A podcast from Inkubator New Works Development Laboratory, a D.C.-based new play development company.
Our Ouija Board, The Game We Played, The Shit We Conjured, & The Dead Dude We Hate-Fucked, by Haygen-Brice Walker, playwright from Cohort Four.Featuring Sarah Laughland as Bec and Lucien Reubens as Saph, with Dylan Arredondo reading stage directions.Cohort Four Playwrights: Melissa Bell, Olivia Haller, Lily Kerrigan, Matthew Marcus, Jason Tseng, and Haygen-Brice Walker.Cohort Four Performers: Dylan Arredondo, Sarah Laughland, Andrew Quilpa, Lucien Reubens, and Jared Michael Swain.Our theme music was composed by Joe Nicol. Our logo art was by Sarah Nazareth; more of her work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.Hosted by T.P. Huth
Fear and Wonder, by Jason Tseng, playwright from Cohort Four.Featuring Jared Michael Swain as Ryan, Andrew Quilpa as Jabez, Dylan Arredondo as Jabez’s Dad, and Sarah Laughland as Ryan’s Mom.Cohort Four Playwrights: Melissa Bell, Olivia Haller, Lily Kerrigan, Matthew Marcus, Jason Tseng, and Haygen-Brice Walker.Cohort Four Performers: Dylan Arredondo, Sarah Laughland, Andrew Quilpa, Lucien Reubens, and Jared Michael Swain.Our theme music was composed by Joe Nicol. Our logo art was by Sarah Nazareth; more of her work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.Hosted by T.P. Huth
CW: This play contains discussion of sexual coercion.Remix, by Melissa Bell, playwright from Cohort Four.Featuring Jared Michael Swain as Hakim XL, Sarah Laughland as Minnie, Dylan Arredondo as Jay, and Andrew Quilpa as Phil.Cohort Four Playwrights: Melissa Bell, Olivia Haller, Lily Kerrigan, Matthew Marcus, Jason Tseng, and Haygen-Brice Walker.Cohort Four Performers: Dylan Arredondo, Sarah Laughland, Andrew Quilpa, Lucien Reubens, and Jared Michael Swain.Our theme music was composed by Joe Nicol. Our logo art was by Sarah Nazareth; more of her work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.Hosted by T.P. Huth
ouls Spent, by Olivia Haller, playwright from Cohort Four.Featuring Dylan Arrendono as Jim, Melissa Bell as Candace, and Sarah Laughland as Janice, with Jared Michael Swain reading stage directions.Cohort Four Playwrights: Melissa Bell, Olivia Haller, Lily Kerrigan, Matthew Marcus, Jason Tseng, and Haygen-Brice Walker.Cohort Four Performers: Dylan Arredondo, Sarah Laughland, Andrew Quilpa, Lucien Reubens, and Jared Michael Swain.Our theme music was composed by Joe Nicol. Our logo art was by Sarah Nazareth; more of her work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.Hosted by T.P. Huth
TW: Mention of suicide and drug use.Mine to Take, by Matthew Marcus and Lily Kerrigan, playwrights from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Four.Featuring Sarah Laughland as Ester.Cohort Four Playwrights: Melissa Bell, Olivia Haller, Lily Kerrigan, Matthew Marcus, Jason Tseng, and Haygen-Brice Walker.Our theme music was composed by Joe Nicol. Our logo art was by Sarah Nazareth; more of her work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.Hosted by T.P. Huth
CW: Descriptions of extreme violence, sexual assault, strong languageThe live recording of Cake Eaters by Rebecca Dzida, from the reading on July 21, 2019. Directed by Bridget Grace Sheaff, assistant directed by Sabina Jafri. Featuring Mohammad R. Suaidi as Rex, Jamie Boller as Yazzy/Ayaz, Mani Yangilmau as the Soldier and Stage Directions, Jessica Lefkow as Captain Markuzi and Irina, Nicole McClellan Smith as Eva and Stage Directions, Cedrick Riggs Jr. as Leo, and Grace Kane as Commander Hatsu and Benita.Theme music by Joe Nicol. Logo art by Sara Nazareth.Hosted by T.P. Huth.
CW: Descriptions of extreme violence, sexual assault, strong languageThe live recording of Cake Eaters by Rebecca Dzida, from the reading on July 21, 2019. Directed by Bridget Grace Sheaff, assistant directed by Sabina Jafri. Featuring Mohammad R. Suaidi as Rex, Jamie Boller as Yazzy/Ayaz, Mani Yangilmau as the Soldier and Stage Directions, Jessica Lefkow as Captain Markuzi and Irina, Nicole McClellan Smith as Eva and Stage Directions, Cedrick Riggs Jr. as Leo, and Grace Kane as Commander Hatsu and Benita.Theme music by Joe Nicol. Logo art by Sara Nazareth.Hosted by T.P. Huth.
You, Too?, by Taylor Leigh Lamb, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Three.Featuring Taylor Washington as Liza, Da’Von T. Moody as Jovan, Lilian Oben as Debra, and Yakima Rich as Korryn, with Mani Yangilmau reading stage directions.Feedback facilitated by Cohort Three Guest Dramaturg Abby Cady.Cohort Three Playwrights: Kate Colwell, Jean Koppen, Taylor Lamb, Hope Villanueva, Amanda Zeitler.Hosted by T.P. Huth.Full artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
A note: T.P. Huth (the host of this podcast) had laryngitis while recording the introduction and conclusion of this piece, so forgive any change in vocal tone.Her, Across the River, by Hope Villanueva, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Three.Featuring Dani Stoller as Persephone, Yakima Rich as the Spirit, Kari Ginsburg as Demeter, Pimmie Jungtranggur as Asnee, Taylor Washington as Talin, Mani Yangilmau as Devi, and Lilian Oben as Umbra.This episode was guest directed by Meghan Behm. The Thai diction coach for this play was Patrick Musick.Feedback facilitated by Cohort Three Guest Dramaturg Abby Cady.Cohort Three Playwrights: Kate Colwell, Jean Koppen, Taylor Lamb, Hope Villanueva, Amanda Zeitler.Hosted by T.P. Huth.Full artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Unfocused, by Jean Koppen, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Three.Featuring Kari Ginsburg as Svetlana, Yakima Rich as Tasha, Dani Stoller as Bernice, Da’Von T. Moody as Walter, Lilian Oben as Carol, Mani Yangilmau as Walter, and Pimmie Juntranggur as Jen, with Seth Rosenke reading stage directions.Feedback facilitated by Cohort Three Guest Dramaturg Abby Cady.Cohort Three Playwrights: Kate Colwell, Jean Koppen, Taylor Lamb, Hope Villanueva, Amanda Zeitler.Hosted by T.P. Huth.Full artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Guardians, by Kate Colwell, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Three.Featuring Kari Ginsburg as Zo, Seth Rosenke as Mo, and Dani Stoller as Au, with Da’Von T. Moody reading stage directions.Feedback facilitated by Cohort Three Guest Dramaturg Abby Cady.Cohort Three Playwrights: Kate Colwell, Jean Koppen, Taylor Lamb, Hope Villanueva, Amanda Zeitler.Hosted by T.P. Huth.Full artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Neverlanding, by Amanda Zeitler, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Three.Featuring Seth Rosenke as Michael, with Mani Yangilmau as stage directions.Feedback facilitated by Cohort Three Guest Dramaturg Abby Cady.Cohort Three Playwrights: Kate Colwell, Jean Koppen, Taylor Lamb, Hope Villanueva, Amanda Zeitler.Hosted by T.P. Huth.Full artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.Correction: The fundraiser for Neverlanding at the Capital Fringe Festival is on IndieGogo. The link is www.indiegogo.com/projects/neverlanding-a-capital-fringe-festival-production#/
This play contains discussion of suicide and self harm; if you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-8255.Act One of Proxy, by Nell Quinn-Gibney and Alex Reeves, from the live reading on March 19, 2019. Featuring Rachel Messbauer as Again, Iliana Papanicolau as Kassa, Nerissa Hart as Kai, and Da’Von T. Moody as Rennek.Hosted by T.P. Huth
This play contains discussion of suicide and self harm; if you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-8255.Act One of Proxy, by Nell Quinn-Gibney and Alex Reeves, from the live reading on March 19, 2019. Featuring Rachel Messbauer as Again, Iliana Papanicolau as Kassa, Nerissa Hart as Kai, and Da’Von T. Moody as Rennek.Hosted by T.P. Huth
Blackface on Butter, by Jordan Ealey, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Two.Featuring Rachel Barlaam as Molly, Katharine Ariyan as Jessica, Dion Denisse as Leslie, and Shamire Casselle as Izzy.Cohort Two Playwrights: Linday Adams, Rebecca Dzida, Jordan Ealey, Isaiah Mason Harvey, Doug Robinson, Bridget Grace Sheaff.Hosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
[untitled play] by Bridget Grace Sheaff, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Two.Featuring Dion Denisse as Lexi, Tim Neil as Chris, Jared Michael Swain as Dr. Bertrand, and Rachel Barlaam as Kate.Cohort Two Playwrights: Linday Adams, Rebecca Dzida, Jordan Ealey, Isaiah Mason Harvey, Doug Robinson, Bridget Grace Sheaff.The painting referred to in the opening stage direction is Ada’s Garden by Alex Katz, which can be found here: https://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/webres/Image/Membership/ArtNoir/AlexKatz_AdasGarden_web.jpg.Hosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Warlords, by Isaiah Mason Harvey, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Two.Featuring Shamire Casselle as Jules, Tim Neil as Tug, Doug Robinson as Miles, Jared Michael Swain as Levi, and the ensemble as the Warlords.Cohort Two Playwrights: Linday Adams, Rebecca Dzida, Jordan Ealey, Isaiah Mason Harvey, Doug Robinson, Bridget Grace Sheaff.Hosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
A note: This piece contains discussion of sexual assault. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault, there are resources available at rainn.org or through the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673).Rattler, by Lindsay Adams, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Two.Featuring Katharine Ariyan as Jen, Tim Neil as Wyatt, Rachel Barlaam as Morgan and Holly, Dion Denisse as Kristin, and Rebecca Dzida as Donna.Cohort Two Playwrights: Linday Adams, Rebecca Dzida, Jordan Ealey, Isaiah Mason Harvey, Doug Robinson, Bridget Grace Sheaff.Theme composed by Joe Nicol. Logo art by Sarah Nazareth; more of her work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.Hosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Pride of Doves, by Doug Robinson, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Two.Featuring Shamire Casselle as Sylvia, Tim Neil as Viktor, and Jared Michael Swain as Emmett.Cohort Two Playwrights: Linday Adams, Rebecca Dzida, Jordan Ealey, Isaiah Mason Harvey, Doug Robinson, Bridget Grace Sheaff.
Cake Eaters, by Rebecca Dzidaplaywright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort Two.Featuring Katharine Ariyan as Yazzy and Jared Michael Swain as Rex.Cohort Two Playwrights: Linday Adams, Rebecca Dzida, Jordan Ealey, Isaiah Mason Harvey, Doug Robinson, Bridget Grace Sheaff.Cohort Two Performers: Katharine Ariyan, Rachel Barlaam, Shamire Casselle, Dion Denisse, Tim Neil, Jared Michael SwainHosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
The Body, by Britt A Willis, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort One.Featuring Ezra Tozian as The Body, Chloe Mikala as Mrs. Haskovec, Da’Von T. Moody as Mr. Haskovec, Thais Menendez as the Baker, Alex Reeves as Teen, Nell Quinn-Gibney as Kid, and Jen Diamond as Partner.Cohort One Playwrights: Caitlin M Caplinger, Jen Diamond, Anna-Claire McGrath, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alex Reeves, Natalie Ann Valentine, Britt A WillisHosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Proxy, by Nell Quinn-Gibney and Alex Reeves, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort One.Featuring Thais Menendez as Again, Chloe Mikala as Kassa, Ezra Tozian as Kai, and Da'Von T. Moody as RennekCohort One Playwrights: Caitlin M Caplinger, Jen Diamond, Anna-Claire McGrath, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alex Reeves, Natalie Ann Valentine, Britt A WillisHosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Taques n’ Plangles by Caitlin M Caplinger, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort One. Featuring Chloe Mikala as Francis, Thais Menendez as Bitty, and Da’Von T. Moody as Parker. The role of Hippo in this recording is narrated in the stage directions; in production, Hippo will speak exclusively through excerpts from Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2RPKMJmSp0. Cohort One Playwrights: Caitlin M Caplinger, Jen Diamond, Anna-Claire McGrath, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alex Reeves, Natalie Ann Valentine, Britt A WillisHosted by T.P. Huth Full artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Egg by Anna-Claire McGrath, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort One.Featuring Da'Von T. Moody as Tim, Thais Menendez as Jane, Chloe Mikala as Tamsin, and Ezra Tozian as InternetCohort One Playwrights: Caitlin M Caplinger, Jen Diamond, Anna-Claire McGrath, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alex Reeves, Natalie Ann Valentine, Britt A WillisHosted by T.P. HuthFull artist bios available at inkubatorlab.org/current.
Warning: This excerpt contains discussion of mental illness and suicide.The Funeral of Casey B. Collins, by Natalie Ann Valentine, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort OneFeaturing Chloe Mikala as Adora and Ezra Tozian as LiseCohort One Playwrights: Caitlin M Caplinger, Jen Diamond, Anna-Claire McGrath, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alex Reeves, Natalie Ann Valentine, Britt A WillisHosted by T.P. HuthBios of all artists can be found at inkubatorlab.org/current. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@inkubatorlab) and Twitter (@inkubatoronair).
Porn: a Love Story, by Jen Diamond, playwright from Inkubator On Air, Cohort OneFeaturing Thais Menendez as Alice, Chloe Mikala as Lola, Da'Von T. Moody as Elliot, and Ezra Tozian as InternetCohort One Playwrights: Caitlin M Caplinger, Jen Diamond, Anna-Claire McGrath, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alex Reeves, Natalie Ann Valentine, Britt A WillisHosted by T.P. HuthBios of all artists can be found at inkubatorlab.org/current. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@inkubatorlab) and Twitter (@inkubatoronair).
T.P. Huth, Founder and Artistic Director of Inkubator New Works Development Laboratory, welcomes you to this podcast. Stay tuned on January 23, 2019 for the first official episode of Inkubator On Air!Our theme song was composed by Joe Nicol. Our logo art was designed by Sarah Nazareth. More of Sarah’s work can be found at sarahscanvas.tumblr.com.For more information, visit inkubatorlab.org, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@inkubatorlab) or on Twitter (@inkubatoronair).