Podcast appearances and mentions of The Laramie Project

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   The 11th Annual Bay Area Book Festival J.K. Fowler, Executive Director of the Bay Area Book Festival in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, discussing this year's festival, Saturday May 31st and Sunday June 1st throughout the City of Berkeley. The focus of this year's Festival is Changing the Narrative, with looks at activism, resistance, responding to backlash, writing for social change and more. Guests include Mia Birdsong, Prentiss Hemphill. Viet Thanh Nguyen, Greg Sarris and over a hundred other writers, publishers and editors. The venues include the Berkeley Library, Freight & Salvage, The Marsh, the Brower Center, the Hotel Shattuck, and three outdoor stages, including one at Berkeley's BART Plaza. J.K. Fowler founded Nomadic Press, sat on Oakland's Cultural Affairs Commission, and works on several community projects.   Joan Baez Joan Baez, legendary singer, songwriter and activist, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded while on remote tour for her book of poetry, “When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance.” Recorded April 26, 2024 via zencastr. Joan Baez is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter and activist who burst on the folk music scene as a teenager in the late 1950s. She has two autobiographies, Daybreak, along with And A Voice to Sing With. There are over thirty albums, including her now classic “Diamonds and Rust”from 1975, she has appeared in numerous documentaries about music and activism, won the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, and is the subject of a recent documentary, Joan Baez, I Am A Noise, which is on Hulu and can be rented on several apps. Photos courtesy Joan Baez. Complete Interview.   Review of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at San Francisco Playhouse through June 21, 2025. Review of “Yellow Face” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage through June 14, 2025.   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  See website for highlights from the 10th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, June 1-2, 2024. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.  Monthly Event Calendar. BookShop West Portal. Monthly Event Calendar. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actors Ensemble of Berkeley.  Summers at John Hinkel Park: Cymbeline opens July 4; The Taming of the Shrew opens August 16. See website for readings and events. Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).   See website for upcoming productions. African American Art & Culture Complex. See website for calendar. Afro-Solo Theatre Company.See website for calendar. American Conservatory Theatre Co-Founders. a world premiere hip-hop musical May 29 – July 6, Strand. Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, Sept 18 – Oct 19, Toni Rembe Theatre. Aurora Theatre  The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner, with Marga Gomez, July 12 – August 10.  Awesome Theatre Company. See website for information. Berkeley Rep. The Aves by Jihae Park, through June 8, 2025, Peets Theatre. The Big Reveal Live Show written and performed by Sasha Velour, June 4 – 15, Roda Theatre. Who's With Me. written and performed by W. Kamau Bell, June 17-22, Roda Theatre. Berkeley Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar, June 13-21, Live Oak Theater, Berkeley. y. See website for upcoming events and productions. Boxcar Theatre. The Illusionist with Kevin Blake, live at the Palace Theatre. Brava Theatre Center: See calendar for current and upcoming productions. BroadwaySF: Parade,  May 20 – June 8, Orpheum. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, June 3-22, Golden Gate. See website for complete listings for the Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran Theaters. Broadway San Jose:  Moulin Rouge!, The Musical. July 8-13. See website for other events. Center Rep: Happy Pleasant Valley, June 1- 29. Lesher Center. Central Stage. See website for upcoming productions, 5221 Central Avenue, Richmond Central Works  The Last Goat by Gary Graves, June 28 – July 27. Cinnabar Theatre. Bright Star, June 13-29, Sonoma State. Club Fugazi. Dear San Francisco ongoing. Check website for Music Mondays listings. Contra Costa Civic Theatre Fiddler on the Roof June 7 – 22. See website for other events. Golden Thread  Oriental, or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself In Knots by Evren Odcikin June 7-8, Potrero Stage. See website for other events. Hillbarn Theatre: Murder for Two, a musical comedy, October 9 – November 2, 2025. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for specific workshops and events. Los Altos Stage Company. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, May 29 – June 22. Lower Bottom Playaz  See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. Aztlan by Luis Alfaro, World Premiere, June 25 – July 13. See website for additional events. Marin Shakespeare Company: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, June 13 – July 13, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. See website for other events. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) To My Girls by JC Lee, through June 8. Pride Cabaret, June 6-21.  Ride the Cyclone, the musical, July 11 – August 15. New Performance Traditions.  See website for upcoming schedule Oakland Theater Project. Les Blancs (The Whites) by Lorraine Hansberry, July 11 – 27. Odd Salon: Upcoming events in San Francisco & New York, and streaming. Palace of Fine Arts Theater.  See website for event listings. Pear Theater. Pear Slices, May 23 – June 8. Constellations by Nick Payne, June 27 – July 20.See website for staged readings and other events. Playful People Productions. See web page for information on summer camps. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: Next to Normal. May 30 – June 21. Ross Valley Players: The Book of Will  by Lauren Gunderson, May 9 – June 8. See website for New Works Sunday night readings and other events. San Francisco Playhouse. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. May 1-June 21. SFBATCO.  See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows.  The Day The Sky Turned Orange by Julius Ernesto, Sept 5 – Oct. 5, Z Space. San Jose Stage Company: Sweet Charity,  June 4 – 29.. Shotgun Players.  Yellowface by David Henry Hwang, May 10 – June 14. South Bay Musical Theatre:  Brigadoon, May 17-June 7, Stagebridge: See website for events and productions. Storytime every 4th Saturday. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Lunatico See website for upcoming events and producctions. Theatre Rhino  Doodler by John Fisher, May 31 – July 6, The Marsh, San Francisco. The Laramie Project, June 19-29.. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean  Jimmy Dean, A New Musical, June  18 – July 13. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  See website for upcoming productions. Misc. Listings: BAMPFA: On View calendar for Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2025 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Fort Mason Center. Events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. See schedule for upcoming SFGMC performances. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org                                   .   . The post May 29, 2025: J.K. Fowler/The Bay Area Book Festival – Joan Baez appeared first on KPFA.

Your Creative Mind Table Read: What if Odysseus had to answer for his choices? A playwright dares to ask. What if the women of The Odyssey had the final say? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, we bring you Odysseus's Women by Luke Krueger—a powerful reimagining of the Greek epic where the legendary hero faces judgment from the women he left behind. You'll hear this gripping story come to life in our table read, followed by an insightful conversation with Luke and the actors about writing, performance, and the power of retelling myths through a modern lens. Whether you're a writer, performer, or someone who loves bold storytelling, this episode offers inspiration, fresh perspectives, and a front-row seat to a play that challenges everything we thought we knew about Odysseus. Luke Krueger, Playwright, as Odysseus Luke Krueger lives in Vermont with his two young daughters, who help him make maple syrup from their trees. Luke's plays have been performed around the US and Canada. In 2006, he was the first playwright to be named the Emerging Writer-in-Residence at Penn State-Altoona. His plays are published by Playscripts, Inc.; Next Stage Press; and Original Works Publishing. His short play, "The Sad Funeral" (which debuted at the Source theatre) will be published in the upcoming edition of the Long River Review (University of Connecticut). As an actor he performed in the Arizona Premiers of The Laramie Project and This Is Our Youth; he last played Rev. Hale in The Crucible. Luke holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Arizona State University and a BA in English from Miami University (Ohio). He is a member of the Dramatists Guild    Luke has been on the English and/or Theatre faculty at Arizona State University, Lake Forest College, Loyola University, and Northern Illinois University. Currently he works for a local school supervisory union as an investigator for hazing, harassment, bullying, and title nine complaints; and he is a restorative programs coordinator. Outside of work, Luke is a member of his town's volunteer firefighting department.   Luke's Plays: https://www.playscripts.com/play/2450?srsltid=AfmBOorWd0XyG8ouhLtlH4WW3D0i3ghIvBDtaIjaQy-hcnAvarhCyYqz   Other plays and the U-Haul book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Luke-Krueger/author/B001JRVAOS?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Canterbury Tales adaptation: https://next-stage-press.myshopify.com/products/canterbury-tales-the-digital-version     Izolda Trakhtenberg as Kalypso, Circe, Penelope, and the Women Izolda Trakhtenberg is a playwright, scriptwriter, author, and voice actor who brings stories to life across stage, screen, and sound. Her plays Expiration Date (Off Broad Street Play Festival semifinalist) and A Slice of Democracy (produced by Nomad Theatre) challenge and engage audiences. She narrates corporate and educational projects like NASA's Breathable: A Story About Air Quality, animations, and commercials, with audiobook credits including The Ghost Next Door and Ocean City Lowdown. As host of The Your Creative Mind Podcast, she explores creativity's power to transform lives. A published author of fiction and non-fiction, her works include Die By The Sword, book one in the Cassie Belmont Tarot Card Thrillers. Izolda blends storytelling and communication expertise to create work that resonates long after the final word. Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/izoldat.bsky.social. Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg Submit a Play to the Your Creative Table Read Podcast Series One Minute Movies A Close Shave Career Suicide Diz Wit   This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It's also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**   Flip Your Inner Script to Stop Negative Thoughts From Ruining Your Day. Are you getting anything out of the show? I'd love it if you would buy me a coffee.   Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |  

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Adam and Budi are joined by Andy Paris. Join us as Andy talks through the process of creation of 'The Laramie Project', to his personal practice. Andy Paris is a director, writer, actor, teacher, and entrepreneur. As an original member of Tectonic Theater Project, he co-wrote and directed Uncommon Sense, developed and acted in Gross Indecency and The Laramie Cycle (Emmy nomination for writing) and co-wrote the book, Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project's Process of Devising Theatre (Vintage 2018). Other favorite directing projects include Goldstar, Ohio (A Times Newspaper's Theatre Tribute for Outstanding Direction), The American Family, and at UNCSA: Inheritance and the Taub/Woolery musical adaptation of As You Like It. Other favorite acting credits include Or,, The Quiet Room, Innocents, The Necklace, and Love's Labours Lost. Regional: La Jolla, Berkely Rep, Huntington, Cincinnati Playhouse, et al. TV: L&O SVU. Andy is a 3-time AUDIE Award winner for his audiobook narrations. www.andyparis.net www.voiceworksaudio.comSupport the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

In today's culture column, theatremakers from New York and Dartmouth bring The Laramie Project to a local stage. The play draws from hundreds of interviews carried out following a shocking murder that took place 25 years ago in Wyoming. Plus, Tara Lynn Taylor takes us to the Prismatic Arts Festival!

Another ScriptTease! This week, we're looking at the Tectonic Theatre Project's The Laramie Project, which follows the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard. We look at important moments and what makes the show so important and is a vessel of information that NEEDS to be told. Check it out! Every Thespians Dream: a podcast from two lifelong theatre kids talking all things theatre! Join Ty Eatherton and Kiera Sweeney in each episode as they discuss their own theatre fantasies and knowledge! Theme Song, "Thots Thots Thots" by Nick Rogers, and Logo Art by Madi Spillman.

Angels in America Artform are proud to introduce, as our first podcast of welcoming other companies to discuss their productions with us, the Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre production of Tony Kushner's theatrical masterpiece.  We are thrilled to be joined by members of the company and a very special guest Dr Emily Garside,. Come and join us as we discuss the depths of the show, themes, how to stage a production and why this piece about AIDS, racism and the American experience is so relevant today.LinksBook tickets for Angels In America October 2024 at:  https://www.thegwt.org.uk/Dr Emily Garside's web site: https://emilygarside.comOther references mentioned in this Podcast:National Theatre At Home: https://www.ntathome.com/angels-in-america-part-one-millenium-approachesThe H.B.O. TV version: https://www.hbo.com/angels-in-americaAngeles In America - The Opera: https://www.classicalsource.com/concert/angels-in-america-opera-by-peter-eotvos/Fellow Travelers: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/fellow-travelers/The Laramie Project: https://playbill.com/article/an-oral-history-of-the-laramie-project-25-years-after-matthew-shepards-murderFor further information or help with HIV and AIDS in the UK please see: The Terrance Higgins Trust: https://www.tht.org.uk or The National AIDS Trust: http://www.nat.org.ukIf you wish to contact us, please send us a text message by clicking on this text.Ever wondered what goes into putting on a show? Find out as we have a discussion with the cast and production team about Artform's theatre productions.

Stephen Belber's plays have been produced on Broadway and in over 25 countries. They include Match (Frank Langella), McReele (Anthony Mackie), Dusk Rings A Bell (Kate Walsh/Paul Sparks), Fault Lines (Noah Emmerich, Josh Lucas, Dominic Fumusa), The Power of Duff (Greg Kinnear/Jennifer Westfeldt/Ben Platt/Dominic Fumusa), Tape, Geometry of Fire, Don't Go Gentle, The Muscles In Our Toes, Joan, and others. He was an Associate Writer/actor for The Laramie Project, and co-writer/actor on The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, both of which have been consistently performed around the world. He's written & directed 3 feature films: Management (Jennifer Aniston/Woody Harrelson), Match (Patrick Stewart/Carla Gugino), and What We Do Next (Karen Pittman/Corey Stoll). Film scripts include Tape (Ethan Hawke/Uma Thurman, directed by Richard Linklater), The Laramie Project (associate writer, Emmy nomination), Drifting Elegant, (Josh Stamberg/Jennifer Mudge) and O.G., (Jeffrey Wright, HBO Films). Two film remakes of Tape, in India and Hong Kong, will be released in the coming year, and a play version is currently running in rep in Israel. Has worked on numerous studio films (including Dallas Buyers Club), and developed and sold projects to all the major studios, with actors and directors such Bennett Miller, Todd Phillips, Jay Roach, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Philip Seymour Hoffman, George Tillman, Greg Mottola, Sam Rockwell, David Gordon Green, and Anthony Mackie. Television includes Law & Order SVU, Rescue Me, Tommy, The First, and pilots for HBO, Netflix, F/X, ABC, TNT, USA, Fox, Paramount, Sony, and History Channel. He created and is showrunner for an 8-part original TV series called The Madness (starring Colman Domingo), which will be released by Netflix on Thanksgiving Day, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We would hang for hours from a fly line to see this show. On the Annie to Endgame difficulty scale, this play is about as hard as La Cage Aux Folles. By Sasha Velour and Moisés Kaufman Directed by Moisés Kaufman A Co-Production With Tectonic Theater Project Radical. Magical. Unforgettable. Created by groundbreaking drag artist Sasha Velour (Smoke & Mirrors, NightGowns, The Big Reveal Live Show) and legendary theatre artist Moisés Kaufman (Here There Are Blueberries, The Laramie Project), Velour: A Drag Spectacular is a sweeping, coming-of-age tale interwoven with the radical history of drag and queer expression. Inspired by Velour's origin story as a small-town, genderfluid child turned globally-renowned drag superstar, the show unfolds through a dazzling blend of innovative projection mapping, video animation, awe-inspiring lip-sync performances, and bold personal storytelling. Known for her emotional and shocking performance art, Velour harnesses the power of drag spectacle to reveal her deepest fears (and joys) and puts them on display to immerse the audience in queer fantasia. From the often confusing yet joyous search for belonging, to the deep wells of grief that catapult us to face our inner truths, Velour: A Drag Spectacular is a tour de force, rich with humanity, beauty, and above all else – DRAG.

Animating DemocracyCan the Arts Save Democracy? This episode explores how creative practices can reinvigorate American democracy by bridging societal divides. Featuring insights from Pam Korza and Barbara Schaefer Bacon, we delve into how Animating Democracy has supported arts-based civic dialogue and collective action in communities across the country. We highlight impactful projects such as Traces of the Trade, it underscores the transformative potential of engaging critical and often divisive community issues through the arts. This is a call to action for using creativity to address and heal deep-seated social issues.00:00 Introduction: American Democracy01:16 The Role of Art in Democracy03:24 Animating Democracy: An Arts Organization04:12 Exploring Belchertown and Personal Histories09:22 The Power of Community-Based Arts17:53 Iconic Projects: AIDS Memorial Quilt and Vagina Monologues22:08 The Laramie Project and Scaling Up25:20 Animating Democracy: Practical Implementation38:33 Traces of the Trade: A Risky but Impactful Project49:09 Conclusion and Call to ActionBIO'sPam Korza co-directs Animating Democracy, a program of Americans for the Arts that inspires, informs, promotes, and connects arts and culture as potent contributors to community, civic, and social change. She is a co-author and editor of Aesthetic Perspectives: Attributes of Excellence in Arts for Change. She co-wrote Civic Dialogue, Arts & Culture, and the Arts & Civic Engagement Tool Kit and co-edited Critical Perspectives: Writings on Art & Civic Dialogue, as well as the five-book Case Studies from Animating Democracy. Pam is co-chair of the Assessing Practices in Public Scholarship research group for Imagining America (IA), a consortium of colleges and universities that advances public scholarship in the humanities, arts, and design and was a two-term member of IA's National Advisory Board. She began her career with the Arts Extension Service (AES)/UMass where she coordinated the National Public Art Policy Project and co-wrote and edited Going Public: A field guide to developments in art in public places. She also directed the New England Film & Video Festival.Barbara Schaffer Bacon's career launched in 1977 at the UMASS Arts Extension Service, a national leader in professional education for local arts managers, artists and civic leaders. Barbara served as director from 1984-90. She led Fundamentals and Advanced Local Arts Management seminars and contributed to the Fundamentals of Local Arts Management text book and The Cultural Planning Work Kit. In 1996 with Pam Korza, Barbara took a lead role to conduct research for and shape Animating Democracy, a program of Americans for the Arts. Animating Democracy shone an early and bright national light on arts and civic dialogue, built knowledge about quality practice, and created useful resources including Animating Democracy: The Artistic Imagination as a Force for Civic Dialogue; Civic Dialogue, Arts & Culture: Findings from Animating Democracy; Continuum Of Arts Impact: A Guide for Defining Social & Civic Outcomes & Indicators; Aesthetic Perspectives: Attributes of Excellence in Arts for Change; and Trend or Tipping Point: Arts & Social Change Grantmaking. In 2022 Barbara stepped back from Animating Democracy leadership. She currently serves as a program consultant for the

Time to dish up some Pavlova- the Queen of desserts, for the one and only Mr. Tony Sheldon! (Say what?! *faints) In this week's jam-packed, mini-reunion episode, we take Tony for a coast-to-coast trip from Mr. Bungle's 'California', across to the funky NYC of 'Seesaw' with the original Broadway cast!Plus, we chat Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Laramie Project, Mother's Day- or lack thereof, Dee Snider, Tony's Pioneering Family, Aussie Musicals, Living in NYC, Retirement, Social Failures, and heaps more!The Laramie Project Tickets: https://www.cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/events/the-laramie-project/-SOCIALS- Tony: https://www.instagram.com/aldonzamudd/ Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyoungactor/*****Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasurehttps://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure*****Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time!Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks!https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 ***** ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Camryn Manheim is an actor, author, and activist. She is best known for her Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning role as the feisty defense attorney Ellenor Frutt on the legal drama series, The Practice. In her long career that spans over 40 years, she has appeared in over 60 television shows, 40 movies, and countless plays. Currently, you can see her on location in the streets of New York City playing Lieutenant Kate Dixon on Law & Order.   Her other notable credits include: Ghost Whisperer, Stumptown, The L Word, Ally McBeal, Criminal Minds, Person of Interest, Two and a Half Men, Will & Grace, Utopia, The Magicians, Waco, How I Met Your Mother, Cop Car, Elvis, An Unfinished Life, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Happiness, The Laramie Project, Dark Water, and The Road to Wellville. In 2015, Camryn made her Broadway debut in Deaf West's Tony-nominated production of Spring Awakening. Manheim received her B.F.A from UC Santa Cruz and her M.F.A from New York University. In 1999 Manheim fulfilled a lifelong dream and became a New York Times best-selling author with her book, Wake Up, I'm Fat!  When she's not filming, she teaches and lectures all over the United States and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 180!  It is 2024 but you might have to triple check the calendar to make sure based on the targeting of communities in the World.  Jews, Palestinians, immigrants, African Americans, and, yes, the LGBTQIA+ community.  As leaders throughout the United States and the world continue to try and rollback equality, a production of a widely popular and respected play has been a latest target in Texas.The Laramie Project, a deeply affecting and important work presenting the aftermath (and long-term effects) of the community following the murder of Matthew Shepard, has gotten some folks riled up at a school in a small town in Texas.  Claiming inappropriate thematic material among other things, the School Board voted to cancel the planned production.  The students and some members of the community took matters into their own hands. What did they do and what was the result?  The Boys are spilling the tea and answering these questions as well as giving their own thoughts and perspectives on this scary and sad situation.Kicking off this week's episode Mark is discussing a recent short trip to celebrate Christmas in March and Casey has been fighting and survived to tell us about it.  Trash Talk topics this week include a running mate for RFK Jr., the City Of Kenosha was asking for hole pics, and a new target on Fani Willis.All this and recommendations (or wreck-o-mendations)??  The Boys have your seat waiting at the table for this week's kiki.  So pour yourself some fine port vintage, check your diaper, and get ready --- it's time to paint!=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Gaslight Baker Theatre CompanyAustin Community College Red What We Talked About Second Stage leaves Times Square Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike runion Amadeus limited series OH Mary Jelly's Last Jam Todrick Hall rights company Netflix, Broadway Producer Kairos Looney “house of Telescopes” Dallas School cancels The Laramie Project  Thank you toDean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)  

LAO projects the state budget deficit has grown to $73 billion. Plus, the Placer County Registrar of Voters joins us ahead of the primary. Finally, the Matthew Shepard inspired-play “The Laramie Project.” State Budget Shortfall Grows If you go by the latest projections from the Legislative Analyst Office, California's budget deficit is getting worse. The LAO, which provides nonpartisan fiscal advice to California lawmakers, revised its forecast from a $58 billion gap to a now $73 billion gap. The numbers follow Gov. Newsom's different budget analysis from the Dept. of Finance - which last month projected a lesser shortfall of $38 billion. No matter who is right, lawmakers and the Governor are going to need to make some serious decisions ahead of the May Revise. Joining us to discuss are H.D. Palmer, Deputy Director for External Affairs with the Department of Finance, and CapRadio State Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon. Placer County Registrar of Voters With the primary election just two weeks away, voters in Placer County have more opportunities to cast their ballot, thanks to the recent adoption of the state's Voter's Choice Act. Placer County Registrar of Voters Ryan Ronco explains what some of the major changes are, and how his office is preparing to make sure elections are both well-staffed and safe. Matthew Shepard Inspired-Play ‘The Laramie Project' In 1998 the body of Matthew Shepard was found severely beaten and tied to a fence post in the Wyoming town of Laramie. The 21-year-old college student's murder became one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history and spawned a wave of activism that continues today. Activism that also includes art. The Laramie Project is a play written by Moisés Kaufman and chronicles the reaction to Shepard's murder by the rural American community. The play draws on hundreds of interviews with Laramie residents and news reports. The latest production is directed by Scott Ebersold which will be presented by the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance from Feb. 22 to March 2. Warning: This play includes strong language and mature content that some may find upsetting.

We're joined by Samuel, Jo and Zippie from the current season of The Laramie Project at Young People's Theatre ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF Join Bonnie for all The Good Stuff happening around Newcastle and the Hunter. Good people, awesome music and great events happening in Newcastle and the Hunter every weekday from 4 pm. The Good Stuff! https://newcastlelive.com.au/the-good-stuff/ ABOUT NEWCASTLE LIVE From what's on, to what matters. Newcastle Live is the Hunter's source of entertainment and lifestyle news and information. We're devoted to all the great things happening in the region. We'll keep you up to date with what's on in Newcastle, the Hunter and Lake Macquarie. https://newcastlelive.com.au/ #NewcastleLive  #NewcastleNSW  #LocalMusic  #LiveMusic  #TheGoodStuff 

(From 2021) In honor of UW-Parkside's production of "The Laramie Project," which is being performed this weekend and next weekend, we are sharing a MS conversation from the summer of 2021 about the Racine Theater Guild's virtual performance of "The Laramie Project," which concerns the murder of Matthew Shepard outside of Laramie, Wyoming - and the struggles of the people of Laramie to come to terms with that savage hate crime. It was 25 years ago on October 12th that Matthew Shepard died.

We are so honored to bring you this new Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. On this episode we sat down with the actor, Ato Blankson-Wood, and the director, Dustin Wills, to talk about their special upcoming production of The Laramie Project. We touched on the powerful source material for this play, what it means to these artists to be involved with this event, and topped the interview off with two incredible memories from our artists' time in the theatre! Be sure you tune in to this brilliant discussion, and then book your tickets to support this wonderful organization, performance, and cause!The Laramie ProjectOne Night OnlyOctober 16th at 7pm@ Symphony SpaceTickets and more information can be found at symphonyspace.orgThe evening will benefit the Trevor Project and commemorate the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's passing and the founding of the Trevor Project. And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming project and productions:@laramie25th@ablanksonwood@dustinobonito

Dr. Julie McCown is an Associate Professor of English at Southern Utah University. She received her Ph.D. in English from University of Texas at Arlington in 2016 and her M.A in English from University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2011. Her teaching and research interests are wide-ranging and include early American literature, women writers, queer literatures, and digital humanities/media theory. She also discovered a previously unknown poem by the 18th-century African American poet Jupiter Hammon, which introduced her to the wonders of archival research. Her recent publications have been about early African American literature, nineteenth-century American poetry, and nineteenth-century women's periodicals. Her current research focuses generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how to critically and ethically incorporate AI into First-Year Composition.Dr. Scott C. Knowles is an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Southern Utah University. He received an MA from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Kansas. His dissertation, Dystopian Performatives: Negative Affect/Emotion in the Work of Sarah Kane focused on the performative impact of violent scenes from Kane's work on the affect/emotion of an audience. He has presented this work along with research focused on race, gender, directing, and dramaturgy at conferences such as the American Society for Theatre Research, The Mid-America Theatre Conference, Theatre Symposium, and the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. He has published work with both Theatre Journal and in A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage. His directing work focuses primarily on theatre for social change, working to involve audiences, company, and community in issues beyond the walls of the theatre through a variety of outreach approaches. In 2017, Scott was awarded SUU's Distinguished Faculty for Inclusion and Diversity Award based on his work with The Laramie Project.

Fabrice Conte-Williamson, chair of the UW-Parkside theater department, talks about the school's production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, a play created by the Verbatim Theater Company shortly after the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard outside of Laramie, Wyoming. 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of his murder. Professor Conte-Williamson is the director of this production, which will be performed over the next two weekends in the school's black box theater.

This October marks 25 years since the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. It also marks a quarter century since the Techtonic Theater Project created “The Laramie Project” – a play that recounted for the world how the people of the town reacted to this horrific hate crime. In … Continue reading →

Get ready for a powerful episode as we navigate through the resonating impact of The Laramie Project, a play that touches on the harrowing murder of Matthew Shepard, and the significant legislation that it inspired. We are joined by the play's director at Theatre Suburbia, Judy Reeves who offers us an intriguing insight into this dramatic piece. Judy details how the play uniquely employs ten actors to portray over 65 roles, and how it is not solely focused on the murder, but on the ripple effect it caused within the community of Laramie, leading to the creation of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act.Guest: Judy Reeveshttps://web.theatresuburbia.org/season/63/show/laramie-projectThis episode also welcomes the talented Charles Busch, a celebrated playwright, actor, novelist, director, portrait artist, and cabaret entertainer, who shares details of his upcoming memoir, Leading Lady. We examine the specific aspects of Judy Reeves' play, The Laramie Project, set to stage at Theatre Suburbia from September 15 through October 14. We also reflect on the invaluable role of platforms like KPFT in amplifying voices that often go unheard, and the continuous call for support from our listeners.Guest: Charles Buschhttps://www.amazon.com/Leading-Lady-Memoir-Most-Unusual/dp/1637744145We wrap up our episode with a heartwarming conversation with the acclaimed actor, Bryan Batt, known for his Broadway productions. Bryan offers a sneak peek into his role in the forthcoming show, Pay the Writer, as well as his experience filming during the pandemic and the film's upcoming release in New York City. We also share personal anecdotes about the late comedian Joan Rivers, a theater history enthusiast and the value of humor in navigating adversity. Brian offers some pearls of wisdom for the younger members of the LGBTQ+ community, and we discuss the significance of queer voices in the play Pay the Writer. Prepare to swim in a sea of theater, history, and community.Guest: Bryan Batthttps://paythewriterplay.com

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In this episode, we dive into all things Opening Night of THE LARAMIE PROJECT ! I am bubbling with gratitude for the feedback from the first performance, and many more to come. I also share some of my practices for handling nerves and navigating that on stage to be as present as possible for each character. If you're in the Philly area and want to see a beautiful story with amazing characters...here's the link: https://steelriverplayhouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0S3l00000BskncEAB One love.

In this episode, we give a lil life update. It's opening weekend for The Laramie Project y'all!! Then we dive into the beautiful mantra, "I can handle all that I create". For my creatives, my content creators, my hard workers, this is a powerful mantra to start putting into our subconscious. With this new belief, followed by accountability and action, the sky is the limit my friends! Tickets for The Laramie Project: https://steelriverplayhouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0S3l00000BskncEAB Tickets for The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later: https://steelriverplayhouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0S3l00000BsknmEAB One love.

Oggi a Cult: "Il seme della violenza - The Laramie Project" all'Elfo Puccini di Milano; l'edizione 2023 del Premio InEdito - Colline di Torino; "Musica Politica" il nuovo lavoro di Enrico Gabrielli con i Metallo su Carta; Giulio Cavalli debutta al Teatro della Cooperativa con "Falcone, Borsellino e le teste di minchia"...

Drama Director and Theology Teacher Ms. Martin Discuss Theatre And The School Play " The Laramie Project", World Cup Workers Rights Violations, And Browns TalkThis episode was recorded in early December 2022. 

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Tom has known Lucas Connolly is a stand up comic who has worked with Tom for years. Tom asks Lucas about some of his story about growing up with divorced lesbian moms. In the middle of the interview, Lucas reveals his mom was featured in the Tony Award winning “The Laramie Project”. The play is about the 1998 murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. The murder was denounced as a hate crime and brought attention to the lack of hate crime laws in various states, including Wyoming. The awkward conversation segues into an existential conversation about the things that stories that define us and the stories we want to tell about ourselves. Show Notes: Lucas's Instagram: LoveableLucas1 Lucas's TikTok  Laramie Project: https://www.matthewshepard.org/the-laramie-project/

Today, Lisa chats with Shelly Freeman, Chief of Staff of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research (0:00) and director Jams Luongo and actor Arnella Ten Meer of the Laramie Project production this weekend in Westport (24:50),

Tyran Parke is a Director-Actor-Teacher whose work has garnered much admiration and triumph. As an actor, he has played roles professionally in musicals, contemporary plays, television and Shakespeare. As a teacher, he has worked for the National Institute of Performing Arts, (NIDA), The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) but it is at The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) where he is currently course co-ordinator for the Melbourne campus. Professional Directing credits include the musicals; Rent, Jekyll and Hyde, Lovebites, Cheek to Cheek, King of the World, the plays; Great Expectations, Pool(no water), Thom Pain, Barnum, The Laramie Project, The Opera, The Fairy Queen and many concerts. He has worked at the Hayes Theatre several times both as both an actor and a director when he was the helm of The Goodbye Girl and Anyone Can Whistle for Neglected Musicals, Rob Mills is Surprisingly Good (and national tour) and Stalker- the musical. He has also directed the critically acclaimed ‘Big Fish' in Sydney and ‘Ordinary Days' at Chapel Off Chapel. And productions of Barnum starring Todd McKenney and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest with Lachy Hulme. Tyran has a built a strong reputation for interpreting the work of Stephen Sondheim. These productions include, ‘Assassins', the all-star concert of ‘Follies', and ‘Into the Woods'. He directed the new Australian musical, ‘Crossroads' to great acclaim in Melbourne, the national tours of “From Broadway to La Scala' with Lisa McCune, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, David Hobson and Greta Bradman, and ‘Tapestry' starring Debra Byrne and Vika Bull. In 2023, Tyran directs Jonathan Larsen's tick, tick … BOOM! for seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

Steven W. Thrasher, PHD holds the inaugural Daniel H. Renberg chair at Northwestern University's Medill School, the first journalism professorship in the world created to focus on LGBTQ research. He is also a faculty member of Northwestern's Institute of Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing. A columnist for Scientific American, his writing has been widely published by The New York Times, The Nation, The Atlantic, Journal of American History, BuzzFeed News, Esquire, and New York. In 2019, Out magazine named him one of the 100 most influential and impactful people of the year, and the Ford Foundation awarded him a grant for Creativity and Free Expression. An alumnus of media jobs with Saturday Night Live, the HBO film The Laramie Project, and the NPR StoryCorps project, Dr. Thrasher has also been a staff writer for The Village Voice and a columnist for The Guardian. He holds a PhD in American Studies and divides his time between Chicago and New York. The Viral Underclass is his first book. Recommended Reading: The Prophets by Robert Jones • Heavy by Kiese Laymon • Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam • The Women's House of Detention by Hugh Ryan • Under the Skin by Linda Villarosa • On Critical Race Theory by Victor Ray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veterans Village of San Diego is holding its 35th annual Stand Down event this weekend. The event provides food and medical care, legal assistance, employment support, housing referrals and even haircuts to veterans and veteran families experiencing homelessness. But it is being overshadowed by several deaths at the organization's rehab center for veterans including one this week. Then, it's been seven months since California required trash haulers to start picking up and composting food waste. But the city of San Diego is still far away from complying. And for our weekend arts preview we have chamber music, a new play from the people behind “The Laramie Project,” plus plenty of visual art and dance.

Jonny interviews Jen Pepper, President and CEO of the Memphis CHOICES sexual health clinic, about the branch opening soon in Carbondale. In addition to pregnancy services including abortion, the clinic also provides gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. Although the interview was recorded just before the Supreme Court released its Dobb's decision overturning Roe v Wade, Jen and Jonny discuss that likely outcome and how best to respond to it. In the back half of the show, Jonny interviews Jeff Keasler-Bird and Tara Bell about the upcoming production of "The Laramie Project, Ten Years Later" by The Stage Co. at The Varsity Theater in Carbondale, IL.

“Visibility equals donors. The more work you do, the more you're out there, the more people come to see the shows, the more you continue to maintain your lists of who is coming to see the work – the more easy fundraising becomes.” What is the future of theater making? How has creating theater in rehearsal rooms helped cultivate the multi-hyphenate, an economically friendly hiring option for producers? From the point of view from one of the most sought after directors and cultivators, Moisés Kaufman has incredible insight for anyone who wants to found their own company. What are the first steps? What should they be aware of? How do you raise money? Make your company official? Money can scare people – but it's imperative to understand it when creating theatre.  On this episode we discuss being pushed into boxes and how that affected his journey of bringing the Tony Nominated musical Paradise Square to Broadway. Plus, there is a ticket giveaway where you and a guest can see the show! All you have to do are these two is: Follow in IG: @dearmultihyphenate Write a review – as long as you write a review from June 1st to June 13th, that review will be considered an entry! Mention how much you loved this episode with Moisés Kaufman! The winner will be announced on the next episode of Dear Multi-Hyphenate released on June 13th.  Moisés Kaufman is the founder and artistic director of Tectonic Theater Project, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated director and playwright, and a 2015 recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Mr. Kaufman's Broadway directing credits include the revival of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, the revival of The Heiress with Jessica Chastain, 33 Variations (which he also wrote) starring Jane Fonda (Five Tony nominations); Rajiv Joseph's Pulitzer Prize finalist Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo with Robin Williams; and Doug Wright's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play I Am My Own Wife with Jefferson Mays. His play The Laramie Project (which he wrote with the Tectonic Theater Project company) is among the most performed plays in America. Kaufman also co-wrote and directed the HBO film adaptation of “The Laramie Project,” which received two Emmy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Writer. He is an Obie Award winner and a Guggenheim Fellow in Playwriting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, spooky humans! Wednesday is the first day of Pride month, and in honor of Pride we are covering 5 cases that impacted the LGBTQ+ community. Grab a box of tissues and join Beth and Holly as we cry and discuss the story of Matt Shepard.*Content warnings: Rape, Excessive Violence, Hate Speech, Homophobia, Murder*Matt Shepard is a friend of mine. Written & directed by Michele Josue, Run Rabbit Run Media, 2014, Kanopy.The Laramie Project. Directed by Moisés Kaufman, written by Moisés Kaufman et al., HBO, 2002, HBO Max.Timeline: The crimeLGBTQ+ Panic DefenseMatt Shepard: The murder that changed AmericaDrake, Kerry. “Charges upgraded to murder.” Casper Star-Tribune. 14 Oct. 1998. p. A1, A12.Drake, Kerry. “Pasley pleads guilty.” Casper Star-Tribune. 24 Dec 1998. p. A1, A8.Lewan, Todd and Paulson, Steven. “Laramie wrestles with killing in rich-poor midst.” Casper Star-Tribune. 18 Oct. 1998. p. A1, A5.Richards, Heather. “Building life around loss.” Casper Star-Tribune. 12 Oct. 2018. p. A2.Support the show

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In this episode, Patrick and Tommie salute the last liberal Republican, laud the films of director Frank Capra, look back at the Laramie Project, examine the man behind the Great Replacement conspiracy theory, celebrate the return of the Kids In The Hall and Canadian humor, and name their favorite museums.

In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence outside of Laramie, Wyoming. Five days later he died of deep wounds inflicted in one of the most vicious anti-gay attacks in American history. In this wide-ranging interview with PFLAG Cape Cod's Rick Koonce, Jeff Mack, a personal friend of Matt's and today the Executive Vice President of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, talks movingly about Matt, his life, and the Foundation started by his parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, just months after Matt's gruesome death. Jeff talks about the foundation's ongoing work to combat hate and prejudice. He talks, too, about the Laramie Project, a now famous play by Moises Kaufman about the city and its residents that was produced after Matthew's murder. And finally, Jeff talks about the day, in 2018, 20 years after his death, when Matthew was finally laid to rest in the safe sanctuary of Washington DC's National Cathedral. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For more information, visit the PFLAG Cape Cod website: https://www.pflagcapecod.org/podcasts.html © 2022 PFLAG Cape Cod

Che spoke to theatre director and Drama Teacher Yo Yilmaz Guner Mustafa on today's episode. Yo is the Founder and Director of West End Studio Theatre in The Town of Oakville. Yo believes in the power of theatre to teach acceptance and love; as a Turkish child from Cypress, he knows what it was like to be an outsider in Canada, and it was a teacher that saw that even though he could not speak English, he was funny and engaging, and she encouraged him to do drama. Even in the hardship of running a theatre company, he feels more determined to tell stories that allow people to see different points of view. He is currently preparing to direct The Laramie Project, the story of Matthew Shepard, written by Moisés Kaufman at West End Studio Theatre and the Oakville Centre of Performing Arts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chemarvilleletstalk/message

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with an update from Save the Pine Bush. Then, for our peace bucket, we have a report from the Housing Justice Rally this week at the Albany Capitol. Later on, Andrea talks to Elaine Schuyler of Russell Sage College about the production of the Laramie Project this weekend. After that, we hear about the tree pruning workshop on Saturday April 2 from 12-2pm at Freedom Square of The Sanctuary. Finally, we hear from Omar Sosa, a world renowned jazz pianist, who will be performing at The Sanctuary for Independent Media at 7 PM on April 1.

The Laramie Project at Russell Sage is a theatrical production, a breathtaking collage, around the 1998 assault of Matthew Shepard, a young, gay man that became a symbol for LGBT+ justice. Director Eileen Schuyler spoke with HMM's Andrea Cunliffe. Performances of THE LARAMIE PROJECT are April 1-3 at the James L. Meader Little Theater on Russell Sage College's campus at 65 1st Street in Troy. The show is recommended for ages 14 and up. https://theatre.sage.edu

Jaston Williams is an American humorist, playwright, actor, director, producer, essayist and novelist. He is best known as the co-author and co-actor of the Greater Tuna quartet of plays. Greater Tuna is the first in a series of four comedic plays (followed by A Tuna Christmas, Red, White and Tuna, and Tuna Does Vegas), are each set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, the "third-smallest" town in the state. In 1971, Williams left Texas Tech University and moved to San Antonio to begin his acting career, where he joined the "First Repertory Company in San Antonio." He gained footing in the industry with the Taos Magic Mirror Players and TransAct Theatre of Austin. Along the way, he collected material for volumes of plays, essays and other writings. One of his popular true-to-life stories featured in his one-man show, I'm Not Lying, is a counterculture experience involving Williams wearing a chicken suit and performing at a Renaissance Fair at Dennis Hopper's mansion in Taos. Williams' performances have played on and off Broadway at the Kennedy Center, the Edinburgh International Arts Festival, the Spoleto Festival U.S.A. and all over America. Jaston received the L.A. Dramalogue Award for both Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas. A Tuna Christmas was published in "Best Plays of 1995." For several years, he toured in Larry Shue's The Foreigner. He performed in The Fantasticks and directed the musical, Bad Girls Upset by The Truth. Jaston received the Texas Governor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts by a Native Texan, and has performed command performances at the White House on three occasions. He has appeared at the State Theatre in Eugene Ionesco's The Chairs and at Zachary Scott Theatre in Jay Preston Allen's Tru, for which he received the Austin Critics Table Award for Best Actor in a drama. He appeared at Zachary Scott Theatre in The Laramie Project. Awards and nominations In 2018, Williams received the national Marquee Award, a lifetime achievement award, from the League of Historic American Theatres. Williams has received five nominations for the Helen Hayes Award in Washington, D. C., the Los Angeles Drama-Logue Award for acting and writing, the San Francisco Bay Critics Award for acting and writing, He has also received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Texas Tech University (2015), the Texas Governor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts, and, along with Joe Sears, the first Paramount Theatre Marquee Walk of Fame Award. Jaston is the recipient of the 2013 Texas Medal of the Arts and has been inducted into the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in Lubbock. ​ Jaston is the son of a West Texas farmer and a school teacher, (James P. Williams and Vivian Lindley), He was born in El Paso, Texas, and spent his first six years on a farm  between Valentine and Van Horn, Texas. His family moved to Olton, Texas, and then to  Crosbyton, where he graduated from Crosbyton High School. He attended San Jacinto College, Texas State University and Texas Tech University. Williams was married to his high school girlfriend, Larita Stephens from 1971 to1973, and they had one son, Patrick Shane Williams (b.May 9, 1971). Patrick died in an automobile accident on December 27, 1995.  Jaston's older brother, Corky Williams, was a cowboy poet, actor and writer. In an interview with the Washington Post, Williams reminisces about his late mother, "one of the toughest, funniest and occasionally meanest people I've ever known"; his brother, who "talks like Yosemite Sam"; his mother's best girlfriend, a pilot with emphysema who had to stop smoking for months every time she wanted to fly (something about the oxygen); and that lady's son,  a hairdresser who worked in the big city but regularly came back home and fixed all the women up with identical helmet hair ("you need it, what with that wind!"). In 2007, Williams married Dr. Kevin Mooney, a musicologist who teaches at Texas State University, and they have one son, Song Williams. “Here was a jazz musician who had never smoked weed, never been arrested,” Williams says of his husband, Kevin. “And I had never had a boyfriend who hadn't been on the Post Office wall.” But it worked out, and the two eventually adopted a 7-year-old Chinese boy with special needs. Song, 21, graduated from Lockhart (Texas) High School in 2019, lives with his fathers, and is the light of their lives. Williams says that they got the best child in China, out of millions.

Lou Reed Hello friends! Welcome to Episode 04 of the #StillHere Podcast! Today, Amanda graces us with the story of conversion therapy survivor Lou Reed. This episode was recorded back in June of 2021 during Pride Month, and it was such an important story, we didn't want it to go by the wayside. In June this show was still in utero, so to speak. :) Nevertheless, Lou Reed's story is so very important, and it's an absolutely necessary tale of caution to all who still believe that conversion therapy is a necessary thing. Also, if you believe conversion therapy is a necessary thing, fuck you. Seriously. Thanks, and enjoy the show!

Moisés Kaufman is a Tony and Emmy nominated playwright and director, best known for his revolutionizing  plays that sensitively probe questions of culture and sexuality.  As co-founder and Artistic Director of Tectonic Theater Project, Kaufman has been one of the most important voices in American theater over the past three decades.  Born in Venezuela to Orthodox Jewish parents, Kaufman came to New York in 1987 to study experimental theatre at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.  It was during this time of great social upheaval that Kaufman began to consider new ways in which stories could be told on stage.  By exploring and bending traditional formal elements, Kaufman set out to define a new theatrical experience.  This  exploration led to his two groundbreaking debuts -- "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" and "The Laramie Project".  While Kaufman's work is experimental in nature, his productions have always reached wide audiences and attracted top talent, including Jessica Chastain, Jane Fonda, and Robin Williams.   His Broadway credits include “The Heiress”, “33 Variations”, and the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning “I Am My Own Wife” .  A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, presented by President Barack Obama in 2016, Kaufman continues to push boundaries on stage while tackling society's crucial issues. 

Today our guest is the multi talented Jeff Lewis. Jeff is a Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter.  He has starred in several theatrical productions including Warrior, Atlanta, Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo, Frederick Douglas: An American Prophet, and the Laramie Project and has appeared in films such as “Last Castle”, “Summer of Courage”, “Blood Rogues”, and “The Nothing”.  He is a published author, including his novel, “Serial West”. Jeff has toured and performed with several acts including Garth Brooks, Buck Owens, John Anderson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Winona Judd, Rodney Crowell, Ronnie McDowell, and more. Jeff is a well known festival and show producer in the entertainment industry and also hosts the most popular Elvis Week after parties in Memphis for Elvis Presley Enterprises. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to the 22nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 22nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Literary Manager and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Toronto-based performer Alicia Plummer. Enjoy as Alicia and Ryan talk about all of the Zoom productions that she has participated in since quarantine began, including 20/20 Quarantine Dreams, Can Lit Can Suck It (Other[ed] Productions), The Laramie Project (littlewoodsmith), A Period Piece (missus productions), and her own Fandom (Northumberland Players). Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre Follow our panelist at... Facebook: Alicia Plummer (If you don't know her personally, please include a message with your friend request, and don't be offended if she doesn't accept and/or reply.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

Recording a podcast on the Laramie Project took a lot more out of me than I thought it would. I recorded several times and deleted my recordings. This isn't my best work but I wanted to post it and know that I will circle around again to talk about Christianity and the LGBTQ community. I hope to have guest on my show who can speak about their experiences now, how much the religious communities have grown and changed and areas of needed growth.    I'm sorry the recording isn't up to par with what I would like to post but I'm very grateful for the opportunity to have this platform.  If you would like to reach out to me, please feel free to email me at FaceTheSun2020@gmail.com     

This weeks episode is a bit of a continuation of last weeks episode regarding LGBTQ and the Church. This is part one of observations and thoughts on the Laramie Project and Mathew Shepard. For more information on the Laramie Project, please see the link below.    The Laramie Project movie on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1qiTmF0p4A If you are on Apple podcast, please subscribe to Face The Sun so that the hyperlinks are accessible.  If you are on Apple and still cannot clink on the link, simply cut/paste. Links are accessible on other podcast platforms.    You can contact Face The Sun at FaceTheSun2020@gmail.com       

This weeks episode is on how LGBTQIA+ are treated by some churches and some Christians. We take a look at how in history the Bible has been used to treat others in ways we are regretful of. We also take a look at how the church has dealt with an opportunity to love others and grow and what that could mean for the X-Y-Z Generations regarding their relationship with the Church and Christianity.  Below is a link to the Laramie Project. --- LARAMIE PROJECT: Moisés Kaufman and members of New York's Tectonic Theater Project went to Laramie, Wyoming after the murder of Matthew Shepard. This is a film version of the play they wrote based on more than 200 interviews they conducted in Laramie. https://youtu.be/u1qiTmF0p4A   Feel free to email Face The Sun at FaceTheSun2020@gmail.com