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A comedy podcast that helps answer the question “what is this play about?” … Plays are meant to be seen not read, but before an audience sees a production all the artists involved need to read the text and come to a unified interpretation of it. This show examines that process – we will read plays and look at them through the lens of different text analysis techniques, talk about the potential stories that could be told using that play, and go behind the scenes of the artistic process. This podcast is for anyone who wants to know more about the important plays of our time and the analytic techniques that can be used to understand them more deeply and for anyone who loves theater and would like to know more about the artistic process.

Read More Plays


    • Jan 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 15m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES

    4.8 from 20 ratings Listeners of Read More Plays that love the show mention: theater, plays, theatre, fun, listening, love, jennifer sassaman, jennifer and ricardo.



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    EP. 4.7 What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 90:02


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. 4.6 Noises Off by Michael Frayn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 86:27


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Noises Off by Michael Frayn !  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links: If You Lived Here:https://weta.org/watch/shows/if-you-lived-here Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. 4.5 Fat Ham by James Ijames

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 92:08


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Fat Ham by James Ijames !  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. 4.4 Hamlet By William Shakespeare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 94:27


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Hamlet By William Shakespeare !  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. 4.3 Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea by Nathan Alan Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 113:50


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Mark H.  discuss Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea by Nathan Alan Davis !  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Mark H. website: theneogriot.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #4.2 Our Town By Thornton Wilder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 85:08


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Our Town by Thornton Wilder!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #4.1: Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play By Anne Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 101:50


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Frank Britton discuss Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play By Anne Washburn!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Season 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 6:03


    In this special trailer for READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss season 4!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.11: Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 94:54


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Frank Britton discuss Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    EP. #3.10: God Of Carnage By Yasmina Reza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 77:52


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss God Of Carnage By Yasmina Reza!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    EP. #3.9: The Realistic Joneses By Will Eno

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 91:12


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss The Realistic Joneses By Will Eno!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. 3.8 School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 99:21


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest L. Michael Gipson discuss School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.7: Servant Of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni / One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 90:27


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Servant Of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni and One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean !  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.6 Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 85:31


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.5: The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 74:21


    In this episode of READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the musical The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.4 August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 92:56


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss August: Osage County by Tracy Letts!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:1. The Howard Starks poem August: Osage County can be read here.2. Caitlan Moran article about the hormone changes that affect personality in menopause can be found here. 3. T.S. Eliot poem The Hollow Men can be read here. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.3 MacBeth by William Shakespere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 83:10


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss MacBeth by William Shakespere!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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    EP. #3.2 Angels In America Part 2: Perestroika by Tony Kushner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 115:30


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Angels In America Part 2: Perestroika by Tony Kushner!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #3.1 Angels In America Part 1: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 85:06


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss Angels In America Part 1: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 5:04


    In this special trailer for READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss season 3!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Season 2 Wrap-Up and Season 3 Lineup Announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 40:54


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman, and Samuel Fitzwater-Butchart discuss Season 2 of Read More Plays, and announce the lineup for Season 3!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #2.16: Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacarías

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 96:38


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacharias. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. Link to Nick Stella showing how big comedy can be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32R9B0GwDSk A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP.#2.15 Pipeline By Dominique Morisseau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 86:06


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Pipeline By Dominique Morisseau. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP.#2.14 A Monster Calls, Devised by The Company

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 87:46


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play A Monster Calls based on an idea by Siobhan Dowd, adapted from the book by Patrick Ness, devised by The Company with Adam Peck as the writer in the room. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.12: Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 84:33


    n this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.12: The Rover by Aphra Behn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 100:30


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Colin A. Borden discuss the play The Rover by Aphra Behn. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.11: Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 78:25


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

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    EP. #2.10: Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 85:47


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.9: Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo by Rajiv Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 85:04


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo by Rajiv Joseph. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.8: Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 92:18


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysispride and prejudice

    EP. #2.7: Hand To God by Robert Askins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 82:10


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman and very special guest Johanna Dunphy discuss the play Hand To God by Robert Askins. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

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    EP. #2.6: All My Sons by Arthur Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 71:31


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play All My Sons by Arthur Miller. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.5: Blithe Spirit By Noël Coward

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 75:36


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss  Blithe Spirit By Noël Coward. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.4: Everybody by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 86:25


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss Everybody by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins & Everyman by Anonymous. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.3: The Unplugging by Yvette Nolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 78:41


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss The Unplugging by Yvette Nolan. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.2: Usual Girls by Ming Peiffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 80:58


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss Usual Girls by Ming Peiffer. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #2.1: The MotherF***er With The Hat By Stephen Adly Gurgis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 66:34


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman discuss The MotherF***er With The Hat By Stephen Adly Gurgis. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. Interview with Stephen Adly Guirgis and John Patrick Shanley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJOBPxAAfYA&t=1s  2. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis3. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 4:03


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman share what season 2 of the podcast will look like.  First episode airs in two weeks on September 27th, 2021 when the RMP team will be discussing Stephen Adly Guirgis' incredible play THE MOTHERF*CKER WITH THE HAT. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood.You can find the full lineup of the plays we'll be discussing in season two on our website: Season 2 Play LineupFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    Bonus: Season 1 Wrap-Up Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 45:40


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman and Samuel Fitzwater-Butchart discuss Season 1 of Read More Plays. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #22: Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 91:50


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman and special guests Mikey and Jen Beverelli Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #21: BootyCandy by Robert O'Hara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 83:30


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman and special guest Aaron Thomas the show BootyCandy by Robert O'Hara. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    Bonus Episode: Discussion With Linda Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 40:53


    In this special READ MORE PLAYS bonus episode Jennifer Sassaman has a discussion with Linda Robinson about her time as a nurse practitioner/midwife with Medicenes San Frontiers/Doctors Without Borders in Africa during the early 2000's. Due to the nature of the subject matter this episode contains explicit material. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. Linda Robinson's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v5A3BxU4Uc2. Linda Robinson's book SUNDAY MORNING SHAMWANA: https://pineknollpress.com/buy-the-book/ (you can also get it through larger booksellers like amazon and barnes &. noble)4. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis5. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

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    EP. #20 Ruined by Lynn Nottage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 84:12


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman and special guest Ameenah Kaplan the show Ruined by Lynn Nottage. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. Linda Robinson's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v5A3BxU4Uc 2. Linda Robinson's book SUNDAY MORNING SHAMWANA: https://pineknollpress.com/buy-the-book/ (you can also get it through larger booksellers like amazon and barnes &. noble)3. Ameenah Kaplan's IMDB page (so you can find her in your favorite shows): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0438188/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_04. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis5. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #19: Water by the Spoonful By Quiara Alegría Hudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 76:42


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman and special guest Wendy Nogales the show Water by the Spoonful By Quiara Alegría Hudes. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #18: Topdog/Underdog By Suzan-Lori Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 72:19


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman the show Topdog/Underdog By Suzan-Lori Parks. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #17: Familiar By Danai Gurira

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 83:01


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman the show Familiar By Danai Gurira. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis3. Interview with the playwright;In Conversation with Danai Gurira | American Theatre Wing - In Conversation with Danai Gurira

    EP. #16: Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 57:00


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman the show Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

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    Spring Break Bonus: Interview With Jennifer & Ricardo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 9:08


    In this bonus content, Jennifer and Ricardo are interviewed by Sam about how their friendship started and who the infamous Greg and Stella Asthe are!You can view the full video on our Patreon page: Patreon/ReadMorePlays.  No need to sign up, it's on the public landing page just below our silly "different" memberships options. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    EP. #15: Top Girls by Caryl Churchill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 78:40


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman the show Top Girls by Caryl Churchill. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #14: Indecent By Paula Vogel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 79:30


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Rebecca Cunningham discuss  the show Indecent By Paula Vogel. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

    EP. #13: Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 79:55


    In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Yvette Heyliger the show Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Links to items referenced in this episode:1. A full plot summary of the play can be found on the Plot Synopses page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/plot-synopsis2. Information about the analytic technique used in this and other episodes can be found in the Text Analysis page of our website: https://www.readmoreplays.com/analysis

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