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It's been a while but we're back! And our next guest is teacher, lecturer and playwright Terry Boero. We learn about her upbringing her work at SF State, any new works she's working on now, and her future. Terry can be contacted directly via Instagram at @merriberriterri and on Bluesky: Terry-Boero.bsky.social Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Exotic Deadly (SF Playhouse) Jan 30 – March 8 Nicole Tung (Episode 314) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/exotic-deadly-or-the-msg-play/ Froggy (Center Rep) LAST SHOW TOMORROW (March 2) Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO) Feb 13 – March 8 Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show https://www.sfbatco.org City of Angels (Pinole Community Players) March 7 – 23 Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the show https://www.pinoleplayers.org/cityofangels Wild With Happy (NCTC) March 7 – April 6 ShawnJ West (Episode 146) is directing the show https://nctcsf.org Fat Ham (San Francisco Playhouse) March 20 – April 19 Margo Hall (Episode 166) is directing the show Khary Moye (Episode 45) is an understudy for the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/fat-ham/ Simple Mexican Pleasures (NCTC) April 4 – May 11 https://nctcsf.org/event/simple-mexican-pleasures/ SF Fringe Festival (SF State) April 4-8 Terry Boero and Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is coordinating the event https://gateway.sfsu.edu/public/webcalendar/event/56218 Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz) April 4 – 29 Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the show Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the show https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Jersey Boys (Palo Alto Players) April 18 – May 4 Lauren Jiang & James Jones (Episode 245) are in the show Danny Martin (Episode 71) is in the show https://paplayers.org Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre) May 30 – June 15 Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show) https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Aaron Seymour is our next guest for The Yay. He is an actor who has worked at the Eclectic Box Theatre and last worked with Jake Fong doing A Soldier's Story. Jake and I talk about Aaron's upbringing, his thoughts on bay area theatre and where he sees himself in the future. Aaron can be contacted directly via Facebook Messenger. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Exotic Deadly (SF Playhouse) Jan 30 – March 8 Nicole Tung (Episode 314) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/exotic-deadly-or-the-msg-play/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Daisy (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 23 – Feb 9 Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org/daisy/ Froggy (Center Rep) Feb 9 – March 2 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO) Feb 13 – March 8 Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show https://www.sfbatco.org Fat Ham (San Francisco Playhouse) March 20 – April 19 Margo Hall (Episode 166) is directing the show Khary Moye (Episode 45) is an understudy for the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/fat-ham/ Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz) April 4 – 29 Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the show Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the show https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps ShawnJ West (Episode 146), along with Elizabeth Jones and Phaedra Tillery-Boughton is a part of a new and exciting theatre podcast called Creatively Shaded. Check them out on any podcast app. Will Hammond (Episode 9) has a new podcast called Will Wonders Why – a podcast where he explores his adventures in music, food and seeking out the answers to random thoughts – you can find it exclusively on Spotify. Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Our next guest is Ryan Marchand, an actor who has worked with Theatre Yugen, the San Francisco Opera and Handful Players. Ryan was last seen on stage at Theatre Yugen, doing A Noh Christmas. Jake and I learn about Ryan's background, his work in bay area theatre and where he sees himself in the future. Ryan can be reached directly by Instagram: gone_aw_ry Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Exotic Deadly (SF Playhouse) Jan 30 – March 8 Nicole Tung (Episode 314) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/exotic-deadly-or-the-msg-play/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Daisy (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 23 – Feb 9 Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org/daisy/ Forbidden City (SAG-AFTRA SF-NC Conservatory Screenplay Reading Series) Feb 7 – one night only Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the reading Email SF@sagaftra.org for more info Froggy (Center Rep) Feb 9 – March 2 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO) Feb 13 – March 8 Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show https://www.sfbatco.org Fat Ham (San Francisco Playhouse) March 20 – April 19 Margo Hall (Episode 166) is directing the show Khary Moye (Episode 45) is an understudy for the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/fat-ham/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Nicole Tung is an actress and choreographer and she's our next guest on a special two episode Yay. Nicole is the former director and choreographer at South Bay Musical Theatre. Jake and I learn about Nicole's upbringing, her work at South Bay Musical Theatre and what she's doing these days. Nicole can be reached directly via Instagram: @nicole__tung Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: The Him of His Garment (California Theatre Pittsburg) January 25 – one night only Reginald Wilkins (Episode 276) is in the show https://pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events A Bright Room Called Day (Madrone Art Bar) January 22 – one night only Katherine Park (Episodes 246 and 250) is in the show https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bright-room-called-day-by-tony-kushner-free-staged-reading-tickets-1135092254489 J'Accuse (SF Sketchfest) Jan 29th only Chuck Lacson (Episode 184) is in the show https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/ Daisy (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 23 – Feb 9 Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org/daisy/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO) Feb 13 – March 8 Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show https://www.sfbatco.org Froggy (Center Rep) Feb 9 – March 2 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Richard Perez, the artistic director at Town Hall Theatre, is our next guest on The Yay. I have had wonderful memories performing at Town Hall and it's an honor to have Richard on. Jake and I listen as Richard talks about his upbringing, his education at Arizona State University, his leadership at Town Hall and where he sees himself in the future. Richard can be reached directly via email: Richard.perez@townhalltheatre.com Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: The Him of His Garment (California Theatre Pittsburg) January 25 – one night only Reginald Wilkins (Episode 276) is in the show https://pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events A Bright Room Called Day (Madrone Art Bar) January 22 – one night only Katherine Park (Episodes 246 and 250) is in the show https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bright-room-called-day-by-tony-kushner-free-staged-reading-tickets-1135092254489 Waitress (SF Playhouse) LAST SHOW TONIGHT (Jan 18) Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ J'Accuse (SF Sketchfest) Jan 29th only Chuck Lacson (Episode 184) is in the show https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/ Daisy (Hillbarn Theatre) Jan 23 – Feb 9 Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show https://www.hillbarntheatre.org/daisy/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO) Feb 13 – March 8 Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show https://www.sfbatco.org Froggy (Center Rep) Feb 9 – March 2 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps ShawnJ West (Episode 146), along with Elizabeth Jones and Phaedra Tillery-Boughton is a part of a new and exciting theatre podcast called Creatively Shaded. Check them out on any podcast app. Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Joey Alvarado is our next guest as we welcome in 2025! Joey is a veteran actor who's last show was A Noh Christmas at Theatre of Yugen. Joey has also worked with the Pear Theatre and Z Space, among other companies. Jake and I talk about Joey's upbringing, how he got into theatre and where he sees himself in the future. Joey Alvarado can be reached directly via Instagram: @tito_sexty Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) LAST SHOW TONIGHT (1/4) Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Oracle (The Lost Church SF) Jan 10 & 11 Diana Brown (Episode 242) is in the show https://thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/ Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps ShawnJ West (Episode 146), along with Elizabeth Jones and Phaedra Tillery-Boughton is a part of a new and exciting theatre podcast called Creatively Shaded. Check them out on any podcast app. Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Our good friend Aaron Henne is the artistic director of Theatre Dybbuk in LA and they have their podcast – The Dybbokast. Through a combination of performed readings and interviews with artists and scholars, The Dybbukast brings these creations and their historical contexts to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today Deborah Cortez (Episode 98 & 238) has a podcast called Let's Talk About Grief – check it out on all podcast apps. Also, Bindlestiff Studios has a podcast called the Fobcast, exploring Filipino American immigrant stories. Check out The Fobcast in any podcast app. Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

This is the end of the year and it's altogether fitting that we bring Norman Gee back as our guest for the last Yay of 2024. We'll give an assessment of how the year has been, what Norman has set for the future and we'll give Norman the proper send off and thanks for being a magnificent host of the Yay from 2017-2024. Norman can be reached directly via Instagram: @whosyrhoosier Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 4! Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) LAST SHOW Dec 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org The Oracle (The Lost Church SF) Jan 10 & 11 Diana Brown (Episode 242) is in the show https://thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/ Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps ShawnJ West (Episode 146), along with Elizabeth Jones and Phaedra Tillery-Boughton is a part of a new and exciting theatre podcast called Creatively Shaded. Check them out on any podcast app. Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Our good friend Aaron Henne is the artistic director of Theatre Dybbuk in LA and they have their podcast – The Dybbokast. Through a combination of performed readings and interviews with artists and scholars, The Dybbukast brings these creations and their historical contexts to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today Deborah Cortez (Episode 98 & 238) has a podcast called Let's Talk About Grief – check it out on all podcast apps. Also, Bindlestiff Studios has a podcast called the Fobcast, exploring Filipino American immigrant stories. Check out The Fobcast in any podcast app. Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Actor, editor and color grader Mark Anthony joins Jake and I as our next guest on The Yay. Mark is a graduate of SF State University and has been on many stages in the bay area like Town Hall Theatre, Theatre Rhinoceros and the Altarena, where Jake and Mark shared the stage. We talk about Mark's upbringing, studying at SF State, how theatre in the bay has treated him and where he sees himself in the future. You can contact Mark directly via Instagram: @markanthonythethespian You can learn more about Mark via his LinkTree page: https://linktr.ee/staringmarkanthony?fbclid=IwY2xjawHS7cxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTuu4LxrpKkgS_q0zPzgyo4TAeM9sQLCpJTrAqYsEyxhHV-4LsXo776niw_aem_8YxutzQqEcpyl94QFlrq-A Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: A Christmas Carol (CenterREP) LAST SHOW DEC 22 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 4! Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) LAST SHOW TONIGHT Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org The Oracle (The Lost Church SF) Jan 10 & 11 Diana Brown (Episode 242) is in the show https://thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/ Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Jake and I introduce Devon LaBelle as our next guest. Devon is a prop master and scenic designer who has worked with Crowded Fire, Shotgun Players and the Contra Costa Civic Theatre. She is a two time TBA award winning props designer for her work on Vanya, Sonya, Masha and Spike (CCCT) and Eurydice (Shotgun Players). We talk to her about her upbringing, her studies at SF State and where she sees herself in the future. Devon can be reached directly via Facebook and Tiktok: @madprops Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: A Christmas Carol (CenterREP) Dec 12 – 22 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Leili & Majnun (Central Stage) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Brandon DiPaola (Episode 306) is in the show Torange Yeghiazarian (Episode 167 & 286) wrote and is directing the show https://centralstage.org/leili-%26-majnun Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) Nov 16 – Dec 22 Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show Julian Lopez-Morillas (Episode 217) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Bessie Zolno is our next guest on The Yay! Bessie is an actress, fight coordinator and an intimacy/violence choreographer – she was the former director of Center Stage. We talk about her background, her views on intimacy on the stage and where she sees herself in the future. You can contact Bessie directly via Instagram: @bessiezolno You can learn more about Bessie Zolno via her personal webpage: https://www.bessiezolno.com Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: A Christmas Carol (CenterREP) Dec 12 – 22 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org Leili & Majnun (Central Stage) Dec 5 - 15 Brandon DiPaola (Episode 306) is in the show Torange Yeghiazarian (Episode 167 & 286) wrote and is directing the show https://centralstage.org/leili-%26-majnun Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) Nov 16 – Dec 22 Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story Word for Word: The Strange Library (Z Below) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show Chuck Lacson & Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show http://www.zspace.org A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show Julian Lopez-Morillas (Episode 217) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre) Jan 16 – Feb 9, 2025 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Jake and I are doing two Yays this weekend! Yesterday we had fight choreographer Brandon DiPaola – today we have actor Sean Purcell, who last performed with Jake in A Soldier's Play two years ago. We talk to Sean about his upbringing, his studying at Buffalo State University, his life as a bay area actor and what he's doing now. Sean can be reached directly via Instagram: @purcsn12 Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Leili & Magnun (Central Stage) Dec 5 - 15 Brandon DiPaola (Episode 306) is in the show Torange Yeghiazarian (Episode 167 & 286) wrote and is directing the show https://centralstage.org/leili-%26-majnun Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) Nov 16 – Dec 22 Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story Word for Word: The Strange Library (Z Below) Nov 13 – Dec 8 Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show Chuck Lacson & Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show http://www.zspace.org A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show Julian Lopez-Morillas (Episode 217) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) LAST SHOW SUNDAY DECEMBER 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving ;) Jake and I welcome Brandon DiPaola, an actor and fight coordinator. Brandon talks about his upbringing, his career in the bay, and where he sees himself in the future. You can follow Brandon via Instagram: @dipaola.brandon Brandon's resume can be found online here: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/brandondipaola Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Thirty-Six (Shotgun Players) Nov 16 – Dec 22 Lauren Garcia (Episode 207) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story Word for Word: The Strange Library (Z Below) Nov 13 – Dec 8 Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show Chuck Lacson & Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show http://www.zspace.org A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show Julian Lopez-Morillas (Episode 217) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) LAST SHOW SUNDAY DECEMBER 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

Brady Morales-Woolery is our next guest on the Yay. Brady is an actor who was last seen on stage in the ACT production, Private Lives. Brady talks about his upbringing, studying at UC Berkeley and where he sees himself in the future. You can follow Brady via Instagram: @bradalius You can learn more about Brady via his website: https://www.bradymwoolery.com Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz) LAST WEEKEND Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) is in the play Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the play Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the play https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Word for Word: The Strange Library (Z Below) Nov 13 – Dec 8 Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show Chuck Lacson & Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show http://www.zspace.org A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) Nov 15 – Dec 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) LAST WEEKEND Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ The Curious Savage (Encore Players) LAST WEEKEND Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

Natasha Adorlee is our next guest on The Yay – she is an actress and choreographer who recently won the Grand Prize at the Palm Desert Choreography Festival. Jake and I ask Natasha about her background, working with actors in choreography and where she sees herself in the future. Natasha can be contacted directly via Instagram and Threads: @natashaadorlee Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz) Nov 14 – 24 Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) is in the play Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the play Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the play https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Word for Word: The Strange Library (Z Below) Nov 13 – Dec 8 Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show Chuck Lacson & Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show http://www.zspace.org A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) Nov 15 – Dec 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ The Curious Savage (Encore Players) Nov 16-24 Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

I had the pleasure of watching an amazing production of The Engine of Our Disruption, done a year ago at Central Works. Pat Milton, the playwright (Episode 270) is our guest host and the star of that production is our next guest, Chelsea Bearce. Chelsea and Pat has collaborated several other times and Chelsea just did a stint at the Flash Comedy Show last night in Hayward. Chelsea talks about acting and comedy career, where she started and where she's headed. You can learn more about Chelsea via her webpage: http://www.chelseabearce.com Chelsea can be reached directly via Instagram: @chocnilla We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair SHOWS: The Contest (Central Works) Oct 19 – Nov 17 Alan Coyne (Episodes 29 & 233) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) wrote and directed the show https://centralworks.org/the-contest/ Four Seasons in the Political Landscape (part of Playground 2024 Innovator's Showcase) Nov 4 – 24 Judicial Process (written & directed by Reg Clay) Cinquo de Mayo Compared to What (written by Richard Talavera, directed by Norman Gee) The Stick and the Ball (written and directed by Neil Harkins) UNTITLED (written and directed by Kristi Lin Billun) https://playground-sf.org/incubator/ Everybody (UC Berkeley Theatre Department) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Aejay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) choreographed the show https://tdps.berkeley.edu/everybody Every Christmas Story Ever Told – And Then Some (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 7 – 21 Cecilia Palmtag (Episode 34) is in the play https://www.townhalltheatre.com/every-christmas-story Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz) Nov 14 – 24 Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) is in the play Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the play Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the play https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Word for Word: The Strange Library (Z Below) Nov 13 – Dec 8 Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show Chuck Lacson & Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show http://www.zspace.org A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) Nov 15 – Dec 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ The Curious Savage (Encore Players) Nov 16-24 Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

Sinjin Jones, the former artistic director of the Pear Theatre, is our next guest on The Yay. I had the pleasure of working with Sinjin while I acted in Pear Slices two years ago. Sinjin shares with Jake and I his background, how the Pear is doing, why he stepped down as the artistic director and what his plans for the future are. Sinjin can be reached directly via Instagram: @sinjinjones You can learn more about Sinjin via his website: https://www.sinjinjones.com Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: The Contest (Central Works) Oct 19 – Nov 17 Alan Coyne (Episodes 29 & 233) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) wrote and directed the show https://centralworks.org/the-contest/ Pickpocket (Musical Café) November 3 & 4 https://www.playcafe.org/performances Four Seasons in the Political Landscape (part of Playground 2024 Innovator's Showcase) Nov 4 – 24 Judicial Process (written & directed by Reg Clay) Cinquo de Mayo Compared to What (written by Richard Talavera, directed by Norman Gee) The Stick and the Ball (written and directed by Neil Harkins) UNTITLED (written and directed by Kristi Lin Billun) https://playground-sf.org/incubator/ A Sherlock Carol (San Jose Stage) Nov 20 – Dec 15 Li-Leng Au (Episode 189) is in the show https://www.thestage.org A NOH Christmas (Theatre Yugen) Dec 4 – 29 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.theatreofyugen.org A Pickwick Christmas (Magic Theatre/Rainbow Zebra) Dec 9 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) directs the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) Nov 15 – Dec 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ Yaga (Marin Theatre) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.marintheatre.org/show-details/yaga The Curious Savage (Encore Players) Nov 16-24 Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

Our next guest is David Maier, fight coordinator who has last worked with the Marin Theatre and their show Yaga. Jake and I interview David as he talks about the world of combat on stage, his upbringing and where he sees himself in the future. You can reach out to Dave directly via Instagram: @duelingartsdave Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women's Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: The Contest (Central Works) Oct 19 – Nov 17 Alan Coyne (Episodes 29 & 233) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) wrote and directed the show https://centralworks.org/the-contest/ Pickpocket (Musical Café) November 3 & 4 https://www.playcafe.org/performances Four Seasons in the Political Landscape (part of Playground 2024 Innovator's Showcase) Nov 4 – 24 Judicial Process (written & directed by Reg Clay) Cinquo de Mayo Compared to What (written by Richard Talavera, directed by Norman Gee) The Stick and the Ball (written and directed by Neil Harkins) UNTITLED (written and directed by Kristi Lin Billun) https://playground-sf.org/incubator/ My Brother's Gift (New Conservatory Theatre Center) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the play https://nctcsf.org/event/my-brothers-gift-matinee/ Ghostrave (Magic Theatre) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is the vocal director for the show https://magictheatre.org/calendar/ghostrave Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) Nov 15 – Dec 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ Yaga (Marin Theatre) October 10 – Nov 3 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.marintheatre.org/show-details/yaga Choir Boy (Shotgun Players) LAST SHOW TONIGHT Ae'Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the choreographer Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Curious Savage (Encore Players) Nov 16-24 Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

We're back – and we have a special announcement. Jake Fong is the new permanent co-host of the Yay! Jake has been a guest and a guest host for many episodes and, as Norman redirects his focus on family and future projects, Jake has the permanent 2nd chair. And our guest for episode 300 is Miranda Liu, an actress who is now in the Loose Knit, a show that just had its opening last week at the Masquers. Miranda talks about her background, her working at Costal Rep, TheatreWorks (where she received an award for Excellence in Playwrighting) and where she sees herself in the future. You can contact Miranda directly on Instagram: @_miranda_liu Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt's Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04 SHOWS: The Contest (Central Works) Oct 19 – Nov 17 Alan Coyne (Episodes 29 & 233) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) wrote and directed the show https://centralworks.org/the-contest/ Pickpocket (Musical Café) November 3 & 4 https://www.playcafe.org/performances My Brother's Gift (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Oct 6 – 27 Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the play https://nctcsf.org/event/my-brothers-gift-matinee/ Ghostrave (Magic Theatre) Oct 17 – 27 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is the vocal director for the show https://magictheatre.org/calendar/ghostrave Death of a Salesman (Actor's Ensemble) Nov 15 – Dec 1st Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Loman https://www.aeofberkeley.org Waitress (SF Playhouse) Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025 Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the show Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show Sharon Shao is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ Yaga (Marin Theatre) October 10 – Nov 3 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.marintheatre.org/show-details/yaga Choir Boy (Shotgun Players) Sept 24 – October 26 Ae'Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the choreographer Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Curious Savage (Encore Players) Nov 16-24 Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net The Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch Song Dec 6 – 15 Tina D'Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman show https://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup

Dean helps a caller with structural placement to protect their chickens from Hawks. Dean gives landscape ideas to a caller who's seeking a decorated front yard that is ADA friendly. Dean expresses his love of helping mainstream homeowners and their needs in real world situations. Plus, talks about mini split air conditioners and pruning of trees (Fall time). 

Ciera Eis is our next guest on The Yay – she's the director of Pickpocket, a new musical written by Sandy Kasten and Billy Wolfe, produced by Musical Café. The staged reading will be on November 3rd and 4th at 7pm. Jake and I will talk about Ciera's venture into theatre, her work with Musical Café and where she sees herself in the future. You can reach out to Ciera directly via Instagram: @eis_to_meet_you You can also learn more about Ciera here: https://cieraeis.com Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair SHOWS: Pickpocket (Musical Café) November 3 & 4 https://www.playcafe.org/performances Roots Intertwined (Z Space – Theatre Bay Area) October 7 Participants: Margo Hall (Episode 166); Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episode 139 & 279); Zoe Chien (Episode 285); Richard Jennings (Episode 269); Jon Tracy (Episode 169); Kathleen Antonia Tarr (Episode 41) and Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153). Fifty Five Woman, the Erin Merritt Song (inspired by Erin Merritt – Episode 191) will be performed – written by Jen Coogan (Episode 239) https://www.theatrebayarea.org/tbacon-schedule/#Racial-Justice My Brother's Gift (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Oct 6 – 27 Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the play https://nctcsf.org/event/my-brothers-gift-matinee/ The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ Yaga (Marin Theatre) October 10 – Nov 3 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://www.marintheatre.org/show-details/yaga The Contest (Central Works) October 19 – Nov 17 Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) is the writer and director https://centralworks.org/the-contest/ Choir Boy (Shotgun Players) Sept 24 – October 26 Ae'Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the choreographer Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Curious Savage (Encore Players) Nov 16-24 Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the play https://encoreplayers.net Spoiled – Part of Reading Series Extravaganza (Magic Theatre) October 14 – one day only Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229

We had Cary Ann Rosko (Episode 77) back in August of 2018 – six years later, we bring her back on! Cary is rehearsing for The Thanksgiving Play, which will open at the Altarena on October 25 through Nov 24th, directed by the venerable Kimberly Ridgeway. You can learn more from Cary Ann Rosko via her website: https://www.caryannrosko.com Bridgette Dutta Portman (Episodes 75 & 136)'s play, Coffee Lady, has been published by Brooklyn Publishers! Jameelah Lane has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair SHOWS: The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 25 – Nov 24 Cary Ann Rosko is in the play Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the play https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/ The Imaginary Invalid (Actor's Ensemble of Berkeley) LAST SHOW TOMORROW! Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the show https://www.aeofberkeley.org As You Like It (Cal Shakes) Sept 12 – Sept 29 Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the show https://calshakes.org/calshakes50_pr/ Spoiled – Part of Reading Series Extravaganza (Magic Theatre) October 14 – one day only Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Our good friend Aaron Henne is the artistic director of Theatre Dybbuk in LA and they have their podcast – The Dybbokast. Through a combination of performed readings and interviews with artists and scholars, The Dybbukast brings these creations and their historical contexts to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today Deborah Cortez (Episode 98 & 238) has a podcast called Let's Talk About Grief – check it out on all podcast apps. Also, Bindlestiff Studios has a podcast called the Fobcast, exploring Filipino American immigrant stories. Check out The Fobcast in any podcast app. Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

Bridgette Dutta Portman (Episodes 75 & 236), now a faculty member of UC Berkeley and a member of the Pear's Board join The Yay once again as a guest host, and we welcome Brian Freeman, a veteran actor who has decades of experience as an actor in the bay area. Brian and I was part of the development of the Baldwin Project and he goes back to the days of Thick Description, a theatre group that resided where Playground SF now resides. We talk about Brian's past, the state of bay area theatre in the ‘80's and ‘90's, and what he's been doing now. Bridgette's play, Coffee Lady, has been published by Brooklyn Publishers! Jameelah Lane has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair SHOWS: Inventory: James Baldwin Abroad (Oakland Public Theatre) August 23-Sept 1 Norman Gee is directing; Reg Clay, Jake Fong (Episodes 228 & 289) are in the show https://tickets.playground-sf.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=378 The Imaginary Invalid (Actor's Ensemble of Berkeley) August 24 – Sept 8 Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the show https://www.aeofberkeley.org As You Like It (Cal Shakes) Sept 12 – Sept 29 Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the show https://calshakes.org/calshakes50_pr/ Spoiled – Part of Reading Series Extravaganza (Magic Theatre) October 14 – one day only Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Our good friend Aaron Henne is the artistic director of Theatre Dybbuk in LA and they have their podcast – The Dybbokast. Through a combination of performed readings and interviews with artists and scholars, The Dybbukast brings these creations and their historical contexts to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today Deborah Cortez (Episode 98 & 238) has a podcast called Let's Talk About Grief – check it out on all podcast apps. Also, Bindlestiff Studios has a podcast called the Fobcast, exploring Filipino American immigrant stories. Check out The Fobcast in any podcast app. Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

It's been a while but the Yay is back and Norman and I are happy to welcome Bruce Kaplan on as our next guest. Bruce is a veteran actor who shared the stage with me back in 2013 when we did 110 In The Shade. Bruce is currently in The Imaginary Invalid, which opens tonight at the John Hinkel Park Ampitheatre tonight. Bruce and I talk about his upbringing, our reflections on working at the DMT, the future of bay area theatre and what his plans are for the future. Bruce can be reached directly via Facebook. Jameelah Lane aka Jameelah Love has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair SHOWS: Inventory: James Baldwin Abroad (Oakland Public Theatre) August 23-Sept 1 Norman Gee is directing; Reg Clay, Jake Fong (Episodes 228 & 289) are in the show https://tickets.playground-sf.org/TheatreManager/1/online?event=378 The Imaginary Invalid (Actor's Ensemble of Berkeley) August 24 – Sept 8 Bruce Kaplan is in the show https://www.aeofberkeley.org As You Like It (Cal Shakes) Sept 12 – Sept 29 Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the show https://calshakes.org/calshakes50_pr/ Spoiled – Part of Reading Series Extravaganza (Magic Theatre) October 14 – one day only Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.classy.org/event/reading-series-extravaganza/e590229 Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Our good friend Aaron Henne is the artistic director of Theatre Dybbuk in LA and they have their podcast – The Dybbokast. Through a combination of performed readings and interviews with artists and scholars, The Dybbukast brings these creations and their historical contexts to life, all while revealing their relationships to issues still present today Deborah Cortez (Episode 98 & 238) has a podcast called Let's Talk About Grief – check it out on all podcast apps. Also, Bindlestiff Studios has a podcast called the Fobcast, exploring Filipino American immigrant stories. Check out The Fobcast in any podcast app. Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

Barbara tells us about her move to South Carolina.  Susy and Barbara discuss the question to shave or not to shave, and pose some alternatives, and Barbara answers the question: Do you have to rinse after shampoo and before conditioner.  (aka how shampoo and conditioners work)

Actor. Playwright. Activist. Griot. He is all of these things and Norman and I are happy to have him on as our next guest. He is Biko Eisen-Martin, the bay area playwright of Pac & Biggie Are Dead, currently playing at the BAM House by the Lower Bottom Playaz until June 30. We talk about Biko's writings, the need to create theatre that pushes knowledge and challenges the audience, the enlightenment of the artist to be true to theirselves and Biko's plans for the future. Biko can be contacted directly via Instagram/Threads: @saybiko Biko also has a webpage where you can learn more about him: https://www.bikoeisenmartin.com. Jameelah Landry has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 6 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283), Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) are in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Third and Palou (Bayview Opera House) Staged Reading - June 19 – 7pm Biko Eisen-Martin is the playwright Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) is in the reading https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bayview-opera-house-1053373357 Crows Landing Gently, Gently (Magic Theatre) Part of the Rainbow Zebra New Works Series June 16 – one day only – free admission Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the reading Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120, 225) is in the reading https://magictheatre.org/calendar/readings The Glass Menagerie (SF Playhouse) May 2 – June 15 Jake Fong is understudying for the show Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is directing the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/ Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde

Norman and I are back and we have a treasured guest, Richard Talavera – talented playwright and veteran actor in the bay area. We had Richard on back in December of 2017 and a lot has changed in the last seven years since. We catch up with him to see what he's doing, the state of political theatre in the bay area and Richard's foray into teaching improvisation and the sociology of improv. Richard can be contacted directly via Facebook. Jameelah Landry has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 6 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283), Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia are in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Clyde's (City Lights Theatre) Running until June 9 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251), Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43), Damaris Divito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/event/clydes/ Crows Landing Gently, Gently (Magic Theatre) Part of the Rainbow Zebra New Works Series June 16 – one day only – free admission Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the reading Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120, 225) is in the reading https://magictheatre.org/calendar/readings The Glass Menagerie (SF Playhouse) May 2 – June 15 Jake Fong is understudying for the show Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is directing the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/ Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) LAST SHOW TONIGHT! Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

We've been delayed with projects, but we're back and we have two fantastic guests: Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia, two great actors who will be in the Lower Bottom Playaz' new show Pac & Biggie Are Dead – the show opens June 6th. Spence is a bay area beat maker – you can buy his beats here: linktr.ee/bosslifebigspence. Gyselle is a talented actress originally from Maryland. Both of them share their theatre experience here in the bay area, they talk about the upcoming show and what they have planned next in the future. Spence is on Instagram and you can follow him here: @bosslifebigspence Gyselle can be followed on Instagram here: @arcoisis_ Fellow Castmate Jameelah Landry has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 6 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283), Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia are in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Clyde's (City Lights Theatre) Running until June 9 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251), Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43), Damaris Divito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/event/clydes/ Crows Landing Gently, Gently (Magic Theatre) Part of the Rainbow Zebra New Works Series June 16 – one day only – free admission Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the reading Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120, 225) is in the reading https://magictheatre.org/calendar/readings The Glass Menagerie (SF Playhouse) May 2 – June 15 Jake Fong is understudying for the show Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is directing the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/ Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 Best Available (Shotgun Players) May 18 – 31 Jonathan Spector (Episode 280) is the writer Jon Tracy (Episode 169) is the director Kimberly Ridgeway is the associate director https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=024EF838-9D32-4E17-9E72-50E57B566E5F&menu_id=686B151A-1B30-41FF-A109-52758163E164

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It's been a while but Norman and I are back and we have Jake Fong – Jake has been on Episodes 228, 235 and 287 – I always love having Jake on as a guest host. Jake is currently understudying for the Glass Menagerie, now playing at SF Playhouse. Now he comes with his lovely wife and actress Jessica Fong, who just finished doing Sol, the Musical. Jessica shares her origin story, what theatre means to her and where she sees herself in the future. Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: The Glass Menagerie (SF Playhouse) May 2 – June 15 Jake Fong is understudying for the show Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is directing the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/ Blue Door (Aurora Theatre) April 19 – May 19 Michael J. Asberry (Episode 183) is in the show https://www.auroratheatre.org/index.php/shows-events/20232024-season/blue-door The Fillmore Eclipse (Walking Cinema) May 3 – 12 Pete Fitzsimmons (Episode 65) and Jay Krohnengold (Episode 105) is in the show https://www.walkingcinema.org/projects/eclipse The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 1 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Nan (part of the 2024 Bay Area Playwright's Festival) May 6-12, streaming On Demand Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) will be in the play Jeannie Barroga (Episodes 18, 32, 221 & 243) is the dramaturg https://playwrightsfoundation.org/2024-bay-area-playwrights-festival/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform as Afong Moy on April 20 (8pm); April 25 (7:30pm); April 28 (2pm); May 4 (8pm) and May 12 (2pm) https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Love Letters (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 11 Fred Pitts (with his lovely wife Kelly Rinehart) will perform May 10, 8pm Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform May 3rd, 2pm https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/ Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

Norman is back and we have a dear friend of mine, Linda Huang, on the Yay! Linda is a light board operator and all around tech person – she and I worked many shows for Off-Broadway West – Master Harold & The Boys, Life x 3 and The Birthday Party. She has always been someone I could rely on as a stage manager. Linda tells us what she's doing these days, what she enjoyed working tech and how she got into technical theater. Linda can be contacted directly on Facebook. Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black's great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 1 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Nan (part of the 2024 Bay Area Playwright's Festival) May 6-12, streaming On Demand Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) will be in the play Jeannie Barroga (Episodes 18, 32, 221 & 243) is the dramaturg https://playwrightsfoundation.org/2024-bay-area-playwrights-festival/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform as Afong Moy on April 20 (8pm); April 25 (7:30pm); April 28 (2pm); May 4 (8pm) and May 12 (2pm) https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Love Letters (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 11 Fred Pitts (with his lovely wife Kelly Rinehart) will perform May 10, 8pm Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform May 3rd, 2pm https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shotgun Players) Plays through April 27 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 & 268) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Pride of Lions (Theatre Rhinoceros) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episodes 139 & 279) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/the-pride-of-lions Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 King Liz (City Lights Theater Company) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Demaris DeVito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/wp-signup.php?new=cltc.org. As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/ Reg Clay (Instagram: @Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (Instagram: @whosyrhoosier)

Norman is away this weekend, so Jake Fong has jumped back in the co-host's chair. We have two special guests – married couple Michaela Hlinkova and Rama Mahesh Hall – both of whom are professional dancers in the bay area. Rama is a member of the Embodiment Project, a company that seeks to bring depth, narrative, beauty and fierce dedication to movement building work. Michaela is a member of See Through Soul, a company that uses movement to express self, seek truth and examine relationship dynamics. The Embodiment Project's website is here: https://www.embodimentproject.org See Through Soul's website is here: https://www.seethroughsoul.org Rama & Michaela can be followed on Instagram: @universoul_dance We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ Nan (part of the 2024 Bay Area Playwright's Festival) April 14 & 19th in person at the Magic Theatre May 6-12, streaming On Demand Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) will be in the play Jeannie Barroga (Episodes 18, 32, 221 & 243) is the dramaturg https://playwrightsfoundation.org/2024-bay-area-playwrights-festival/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform as Afong Moy on April 20 (8pm); April 25 (7:30pm); April 28 (2pm); May 4 (8pm) and May 12 (2pm) https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Love Letters (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 11 Fred Pitts (with his lovely wife Kelly Rinehart) will perform May 10, 8pm Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform April 27, 2pm https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shotgun Players) Plays through April 27 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 & 268) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Pride of Lions (Theatre Rhinoceros) Playing through April 21 Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episodes 139 & 279) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/the-pride-of-lions Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 King Liz (City Lights Theater Company) Playing until April 21 Demaris DeVito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/wp-signup.php?new=cltc.org. As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/

Norman and I are back to open up year 8 of The Yay and we bring back Torange Yeghiazarian, Fulbright Specialist, playwright and founder of Golden Thread. We had Torange on last in Sept of 2020 (Episode 167) and we welcome her back, as she promotes her latest play, The Tutor, now playing at the New Conservatory Theatre. We talk about the play, where Golden Thread is these days and her views on what's happening in the world, four years later. The New England Foundation for the Arts wrote a wonderful biography on Torange – you can learn more about her here: https://www.nefa.org/torange-yeghiazarian. Torange's personal website is here: https://torangeyeghiazarian.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It's a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they'll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men's hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shotgun Players) Plays through April 27 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 & 268) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Pride of Lions (Theatre Rhinoceros) Playing through April 21 Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episodes 139 & 279) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/the-pride-of-lions Boss McGreedy (Central Works) LAST SHOW TOMORROW! Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) has written and directed the show https://centralworks.org/boss-mcgreedy/ The Divine Sarah (Ross Valley Players) LAST SHOW TOMORROW! Anna Joham (Episode 87) is in the show http://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-divine-sarah/ Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 King Liz (City Lights Theater Company) Playing until April 21 Demaris DeVito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/wp-signup.php?new=cltc.org. As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/ Best Available (Shotgun Players) May 18 – 31 Jonathan Spector (Episode 280) is the writer Jon Tracy (Episode 169) is the director Kimberly Ridgeway is the associate director https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=024EF838-9D32-4E17-9E72-50E57B566E5F&menu_id=686B151A-1B30-41FF-A109-52758163E164 Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

On today's show we coverIs there value in using "treatments" like Chi Silk Infusion in addition to leave in conditionerAre boutique face masks better than drug store face masks?Do some hair oil ingredients cause fewer  breakouts than others?Are cosmetics manufactured in South Korea ok to use?Beauty NewsKFC launches a fragrance.  Cosmetic Surgery Pictures Misleading Recall product alert Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSocial media accountson Instagram we're at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we're thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the  Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

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“God has not given us a spirit of fear or timidity, but of power, love and self discipline”—2 Timothy 1:7 When the enemy of diminishment says “be quiet, be passive, your voice does not matter” remind yourself to speak up and be bold. God gave you power, love and self-discipline. This scripture offers healing for your fears. It teaches us that fear is overcome by power. The power of faith. Fear is vanquished by love. Love is enduring, trusting, confident with an unwavering reliance on God. Cultivate this perspective and watch as fear disappears.Self discipline is the ability to master your mind, hold captive the thoughts and affirm thoughts of faith, power and love. Whenever fear arises, speak out against your fear using the words of this text.Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it, say it, live it, and be an example of it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

“The kingdom of God is within you.”—Luke 17:21 When self-doubt, anxiety, insecurity, fear or overwhelm take over and you hear thoughts like, "I can't do this; I just don't have what it takes." Personalize this scripture and command them to leave you. “The kingdom of God is within me”That is powerful. God's word is true. And you are endowed with everything you need. Everything you need is in you now. You need only to have faith in yourself, and the strength within you will be unlocked.THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS IN YOU. As you reflect on this scripture, internalize it by affirming, "The abundance, peace, and power of God reside in me. I AM COMPLETE.”Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it ON YOUR MIRROR, say it, live it, and be an example of it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

There is no reason to fear. “If God is for us, who can be against us?”— Romans 8:31Picture yourself confronting every challenge with God mode. You know… Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, and StartThen, embrace that mindset with confidence understanding that you have support powerful enough to tackle any obstacle. When you face adversity — welcome the challenge to level up — and repeat this: “If God is for us, who can be against us?”Take a moment to genuinely acknowledge that God is on your side and declare the affirmation: “God is with me. God is for me. God is mightier than any adversity”Make the scripture your own by affirming: “If God is for me, who can be against me?”You can win. God is on your side. Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and be an example of it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

It's ok… we all mess up. Stop carrying it. “Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”—James 5:16 God does bring healing, and He does so through both scientific means and faith.In the process of healing, confession plays a crucial role because it releases the burden of suppressed bitterness and guilt. Listen, we all mess up, don't let the shame hold you down. Confessing to a coach or counselor can expel these toxic emotions, purify the mind and spirit, and prevent the transfer of unhealthy thoughts to the body. Effective prayer, or prayer that is approached methodically and earnestly, is extremely potent.The core of this practice is to confess your wrongs, unite in prayer with others — pray, and turn away from the sin. Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and be an example of it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

This is where life begins. “I have come so that they may have life, and have it to the full.”—John 10:10 Many individuals suffer from a lack of energy. Their vitality is diminished. Inner conflicts sap their strength, leaving them feeling lethargic and listless.What's the secret to a life full of energy? The answer lies with Christ. It is written, "In Him was life" (John 1:4). When you immerse your mind in Christ, embrace Him in your heart, energy and vigor will naturally surge within you, bringing about a sense of excitement, joy, and enthusiasm.As you recite this verse daily, personalize it by saying, "Christ has come so that I, [insert your own name], may have life, and have it to the full."Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and be an example of it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

Trust this. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.”—Proverbs 3:5 This scripture can be a safeguard against a nervous breakdown and can aid in recovery if you've experienced one.A renowned neurologist who specializes in treating nervous disorders often "prescribes" these words to his patients. He writes them down on a card and advises the patient to memorize them and repeat them continuously until they become a part of their subconscious mind.The root of many nervous issues is frustration. And the remedy for frustration is serene trust, not in one's own intellect or in relentless labor, but in the assurance of divine direction. The solution to overcoming frustration is the belief that God will assist you in achieving your deepest wishes. Place your unwavering trust in God, and you will have the strength to continue working in health and contentment for many years ahead.Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and be an example of it. Get all 40 here: https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

Believe and receive. “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”—Mark 11:24For effective prayer, you should use positive affirmation and visualization.Imagine in your mind not scarcity or rejection or failure or sickness, but rather wealth, plenty, success, and well-being. It's important to understand that the outcome of your prayers is determined by what you truly think, not just what you say. If you pray for success but expect failure, your words are without substance because your heart is already resigned to defeat.Thus, cultivate the faith that as you pray, you are already receiving the infinite blessings of God, and they will manifest in your life.Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and share it!!Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

90 second relief… let it sink in. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Perhaps life's pressures and demands have left you feeling exhausted. If that's the case, you might be taking on life with too much heaviness.Often, we don't become weary in our muscles but in our minds. We are overwhelmed with that feeling of being utterly swamped.Let this scripture melt into your consciousness like a spiritual soothing tablet. As you focus your thoughts on Jesus, He will provide you with rest. And how does He accomplish this? One way is by teaching you His approach to work."Learn from me," He suggests. That means to adopt His method of working. "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30). In essence, take it easy. Don't force or pull hard; rather, relax. Tackle one task at a time with a gentle hand and a relaxed approach.Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and share it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” I'll text you all 40, just opt in here. https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

Sourpuss? Cranky pants? A-hole? What do people say about you? Renew a childlike spirit. “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”—Psalm 51:10Here's a snippet of scripture that can bring you companionship, wellness, joy, and achievement. It has the power to enhance your temperament.The term "temperament" pertains to how you're inclined to respond to various events and individuals. If your instinctive emotional response is to be irritable, sour, self-centered, or arrogant, it can impair or even sever your connections with others.The nature of your temperament is linked to the state of your inner spirit. This brief but powerful scripture, with its emphasis on "renew," suggests that you were originally endowed with a positive temperament.If you find that your good nature has faded, the same Almighty God who created you is capable of re-creating and refreshing in you that stable, composed spirit. He can revive that crucial element of a healthy temperament, which is a calm inner strength. Make it a point not to let a single day go by without repeatedly affirming, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and share it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.”—John 14:27 NASBWithout a profound inner calm, one is susceptible to anxiety, worry, and illness.A melody, a sunset, the glow of the moon, or the waves caressing a sandy beach can offer a temporary respite. Nevertheless, they often fail to reach the deeper chambers of the soul.A deeper form of therapy is needed to achieve a healing stillness. Consistently meditating on this scripture can, in time, permeate your being with an encompassing sense of peace.When you're restless or anxious, sit quietly and let these words drift through your thoughts without obstruction. Envision them as a healing salve spreading tranquility throughout your mind.Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and share it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Here's all 40https://thehvmc.com/thought-conditioners-opt-in

Impossible happens through positive thoughts. Lots to catch ya'll up on but that episode is still in the making… For the next 40 days and 40 episodes I'm going to share 40 micro episodes just a couple minutes per day to help transform your mind.Want a great life? You must begin with great thoughts.Let's start with IMPOSSIBLE and see what it does. “The things, which are impossible with men are possible with God.” —Luke 18:27Now that you've heard it, see it, find it in scripture, write it out, say it, live it, and share it. Inspired by: Norman Vincent Peale's “Though Conditioners” Get all 40 texted to you

Hair conditioners come in many forms with various prices. Listen in to learn the secrets about how to use conditioners, what's the best one for your hair type, hair texture, and how much to pay. Wishing peace in the Middle East, happy founders day to MAC Cosmetics, and FDA to ban hair straighteners are just a few topics as it relates to what they don't tell you at the hair salon.

# 73 - VIDEO! My Favorite Things! Top Natural Cleaning and Personal Care Products Often I am asked what natural products I use for myself and for my family. There are so many products that claim to be clean - it's hard to know which ones are good and which ones are simply green marketing. Today I'm sharing my top natural and organic products. And because I want you to be able to see them for yourself, I'm doing my first ever video podcast!  I decided it was time I put together my Top Natural Products so you can check them out for yourself and give them a try.  Even better, I have listed the products below.  With this at your fingertips, you can be confident that you are buying the absolute best for you and your family.  Dishwasher Powder:  Ecover Biokleen Dishsoap: Sapadilla Lovely Liquid Dishsoap Handsoap: Everyone Hand Soap Lemongrass Spa Hand Soaps (all) Laundry Detergent: Truly Free Laundry Wash Zum Laundry Soap Biokleen Laundry Powder Multipurpose Cleaner: Trader Joe's Nature's Sunshine Essential Shield White Vinegar Produce Wash: Trader Joe's Fruit & Vegetable Wash Rebel Green Fruit & Veggie Clean White Vinegar  Hydrogen Peroxide (several drops diluted in water) Shampoo & Conditioner: Avalon Organics Aubrey Organics Lemongrass Spa Shampoos & Conditioners (all) Body Wash: Lemongrass Spa Prebiotic Body Wash  The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

Join us in a transformative conversation with Shalita Grant, the acclaimed actress turned innovator behind Four Naturals Hair. Dive into the challenges of textured hair in Hollywood, Shalita's personal journey of rediscovery, and the innovation of a game-changer for Type 4 hair solutions.Key Takeaways:The true behind-the-scenes struggle of textured hair in Hollywood.How Shalita turned adversity into opportunity with Four Naturals Hair.The breakthrough solution for Type 4 hair: from concept to reality.Exclusive Offers for RISE Urban Nation Listeners:Special Discounts at Four Naturals Hair: Enjoy exclusive deals when shopping at fournaturalshair.com:Use code 3run80 at checkout and get 3 Conditioners for the price of 2. That's three for just $80!Want the full treatment experience? Get 3 Treatment Sets for $199 using the code 3run199.Looking to start? Get 1 Treatment Set for a discounted price of $99 with the code run991.Connect with Shalita Grant:Website: fournaturalshair.comFacebook: FourNaturalsHairYouTube: @fournaturalshair8672Instagram: @fournaturalshairSupporting the brands of our guests not only propels the community forward but also ensures you get quality. Shop now and let your hair experience the Four Naturals difference!

On today's show we answer questions about:Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic' blurring ingredients?What's the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser?Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner?What is the dried foam that's in my serum dropper?What do we think about expensive treatment dispersal system for a pricey serum?Beauty NewsIs Ageless the new Anti-aging? Men's personal care use Male skin care line Michael Strahan Four Ways to Ask a question -1. Send us a message through Patreon!2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to thebeautybrains@gmail.com3. Send it to us via social media (see links below)4. Submit it through the following form - Ask a questionSocial media accountson Instagram we're at thebeautybrains2018on Twitter, we're thebeautybrainsAnd we have a Facebook pageValerie's ingredient company - Simply IngredientsPerry's other website - Chemists CornerFollow the new Porch Kitty Krew instagram accountSupport the show

Solid shampoos and conditioners may be eco-friendlier, but which ones actually work? Jenn spent the past few months testing dozens, and now she's sharing her favorites. Before that: the Color Guru giveaway contest; Bobbi Brown tells us about her Jones Road store and shares some life advice; Pantone expands its SkinTone Guide; and we've got exclusive news about a new product from Vacation, the company that's making sunscreen less boring (and better smelling).Enter the Color Guru Giveaway before April 3: fatmascara.com/color-guruProducts mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/141981Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blogSponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsorsPrivate Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a WandSocial media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_editSubmit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email info@fatmascara.com or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fatmascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.