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A podcast for the future of theatre, by the future of theatre. Our host, Katy Zapanta, discusses with guests the changing nature of theatre. The podcast intends to give young artists the tools needed for this new age of theatrical revolution, whether it be an introduction to plays, creators, or information about BFA programs and the industry as a whole

For the Revolution


    • Sep 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Episode Thirteen: On the 74th Tony Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 80:53


    Broadway is back and so are we! Katy is joined by former guests Emma and Grace to unpack the 74th Tony's and question if Broadway is truly back and better than ever.

    Episode Twelve: On Arts Internships with Grace Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 66:14


    We're back! This week, Katy sits down with Grace Walker (@notkristinbell on TikTok)to talk about internships in the industry, how to get them, how to make the best of them, and how to find the best fit for you. Play recommendation: "Do You Feel Anger?" by Mara Nelson-Greenberg

    Episode Eleven: On BFA Programs and What We Wish We Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 67:25


    It's college decision time! This week, Katy is joined by fellow CMU Tartans Adira Rosen, Brayden Co, Sabrina Zanello Jackson, and Padra Crisafulli. They answer questions about conservatory programs, talk about why they chose Carnegie Mellon, and give advice to young theatremakers. Check out these four incredible artists!

    Episode Ten: On "The Reckoning" with Emma Sue Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 65:22


    It's been a week! Katy and Emma sit down to unpack the Scott Rudin drama, Jacked Little Pill controversy, non-binary erasure, and the theatre industry's desperate need for change. Follow Emma on TikTok and Twitter to hear more about #radicaldramaturgy! Play recommendation: We Are the Tigers (on Spotify)

    Episode Nine: On Our Problematic Faves with Juju Nieto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 55:52


    Juju and Katy talk about "problematic favorites": beloved shows that have darker aspects. Read the article referenced: https://aninjusticemag.com/the-unraveling-of-a-dream-6824c652c013

    Episode Eight: On Raya and the Last Dragon with Elizabeth Zapanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 48:31


    On this very special episode, Katy talks with her little sister about the importance of representation in Disney movies and specifically "Raya and the Last Dragon." This conversation begins around the 5-minute mark, while in the first few minutes, Katy reflects on the recent Atlanta shooting and #StopAsianHate

    Episode Seven: On "The Mandalorian" with Elle Norman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 55:10


    This week's episode is brought to you by a casual conversation between two Star Wars fans and Katy suddenly said "wait let me record this." Elle and Katy talk about "The Mandalorian," westerns, and how much we love Ming-Na Wen.

    Episode Six: On Devising with Emma Sue Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 62:53


    This week, Katy and Emma talk about "devisaturgy," the struggles of Zoom theatre, and conservatory training. Play recommendation: Pride is Her Prejudice (coming soon!) by Jessica Balick Goodman

    Episode Five: On Representation & Visibility w/ Juju Nieto and Sammie Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 76:53


    This week Katy is joined by two guests: Juju and Sammie! The three ramble about representation, struggles with dramaturgy, and being short. Play recommendation: For Colored Girls...by Ntozake Shange

    Episode Four: On Staying or Going with Ryan Dumas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 53:28


    Katy and Ryan talk about the alarming number of young artists leaving the theatre industry and Ryan gives us his firsthand experience of the day that Broadway shut down- almost an entire year ago. Play recommendation: POTUS by Selina Fillinger

    Episode Three: On Musicals with Nick Grosso

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 52:49


    Katy and Nick talk about Legally Blonde, capitalism, and how anyone can cook! (or make art)

    Episode Two: On Dramaturgy with Sydney Mayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 48:46


    When we think of dramaturgs we think of script analysis, plot beads, actor packets, audience talk backs, and the person that stands in the corner taking notes and frowning. This week, Katy sits down with Sydney to talk about dramaturgy as the soul of art. Play recommendation: how to defend yourself by lily padilla

    Episode One: On "Under the Rug Experiences" w/ Joshua Christian Wyatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 39:18


    In this inaugural episode, Katy and Joshua talk about his company, performativity, social media, and more! Play recommendation: Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury

    Welcome to the Revolution!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 2:42


    Welcome to the first episode of this brand-new theatre podcast!

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