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The cast & creatives from the Tony Award winning musical “The Outsiders” join us to perform a song and discuss the beloved story that defined a generation, reimagined as a groundbreaking new musical. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their greaser family of ‘Outsiders' battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. “The Outsiders” navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, “The Outsiders” is a story of friendship, family, belonging, and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.” Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

We're thrilled to be joined by the incredible Trevor Wayne, who is currently a Booth Singer and Ponyboy Curtis understudy in the 2024 Tony Award Winning Best Musical: The Outsiders! We chat with Trevor about his journey to Broadway, the beautiful support from the Outsiders fans, the possibility of bringing his own version of Ham4Ham to the stage door and so much more!

Chapter 1:Summary of Book The outsiders"The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age novel by S.E. Hinton, first published in 1967. The story is set in a small town in the United States in the 1960s and revolves around the intense conflict between two groups: the Greasers and the Socs (short for Socials). The Greasers are from the lower socio-economic class, often characterized by their long, greased hair, while the Socs are from the wealthier class and have a much more privileged upbringing.The novel is narrated by Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old Greaser with a gift for storytelling. Ponyboy lives with his two older brothers, Sodapop and Darry, who are taking care of him after their parents died in a car accident. Despite tough circumstances, the brothers share a close bond.The plot kicks off when Ponyboy and his friend Johnny Cade, another Greaser, are attacked by a group of Socs. The confrontation ends in tragedy when Johnny kills one of the Socs, Bob Sheldon, in self-defense. Fearing the consequences, Ponyboy and Johnny flee and hide out in an abandoned church with the help of their friend and fellow Greaser, Dallas Winston.As they hide from the police, Ponyboy and Johnny bond and discuss deeper topics, such as life, their families, and their future. However, their hideout eventually catches fire while a group of schoolchildren is visiting. Ponyboy and Johnny heroically save the children but Johnny is seriously injured during the rescue.The event garners media attention, and the Greasers and Socs become even more entrenched in their conflict. Meanwhile, Johnny's condition worsens, and he dies in the hospital. Distraught, Dallas reacts impulsively and meets a tragic end after a confrontation with the police.The novel culminates with Ponyboy reflecting on the events and writing his school assignment about them, concluding with the realization that despite class differences, pain and suffering are universal—echoing his reading of Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," and the recurrent theme that life's precious moments are fleeting."The Outsiders" is a poignant exploration of friendship, societal expectations, family, and identity, appealing to young readers with its candid portrayal of teenage struggles in the face of socio-economic divides.Chapter 2:The Theme of Book The outsiders"The Outsiders," written by S.E. Hinton and published in 1967, is a novel about teenage gangs and the conflicts between them. Set in a small town in the 1960s, it focuses on the struggles between two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, who are differentiated by their socioeconomic statuses.Key Plot Points:1. Introduction to Conflict:The story opens by introducing Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old Greaser, who is jumped by a group of Socs as he's walking home from a movie theater. This sets the scene for the ongoing rivalry and social conflict.2. The Drive-In Movie:Ponyboy, along with his brothers Darrel (Darry) and Sodapop, and friends Johnny and Two-Bit, meet Cherry Valance and Marcia at a drive-in movie. Despite being Socs, Cherry and Ponyboy develop a mutual understanding and discuss their differences and similarities, bridging the gap between their social classes momentarily.3. Johnny Kills Bob:The conflict escalates when Johnny, in self-defense, kills Bob Sheldon (a Soc) after he and his friends try to drown Ponyboy in a park. Fearful of the consequences, Johnny and Ponyboy flee to a church hideout in a nearby town with the help of their friend Dallas (Dally) Winston. 4. The Church Fire:While in hiding, a fire breaks out in the church Johnny and Ponyboy are in, and they heroically save a group of children trapped inside. Both get injured, and their act of bravery receives media coverage, altering the public's perception of the Greasers.5. The Rumble:After returning...

One of this year's most Tony Award nominated new musicals (with 12 nominations) is THE OUTSIDERS, the new musical adaptation of The S.E Hinton Novel currently playing at Broadway's Jacobs Theatre. Here is his ★★★ review on the musical. The Outsiders is a 12-time Tony Award-nominated musical adaptation of the groundbreaking novel by S. E. Hinton and film by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast features Brody Grant as "Ponyboy," Sky Lakota-Lynch as "Johnny," Daniel Marconi as "Randy," Kevin William Paul as "Bob," Brent Comer as "Paul," Ryan Vasquez as "Darrel," Da'Von T. Moody as "Dallas," Jason Schmidt as "Sodapop," Trevor McGhie as "Two-Bit," Piper Patterson as "Cherry," and Kiki Lemieux as "Marcia." Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two teenage gangs sustain a rivalry: the well-to-do "Socs" (short for "socials") and the ne'er-do-well "greasers." The greasers, including the iconic characters of Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade, have an often rocky brotherhood, but in a society that's all but abandoned them, it's all they have. The Outsiders musical tells a timeless coming-of-age story about finding hope and connection in a rough world. Hinton published her novel in 1967, the same year the show is set and three years after she started writing the novel while still in high school herself. The Outsiders book and its subsequent 1983 film adaptation remain groundbreaking for their naturalistic, unsanitized portrayals of how teenagers talk and act and what happens when they're neglected. The film also launched the careers of then-new actors like Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, and Matt Dillon. The Outsiders Broadway musical features original songs by Justin Levine and the folk duo Jamestown Revival, composed of Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance. The book is by Tony-nominated playwright Adam Rapp, known for The Sound Inside, and Levine. • 00:00 | introduction 03:36 | overview / synopsis 07:16 | the material 13:59 | the highlights 17:21 | performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

This episode originally aired on Nov 24, 2022  (Thanksgiving Day).  Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and now Cassandro) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with him all these years. ***With Jordan Crucchiola and Raúl Castillo

The Outsiders Book Lessons on Community and Acceptance:The Power of Belonging“The Outsiders” is a coming-of-age novel by S. E. Hinton, published in 1967. The story is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the 1960s, and follows the lives of two rival groups: the “Greasers,” working-class teenagers from the East Side of town who wear their hair long and greased back, and the “Socs,” wealthy kids from the West Side who drive expensive cars and wear preppy clothes. The protagonist of the story is Ponyboy Curtis, a Greaser who struggles to find his place in the world after the death of his parents. Along with his brothers, Darry and Sodapop, and his friends Johnny Cade, Two-Bit Matthews, and Dallas Winston, Ponyboy navigates the challenges of growing up in a divided society where violence and class warfare are rampant. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and social class, as well as the universal struggle to belong and find meaning in one's life. Through Ponyboy's journey of self-discovery, readers witness the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Why was The Outsiders banned?“The Outsiders” is a coming-of-age novel by S. E. Hinton, published in 1967. The story is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the 1960s, and follows the lives of two rival groups: the “Greasers,” working-class teenagers from the East Side of town who wear their hair long and greased back, and the “Socs,” wealthy kids from the West Side who drive expensive cars and wear preppy clothes. The protagonist of the story is Ponyboy Curtis, a Greaser who struggles to find his place in the world after the death of his parents. Along with his brothers, Darry and Sodapop, and his friends Johnny Cade, Two-Bit Matthews, and Dallas Winston, Ponyboy navigates the challenges of growing up in a divided society where violence and class warfare are rampant. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and social class, as well as the universal struggle to belong and find meaning in one's life. Through Ponyboy's journey of self-discovery, readers witness the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Is Outsiders appropriate for 13 year olds?As a language model, I am not able to make any specific recommendations about the appropriateness of content for individuals. However, "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton is generally considered appropriate for middle school and young adult readers. It deals with themes such as friendship, family, social class, and violence. The book has been widely taught in schools and has been popular among young readers for over 50 years. It is important to note that each child is different and may have different sensitivities or reactions to certain themes. It is always advisable for parents or guardians to review the content of any books their children are reading and to discuss with them any questions or concerns that arise. Why was The Outsiders so popular?The Outsiders, a novel written by S.E. Hinton, was popular for several reasons. Firstly, the book was published in 1967 when young adult literature was not as prevalent as it is today. The Outsiders was one of the first young adult novels to address serious and relatable issues that teenagers face such as class conflict, peer pressure, and sense of belonging. Secondly, the author's writing style was praised for its clarity and honesty. Hinton wrote from the perspective of a teenage boy, which gave the book a raw and authentic feel. The language was also accessible to young readers. Thirdly, the characters were well-developed and relatable. The story revolved around a group of "greasers" and their struggles against a rival...

This spring, actor and singer-songwriter Jason Schmidt can be seen starring as Buddy in Paramount+'s highly anticipated Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies. Slated to premiere on April 6, the series is a prequel to the beloved movie musical, Grease. The prequel musical series follows the four founders of the legendary "pink ladies" who dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever. Buddy (Jason) is the golden boy of Rydell High, the quarterback of the football team, the reigning student body president, and the social king. Due to Buddy's privilege, he sees life through a rose-colored lens and doesn't notice how the current hierarchy of the school negatively affects his friends and peers. Throughout the series, Buddy will face certain truths and will be left at a crossroads. In addition to Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Jason can currently be seen starring in the world premiere musical adaptation of The Outsiders portraying the role of Sodapop Curtis. The Outsiders officially opened on March 5, 2023, and is currently being showcased at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. The Outsiders is based on the coming-of-age novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's Motion Picture. Taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, the play portrays the hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen family of 'outsiders' in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. Depicting a story of the bonds of brotherhood and the hopes we all hold on to, this gripping new musical reinvigorates the timeless tale of 'haves and havenots, of protecting what's yours and fighting for what could be. A natural-born performer, Jason got his start in acting at just nine years old when he joined the cast of The Hobbit The Musical at his community theatre in Chicago. He instantly fell in love with being on stage and continued to act within his community theatre whilst also prioritizing his studies. Upon high school graduation, Jason began to audition for college programs and was accepted into the world renowned theatre program at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. His formal training taught him how to be a resourceful actor but more importantly how to look at the world as an artist. It was there, inspired by those around him, that he began to write music and dance, which has now become equally as important to him as acting, making him a multi-hyphenate and triple-threat talent. When Jason is not on set, he can be found in the studio, honing his craft as an independent artist. He is a singer-songwriter and is consistently releasing music across all music platforms, and is currently working on an album. In addition to promoting his various music and acting projects across his social media, Jason is also passionate about using his platform to advocate for mental health.

This spring, actor and singer-songwriter Jason Schmidt can be seen starring as Buddy in Paramount+'s highly anticipated Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies. Slated to premiere on April 6, the series is a prequel to the beloved movie musical, Grease. The prequel musical series follows the four founders of the legendary "pink ladies" who dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever. Buddy (Jason) is the golden boy of Rydell High, the quarterback of the football team, the reigning student body president, and the social king. Due to Buddy's privilege, he sees life through a rose-colored lens and doesn't notice how the current hierarchy of the school negatively affects his friends and peers. Throughout the series, Buddy will face certain truths and will be left at a crossroads. In addition to Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Jason can currently be seen starring in the world premiere musical adaptation of The Outsiders portraying the role of Sodapop Curtis. The Outsiders officially opened on March 5, 2023, and is currently being showcased at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. The Outsiders is based on the coming-of-age novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's Motion Picture. Taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, the play portrays the hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen family of 'outsiders' in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. Depicting a story of the bonds of brotherhood and the hopes we all hold on to, this gripping new musical reinvigorates the timeless tale of 'haves and havenots, of protecting what's yours and fighting for what could be. A natural-born performer, Jason got his start in acting at just nine years old when he joined the cast of The Hobbit The Musical at his community theatre in Chicago. He instantly fell in love with being on stage and continued to act within his community theatre whilst also prioritizing his studies. Upon high school graduation, Jason began to audition for college programs and was accepted into the world renowned theatre program at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh. His formal training taught him how to be a resourceful actor but more importantly how to look at the world as an artist. It was there, inspired by those around him, that he began to write music and dance, which has now become equally as important to him as acting, making him a multi-hyphenate and triple-threat talent. When Jason is not on set, he can be found in the studio, honing his craft as an independent artist. He is a singer-songwriter and is consistently releasing music across all music platforms, and is currently working on an album. In addition to promoting his various music and acting projects across his social media, Jason is also passionate about using his platform to advocate for mental health.

Based on the Novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's Motion Picture Book by Adam Rapp Music and Lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Justin Levine Choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman Directed by Danya Taymor The story that defined a generation has been reimagined as a groundbreaking musical. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, the hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and their chosen family of ‘outsiders' are in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. A story of the bonds that brothers share and the hopes we all hold on to, this gripping new musical reinvigorates the timeless tale of ‘haves and have-nots', of protecting what's yours and fighting for what could be.

Sometimes our co-hosts really struggle to come up with a character to discuss for our show. But actor Raúl Castillo (The Inspection, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Looking, and much more) went with his gut, and what came to mind immediately was The Outsiders, and especially Matt Dillon's character of lead "greaser" Dallas "Dally" Winston. Jordan, Raúl, and you the listener will all learn at the same time just why this character stuck with him all these years. ***With Jordan Crucchiola and Raúl Castillo

We here at The Plotaholics Podcast are excited to be going into our 4th year of existence! We would like to thank everyone of you who have listened or reviewed or commented or emailed for making this past year our best one best yet! For those that know, we like to dedicate January to an amazing decade for film: the 80s. However, we wanted to do something a little different this year while still sticking with this tradition. So, this January, our 80s film programming will involve some of the most controversial films of the decade! We begin with 1986s Soul Man, starring Ponyboy Curtis, or C. Thomas Howell, if you want to be particular. In this film, Howell plays Mark Watson, a rich kid whose father has decided not to pay his way into Harvard Law School. So what does Mark decide to do? What every rich white kid in the 80s would do! Go into black face and take a full scholarship intended for black students! This film is still pretty divisive to this day. Filmmaker Spike Lee famously slammed this film and its black actors on The Dick Cavett Show. Was he right? Or was he off-base? Bryan and Shane give their thoughts on this week's advertised content, Soul Man!EnterWrite to Bryan TannAaSupport the show (https://plotaholics.com)

On this week's Fabulous Film and Friends we are going to show that we're tough enough when discussing Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 cult classic The Outsiders. Starring a veritable Who's Who of 80's leading men and one woman, Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Emelio Estevez, Rob Lowe, dreamy Leif Garrett and the token female, future Oscar nominee Diane Lane. If the movie had made ten years later, it would've cost upward of $100 million dollars in salaries.  Why are we discussing this film? Because The Outsiders The Complete Novel aka the Director's Cut was recently released on HBO Max and I was compelled to revisit this imperfect yet fascinating work by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, arguably the greatest American Filmmaker of all time, who made this movie in a sort of experimental retreat after suffering a devastating financial and critical defeat with his previous film, 1982's One From The Heart .  Joining me in this analytical rumble and representing the hard punching greasers is the terror of Ketchikan Alaska, back alley brawler Alex Robertson. And on the snooty soc side, who stands for truth, civility, curling up to a good book with a hot cup of tea, my sister Roseanne!But first the synopsis: Based on the popular novel by SE Hinton, The Outsiders  unfolds as sensitive, intelligent Tulsa Oklahoma   greasers Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade go on the lam after Johnny murders Bob Sheldon, a soc who nearly drowns  Ponyboy in a jealous rage after Ponyboy is seen talking with with Bobl's girlfriend  Cherry Valance. During their time in hiding and aided by their good friend, protector and fellow greaser Dallas “Dally” Winston”, Johnny and Ponyboy rescue a group of children from a fire which sends Johnny to the hospital with severe burns. Returning to Tulsa with Johnny in critical condition, Ponyboy joins with his brothers Darry and Sodapop  to face the soc's in an no-holds barred rumble as Bob's murder demands vengeance. The Greasers win the fight but at what cost? 

Notes and Links to References from Episode 77 with Danielle Fuentes Morgan    On Episode 77, Pete is happy to welcome Danielle Fuentes Morgan, and the two talk about her reading and writing influences, and go into great detail about her nuanced and interesting and important book, Laughing to Keep from Dying: African American Satire in the Twenty-First Century. Dr. Danielle Fuentes Morgan is an assistant professor in the Department of English at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. She specializes in African American literature and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries and is interested in the ways that literature, popular culture, and humor shape identity formation. In particular, her research and teaching reflect her interests in African American satire and comedy, literature and the arts as activism, and the continuing influence of history on contemporary articulations of Black selfhood. Danielle has written a variety of both scholarly and popular articles and has been interviewed on topics as varied as Black Lives Matter, the dangers of the “Karen” figure, race and sexuality on the Broadway stage, and Beyoncé. Her book, Laughing to Keep from Dying: African American Satire in the Twenty-First Century (published Fall 2020 by University of Illinois Press as a part of the New Black Studies Series), addresses the contemporary role of African American satire as a critical realm for social justice. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications including on Racialicious and Al Jazeera, in Post-Soul Satire: Black Identity after Civil Rights, Humanities, Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly, Pre/Text: A Journal of Rhetorical Theory, Journal of Science Fiction, College Literature, and Post45 Contemporaries. She is a member of the Center for the Arts and Humanities Faculty Advisory Board and has served as the Frank Sinatra Faculty Fellow for the Center working with W. Kamau Bell and Taye Diggs.  Danielle earned her B.A. in English with a minor in African American studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A.T. in secondary English education at Duke University. After teaching high school English, she returned to school and received an M.A. in English literature from North Carolina State University. She earned her Ph.D. in English literature from Cornell University with focuses in African American literature, African American studies, and American literature. She hails from Durham, North Carolina.   Buy Laughing to Keep from Dying: African American Satire in the Twenty-First Century    Danielle Fuentes Morgan's Writer Website  At about 3:20, Danielle talks about her allegiances to The University of North Carolina    At about 5:10, Danielle describes the myriad ways in which she was a “bookworm” as a kid, and how her daughter shares this love for words   At about 7:45, Danielle details the books that thrilled her as a kid, including The Outsiders and Anne of Green Gables, and works by Lois Duncan, Nikki Giovanni, and Eleanor E. Tate   At about 10:00, Danielle lists contemporary writers like Sharon Draper, and texts about kids of various backgrounds, Radiant Child about Basquiat and Front Desk by Kelly Yang, that she has enjoyed with her children   At about 15:00, Danielle talks about the eternal pull for her of Ponyboy Curtis and The Outsiders   At about 17:15, Pete asks Danielle about her relationship with pop culture as a kid, and her Uncle Kevin's outsized impact on her pop culture experiences; she describes watching tv as an “active experience”    At about 21:00, Pete asks Danielle about moments in which her desire to write for a living became manifest, including her reading of Their Eyes Were Watching God during her junior year in college and her future dissertation advisor asked a key question   At about 23:45, Pete and    At about 24:15, Pete notes Zora Neale Hurston's puré sense of individuality as described in Scott Ellsworth's writing, and Danielle notes Zora's inspiration to her, especially in the ways that Hurston wrote as an anthropologist    At about 26:10, Pete and Danielle discuss the power of Hurston's “How it Feels to be Colored Me”   At about 27:20, Danielle talks about writers and texts who thrill her these days, including James Baldwin, Danielle Evans and her The Office of Historical Corrections, and R. Eric Thomas    At about 30:30, Danielle and Pete discuss the iconic A Separate Peace and Romeo and Juliet, texts that Danielle says really spoke to her high school students   At about 33:30, Pete references Natalie Lima and he discussing A Separate Peace and asks Danielle her thoughts on the book's climactic event   At about 34:25, Pete asks Danielle to describe her “average” writing and teaching day   At about 37:00, Pete shouts out Danielle's colleague and Pete's first guest, fabulous SCU prof Claudia Monpere McIsaac, in asking Danielle about the status of “publish or perish” in 2021 academia   At about 39:10, Pete asks Danielle about her thoughts on seeing her name on a book jacket, and she describes the two events of Dave Chappelle having disappeared and Barack Obama just having been elected as the beginning of a long, serpentine process in publishing the book   At about 43:10, Pete and Danielle discuss satire and Danielle's take on satire in her book   At about 47:10, Danielle explains the significance of the book's title and its connection the famous saying, “laughing to keep from crying”   At about 47:58, Pete's son makes a short appearance!   At about 49:15, Danielle responds to hearing her introduction, including the book's thesis    At about 50:50, Danielle defines and describes “post-black” as used in the book and how it differs from “post-racial”   At about 52:45, Danielle discusses the reexamination of minstrel shows and blackface in earlier times, as now often seen as winking, nodding   At about 55:00, Danielle and Pete reflect on Richard Pryor's stunning and profound ending for his comedy album, the ending of Danielle's introduction   At about 57:00, Pete points out a parallel in a Dave Chappelle skit in which there is a moment of seriousness juxtaposed against a comedic scene   At about 58:25, Danielle and Pete discuss the first chapter of the book, which brings in Tarantino's Django, (and he shouts out Traci and The Stacks Podcast and its strong interview of Quentin Tarantino) discussed by Danielle for the film's misses     At about 1:03:15, Pete asks Danielle if the premise was flawed from the beginning for Django, and Danielle talks about ways in which slaves were given humanity in Octavia Butler's work and Key and Peele   At about 1:05:20, Danielle describes Jordan Anderson's stunning work and post-slavery story, a part of the book   At about 1:07:20, Danielle talks about ayo's work in satire, “How tas described in the book   At about 1:08:40, Danielle talks about her book's second chapter and ideas about race as a construct, including “Blackness” being put up for sale on EBay by Keith Obadike as performance and activist art   At about 1:10:40, Danielle juxtaposes the book and movie versions of Precious and how satire fell a little flat in the movie (lesser so in the book)   At around 1:13:35,    At about 1:14:00, Pete and Danielle discuss her chapter on the performative, which touches upon Erasure by Percival Everett, an episode of Atlanta, and Barack Obama's “dad jeans,” as well as a piece by Touré   At about 1:16:10, Chapter Three is discussed, with its focus on satirical misfires, and when “keeping it real goes wrong”; Danielle details Chris Rock and Leslie Jones and their hiccups; “in group” and “out group” is probed   At about 1:19:55, Pete and Danielle discuss Chapter Four, starting with Get Out and its connection to Bell's 1992 poetry; Danielle discusses her visceral reaction to her first viewing of the movie    At about 1:23:10, Danielle highlights the standout points from Issa Rae's Insecure and its focus on agency and platonic love with and among Black women   At about 1:24:55, Danielle discusses the last chapter of her book, its focus on Dave Chappelle and his SNL skit (with Chris Rock) and statement right after Donald Trump's election victory, as well as the future of African-American satire and humor   At about 1:30:10, Danielle explains “just jokes” and the idea of doing satire in the chaotic world of 2021-the basis of the end of the book-with some reflections on what can be done to continue productive satire in the future   At about 1:31:55, Danielle details future projects, including the ever-decreasing line between comedy and horror in the 21st century   At about 1:33:10, Danielle shouts out Brian Tyree Henry and Donald Glover and their greatness  You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. I'm excited to share my next episode with Adam O'Fallon Price on September 10. Adam is the author of much great work, including 2020 Edgar Award Winner THE HOTEL NEVERSINK. I hope you can tune in.

S.E. Hinton's classic novel “The Outsiders” was brought to life on screen by the legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. He perfectly captured the vision of the novel and cast one of the best ensemble's on screen. Patrick Swayze,Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, and Ponyboy Curtis himself C Thomas Howell all star in this amazing look into the life style of the Greasers and the Socs. Grab your bologna sandwiches and Dairy Queen meals for this one. It's a thrilling and intense journey for Ponyboy and Johnny so tune into this weeks movie commentary to find out what happens! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello, Islanders! The students of Drama 2 want to invite you to see their fall production of The Outsiders. Information below.Description and performance dates: Based on S.E. Hinton's novel, The Outsiders brings us the coming-of-age story of Ponyboy Curtis, a young man who finds himself caught in a social divide between the Greasers and the Socs. Through his family, fellow Greasers, and unexpected friendships, Pony courageously faces loss, life, death, and hope for the future. Join the MIHS Drama Department as they present a unique, virtual production of this play. Stream this play from home (information below) on the following dates and times: December 3 at 7pm (Cast Socs) December 4 at 7pm (Cast Greasers) December 5 at 2pm (Cast Greasers) December 5 at 7pm (Cast Socs) December 10 at 7pm (Cast Greasers) December 11 at 7pm (Cast Socs) December 12 at 2 pm (Cast Socs) December 12 at 7pm (Cast Greasers) Where to buy tickets: http://mihs.booktix.com/This production's ticket sales will be on a donation basis only. You can reserve a ticket for $0, you can reserve a ticket for $10. If you feel compelled and are able, please consider donating an amount of money toward the production. Proceeds will go to the MISD Drama Boosters (MISDB.org), who are sponsoring this show. No amount is too small.  We appreciate your support. How to watch: Once you purchase your tickets through BookTix, they will email you a link address for the show/time you will be viewing. Cast list is below.Character(s) | Cast Greasers | Cast SocsPonyboy  | Lucas Vorkoper | Milo Mechem-MillerJohnny | Kyra McPherson | London BrunelleBob | Max Fischel | Max FischelRandy | Madison Laurie | Abigail WeissDallas | Jamisen Dowdy | Kendall BaeblerTwo-Bit | Artemis Wiegand | Geoffrey GoffmanDarry | Max Cathey-Roberts | Kylie DrakeSodapop | Evan Skirgaudas | Sophia DondischSandy/ Mrs. O'Briant | Sofia Yarza | Kate GormleyCherry | Catherine Grady | Caroline ThompsonMarcia | Kate Petersen | Molly AtkinsonMs. Syme/ Jerry/Nurse/Soc | Amelie Van Dooren | Brielle GradekDoctor/ Paula/Soc | Maple O'Callaghan | Sadie JensenProduction TeamDirector: Daniela MelgarStage Manager: Emily ElbaumFilm editing: Kylie Drake, London Brunelle, Geoffrey Goffman, Kyra McPhersonPoster Design: Milo Mechem-Miller2020-11-15 18-46.pdf**Information provided by Daniela Melgar; Mercer Island High School; Drama Director and Teacher; English Teacher; Theatre Manager**

Vidas Sem Rumo (1983), de Francis Ford Coppola, acompanha Ponyboy Curtis, um jovem orfão criado pelos dois irmãos mais velhos, pertencente a uma gangue que está em conflito com os adolescentes ricos da cidade. E ainda tem todos os futuros galãs dos anos 80 reunidos em um filme só, vem ouvir nossa discussão! Não esquece de nos seguir nas redes sociais: @vissebr no Twitter e no Instagram, e de entrar no nosso grupo de discussões no Telegram! (também @vissebr) A equipe: Aninha: Instagram e Twitter Leo: Instagram e Twitter Matheus: Instagram e Twitter Lembrando que é recomendado assistir ao filme antes de ouvir o podcast pois ele está cheio de SPOILERS.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Vuelve el especial cinéfilo "Programa Doble" en Los Danko. En esta ocasión hemos recibido por vuestra parte motivos suficientes para volver a subirnos en ese metro nocturno e intentar regresar desde el Bronx a Connie Island sanos y salvos. Repasaremos las andanzas de "The Warriors" y nos sumergiremos en una noche de peleas y chalecos de cuero amenizadas con una gran banda sonora. En la segunda parte del programa nos trasladaremos a Oklahoma para interesarnos por la banda de los Greasers con Ponyboy Curtis, Dallas, SodaPop y compañía mientras luchan su territorio ante los acaudalados Sols. Sin duda dos películas de nuestra infancia para rememorar en estas calurosas noches de verano. Qué otras películas os gustaría que comentáramos en el programa? info@losdanko.comEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Los Danko. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1313

It’s a real weeper this week: we’re reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders (1967) and talking about tough, dangerous, sensitive teenagers and the readers who love them. You might be familiar with this book if you like teen melodrama (you should) or the 1983 movie with the entire Brat Pack. The book is about a 14-year-old greaser, Ponyboy Curtis, who is both School and Cool, his brothers Sodapop and Darry, and their gang of buddies, who range in charisma from Steve (who?) to Dally (why, Matt Dillon of course.) We discuss the emergence of young adult fiction, the invention of the “adolescent,” boy gangs, and teen cuddles. We mention it in the episode and suggest checking out Michael Cart’s Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism (we discuss the third edition from 2016). For funsies, might we also suggest checking out some of the 1940s and 50s books on adolescence, like Erik Erikson’s Childhood and Society (1950)? Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @betterreadpod, and email us nice things at betterreadpodcast@gmail.com. Find Tristan on Twitter @tjschweiger, Katie @katiekrywo, and Megan @tuslersaurus.

Admiral Boulevard is the margin of the page in Tulsa.It is that place where a person can do well while doing no good. It is where discipline encounters temptation and good fortune meets bad luck. Admiral Boulevard is the margin Johnny Cash sings about in “I Walk the Line.” The Outsiders – both the book and the movie – take place along Admiral Boulevard. The book has sold more than 14 million copies making it the bestselling young adult novel of all time. Susie Hinton was a junior at Will Rogers High School just 5 blocks south of Admiral Boulevard when she wrote it. She was given a D in creative writing that year. Admiral Boulevard is bordered on the east by the Mingo traffic circle and on the west by the tragic Greenwood District. The six miles between those bookends is what I once described as “the neighborhood of Ponyboy Curtis, an unfiltered assortment of bent automobiles, broken houses and discarded people.” Susie encountered hostility when her book was released in 1967. She says, “I think the first hostile reaction was to the idea that not all teens were living in a '50s sitcom. People know better nowadays.” Susie is just 9 years older than me, so we know some of the same people. We all grew up with one thing in common; those little teeth nipping at our heels wasn't a puppy, it was poverty. The once-rich and influential Greenwood District of Tulsa was known as “Black Wall Street” in the years following the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt, but on May 31, 1921, a white mob set fire to hundreds of black-owned businesses and homes, killing 300 Americans and leaving more than 10,000 homeless. Forty square blocks were smoldering when the sun came up the next morning. No one was prosecuted. Susie's book is about life on the margin of that page in history forty-five years later. The Outsiders is about the tensions between country-club whites and those paycheck-to-paycheck whites like Susie and me. Francis Ford Coppola won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 1970 for Patton, and two years later he won three more Oscars for The Godfather. Then he discovered Susie's book, turned it into a screenplay, gathered up some no-name kids and gave them a chance to become superstars. Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, Diane Lane, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Emilio Estevez, and C. Thomas Howell were barely more than children when they made The Outsiders in 1983. Two years later we saw The Breakfast Club, and the following year, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The Outsiders served as a launchpad for a number of careers and a whole new genre of movies. The ripple effect of a well-told story is staggering.You have a story. Your business has a story. And your future is a story yet to be written. Very soon Daniel Whittington will announce The Ad Writers Masters Class on behalf of the American Small Business Institute. This will be be your chance to write an altogether different future for yourself and the people you love. My thoughts about Susie Hinton and The Outsiders were triggered by something written by Mike Dooley: “The one thing all famous authors, world class athletes, business tycoons, singers, actors, and celebrated achievers in any field have in common is that they all began their journeys when they were none of these things.” Have a golden week. Roy H. Williams

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton – Episode 24 The Outsiders is a coming-of-age novel by S. E. Hinton, first published in 1967.  The book takes place over about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. The book shows how his views of the world and his enemies grow over the course of the book. Can Ponyboy overcome the struggles of the wrong side of the tracks and really “Stay Gold?” You will have to read it to find out. Recommended Age: 13+ For drug and alcohol references and sexual suggestions. Our Scores for The Outsiders: This may be the highest scoring book we’ve done that wasn’t written by C.S. Lewis.  Totally understand now why this book is a classic.  In such a short time Hinton makes you love the characters and draws a range of emotions out of you. Your Scores: Buy the book from Amazon and support us: Our Next book: The Asgardian Exchange by Mark E. Bryan If you loved The Outsiders check out these shows: Fever 1793 Lord... The post The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton- Episode 24 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

You can listen to the great C. Thomas Howell's panel from Sinister Creature Con June this week.  CTH starred was the star of the acclaimed classic The Outsiders playing the role of Ponyboy Curtis.  He was also the star in the hit horror film The Hitcher.  He appeared in films such as ET, Gods and Generals, and many television shows such as Criminal Minds.  Hear about his career this week. Also Haunt Tour news along with another Horrific Network show making it's long-awaited return.

Jay Ferguson was born in Dallas, Texas. In 1989, Ferguson was plucked from obscurity to play Ponyboy Curtis in the television adaptation of S. E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders.His notable television roles include Taylor Newton in four seasons of the CBS sitcom Evening Shade, Dr. Todd Hooper on Judging Amy, Rich Connelly in the 2005 NBC television series Surface, agent Warren Russell on the Showtime series Sleeper Cell, Stan Rizzo on the AMC series Mad Men, and as Pat O'Neal, the father of the O'Neal family in the ABC series The Real O'neals.His film roles include Billy in Higher Learning, Elmer Conway in The Killer Inside Me, and Keith Clayton in The Lucky One.He is currently the lead star in the new CBS series, Living Biblically.

The new series of Page One is still in production but Charles Adrian's other podcast Muselings returns this February with four episodes on the subject of art and life and nakedness! Here is the first of the episodes, which will give you bookish types a more direct look at the inside of Charles Adrian's head. You can find more information about Muselings, in case you want to listen to the rest of the series, at http://muselings.uk/ Marked as explicit on iTunes because of swearing. The first voice you hear in this episode belongs to Anna Beecher. You can read about how the interview with Anna came about here: http://showmethemon3y.tumblr.com/post/151681003638/artist-window-studio-day-2-charles-adrian and listen to how it came about here: https://soundcloud.com/charldrian/artist-window-studio-day-2 Some notes on one iteration of Ponyboy Curtis: http://statesofdeliquescence.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-first-coming-of-ponyboy-curtis.html Duende's website: http://duende-ensemble.com/ Anna Beecher: http://www.annabeecher.com/ Paula Varjack: http://paulavarjack.com/ Camden People's Theatre: https://www.cptheatre.co.uk/ Muselings website: http://muselings.uk/

Muselings returns this February with four episodes on the subject of nakedness, in art and life. As ever, we are listening to the inside of Charles Adrian's head but, with any luck, some of this will find some resonance inside other people's heads too. Marked as explicit on iTunes because of swearing The first voice you hear in this episode belongs to Anna Beecher. You can read about how the interview with Anna came about here: http://showmethemon3y.tumblr.com/post/151681003638/artist-window-studio-day-2-charles-adrian (and listen to how it came about here: https://soundcloud.com/charldrian/artist-window-studio-day-2). Some notes on one iteration of Ponyboy Curtis: http://statesofdeliquescence.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-first-coming-of-ponyboy-curtis.html Duende's website: http://duende-ensemble.com/ Anna Beecher: http://www.annabeecher.com/ Paula Varjack: http://paulavarjack.com/ Camden People's Theatre: https://www.cptheatre.co.uk/ Muselings website: http://muselings.uk/

Description Todd and Joe talk about Ponyboy from S.E. Hinton’s classic novel The Outsiders. Topics of discussion include using issues of identity, adolescence, and if there was a better way to spell “Socs.” Support the Show SUPPORT US ON PATREON … Continue reading →

This episode was recorded in a van beside a road in London with performer and actor, Griffyn Gilligan. We talked about children.. about what it is like to raise a small one, what it’s like to teach not-so-small-ones and about our experiences of being children.  Also about the moments when we stop being children and become something else.. And we talked about Paw Patrol… Griffyn Gilligan is a performer and actor, theatre maker, writer, sound artist, and sometimes-director.  So far, this year has also found him doing a lot of stage managing and gardening for his supper. Griffyn's work (and play) centres around gender, science, sexuality, and dissonance. He is a founding member of the ensemble Ponyboy Curtis and has an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice from RCSSD.  And you can keep up to date with Emma's movements through the None of Us is Yet a Robot project at www.notyetarobot.co.uk or @elbfrankland on twitter. Opening music was by Visitors and Closing music by… Paw Patrol! Some things we mentioned in the conversation were: Paw Patrol Cubs and Brownies  Ponyboy Curtis The Yard Theatre Blue’s Clues UK Age of Consent Nina Simone Mississippi TransActing Workshops (links to follow) xxx

10 Markers of a Healthy Missional Church - Marker #3 Have you ever had someone come to your rescue? The opening scene of the classic novel The Outsiders depicted 14 year old, Ponyboy Curtis getting jumped as he walked home alone from a movie. His assailants were “The Socs” (abbreviated from Socials); rich kids with socially respectable families. He is rescued by his own gang, The Greasers, poor kids from rough families on the wrong side of the tracks. Ponyboy was bruised, bloodied, and shaken; but he was rescued before suffering any significant harm. The scene immediately establishes our sympathy for the Greasers, and Ponyboy particularly. The scene stirs our empathy toward this sensitive boy, we need him to be protected, and we want just punishment for his assailants. When I think about the people that I truly admire, I think about people who seek to improve the lives of others. The people who seem to be the most alive and most satisfied with their own lives, tend to be people who commit themselves to alleviating the suffering of others. True life is found through becoming a living expression of compassion, mercy, and justice; even at great personal cost. The life and vitality of our church flourishes as we participate in life giving ministries of compassion, mercy, and justice.

Kevin and the Mayor are back in Chickentown with a full report on the craziest convention of the year: DragonCon! Featuring: Land of the Lost's Will, Holly, Chaka, and a Sleestak; Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey; the Karate Kid and Ponyboy Curtis; Match Game in the 25th Century; Mystery Science Theater 3000's Joel, Trace, Frank, and a photobombing Tom Servo; concerts by Molly Lewis, Mikey Mason, and Anaria; way more chicken-themed costumes than you'd expect; and yes, a Weird Al Dalek. 'Twas a long, strange weekend -- hopefully we'll readjust to reality (and catch up on our sleep) just in time for DragonCon 2015. Meanwhile, Kornflake prepares for National Play-Doh Day, which suddenly seems quite reasonable and mature.

I'm 21 years old but my thinning hair makes me look about 30. I consider this to be my greatest asset. I walk the retail sidewalks, looking in windows, deciding if I will go in. A peddler goes door to door unthinkingly, playing the odds, tossing his pitch to anyone who will catch it like the common cold. But I choose my doors carefully, walking past most, looking always for those little indicators that whisper, “The owner of this business has a brain.” I climb wooden stairs to the trailer house office of a mobile home dealer on Admiral Boulevard. Standing on the cedar deck outside the glass door I see myself looking back at me, the sport coat I bought for 3 dollars at the Goodwill store, the briefcase I carry to look educated. Behind me is the neighborhood of Ponyboy Curtis, an unfiltered assortment of bent automobiles, broken houses and discarded people. My footsteps drum the wooden deck. Behind the glass, two men drink scotch at a coffee table in a cloud of Winston and Lucky Strike. The heavier one looks up at me, then back to his scotch as I swing open the door and step inside. “Whatever you're sellin', we're not buyin'.” His eyes never leave the scotch. “Probably advertising,” said the other, careful not to look my way. “I came in here because you guys appear from the road to be smarter than most. Don't tell me I made a mistake.” Both men turn to look at me. They stare. I stare. The second one speaks again. “What makes you think we're so smart?” “The sign, the flags, and the angle of presentation.” His eyes grow cold and hard. “Explain.” Holding a solitary finger in front of me, I give them the facts. “Five sheets of inch-and-an-eighth tongue-in-groove plywood gave you an 8 by 20 sign on which you painted ‘Veterans Housing Specialists' in exactly the same style and colors a government agency would use. You're looking for that Veterans Administration ‘one-dollar-move-in' money that you know every Viet Nam vet has available to them. You're smart enough to paint the sign. I'm smart enough to know it's working.” A second finger joins the first. “Every other dealer on mobile home row uses exactly the same strings of cheap vinyl flags to get attention. Red, yellow, blue, green and white. But you paid extra for unicolor strings of metallic silver and metallic gold. It makes your mobile homes look upscale.” Three fingers. “You have the least inventory of any dealer but your customers never realize it because while every other dealer places their homes parallel to the road, you've angled yours so that no home is ever blocked from view. This is visually more interesting, gets more attention, makes the homes seem distinctive AND you're creating leading lines in a V-shape that guide the eyes of passers-by to your seemingly official ‘Veterans Housing Specialists' sign.” The second one stood up and shifted his scotch to his left hand. “I'm Jim McDuffie.” Pointing to his partner he said, “That's Mac McKean.” Reaching toward me for a handshake, he said, “And you're our new advertising guy. Tell me what I need to buy.” I like to tell that story because it makes me look smart. There are other stories I don't like to tell. Jim McDuffie's business is big enough to advertise in multiple ways. This means I have a safety net. If the ads on my tiny little radio station don't produce results, the traffic generated by the other stations will cover me. I rarely have this luxury. The upside of working for the smallest radio station in the city is that I can make presentations to businesses with budgets too small for any station but mine. In other words, the salespeople who work for the larger stations are limited to just 1 of every 100 businesses. The other 99 can't afford their rates, but every business in town can afford me. That's the problem. People buy my station because it's all they can afford. I mean it's all they can afford. Nothing...