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Playwright and screenwriter Madhuri Shekar returns to talk about Dhaba on Devon Avenue, now having its much-delayed world premiere at Chicago's Writers Theatre in a co-production with Timeline Theatre. Shekar reveals the comic book origin stories of both herself and the play; the happy accident of writing a family play that resonates with older audiences; how Shakespeare and Bollywood have much in common; how superhero films have taught us important history our schools have missed; embracing the unintentional gift of time; and the Proustian power of a saag grilled cheese sandwich. (Length 20:32) (PICTURED: Anish Jethmalani and Tina Munoz Pandya in the Writers Theatre/Timeline Theatre co-production of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar, directed by Chay Yew. Photo by Michael Brosilow.) The post Dhaba On Devon appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.
As her brilliant play Till the Stars Come Down transfers to the West End, playwright Beth Steel talks to Sarah about her unexpected discovery of theatre and the mental blocks and financial obstacles that stop working class voices being heard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://www.britfield.com/https://linktr.ee/truthstreamBritfield and the Lost Crown by C. R. Stewart is a perfect mixture of fast-paced excitement, heart-stopping surprises, fascinating history, and endearing characters. I loved all the historical references scattered along the way; they added to the realism of the story and had me stopping and researching a few things myself. Tom and Sarah's devotion to each other provides an excellent backdrop to the many mishaps and dangers in which they find themselves. I could see this book being used in a classroom setting both as a literature piece and as a geographical and historical resource. What an opportunity to use a thrilling story to get children excited about these subjects! Stewart's clever narrative draws you in and doesn't let you go till the end!” – Dawn Weaver, Reader's favorite Book Reviews – 5 Stars!
The new play "Trophy Boys" follows an undefeated debate team from an all-boys school who must face off against their sister school for their final debate. The question at the center of the debate: has feminism been good for women? Playwright and actor Emannuelle Mattana and actor Louisa Jacobson discuss the show, which is running at the MCC Theater through July 27.
Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues PRIDE MONTH INTERVIEWS David Leavitt, on the life and death of Alan Turing David Leavitt, acclaimed gay novelist, essayist, biographer and short story writer, discusses his book The Man Who Knew Too Much: Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer, recorded in the KPFA studios November 28, 2005. David Leavitt has written ten novels, including The Lost Language of Cranes, Why England Sleeps and The Page Turner, four collections of short stories, and two non-fiction works. He's also served as editor for several anthologies. His next novel, Bright Monday, will be published in 2026. His novels frequently, though not always, deal with issues in the gay community. Alan Turing was one of the twentieth century's greatest mathematicians. Along with leading the team that created the enigma machine, which broke German codes, his later work on the nascent world of computers has never been fully recognized. Terrence McNally (1938-2020), Noted American Playwright Terrence McNally (1938-2020), four time Tony Award winner, who frequently focused on the gay experience in his work. in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded at New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco, March 18, 2004. Terrence McNally, who died of complications from COVID on March 24, 2020 at the age of 81, was a giant of the American theatre. He received tony awards for his plays Love Valour Compassion and Master Class, and for best book for a musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime. His plays, musicals and operas have been performed around the world. Among his other plays were Lisbon Traviata, Lips Together Teeth Apart, The Ritz, and Frankie and Johnnie in the Claire de Lune. His plays, rich with humor and deft characterization, also were political in nature, and he never shied away and he was always willing to take a stand especially in the area of gay rights and the necessity for community. Complete Interview. Review of “Co-Founders,” a new hip hop musical at ACT Strand Theatre through July 6, 2025. Review of “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,” a new musical at TheatreWorks Mountain view Center for the Performing Arts through July 13, 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 mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others for shorter periods each week. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival See website for highlights from the 110th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, May 31 – June 1, 2025. 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). All readings at 7 pm: The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath, July 7 Z Below; July 13 Aurora; Appropriate by Brandon Jacob Jenkins, July 20 Aurora, July 21 Z Below. The Best We Could by Emily Feldman, July 27 Aurora, July 28 Z Below; Recipe by Michael Gene Sullivan, August 4 Aurora; August 5 The Magic. 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. Young Conservatory: Hadestown, Teen Edition, August 8-17, 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 Reservoir .by Jake Brasch, Sept. 5 – Oct 12, Peets Theatre. See website for summer events. Berkeley Shakespeare Company 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 events listings. The Heat Will Kill Everything written and performed by Keith Josef Adkins, July 17-19. BroadwaySF: & Juliet, July 1-27, Orpheum. 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 Pippin, August 30 – Sept. 14. See website for other events. Golden Thread The Return by Hanna Eady and Edward Mast, August 7 – 24, The Garret at ACT's Toni Rembe Theatre. 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. Guys & Dolls, July 18 – 27, Los Altos Youth Theatre. Lower Bottom Playaz August Wilson's Two Trains Running, August 8 -31. August Wilson's King Hedley II, November 8 -30. BAM House, Oakland. 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) 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. 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 upcoming shows. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: 9 to 5, the Musical. September 2025. Ross Valley Players: See website for New Works Sunday night readings and other events. San Francisco Playhouse. My Fair Lady, July 13 – Sept. 13. 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. The Magnolia Ballet by Terry Guest, July 12 – August 10. South Bay Musical Theatre: The Sound of Music, September 27 – October 18. 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 June 26, 2025: Pride Month: Biographer David Leavitt & Playwright Terrence McNally appeared first on KPFA.
Part 1 of a longer Podcast wth Part 2 to follow next week, today's Spoken Label (Poetry / Spoken Word Podcast) features making their debut, Genevieve Ray.Genevieve Ray is a Spoken Word Artist, Poet, Director, Producer, Playwright, Actor and Spokeswoman based in Bedfordshire, East England. She has been published in over 25 publications ranging from anthologies to digital and print magazines. She has been a guest star in 12 podcasts and a headline act for performances across the UK. She has been invited to be a Spoken Word Artist/Speaker in the USA (Massacuettes, New York), South Africa, Nigeria and Bhutan. She has produced a show with Diaspora Dames in collaboration with the National Trust in June 2025.Her debut book 'Free Roaming Adult Woman' is out now.
On the Monday, June 23 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia leaders react to President Trump's bombing of Iran; local press advocates sound the alarm over a journalist's arrest in metro Atlanta; and a Georgia playwright's new production puts a millennial spin on the Broadway musical.
Third generation Japanese American Philip Kan Gotanda has gained renown as one of the most prolific Asian American playwrights, filmmakers, and musicians, but he came this close to becoming a lawyer. East West Players (www.eastwestplayers.org) is remounting his seminal play Yankee Dawg You Die in July 2025 after first staging it in 2001. Here's your chance to let him educate you about the (sadly) still-relevant message of this play, while he regales you with astonishing and hilarious stories of his journey to embrace his calling as a pioneering artist.
There's a reason why the British theatre maker Tim Crouch doesn't want his actors to hear this podcast — it's because they're not supposed to know anything about their role until an hour before the show. This year, Tim's award-winning play “An Oak Tree” turns 20. It's one of the strangest and most influential theatre experiments in history, and it's currently being staged at the Luminato Festival in Toronto. Each performance is completely unique, shaped by the presence of a different guest actor, including past celebrity guests like Frances McDormand, Mike Myers and Alan Cumming. Tim sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the risk in live performance, the power of not-knowing, and why this show still resonates 20 years on.
This week on 'Copeland's Corner,' Brian Copeland is joined by comedians Cathy Sorbo, Eddie Brill, and Greg Proops to recent hot talk topics. The discussion spans news such as the current state of the U.S.-Canada border, voter suppression, the effectiveness of political protests, potential military conflicts involving the U.S., and the performance of political figures like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom. The gang also reflects on the role of comedy and political satire during turbulent times. --Connect with our Guests...Greg Proops - @ProopDog on InstagramCathy Sorbo: CathySorbo.com and @CathySorbo on IGEddie Brill - EddieBrill.com and @EddieComic on Instagram --For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com
Today, the 19th of June, is a federal holiday in the United States.Otherwise known as Juneteenth, the national holiday was established to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.To talk further on this, guest host Anton Savage is joined by Author, Playwright and Columnist Bonnie Greer.
Send us a textBroadway marketer turned playwright Cameron Scott came onto Playwright's Spotlight after I received his submission to PLAY Noir to talk about his later-in-life start to playwriting. In this conversation, we delve into what the definition of a writer is, a play being a living thing, audio plays vs stage plays and a play's transition from audio to stage, and setting time aside and finding opportunities to write. We also discuss staging in unconventional locations, being a minimalist playwright, overnight success, and the new trend of streaming Broadway shows. It's great, energetic conversation that proves it's never too late to start. Just write. Enjoy!Cameron Scott has worked with Broadway's top producers to create brand campaigns for well over 100 productions including 17 Tony Award-winning Best Plays, Best Musicals, and Best Revivals. He has recently turned to writing plays of his own. Since the fall of 2022, he has had plays produced from the coasts of California to Connecticut, among them a Best in Festival winner at Wilmington Drama League and the winning play from Delaware at ESTAFest 2023. He has had work published in multiple anthologies including an excerpt from his play Uphill which was published in The Best Men's Stage Monologues 2023 by Smith & Kraus. His latest audio drama West PalmReaders appeared internationally on the Apple Podcasts Charts in 49 countries last summer, including multiple #1's in Drama and thirteen Top 10's in Drama, including in the USA. Mr. Scott has worked with professional and amateur theater companies alike such as Legacy Theatre in Connecticut, The Road Theatre Company in North Hollywood and Rhode Island Stage Ensemble. Other plays include Forty Years Kings first produced in Delaware last February and a new audio drama Happ's Last Tape to be produced and to debut this October. To watch the video format of this episode, visit - https://youtu.be/BHb_NvBv-D8Links to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - The Road Theatre Company - https://roadtheatre.orgNew Play Exchange - https://newplayexchange.org/get-startedWebsites and Socials for Cameron Scott -https://www.amazon.com/Best-Mens-Stage-Monologues-2023/dp/1575259737West Palm Readers -https://campfireradiotheater.podbean.com/e/west-palm-readers/That Day is Coming, Everyday is Coming -https://open.spotify.com/episode/0COYxfxyXpdTnK3GxULtoR?go=1&sp_cid=5b49ce7785316807430e118f8097c8c2&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktopWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through LACPFest - www.lacpfest.comSupport the show
Topics covered in this episode: * Free-threaded Python no longer “experimental” as of Python 3.14* typed-ffmpeg pyleak * Optimizing Test Execution: Running live_server Tests Last with pytest* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by PropelAuth: pythonbytes.fm/propelauth66 Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org / @pythonbytes.fm (bsky) Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Monday at 10am PT. Older video versions available there too. Finally, if you want an artisanal, hand-crafted digest of every week of the show notes in email form? Add your name and email to our friends of the show list, we'll never share it. Brian #1: Free-threaded Python no longer “experimental” as of Python 3.14 “PEP 779 ("Criteria for supported status for free-threaded Python") has been accepted, which means free-threaded Python is now a supported build!” - Hugo van Kemenade PEP 779 – Criteria for supported status for free-threaded Python As noted in the discussion of PEP 779, “The Steering Council (SC) approves PEP 779, with the effect of removing the “experimental” tag from the free-threaded build of Python 3.14.” We are in Phase II then. “We are confident that the project is on the right path, and we appreciate the continued dedication from everyone working to make free-threading ready for broader adoption across the Python community.” “Keep in mind that any decision to transition to Phase III, with free-threading as the default or sole build of Python is still undecided, and dependent on many factors both within CPython itself and the community. We leave that decision for the future.” How long will all this take? According to Thomas Wouters, a few years, at least: “In other words: it'll be a few years at least. It can't happen before 3.16 (because we won't have Stable ABI support until 15) and may well take longer.” Michael #2: typed-ffmpeg typed-ffmpeg offers a modern, Pythonic interface to FFmpeg, providing extensive support for complex filters with detailed typing and documentation. Inspired by ffmpeg-python, this package enhances functionality by addressing common limitations, such as lack of IDE integration and comprehensive typing, while also introducing new features like JSON serialization of filter graphs and automatic FFmpeg validation. Features : Zero Dependencies: Built purely with the Python standard library, ensuring maximum compatibility and security. User-Friendly: Simplifies the construction of filter graphs with an intuitive Pythonic interface. Comprehensive FFmpeg Filter Support: Out-of-the-box support for most FFmpeg filters, with IDE auto-completion. Integrated Documentation: In-line docstrings provide immediate reference for filter usage, reducing the need to consult external documentation. Robust Typing: Offers static and dynamic type checking, enhancing code reliability and development experience. Filter Graph Serialization: Enables saving and reloading of filter graphs in JSON format for ease of use and repeatability. Graph Visualization: Leverages graphviz for visual representation, aiding in understanding and debugging. Validation and Auto-correction: Assists in identifying and fixing errors within filter graphs. Input and Output Options Support: Provide a more comprehensive interface for input and output options, including support for additional codecs and formats. Partial Evaluation: Enhance the flexibility of filter graphs by enabling partial evaluation, allowing for modular construction and reuse. Media File Analysis: Built-in support for analyzing media files using FFmpeg's ffprobe utility, providing detailed metadata extraction with both dictionary and dataclass interfaces. Michael #3: pyleak Detect leaked asyncio tasks, threads, and event loop blocking with stack trace in Python. Inspired by goleak. Use as context managers or function dectorators When using no_task_leaks, you get detailed stack trace information showing exactly where leaked tasks are executing and where they were created. Even has great examples and a pytest plugin. Brian #4: Optimizing Test Execution: Running live_server Tests Last with pytest Tim Kamanin “When working with Django applications, it's common to have a mix of fast unit tests and slower end-to-end (E2E) tests that use pytest's live_server fixture and browser automation tools like Playwright or Selenium. ” Tim is running E2E tests last for Faster feedback from quick tests To not tie up resources early in the test suite. He did this with custom “e2e” marker Implementing a pytest_collection_modifyitems hook function to look for tests using the live_server fixture, and for them automatically add the e2e marker to those tests move those tests to the end The reason for the marker is to be able to Just run e2e tests with -m e2e Avoid running them sometimes with -m "not e2e" Cool small writeup. The technique works for any system that has some tests that are slower or resource bound based on a particular fixture or set of fixtures. Extras Brian: Is Free-Threading Our Only Option? - Interesting discussion started by Eric Snow and recommended by John Hagen Free-threaded Python on GitHub Actions - How to add FT tests to your projects, by Hugo van Kemenade Michael: New course! LLM Building Blocks in Python Talk Python Deep Dives Complete: 600K Words of Talk Python Insights .folders on Linux Write up on XDG for Python devs. They keep pulling me back - ChatGPT Pro with o3-pro Python Bytes is the #1 Python news podcast and #17 of all tech news podcasts. Python 3.13.4, 3.12.11, 3.11.13, 3.10.18 and 3.9.23 are now available Python 3.13.5 is now available! Joke: Naming is hard
What happens when AI comes to your web testing tool? While at Build, Carl and Richard talked to Debbie O'Brien about the latest features in Playwright, including Playwright MCP, the model control plane for Playwright capabilities. Debbie talks about using Playwright MCP to buy a table. Ask your LLM what tests should be written for your web page, and then ask it to write them.
In this episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian welcomes Tony Camin, Cathy Ladman & Mike Larsen as they check in from the SoCal area to discuss the current situation in the U.S. regarding the militarization and federal response to protests, specifically anti-ICE demonstrations. The group reflects on media portrayal differences, the implications of sending Marines for crowd control, and the historical context of federal government intervention in state matters. They also touch on the role of Gavin Newsom as a figure of resistance, the use of military force against American citizens, and the political landscape under Trump. Additionally, they discuss the potential ramifications on freedom of speech, particularly in the stand-up comedy community, in light of recent incidents in Brazil and historical examples from the U.S. Furthermore, they delve into themes regarding authoritarianism, the influence of the Trump administration on different sectors, including higher education and the arts, and the broader social implications of current policies.--Connect with our Guests...Tony Camin - Website: TonyCamin.com and on Instagram @Tony.CaminCathy Ladman- Website and @CathyLadman1 on Instagram Mike Larsen - @WriteMikeLarsen on Instagram --For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com
What happens when AI comes to your web testing tool? While at Build, Carl and Richard talked to Debbie O'Brien about the latest features in Playwright, including Playwright MCP, the model control plane for Playwright capabilities. Debbie talks about using Playwright MCP to buy a table. Ask your LLM what tests should be written for your web page, and then ask it to write them.
Crystal is an accomplished off broadway playwright with a new play called OPEN an LGBTQ story about love and magic. We discuss the play, her writing seminars, historic broadway stories, and George Clooney's GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK, about the war between Communist witch hunter Senator Joe Mccrathy and CBS new anchor Edward R Murrow. Crystal also shared some rare Peter David encounters, and the recent loss of Jules Feiffer who made comics and wrote the first great superhero coffee table book The Great Comic Book Heroes in the 1970s.
We watch “The Story and the Engine” (Series 15, Episode 5) where the Bel and the Doc travel to Nigeria so he can get a haircut. Whilst the Doc goes out of his way to save a couple bucks (I mean back in the day I used to drive nearly an hour to get cheap gas and smokes in the next county so I get it), the Bel wreaks havoc in the local bazar and the Bar(ber) extracts payment for service in the form of spider chow. Plus we get multiple cameos including a Playwright, a Fugitive Doctor, and a Space Baby? Points to whomever correctly guesses which of them I was most excited to see. If you guessed Paul McGann... points! You really see me!
A laugh-out-loud comical attack of geopolitical humor invades Lookingglass Theater in “Iraq but Funny.” Playwright / performer Astra Asdou recalls the history of the Assyrian people through this semi-autobiographical story of five generations of the women in her family.
Edward G. Excaliber is a Los Angeles-based, Miami-born Puerto Rican writer, a sci-fi/fantasy videogaming nerd who blends his darkly comedic, self-deprecating voice with emotionally sincere characters, focusing on grounded, personal stories in elevated genre worlds. The youngest of three, his passion for writing began at an early age, writing comic books, poems and lyrics, shifting to narrative storytelling in college, where he wrote and directed numerous stage plays. He transitioned to writing for film and television while attending the AFI Conservatory, earning an MFA in Screenwriting. Edward is an alum of the NBC Writers on the Verge and National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) writing programs. In 2024, Edward won the Hollywood Fringe Festival Theatre Theater Playwright Award for a one-act farce he penned. He's written episodes of Parcast's lost treasure podcast series, Gone. He's worked as a story analyst for Sony Pictures, Amblin, Austin Film Festival and Coverfly. Edward has twice been selected for the Read Latinx Initiative. Currently, Edward's learning to play guitar, practicing amateur archery and developing new projects. socials: (IG) @edwardexcaliber / @638play
In this episode, playwrights David, Mark-Eugene, and special guest Dylan Glick discuss their playwriting journeys, creative processes, favorite writers, and best advice for fellow dramatists. Later, David interviews playwright and professor Justin Maxwell about his book The Playwright's Toolbox—a dynamic resource filled with exercises from nearly 60 playwrights, designed to guide writers through every stage of crafting a play. From idea generation to final revisions, Maxwell offers tools for both new and experienced playwrights looking to sharpen their skills and build stronger work for the stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can you generate Missing Tests Automatically with Playwright Have you seen the post on automating Postman API Responses using AI? What is the new feature that Cypress just released CY-prompt all about? Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of June 8. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. Support the show check out our awesome sponsor https://testguild.me/ZAPTESTNEWS 0:19 ZAPTESTAI https://testguild.me/ZAPTESTNEWS 0:58 AI Playwright Tests https://testguild.me/uotl79 2:03 Webinar AI + QA Banking https://testguild.me/405kx5 3:14 Kafka Relay https://testguild.me/p5cc6x 4:09 cy.prompt https://testguild.me/26ugl5 4:50 AI for Postman https://testguild.me/egnm09 5:45 CYPRESS-SCHEMA-VALIDATOR https://testguild.me/nuamia 6:31 DORA AI Report https://testguild.me/coq40y 7:42 Synthetic Monitoring https://testguild.me/gtql25 8:31 Secure-Hulk https://testguild.me/hdw9a1
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Composting tyranny into nutrient for democracy How shall we craft the redemptive Act V – from our current Act IV of cruel carnage ransacking (from Old Norse = “to pillage”) Community? Caroline welcomes Henry Giroux, deeply dedicated cultural critic, translator of complex liberating pedagogy into accessible vernacular….always the micro to the macro…. and ladling out of the cauldron redemptive strategy and vision to navigate through this dangerous crack-pot tyranny time… education essential to good citizenship- essential to democracy Prodigious contributor- authored or co-authored over 65 books, articles, lectures”No one is better than Henry Giroux at analyzing the truly dangerous threats to our society. He punctures our delusions and offers us a compelling and enlightened vision of a better way.” — Bob Herbert “Henry Giroux is one of the singular intellects in contemporary life, a sane, compassionate, and fierce voice against the society of domination, inequality and the madness of ruthless Imperialist conquest.” — John Steppling, Playwright, screenwriter, and essayist https://www.henryagiroux.com/ The post The Visionary Activist Show – Composting tyranny into nutrient for democracy appeared first on KPFA.
Writing journey, Interview with the Vampire, we discuss it all on our brand new episode of the podcast with the absolute star that is THE Julie Soto @juliesotowritesWe can't wait for you all to tune in! But first, here's more about Julie:Author, Playwright, ActressOriginally from Sacramento, Julie spent many years bouncing between New York and California before eventually settling in coastal Fort Bragg, CA. A theatre and fandom nerd, Julie can tell you the name of any Buffy episode if you pick a number 1-7, and another 1-22.With her Bichon-Poodle brother, Charlie, she spends her days writing Rom-Coms, Adult Fantasies, and YA Thrillers, and at night, she falls asleep to Pride and Prejudice 2005 in the background.As a playwright, Julie's musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival's Best Musical award, as well as Best Book for Julie's work on the script.Julie is the bestselling author of:
In the latest episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian Copeland returns with a panel featuring Tom Sawyer, Dana Gould, and Brian Malow. They discuss a broad spectrum of current events and political issues, starting with Elon Musk's public fallout with Donald Trump. The conversation touches on Musk's deteriorating public image, his business failures, and his problematic affiliations, including allegations of him possessing Nazi paraphernalia. They also delve into the larger ramifications of political decisions affecting the economy, societal values, and healthcare. There's extensive critique of both Democratic and Republican leadership, including the failure to focus on consistent messaging and the implications of large-scale political rallies and town halls. The panel also explores individual accountability, the role of personal biases in voting behavior, and the impact of socioeconomic policies. Significant portions of the discussion critique hyper-capitalist CEOs and their disproportionate earnings relative to their employees. --Connect with our Guests...Dana Gould - DanaGould.comTom Sawyer - TomSawyerVoices.comBrian Malow - ScienceComedian.com --For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com
Jeremy O. Harris joins Kate and Franklin to talk about eliciting polarized audience reactions to Slave Play, describes his co-writing process with Janicza Bravo on Zola and talks about accessing the fascinating intersections of high and low culture, and so much more. Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.This conversation took place in 2020. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com.Mentions: +Slave Play: http://slaveplaybroadway.com+Zola: http://rottentomatoes.com/m/zola
# 2025-06-03 - News - Episode 234Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions## Ortus News- cfmigrations v5 released - based off of qb 12 and cbMockData 4 - Simpler configuration for CommandBox Migrations coming soon!- cbPlaywright v1.52.1 (corresponding to Playwright 1.52) - Also can be used better outside of TestBox- ITB 2025 videos coming to CFCasts in June- BoxLang VS Code Extension v1.7.1 Released! - The latest update brings improved autocomplete, enhanced function support, and better performance for an even smoother developer experience. - Upgrade now to boost your productivity while building with BoxLang! https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/v171-boxlang-vscode-extension## SPONSOR — ORTUS SOLUTIONS - Elasticsearch & OpenSearch ConsultingHigh-performance search solutions with real-time speed and precisionCustom implementations, log management, and performance tuningScale your data search with confidence and expert supportWebsite: https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/elasticsearchIf you want to get your product or service in front of our wonderful BoxLang and CFML audience, reach out to us on our website.## BoxLang Updates- BoxLang v1.2.0 released! - This powerful new release showcases what our team can deliver in just two weeks—over 30 performance-focused enhancements that supercharge runtime efficiency without changing your existing code. From faster string operations to smarter memory management, BoxLang 1.2 makes building modern applications even smoother, faster, and smarter. https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-v120-released- BoxLang FAQs - BoxLang is its own language!!! - Basic syntax differences - Bx - Class - etc… - Static BIF access - Functional member methods - Java interop - Additional runtime features - Scheduler - Modules## CFML Updates - Lucee v6 Upgrade Guide - https://docs.lucee.org/recipes/breaking-changes-6-0.html- Fixinator 6.1.0 - https://www.petefreitag.com/blog/fixinator-6-1-0/- James Moberg - Using ColdFusion and Xpdf to extract PDF metadata - https://www.mycfml.com/articles/using-coldfusion-and-xpdf-to-extract-pdf-metadata/- Ben Nadel - Creating Java Classes From JAR Files In Adobe ColdFusion 2025 - https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4809-creating-java-classes-from-jar-files-in-adobe-coldfusion-2025.htm - Related: https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4804-rendering-1-dimensional-barcodes-with-zxing-and-coldfusion.htm## Events- CFCamp Slides and Recordings are Up on our Ortus Site and Youtube Channel: https://www.ortussolutions.com/events/2025/cfcamp-2025- Upcoming June Webinar: Building Dynamic AWS Lambda Applications with BoxLang - Just a few days left - Luis Majano - Register for Free on EventBrite: https://BoxLang-AWS-Lambda-2025.eventbrite.com, - Wednesday, June 18 at 11:00 AM (CDT) - July Webinar is also Scheduled with Ray Camden, more details coming soon!- America Digital México | June 17, 2025 | Ciudad de México, México - Ortus Solutions has been invited to showcase BoxLang, the groundbreaking new programming language, at the 9th America Digital México Conference, a major event uniting technology and business leaders from across the region. Join us at booth C36!- Open South Code 2025 - Spain - June 20 - 21, 2025 - La Térmica - Málaga - Gold Sponsors - Ortus Solutions - https://www.opensouthcode.org/conferences/opensouthcode2025- Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025. - September 22 - 23rd - Certification available September 21 or 24th - https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com - Speaker Application - https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/speaker-application - Into the Box 2026 is coming soon with Blind Ticket Pricing - Stay tuned!## Tech NewsMicrosoft Build- Microsoft Edit — Vim for Windows? - https://www.theverge.com/news/669318/microsoft-edit-on-windows-command-line-text-editor- WSL is now Open Source https://www.theverge.com/news/669286/microsoft-windows-subsystem-for-linux-open-source- GitHub Copilot can now work on GitHub Issues? - https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/github-copilot-meet-the-new-coding-agent/## Thank YouThank you to all of our Patreon Supporters!You can support us on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Send us a textReturning playwright Faye Widjaja and her cohort, Sohoni Sawant, dropped by the studio after having streamed in from her original interview just over two years ago to discuss the journey and evolution of her play A Minor Inconvenience from the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival to the Hollywood Fringe. It's an insightful journey I hope every playwright at any stage can pull a nugget of knowledge. We explore their journey from the original production and obstacles at Lenaea to the 2025 Hollywood Fringe, from where it was then and to where it is now. We delve into grants from Broadway Licensing to a scholarship from the Hollywood Fringe, the evolution of the play between Lenaea and Fringe, the difficulties of writing a "timed" show, embracing different versions, the simplicity of theatre, and marketing a short run. Everyone can learn a little something from this conversation. Let us know what you pulled from it. Enjoy!For tickets to A Minor Inconvenience at the Hollywood Fringe, visit - https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9750?tab=ticketsTo watch the video format of this episode, visit - https://youtu.be/W5re9eFvJ-gLinks to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - Lenaea High School Theatre Festival - https://www.lenaea.orgBroadway Licensing - https://broadwaylicensing.comHollywood Fringe - https://www.hollywoodfringe.orgThe Actor's Company - https://www.theactorscompanyla.com/the-other-spaceSocials for Faye Widjaja and Sohoni Savant -IG - @aminorinconvenienceIG - @sourlesspicturesIG - @fayewidjajaIG - @sohani.sawantWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show
The new play "Bowl EP" transforms the Vineyard Theater into a skate park to tell the story of Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter. They are searching for the new for their rap group, but over the course of the day, they might find something else entirely. Playwright and director Nazareth Hassan discusses "Bowl EP" along with actors Felicia Curry and Essence Lotus. It is running at the Vineyard Theater through June 15.
How can you create contract tests using AI? What to know how to integrate ReportPortal with your Playwright Project? Have you seen this open source library that uses AI to automate both mobile and web applications. Find out in this episode of the Test Guild New Shows for the week of June 1. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea, and let's do this. 0:19 AI Contract Testing https://testguild.me/5smy3f 1:50 Webinar AI TestData https://testguild.me/testdata 2:59 ReportPortal 25.1 https://testguild.me/0lgg2j 3:46 ReportPortal + Playwright https://testguild.me/dis7pl 4:45 Aluminium AI https://testguild.me/ocsiie 6:10 System Correctness at Scale https://testguild.me/taoinf 7:44 Locust Cloud https://testguild.me/d5lai0 9:07 ZAPTESTAI https://testguild.me/ZAPTESTNEWS
This week on 'Headliners on the Headlines,' guest host Yayne Abeba discusses various political and social issues with comedians Big Al Gonzales, Jann Karam, and Johnny Steele. The discussion covers topics such as the effectiveness and controversies around the Democratic Party, the political landscape, the roles and actions of politicians like Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Rahm Emanuel, and Marco Rubio, and the impact of Elon Musk on government cuts and the economy. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing U.S. immigration and border control, the rise of pet ownership over parenthood, and personal anecdotes about the comedians' lives. The session concludes with updates on the comedians' upcoming shows and their experiences working in entertainment.--Connect with our Guests...Big Al Gonzales: @TheBigAlGonzales on InstagramJann Karam: JannKaram.com and @JannKaramComedian on InstagramJohnny Steele: JohnnySteele.comYayne Abeba: @YayneAbebaComedy on TikTok --For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com
Send us a textJohn Farmanesh-Bocca swung by The Playwright's Spotlight to talk about his latest Shakespeare adaptation Lear Redux: A Quantum Fantasia. Throughout this conversation we discuss his journey into becoming an adaptive playwrights of the Classics, how he breaks them down, unpacks them, and the puts them back together to serve a modern audience without losing the original story and, sometimes, the original language. We discuss how much preparation he does before moving into collaboration and the use of conversation, his use of archetypes, writing whimsy, and how his acting and dance classes helped make him a better writer. We close on the current accessibility of theatre and the importance of advocacy for the arts. John's charm and passion shine through out this interview. I think you'll walk away with a lot. Enjoy.For tickets to Lear Redux: A Quantum Fantasia at the Odyssey Theater in Los Angeles through July 13th, visit https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/lear-redux/John Farmanesh-Bocca is a multi-award-winning Iranian-American theater director, choreographer and playwrite who is best known in the U.S. and abroad for his modern adaptations of ancient theatrical works. He is the founder of the award-winning Not Man Apart – Physical Theatre Ensemble, ranked by Backstage in 2014 as one of the “13 most innovative physical theater companies in the world,” for which he now serves as emeritus director. Some of his award-winning physical theater adaptations include - Pericles Redux, Wish I Had A Sylvia Plath, Titus Redux, As/Is, Hercules Furens, and Tempest Redux. To view the video format of this episode, visit the link below - https://youtu.be/OahUQhbBRVMLinks to sites and resources mentioned in this episode -Not Man Apart - https://www.notmanapart.comRuskin Group Theatre - https://www.ruskingrouptheatre.comThe New American Theatre - https://www.newamericantheatre.comWORD Theatre - https://wordtheatre.orgSocials for John Farmanesh-Bocca's companies -IG - @notmanapartIG - @newamericantheatreIG - @ wordtheatreIG - @odysseetheatreWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show
My guest is award-winning, world known American playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, song writer, composer, editor and publisher, Ishmael Reed. He is known for his satirical works challenging the American political culture. He is best known for his 1972 release of Mumbo Jumbo. Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis.
Episode 302 also includes an EW Essay titled "Pendleton." We share another wonderfully crafted and beautifully read essay by our Associate Producer Dr. Michael Pavese titled "The Yellow Dress." We have a poem called "Mamet." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Django Reinhardt, Stephan Grapelli, the Cure, the Cast of Choir Boy, Teddi King, Tom Waits, Al Jarreau, Branford Marsalis and Terrence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted In the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell your Friends and Neighbors...
General description:Mary Iannelli talks with up-and-coming playwright Stella Ferra about her writing process and the journey her play, All The Frozen Ones, took from conception through to an industry reading.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Stella Ferrahttps://stellaferra.com/Academy for Performing Artshttps://apa.ucvts.org/NYU Tischhttps://tisch.nyu.edu/Playwrights Horizonshttps://www.playwrightshorizons.org/Stella Adlerhttps://classes.stellaadler.com/Stonestreet Studioshttps://www.stonestreet.net/Manhattan Theater Clubhttps://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/All the Frozen Oneshttps://playbill.com/article/robert-sean-leonard-leading-industry-reading-of-new-stella-ferra-play-all-the-frozen-onesLeopoldstadt by Tom Stoppardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopoldstadt_(play)Erica Dasherhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_DasherRobert Sean Leonardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sean_LeonardLincoln Center Archiveshttps://archives.lincolncenter.org/Stewart Talenthttps://print.stewarttalent.com/“29-Hour Reading”Members may participate for a maximum of 29 hours (including both rehearsals and no more than three presentations) over the course of 14 days.Tectonic Theater Grouphttps://www.tectonictheaterproject.org/Lighthouse Ladieshttps://www.lighthouse-ladies.com/Dramatist Guildhttps://www.dramatistsguild.com/Playwright's workshophttps://www.thetheaterproject.org/playwrights-workshopProducer Hubhttps://www.producerhub.org/
Dennis is joined via Zoom by playwright Tom Jacobson whose latest play Tasty Little Rabbit is currently showing at the Moving Arts Theatre in Los Angeles. The play tells the true story of a 1936 Fascist Italian investigation of pornography charges in Taormina, Sicily. This artistic prosecution uncovers a much darker secret of a 1890s love triangle between photographer Wilhelm Von Gloeden, an a 18 year-old Sicilian boy and a mysterious Irish poet. Tom talks about how he first learned of the true story, visiting Sicily as part of his research, the riveting "Kissing Contest" scene at the play's center and why the story is so relevant to today. He also talks about how he's been able to be so productive as a playwright while working a day job as a fundraiser for organizations like the Natural History Museum, LACMA and the Los Angeles Zoo. Other topics include: falling in love with theater as a kid in Oklahoma, using a New York-based alias to get his breakthrough play Cyberqueer produced in Los Angeles, writing plays to upset his mother, being told he's "too old to write for TV" at the age of 33, meeting his husband of 30 years on a blind date and why he loves being a part of the LA theater community.
This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Tom Sawyer fills in for a recovering Brian Copeland. Tom is joined for Headliners on the Headlines by Jim Vallely, Wendy Liebman & Dan St. Paul. They touch on various topics, including Kevin Spacey's attempted comeback, the past indiscretions of celebrities, and the complications of second chances. This segues into broader discussions about the current political climate, including Trump's influence, the handling of COVID-19, and upcoming elections. The show also highlights the economic struggles faced by Americans, the decline of job opportunities in show business post-COVID, and personal anecdotes from the guests about their experiences in the industry. Despite heavy topics, the conversation maintains a balance between humor and serious reflection.--Connect with our Guests...Jim Vallely - Wiki BioWendy Liebman: Who's Up with Wendy & Nancy Podcast - WendyLiebman.comDan St. Paul - DanStPaulComedy.com and @DanStPaul on Instagram --For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com
Send us a textWelcome to CAAM (Center for Asian American Media) Fest! We're on the red carpet for a film of the Broadway play Yellow Face. The play was written by David Henry Hwang (and is semi-autobiographical), about an American playwright who protests "yellowface" casting in the musical "Miss Saigon", only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.We are joined by actors Francis Jue, Daniel Dae Kim, and Shannon Tyo, to discuss turning difficult topics into satire, the importance of public broadcasting, and examples of Asian Americans in the media that finally made us feel seen.Yellow Face is streaming right now on PBS*!* Federal funding that supports public media is at risk of being eliminated. Urge Congress to save public media HERE!Follow actor Daniel Dae Kim on IGFollow actor Francis Jue on IGFollow actor Shannon Tyo on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM
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Famous Irish playwright Marina Carr dropped by Bratislava for a masterclass at the New Drama Festival. She chatted with Martina Greňová Šimkovičová about what it's like seeing her plays in translation. Our regular Slovak culture tips for foreigners will take you from Cannes and Sao Paulo to Lučenec, Banská Bystrica, and Bratislava. And don't miss the next episode of our Slovak language course with Veronika Ščepánová!
In this episode of 'Copeland's Corner,' guest host Tom Sawyer, along with comedians Scott Silverman and Ngaio Bealum, discuss various current events, political controversies, and personal anecdotes. They critically examine Donald Trump's blatant corrupt activities, comparing them to a criminal openly committing crimes. They also share humorous personal experiences, including encounters at comedy clubs and insights about various celebrities like Bill Maher and Ellen DeGeneres. The episode touches on topics such as healthcare, the automotive industry, particularly Tesla, and the political atmosphere, focusing on figures like Trump and Biden. They delve into the challenges facing the Democratic Party and discuss the importance of immediate impacts in government actions. The show blends humor with serious discourse, providing both comedic relief and sharp political commentary.--Connect with our Guests...Ngaio Bealum - @Ngaio420 on InstagramScott Silverman - @ScottsAutoBiography on InstagramTom Sawyer - TomSawyerVoices.com --For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com
Send us a textWhat if the voices in your head, your doubts, your drive, your deepest wounds, weren't just background noise, but characters in a play that you could rewrite?In this episode of The Self Help Antidote, we dive into the transformative world of Anonymous Drama, a creative approach to emotional wellbeing that blends improv, wellbeing, psychology, and storytelling. Playwright, director and drama therapy advocate Mark Macnicol shares how creating scripts and characters, even if you have zero interest in “drama”, can help untangle emotional knots that feel too overwhelming to confront directly.We explore how this approach, born in places like maximum-security prisons and inspired by the therapeutic roots of improv, can help you step outside your own story just enough to see it clearly. Learn how the three core characters, the Protagonist, the Inner Critic, and the Inner Mentor mirror the ongoing dialogue in your own mind, and how naming these voices creates the space for intention, self-compassion, and conscious choice.This isn't about becoming someone else. It's about finally hearing yourself.Because once you recognize who's talking in your head, you get to decide who's actually in charge.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com
Send us a textLongtime-listening playwright Brad McEntire streamed into the Spotlight to discuss his experience and approach to the craft. We discuss the exercises and lessons from studying under Will Power at Southern Methodist University and the Dallas Theatre Center, playing with the rhythm of dialogue, what beginning playwrights don't do or practice, and whether or not you can achieve impossible stage directions with a small budget. We also delve into his background as a literary manager, his process of one-person shows and the difference between solo performances and personal stories, the one-person structure as well as playing with different structures, tackling solo long-form improv, staging your own one-person show and finding opportunities for them. We wrap things up with the flaws of rewriting on stage and his podcasts - The Cultivated Playwright and Brad McEntire Plays and - and the difficulty of monetization. Brad's energy is contagious and his insight is valuable. Enjoy!Brad McEntire is a playwright, solo performer, and stage director. He is the author of more than a dozen plays, including Que Sera Giant Monster, I Brought Home a Chupacabra, Dinosaur and Robot Stop a Train, Raspberry Fizz, Langdon the Seasonal Barista, I Have Angered a Great God and The Yeti in the Airport Lounge among others. He is a satellite member of The Playwrights' Center and studied playwriting with Will Power as part of the Dallas Playwrights Workshop at Southern Methodist University. He has toured his original one-person shows Cyrano A-Go-Go, Chop, Robert's Eternal Goldfish and The Beast of Hyperborea performing in venues and festivals all over North America. Since 2008 he has served as artistic director of the small-batch theatre company Audacity Theatre Lab, and in 2015, McEntire served as the first theatre-artist-in-residence at the Kathy George Indie Artist Residency in Ashford, Oregon. He holds a B.F.A. from the College of Santa Fe and a M.A. from Texas Woman's University. He has a YouTube channel where he talks about theatre, including playwriting and solo performance.To watch the video format of this interview, visit - https://youtu.be/m1U8hBL9S50Links to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - Playwrights' Center - https://pwcenter.orgJerome Fellowship - https://pwcenter.org/programs/jerome-fellowships/McKnight Fellowship - https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-fellowship-in-playwriting/Dallas Theater Center - https://dallastheatercenter.orgUndermain Theatre - https://www.undermain.org/New York City Fringe - https://frigid.nyc/new-york-city-fringe/Edinburgh Fringe - https://www.edfringe.comMinnesota Fringe - https://minnesotafringe.orgHollywood Fringe - https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/Elgin Fringe Festival - https://www.elginfringefestival.comWebsite and socials for Brad McEntire -www.bradmcentireplays.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/BradMcEntireIG - @dribblefunkAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brad-McEntire/author/B00IX2B7P4?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSupport the show
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Directors and Producers Altering Intellectual Property, to The Power of The Playwright. Join Ellen, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Masking and Sightlines; Why are Americans terrified of Rakes?; European Paperwork; Edible Softgoods; and Who owns your work? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
Bob Martin is a Canadian actor and writer who first made his name working in Canadian TV, but now he's one of Broadway's most in-demand playwrights. How in demand? Well, two of his new musicals (“Boop!” and “Smash”) recently premiered on Broadway in the same week. Bob joins Tom Power to discuss that achievement and his Tony Award-winning career. In case you missed it, you might also enjoy Tom's recent chat with Canadian composer and playwright Britta Johnson on her new musical, “Life After.”
Ali Velshi is joined by Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs' Asha Rangappa, MSNBC's ‘The Weekend' host Michael Steele, Fmr. Chair of the FTC Lina Khan, President of Wesleyan University Michael Roth, George Washington University Law School's Mary Anne Franks, MSNBC Legal Analyst Barbara McQuade, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Contrarian' Jennifer Rubin, Filmmaker Alex Gibney, “The Gatsby Gambit” author Claire Anderson Wheeler, and Playwright of ‘Gatsby: An American Myth' Martyna Majok.
Scott and Wes break down the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that gives AI agents secure, tool-like access to your dev environment. They cover how it works, why it's a big deal for AI coding workflows, and real-world use cases like GitHub, Sentry, and YouTube. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 The lore of ICP. Wes MCP Shirt. 03:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:33 What is MCP? 05:06 The steps of AI coding. 07:11 MCP hosts. 07:28 MCP clients. 07:35 MCP servers. 08:24 Why you might want to do this. 10:39 How this works in VS Code. 14:10 Wes built an MCP server. SVGL. 14:57 Playwright. 17:24 Sentry's implementation. Building Sentry's MCP with David Cramer. 18:54 YouTube implementation. 21:19 DaVinci Resolve implementation. Smithery. 23:02 Postgres. 24:40 Transport protocols. 24:49 STDIO. 25:19 SSE. 25:32 Streaming. 26:24 Writing you own MCP server. 26:28 FastMCP. 27:00 Cloudflare. 28:01 Data validation. 28:47 Standard schema. Episode 873. 29:27 Other parts of MCP. 29:35 MCP resources. 30:37 MCP prompts. 30:48 MCP roots. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
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