Theatrical Mustang Podcast

It’s Episode 138 with Emma Messenger! (This episode was recorded earlier in the year, while Emma was performing in Curious Theatre’s production of The Secretary.) 

Please enjoy Episode 137 with Jeff Parker! This episode was recorded before Arvada Center and CSF cancelled/postponed their season programming.   We chat about dialects, Hercule Poirot (played by my personal hero, Kevin Rich), and many other excellent theatrically nerdy topics. Enjoy!  

In honor of her birthday, please enjoy Episode 136 with the profoundly talented costume designer Meghan Anderson Doyle!

It’s Episode 135 with Devon James! Devon is an MFA Actor & Teaching Artist Professional. She has been working and educating in the industry for nearly the last 15 years. Currently, her work can be seen as the calendar-driven office manager, Janelle in Curious Theatre’s production of “The Secretary,” which runs through February 22nd. Get your tickets here: https://www.curioustheatre.org/event/the-secretary Devon is also the Founder of Actors With Intention (AWI), a network and educational platform for professional and professional aspiring actors that focuses on mindset, continued growth, and community. www.actorswithintention.com, Facebook: @actorswithintention, INSTA: @actorswithintention_awi This episode spotlights Perfect Pronouns. Visibility for the transgender community is a life-or-death issue, but pronoun usage isn't just for trans people. Do your part to bring visibility to pronoun usage for all, and treat yourself to Perfect Pronoun pins to make you feel visible. Visit https://perfectpronouns.com and use the code “mustang10” to get 10% off your order!

It's Episode 134 with MJ Rawls! We chat about her acting career and some of the unique challenges experienced by transgender and non-binary actors. We hope to make this a monthly series, so you can look forward to more MJ in the weeks to come! 

It’s Episode 133 with Wendy Franz! We dig deep into the 2019 Colorado Shakespeare Festival season, arts administration and the joy of our collective theatre nerd-ery. Get your tickets for the CSF season here: https://cupresents.org Learn more about CSF here! https://cupresents.org/series/shakespeare-festival

Enjoy Episode 132 with Brynn Headington! We chat about acting, creating your own work and parenting (and being a mom-boss!) Follow Brynn on Insta: @brynnpossible Check out her YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/32hCSCw More info about Synetic Theater: https://synetictheater.org and https://www.youtube.com/userSyneticTheater Brynn is represented by Capital Talent Agency.

It’s Episode 131: Jasmine Joshua returns! We chat all about Reboot Theatre, inclusivity and their latest AMAZING production, Sweeney Todd, which runs through May 31. Get your tix here! https://rebootsweeneytodd.brownpapertickets.com PS: We still have six more days left on the Hoops of Steel campaign! Pre-order your album here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hoops-of-steel-the-musical

It’s Episode 130 with Lynne Hastings and Caitlin Lowans of Theatreworks Colorado Springs! Don’t miss Shakespeare at the Ranch, where they’ll be producing Measure for Measure June 26-July 21st! For more information about this and their upcoming season, please visit theatreworkscs.org. PS: We still have six more days left on the Hoops of Steel campaign! Pre-order your album here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hoops-of-steel-the-musical.  

It's Episode 129: Hoops of Steel: The Workshop! We only have two weeks left to raise the money we need to cover the costs of writing a brand-new Shakesqueerian musical that reimagines the Hamlet narrative from Ophelia's perspetive! Jules Murtha and Woodzick have an upcoming album of all the songs from this new show. Learn more here: https://www.hoopsofsteelthemusical.com/ And donate here! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hoops-of-steel-the-musical If you need more convincing, check out this testimonial! “I had the great fortune to see an early workshop of Hoops of Steel, and I was blown away. This imaginative alternative to Shakespeare’s Hamlet positions the story firmly in the 21st century, and paints vivid and believable portraits of Ophelia and Laertes, while opening up new meanings in this 400-year-old play. It’s smart, funny, and heartfelt. I can’t wait to see where Woodzick and Jules take this powerful piece!” -Amanda Giguere: Director of Outreach, Colorado Shakespeare Festival  

It’s Episode 128 with Betty Hart! We chat about Caroline or Change, which runs through May 5th at the Aurora Fox Arts Center: http://aurorafoxartscenter.org/afac/caroline-or-change Next up: -Performing in Barnum, at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, May 23-June 16: https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-events/barnum -Directing Crowns at Vintage Theatre, running June 28-August 4th: https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=e704c424cef2c5a20edd1351e2debebb Donate to the new musical that Woodzick is co-writing, Hoops of Steel: Hamlet’s B-Sides, here: www.hoopsofsteelthemusical.com

It's Episode 127 with Kevin Kantor (they/them/theirs)! We talk about American Premiere of Things I Know to Be True, acting, inclusive casting practices, gender and poetry, among other things!  Book Kevin to perform in your neck of the woods here: kevinkantorpoetry@gmail.com Order Kevin's book of poetry here: https://www.amazon.com/Endowing-Vegetables-Too-Much-Meaning/dp/1512133418/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kevin+kantor&qid=1554406789&s=gateway&sr=8-1

It’s Episode 126 with Jessica Austgen! We chat about her new play, Sin Street Social Club, which is running through May 19 at The Arvada Center. More info and tix here: https://support.arvadacenter.org/events?k=Sin%20Street&startDate=2019-01-30&endDate=2019-05-30 We also talk about Between Us, a set of unique one-on-one performance experiences developed and produced by Denver Center for the Performing Arts Off-Center wing. These experiences run through May 26. Get your tix here: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/between-us/ And finally, we delve into the intricacies and joys of podcasting! Check out all things Jessica Austgen, including her podcast, the Required Readcast, at https://www.jessicaaustgen.com.

It's Episode 125 with Alika Magas! Alika's world-premiere play, Poltergeist, was the winner of the 2017-2018 CU New Play Festival! More info here: https://cupresents.org/event/1661/cu-theatre-dance/poltergeist/   Check out a few of Ash's monologues from the play here! https://nonbinarymonologues.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/ash-from-poltergeist-by-alika-magas/  

It's Episode 124 with Bud Coleman! We talk all about Into the Woods, which is running February 22-March 3 at the University Theatre. More info and tickets: https://cupresents.org/event/1660/cu-theatre-dance/into-the-woods

It’s Episode 123 with Colleen Mylott! We talk about Band of Toughs, Nirvamlet, Naropa University’s MFA in Contemporary Performance program and theatre-making in Colorado. Make sure to check out the inaugural issue of New Theatre Magazine, which was released earlier today! And if you’re in Boulder, please join us for the one-year anniversary of The Non-Binary Monologues Project on Saturday, October 13th.

It’s Episode 122 with creative crew from TesserACT: Dimensions of Gender (or Queernomicon at Comic Con)! co-written by the ensemble with submissions from nerds like youdirected by Amy C. Bucklerwith performances by Ayla Sullivan & K. Woodzickdramaturgy by Harris Armstrong and Alexis Cooleyand design and production support by Wild Imaginarium FREE! TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!Boulder audiences will have TWO CHANCES to catch this show at the Wesley Chapel before it moves to the 2018 Denver Comic Con, where we'll be hosted as part of Page 23's LitCon. 7:30 p.m., Friday June 8th and Saturday June 9thThe Wesley Chapel1290 Folsom St.Boulder, Colo Tickets for this event are offered for free to our community (yea!), thanks in part to support provided by the City of Boulder's Human Relations Committee. Donations are also accepted, and will be used to compensate artists for their work. RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: https://tesseract.brownpapertickets.com/ Monologues by Various Authors in order of Appearance:“Celia” - from The Adventure of the Comic Con Caper by Jonathan Alexandratos“XLucidenialX - from An Invitation Out by Shualee Cook“Pasquale” - from Couples Costume by Sam Mauceri“Cookie” - from Are You Now or Have You Ever Been a Pirate? by Ben Kemper“Brocksandra” - from Of the Dark by Saul B. Propp“Charlie” - a Comic Con Exclusive Monologue by H.P. Armstrong“Rao” - from Cosmic Bodies by D. T. Burns“The Doctor” - a Comic Con Exclusive Monologue by Ayla SullivanMusic“The Aquaman Song” written by Woodzick“Spiderman Rap” written by Ayla Sullivan http://squareproducttheatre.orghttps://nonbinarymonologues.wordpress.comhttps://denvercomiccon.com/programming

It’s Episode 121 with Annabel Turrado! We talk about Annabel’s MFA Thesis performance, titled “Endurance.” “ENDURANCE is a 24hr solo performance installation that delves into the inner workings of the heartbrain, with a focus on exploring physical manifestations of the emotional trials of the heart. May 4, 6pm through May 5, 6pm. Visit anytime between the 24hr duration. Nalanda Campus, Naropa University, studio 9190.” More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1614292001973434 And don’t miss the other two MFA Thesis performances this weekend! sasayakiby Chie SaitoMay 3, 4, 5 at 6:30pmPlace: DOJO 9180Players: Barbara Dilley & Paul ImaharaReservation required (free) https://sasayaki.eventbrite.com   No Forestby Gabi PetrovMay 3, 4, 5 at 7:30pmPlace: Studio 9195 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-forest-tickets-45151725025 More info on all performances is available at https://www.facebook.com/events/215555809032996  

It’s Episode 120 with Regan Linton! Regan is the Artistic Director of Phamaly Theatre Company, which is about to open Romeo and Juliet at The Dairy Arts Center. The show runs April 14 through the 22nd, and tickets are selling quickly! Get yours today at http://tickets.thedairy.org/ Phamaly Theatre Company's mission is to inspire people to re-envision disability through professional theatre. Learn more at http://www.phamaly.org. If you’re in the Seattle area, don’t miss the Neit/her He nor They/r, the first production of The Non-Binary Monologues Project, a co-production of MAP Theatre and Midnight Rice Productions. Showings April 22-24 at the 18th and Union Arts Space. More info and tickets at https://neitherhenortheyr.brownpapertickets.com.

It's Episode 119! Woodzick reads through some of the editor's notes on Milo's manuscript (full text here--prepare your ears for some ridiculous logic...) and Sue the T-Rex's press release about moving into their new digs.  This episode is sponsored Max Cole-Takanikos Designs.

It’s Episode 118 with Charlie Miller! Charlie is the Off-Center Curator and Associate Artistic Director for Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Theatre Company. We talk about Off-Center’s upcoming events, including Remote Denver, Mixed Taste and an evening of micro-theatre, a new initiative headed by Meridith Grundei. The micro-theatre project is accepting submissions from Colorado artists until March 4th. Learn more and submit your piece here: https://www.denvercenter.org/blog-posts/news-center/2018/01/03/it's-called-micro-theatre-and-its-the-next-big-thing-in-theatre This episode is sponsored by Ring of Keys, a collective of queer women+, trans and gender non-conforming artists working on and offstage in musical theatre. Learn more and apply to be a key here: https://www.ringofkeys.org If you’re in the Boulder/Denver area this weekend, check out Ayla Sullivan’s new play, We are the Wake, at CU Boulder’s Loft Theatre. The show runs through Sunday, February 11th. More info and tickets: https://cupresents.org

It’s Episode 117 with Ayla Sullivan! We talk about TRANS/ACTIONS—they are not only starring in the staged reading, but also co-wrote the script! Get your tickets for the February 4th performance at noon at Dairy Arts Center: http://bit.ly/2BnGu7c We also talk about We Are The Wake, Ayla’s contest-winning play that is running at CU Boulder’s Loft Theatre February 7-11: https://cupresents.org/event/1356/we-are-the-wake/ They will also be acting in Wisdom From Everything, a world-premiere play produced by Local Theatre Company, running March 1-25: http://bit.ly/2DBC3HS This Episode is sponsored by Ring of Keys, a new collective of queer women+, trans, and gender non-conforming artists working on and offstage in Musical Theatre. Learn more and apply to be a key at www.ringofkeys.org.

It’s Episode 116 with Sharon Park! We talk about her position as Music Curator at the Dairy Arts Center, the current season that she’s programmed and her career as an instrumentalist! Learn more about Music at The Dairy here: http://bit.ly/2r9Mgtl Learn more about Sharon’s performance schedule here: https://www.sharonparkviolin.com This Episode is sponsored by Trans/Actions, premiering at the Theatre Made in Boulder Festival on Sunday, February 4th. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2hRrsPY Support our cast here: https://www.coloradogives.org/transactions

It’s Episode 155: a surprise Christmas episode about aliens! Woodzick reads the following articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/18/insider/secret-pentagon-ufo-program.html https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/someone-explain-to-me-the-alien-alloys-before-i-fucking-1821387673 https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/882323/Aliens-UFO-former-NASA-engineer-James-Oberg-shock-UFO-revelation Donate to support the cast of Trans/Actions here! https://www.coloradogives.org/transactions

It’s Episode 114 with Swanee Astrid! We talk about her writing, mythology, Iceland, runes, gender and more. Get your own personal rune casting by visiting Swanee’s website: https://caswanee.wordpress.com This episode is sponsored by Trans/Actions, premiering February 4th at Dairy Arts Center. More information and tickets: http://bit.ly/2hRrsPY Become part of the #TRANSACTIONS100! We’re looking for 100 folx to donate $10 in support of the transgender and gender non-conforming artists performing in it: https://www.coloradogives.org/transactions

It’s Episode 113 with Jack Hanley! We talk about Jack's documentary, Evil Cheesy Rides Again, as well as The Superlatives: Pop Culture, Curated, and his upcoming podcast, Best, Worst, Strangest. Also, check out Jack’s new creative agency, Auteur Creative Design! This episode is sponsored by The Non-Binary Monologues Project. Sponsor a monologue today!

It’s Episode 112 with Sam Gilstrap! We talk about Sam’s podcast, The Ghostlights Podcast, as well as his upcoming production of Guards at the Taj with Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company. Make sure to check out Katrin Bell Photography, who is responsible for Woodzick’s latest round of fantastic headshots!

It’s Episode 111 with Karen Christian! We chat about her new book, Astrid’s dragon, which you can download/purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1544667523 The second part of the interview is Woodzick’s narration of Astrid’s Dragon as an audio book—enjoy! Learn more about Karen by visiting https://karenjchristian.com This episode is sponsored by illustrator and graphic designer, Max Cole-Takanikos.

It's Episode 110, hosted by Olena Hodges! Olena chats with Colleen Carey and Katherine Jett all about Rebel Kat Productions' Coriolanus: Flight Like A Bitch, which opens October 19 and runs through November 18 at 12th Avenue Arts. >>Get your tickets! This episode is sponsored by graphic designer and illustrator Max Cole-Takanikos. If you haven't checked out https://nonbinarymonologues.wordpress.com, please do so! >>Help us keep making more episodes of the podcast by donating here. 

It’s Episode 109 with Jihad Milhem! We talk about the upcoming staged reading of his play, Mosque, which will be held at the Arapahoe Library District in Littleton, Colorado on October 13 and 14 at 7:00 PM. >>More information and tickets. And don’t miss Jihad in Guards at the Taj, produced by Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, January 25-28 at Dairy Arts Center. >>More information and tickets. This episode is sponsored by illustrator and friend of the podcast, Max Cole-Takanikos. >>Learn more.

It’s Episode 108 with Sara Connell! We talk about her podcast, Queer Sex Ed (learn more here!) as well as all things queer, trans and one of her recent articles for Medium, “When You Say ‘I Would Never Date A Trans Person,’ It’s Transphobic. Here’s Why.” >>Read it here! This episode is sponsored by Panfocal Photography.

It's Episode 107 with Meridith Grundei!  We talk about Naropa University's upcoming production of Under Construction, by Charles Mee.  Advance reservations are required. >>Purchase tickets here. To find out more about Meridith's upcoming improvised year, please visit www.thisimprovisedyear.com. To learn more about Red Ball Speaks, please visit www.redballspeaks.com. Stay in Meridith's AirBNB by visiting this link. This episode is sponsored by Panfocal Photography.

It’s Episode 106 with Amanda Berg-Wilson! We talk about You on the Moors Now, The Catamounts and The Wild Party, opening October 14 as part of Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Off-Center Season. >>Tickets for You On the Moors Now, running through September 30th. Cast: Matthew Blood-Smyth, Joan Bruemmer-Holden, Anastasia Davidson, Alex Forbes, Sam Gilstrap, Brian Kusic, Luciann Lajoie, Laura Lounge, Jason Maxwell, Jihad Milhem, Alaina Beth Reel, Austin Terrell, Maggie Tisdale, and Joe Von Bokern Direction by Amanda Berg WilsonCostume Design by Steffani Bolmer-DayLighting Design by Sean MallaryProduction by Sara McPherson HorleScenic Design by Randy YonallySound Design by Brian FreelandStage Management by Kristin Fernandez >>Tickets for The Wild Party. This episode is sponsored by Panfocal Photography.

It’s Episode 105 with Heather Beasley! We chat about Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of The Revolutionists, which runs September 14-October 8 at The Dairy Arts Center. >>Buy Tickets. Cast:Olympe De Gouges: Rebecca RemalyMarianne Angelle: Jada Suzanne DixonCharlotte Corday: Maire HigginsMarie Antoinette: Adrian Egolf This episode is sponsored by Panfocal Photography.

It's episode 104 with Jasmine Joshua! Jasmine is the founder of Reboot Theatre Company, which seeks to test new interpretations of established works through nontraditional casting, design, and other methods.  We talk about Reboot's current production of "Fly By Night," a folk rock musical, directed by Harry Turpin, playing now through November 19, at the Slate Theater.  For tickets, visit www.reboottheatre.org.

It’s Episode 103 with Damaris Webb! Damaris is a bicoastal performer, teaching artist and theatre maker. She’s currently finishing up leading a session at Naropa University with the first year MFA Theatre: Contemporary Performance cohort titled “Contemplative Dance: Deep Play Practices.” She will be returning to Boulder in early 2016 to perform “The Box Marked Black: Tales of a Halfrican American growing up Mulatto. With sock puppets!”  Learn more about Damaris by visiting her website: http://damariswebb.com/ Learn more about the Vanport Mosaic Festival in Oregon by visiting their website: http://www.vanportmosaic.org/  

It’s Episode 102 with Ryan Higgins! Ryan is a multi-talented local theatre artist who was recently nominated for a Gregory Award for his fight choreography for Seattle Immersive Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet, in which Ryan also played the role of Mercutio. This episode is sponsored by Island Shakespeare Festival. ISF's 2016 season includes Julius Caesar, directed by Corey D. McDaniel, Jane Eyre, directed by Julie Beckman, and As You Like It, directed by Susannah Rose Woods.  These three productions run in rotating repertory through September 11, 2016.  More information at www.islandshakespearefest.org.

It’s Episode 101 with Meme García! Meme is a powerhouse local theatre artist who was awarded the John Whit Award with the Fulbright Program and is heading to England to study at LAMDA. This episode is sponsored by Parley Productions. Don’t miss their next world premiere workshop on September 6th at 7:00 PM. Enjoy two plays written by Grace Carmack: Insufficient and The Other Side of Silence. More information: www.parleyproductions.com

Katie and Olena celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by sharing some of their favorite memories from past interviews and last week's HowlRound twitter chat about Podcasts and Performance, which Katie hosted. https://storify.com/howlround/podcasts-and-performing Katie is moving to Boulder to start Naropa University's MFA in Contemporary Performance program, but the podcast lives on! Olena will take over production of all Seattle-based episodes, and you haven't heard the last of Katie, we promise!

It’s Episode 99 with L. Nicol Cabe! We talk about directing, solo performance and interactive and immersive theatre.  Nicole is directing The Untitled Play about Art School by Nelle Tankus, running December 1-21 at 12th Avenue Arts. Learn more at https://copiouslove.wordpress.com/portfolio/the-untitled-play-about-art-school/ Check out the Twitter chat that Nicol moderated for HowlRound on Theatre and Interactivity here https://storify.com/howlround/theatre-interactivity Learn more about Nicol by visiting her website: http://el-nicol.com/ This episode is sponsored by Parley productions. Don’t miss their upcoming workshops of: No Strings Attached, written by Greg Brisendine, August 30 at West of Lenine. Insufficient and The Other Side of Silence, written by Grace Carmack, September 6 at West of Lenin. For more information, please visit http://www.parleyproductions.com/

It’s Episode 98 with Maya Sugarman! Maya currently plays the title role in Jane Eyre as part of Island Shakespeare’s 2016 repertory season, which runs through September 11.  Learn more at: http://islandshakespearefest.org/ This Episode is sponsored by Queer Pride on Whidbey Island. Learn more about this year’s festivities, which run August 12-14 at http://www.queerparade.com/

It’s Episode 97 with Sara Porkalob and Seayoung Yim! We talk about the remount of Do It For Umma running as a co-production with Theatre Off Jackson August 18-27.  Learn more and get tickets at www.theatreoffjackson.org/event/1263/do-it-for-umma Donate to the production’s Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/29MdKuT to help cover production costs and help provide free tickets to local audience members for might be able to attend due to lack of resources. This episode is sponsored by Queer Pride on Whidbey Island. Join this year’s festivities August 12-14. All events are free! Learn more at www.queerparade.com

It’s Episode 96 with director Mary Hubert and ensemble members Kiki Abba, Amy Escobar and Katherine Bicknell of Annex Theatre’s upcoming off-night devised production: Girl. The Ensemble: Kiki Abba Haley Maria Alaji’ Gabriela Marta Aleman Erin Bednarz Katherine Marie Bicknell Lauren Brazell Amy Escobar Kayla Walker Girl runs August 2-August 17 at 7:00 and 9:00 PM, with an industry night on August 15. More info and tickets: http://www.annextheatre.org/2016-season/off-night/girl This episode is sponsored by Queer Pride on Whidbey. http://www.queerparade.com

It’s Episode 95 with Benjamin Benne! We talk about playwriting, the importance of supporting new plays and Terra Incognito, which opens July 29 and runs through August 20th at Annex Theatre. Terra Incognita Written by Benjamin Benne Directed by Pilar O’Connell Cast: Eva Estrada Campos – Angel Gretchen Douma – Sheila Lillian Afful-Straton – Nadia Jordan-Michael Whidbey – X/Simon More info and tickets: http://www.annextheatre.org/2016-season/main-stage/terra-incognita/ Learn more about The Playwrights’ Center: https://pwcenter.org  This episode is sponsored by Queer Pride on Whidbey http://www.queerparade.com/ Don't miss Katie's Farewell Concert at Whidbey Children's Theater on Saturday, July 23rd! Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/tm/2569933

It's Episode 94 with Corey McDaniel! Corey is directing Julius Caesar for Island Shakespeare Festival, which opens July 14. More information: http://islandshakespearefest.org/ Corey is also the Producing Artistic Director of Theatre22. To learn more about their upcoming fundraiser, new play series and next mainstage production, please visit http://theatre22.org This episode is sponsored by Queer Pride on Whidbey. Learn more about the upcoming festivities, running August 12-14 by visiting http://www.queerparade.com/ Don't miss Katie's Farewell Concert at Whidbey Children's Theater on Saturday, July 23rd! Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/tm/2569933

It's Episode 93 with Susannah Rose Woods, Artistic Director of Island Shakespeare Festival, Whidbey Island's "Pay What You Will" outdoor Shakespeare Festival, hosted by Olena Hodges. We talk about the beginnings of ISF all the way through the 2016 season, and all the exciting things in store. We also discuss Susannah Rose's work as a director and as a writer, and how Shakespeare has been a through line in her career. Island Shakespeare Festival's 2016 opens with As You Like It on July 11, followed by Jane Eyre (adapted and directed by Julie Beckman) on July 9, and Julius Caesar (directed by Corey D. McDaniel) on July 14. Performances run in rotating repertory, beginning at 6:00 pm, Thursday-Sunday through September 11. For more info: www.islandshakespearefest.org.

It’s Episode 92 with Sophie Franco! We talk about Bernie’s Apartment, which runs through May 28 at ACT Theatre. Cast:  Bernie: Alma Villegas Adela: Meme García Marti: Pilar O'Connell La Gorda/ Mama Grande: Yolanda Suarez Maggie: Sophie Franco Angie: Javonna Arriaga Learn more about this show and get tickets at http://www.eseteatro.org or http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/BerniesApt#Tickets Listen to the full version of Calle 13 Latinoamerica here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkFJE8ZdeG8

It's Episode 91 with Rose Cano! Rose is the artistic director of eSe Teatro, as Seattle based theater company dedicated to empowering local latino artists in creating professional theater in English, Spanish, bilingual and Spanglish. We talk about eSe Teatro's current production of Bernie's Apt, written by Rose and directed by Julie Beckman. Bernie's Apt, inspired by Frederico Garcia Lorca's play The House of Bernada Alba, is currently running at ACTLab, through May 28. Tickets are available at eseteatro.org and at acttheatre.org. This episode is sponsored by Island Shakespeare Festival.

It’s Episode 90 with Liz Engelman! We talk about the Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival, dramaturgy and the importance of hearing from a diversity of storytellers on our stages. The Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival performances are: 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 15 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts  7:00 PM on Monday, May 16 at Seattle Repertory Theatre >>More info and tickets. Learn more about Liz’s Tofte Lake Center at Norm’s Fish Camp.  Learn more about University of Texas at Austin’s MFA in Playwriting and Directing programs.

It’s Episode 89 with Maggie Lee! We talk about her new play, A Hand of Talons, running April 29-May 21 at Theatre Off Jackson. Directed by Amy Poisson Cast: Ben Burris Tim Gagne Kenna Kettrick Stephanie Kim-Bryan Mariko Kita Abhijeet Rane Jenn Ruzumna  Sean Schroeder.  Produced by Maggie Lee, May Nguyen and Roger Tang. More info and tickets: http://porkfilled.com/

It's Episode 88 with Kamaria Hallums-Harris! We talk about Eat Cake, which runs April 26th-May 11th at Annex Theatre. Directed by Catherine Blake-Smith Cast: Addison: Julie Hoang Ariel: Kamaria Hallums-Harris Petra: Amontaine Aurore Nelson: Dave Clapper Rhys: Matt Aguayo Roger: Raymond Williams Michael: Benjamin Symons Sam: Jordan-Michael Whidbey Wedding Planner/Gail: Courtney Bennett For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.annextheatre.org/2016-season/off-night/eat-cake/