdwing is partnering with The Wild Project to digitally release one episode each night of its scheduled run. The play — “a darkly comic look at the struggle of having great talent in a misogynistic world,” according to Thirdwing — was filmed in different styles reminiscent of the teleplays of the 1950s and ’60s."   https://www.thirdwing.watch/  Enter the code WILD for a discount, and to support the Wild Project. Also, here is my short which I made to commemorate a major transformational decision this weekend. Morphosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XKc7hPzcLM  And please check out and support The Rack Shack: http://www.therackshackbk.com/