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**due to technical difficulties the audio balance was affected for this episode - be ready to adjust your volume a bit and thank you for your understanding. We are so proud of the content despite this inconvenience. Shakina Nayfack joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about manifesting, trans stories as the power of art. Shakina is a performer, writer, director, activist, and priestess. Most recently, Shakina received two Critics Choice Awards for her work as a writer and director on the NBC hour-long drama series, QUANTUM LEAP. You can hear her powerful acceptance speech mentioned in our episode here. To find out more about Shakina, please visit her website and insta.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Him Today, Gone Tomorrow is a rock and roll banger created with Shakina Nayfack for her musical, Manifest Pussy, an autobiographical story of Shakina's journey to gender affirming surgery. This song's sentiment speaks to how the middle of a transition is just as valid as the beginning or the end. Performed by the goddess herself. http://BPN.fm/Album to get the music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Better than a Romy and Michele's High School Reunion reboot, picture it: A milestone high school reunion at an ultra-conservative Catholic High School in Orange County…Shakina Nayfack, Class of (fill in the blank, we don't do ages): performer, director, writer, producer, artistic director, and activist whose groundbreaking career has encompassed television, theater, and music with projects on Amazon, Hulu, Audible, and NBC; making television history not once, not twice, but three times. Sounds like a Most Successful Honoree, correct? Too bad the high school asked her to leave when she was the victim of bullying because of her identity as part of the LGBTQ community. The multi-hyphenate entertainment goddess Shakina Nayfack survived those tough years and went on to become a founding member and artistic director of New York's Musical Theatre Factory, developing hundreds of musicals, including the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange Loop and her one-woman show, unabashedly titled Manifest Pussy, to critical and audience acclaim. For her theatre work, she has received the Lilly Award, the TRU Humanitarian Award from Theatre Resources Unlimited, and the Beatrice Terry Fellowship Award from the Drama League. She has had a pivotal role in front of and behind and behind the camera for the Transparent Musicale Finale, Hulu's Difficult People with Billy Eichner, NBC's Connecting, and Quantum Leap. And what a leap her life has had.In this amazing chat, we talked about it all…in her candid, opinionated way…we chatted about her coming out journey, her first years moving to NY, getting into the theatre scene, the evolution of the LGBTQ community in media, activism fatigue and the need for mental rest, making TV history for the trans community, what the hell is going on in the nation right now, and yes, even those early high school years. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.
On this very disconnected episode of One and Done TV, Ian and John join the waiting room for the 2020 NBC/Peacock Zoom comedy Connecting… starring Keith Powell and Otmara Marrero! A group of friends stay in touch via video chat through the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, airing their grievances and keeping up to date on what's happening in society and in their lives during lockdown. Ian remembers working with Shakina Nayfack on Difficult People. John once again urges Ian (and the listeners) to watch Inside by Bo Burnham! The hosts discuss Peacock's cut-for-tv Harry Potter films, the difficulties of shooting a show over Zoom, and disagree on the worst one and done show they've reviewed thus far! Plus - Ian and John agree that no one needs another reminder of the trials and tribulations that 2020 unthoughtfully bestowed upon us all. Don't forget to eat Cool Ranch Doritos while you switch over to Verizon 5G!Logo by Hannah Bess RossMusic by Adam BarnettAudio Editing by John PoelkingCreated/Produced by Ian Hamilton & John PoelkingFollow Us on Twitter and Instagram @oneanddonetvEmail us oneanddonepod@gmail.comWebsite us @ oneanddonetv.comBrought to you by Lack of Hustle Media
In this Artist Exploration, Shakina and Charlie discuss forging a path around your interests and passions, creating your own work, developing your own ethics and how theater is to agitate. Shakina also encourages us to come from a place of compassion and forgiveness when asking for change. If you would like to hear more from Shakina don't forget to listen to Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club on Audible or follow her at the following places: http://www.shakina.nyc @Shakeenz on Instagram @Shakeenz on Twitter Shakina Nayfack on YouTube If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. About MTCA: Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit. About Charlie Murphy: Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sammy (IG:@shlopez21)(LI:@shlopez21)(sammy-lopez.com) is a co-founder and producer with P3 Productions, an artist-driven production company that's built on three pillars: thought-provoking stories, strong values, and opening doors. They are currently developing: GUN & POWDER (World Premiere: Signature Theatre 2020), HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (Upcoming World Premiere: Syracuse Stage, Fall 2022), MIDSUMMER (In Development), BRADICAL (In Development), and two additional projects in development with award-winning artists John Leguizamo and Shakina Nayfack. He launched the company with his partners, Ben Holtzman and Fiona Howe Rudin. He is a co-founding member of The Industry Standard Group (TISG) and Second Act Theatrical Capital (2ATC), a decentralized leadership cohort of BIPOC producers who came together through a shared affinity and commonality of often being the only collaborator of color in many rooms on Broadway. We seek to create change by re-imagining the pathways to participation within the decision-making levels of theater-making. Brought up by parents who are educators, Sammy is very passionate about sharing access and transparency within the commercial theatre industry. He is the 2022 program mentor for Theatre Producers Of Color (TPOC) and teaches with The Business of Broadway. He has made presentations and been a part of many theatre panels with Syracuse University, New York University, Center Theatre Group's College and Career Fair for the Arts, SolTalk Podcast, and The Fabulous Invalid Podcast. Most recently, he is a recipient of The Shubert Organization's Artistic Circle, receiving bespoke support from The Shubert Organization to help further his career as a commercial producer. In addition, he is on the producing and social media team for The Old Vic's A CHRISTMAS CAROL. In 2018, he made his co-producing Off-Broadway debut with BE MORE CHILL—which transferred to Broadway in 2019. In 2017, he began his production company, Holtzman-Lopez Productions LLC, with his producing partner, longtime collaborator, and best friend Ben Holtzman. In addition to P3 Productions, they produce the Syracuse University Lewis Hecker Drama Showcase and manage the volunteer alumni group, Orange In The Apple. After graduating from Syracuse University—Sammy got his start on Broadway with the NYC team at Your Theatrics International, a full-service entertainment production company specializing in the production and management of theatrical events, where he worked with Tom Smedes Productions on the Broadway production of THE VISIT starring Chita Rivera. During this time, he also worked on MOTHERS & SONS on Broadway, The New York Musical Festival (NYMF), the International Cabaret Contest in Australia and New Zealand, and the pre-Broadway development of BANDSTAND. In 2017 he was a recipient of the Rising Star Fellowship with The Broadway League as well as the Associate Producer for the musical BANDSTAND, winner of the 2017 Tony Award® for Best Choreography.
Sammy (IG:@shlopez21)(LI:@shlopez21)(sammy-lopez.com) is a co-founder and producer with P3 Productions, an artist-driven production company that's built on three pillars: thought-provoking stories, strong values, and opening doors. They are currently developing: GUN & POWDER (World Premiere: Signature Theatre 2020), HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (Upcoming World Premiere: Syracuse Stage, Fall 2022), MIDSUMMER (In Development), BRADICAL (In Development), and two additional projects in development with award-winning artists John Leguizamo and Shakina Nayfack. He launched the company with his partners, Ben Holtzman and Fiona Howe Rudin. He is a co-founding member of The Industry Standard Group (TISG) and Second Act Theatrical Capital (2ATC), a decentralized leadership cohort of BIPOC producers who came together through a shared affinity and commonality of often being the only collaborator of color in many rooms on Broadway. We seek to create change by re-imagining the pathways to participation within the decision-making levels of theater-making. Brought up by parents who are educators, Sammy is very passionate about sharing access and transparency within the commercial theatre industry. He is the 2022 program mentor for Theatre Producers Of Color (TPOC) and teaches with The Business of Broadway. He has made presentations and been a part of many theatre panels with Syracuse University, New York University, Center Theatre Group's College and Career Fair for the Arts, SolTalk Podcast, and The Fabulous Invalid Podcast. Most recently, he is a recipient of The Shubert Organization's Artistic Circle, receiving bespoke support from The Shubert Organization to help further his career as a commercial producer. In addition, he is on the producing and social media team for The Old Vic's A CHRISTMAS CAROL. In 2018, he made his co-producing Off-Broadway debut with BE MORE CHILL—which transferred to Broadway in 2019. In 2017, he began his production company, Holtzman-Lopez Productions LLC, with his producing partner, longtime collaborator, and best friend Ben Holtzman. In addition to P3 Productions, they produce the Syracuse University Lewis Hecker Drama Showcase and manage the volunteer alumni group, Orange In The Apple. After graduating from Syracuse University—Sammy got his start on Broadway with the NYC team at Your Theatrics International, a full-service entertainment production company specializing in the production and management of theatrical events, where he worked with Tom Smedes Productions on the Broadway production of THE VISIT starring Chita Rivera. During this time, he also worked on MOTHERS & SONS on Broadway, The New York Musical Festival (NYMF), the International Cabaret Contest in Australia and New Zealand, and the pre-Broadway development of BANDSTAND. In 2017 he was a recipient of the Rising Star Fellowship with The Broadway League as well as the Associate Producer for the musical BANDSTAND, winner of the 2017 Tony Award® for Best Choreography.
DIFFICULT PODCASTERS, Hosted By, Kellie & Ronnie (Instagram.com/KellieO79 & Instagram.com/RandomlyRJPod). @DifficultPodcasters is a Recap Podcast about Hulu's Comedy-Series "Difficult People" staring Julie Klausner & Billy Eichner. Season 03, Episode 09 Recap "Sweet Tea." PODCAST, POWERED BY ViridianRowe.com / RandomlyRonnieJr.com / Patreon.com/RandomlyRonnieJr. Special Thanks : Shakina Nayfack --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/difficultpodcasters/message
It's estrogen overload as Adam and guest co-host Joanne Filan look back at some of the greatest ladies to ever appear on the ASS... including Michelle Buteau, Julie Halston, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Shakina Nayfack, Irene Bremis and Joanne, herself! Loosen your bra, and enjoy this supersized special! Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank
In this Artist Exploration, Shakina and Charlie discuss forging a path around your interests and passions, creating your own work, developing your own ethics and how theater is to agitate. Shakina also encourages us to come from a place of compassion and forgiveness when asking for change. If you would like to hear more from Shakina don't forget to listen to Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club on Audible or follow her at the following places: http://www.shakina.nyc @Shakeenz on Instagram @Shakeenz on Twitter Shakina Nayfack on YouTube If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. About MTCA: Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit. About Charlie Murphy: Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shakina Nayfack -- actress, writer, activist and overall oracle of light -- joins the guys to talk about her vagina (and other stuff). Plus, Brent explains "hate raids" against queers on Twitch. And H. Alan explains what made Tammy Faye Bakker a deeply complicated gay icon. And it wasn't just the makeup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most recently, SHAKINA NAYFACK made television history starring in NBC's Connecting… as the first transgender person to have a starring role in a network comedy. She can also be seen in Amazon's GLAAD Award Winning Transparent Musicale Finale, which she helped write and produce, and Hulu's Difficult People, for which she was a writing consultant. Her play Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club premiered on Audible in 2020 in collaboration with Williamstown Theatre Festival and was recognized with a 2021 Drama League Award for Best Audio Theatre Production. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory, where she helped to develop hundreds of new musicals including Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize winning musical, A Strange Loop and her own autobiographical glam rock odyssey, Manifest Pussy.Weekly Round-Up:Watch the documentary Disclosure on Netflix.Listen to the On the Rookie podcast episode “The Roadmap For Liberation, feat. Janet Mock” and then read Janet's book, Redefining Realness.Read My Gender Workbook by Kate Bornstein.Visit Shakina's website to learn more about her work and download her award-winning Audible play, Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club.Support the Juneteenth Jubilee, organized by Intersectional Voices Collective.
Happy Pride Month and Happy Summer Bonus Episodes! This is my first guest of the summer. Shakina Nayfack is an out trans actress, writer, activist, author and one of the coolest humans I know! We talk about everything from God, T.V., Thailand, musical theatre and more! Enjoy and tell all your friends! Friendly reminder: become a Patron of the POD! patreon.com/queerteenpodcast $5 dollars a month goes a long way! Listen. Learn. Love
This week, hosts chat with filmmaker, theatremaker, and writer Drew Gregory! Drew shares about the short she made in quarantine, “The First Time”, reminisces about directing immersive theatre immediately after coming out, and giving young people the trans representation in media she did not have. As a writer for Autostraddle, Drew discusses the freedom of writing for queer indie media, finding the one second of queerness in the In The Heights trailer, and assigns us the best kind of homework, to watch her queer media recommendations. Hosts Holly and Meghan discuss more thoughts on the return of in-person theatre and Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club written by and featuring Shakina Nayfack and directed by Laura Savia on Audible. Show Discussion: Chonburi International Hotel and Butterfly Club written by and featuring Shakina Nayfack, directed by Laura Savia, produced in collaboration with Williamstown Theatre Festival Narrated by: Shakina Nayfack, Kate Bornstein, Annie Golden, Telly Leung, Jason Tam, Bianca Leigh, Ivory Aquino, Pooya Mohseni, Samy Figaredo, Angelica Ross, Liz Lark Brown, Ita Segev, Dana Aliya Levinson Action of the Ep: Upcoming NYC voting dates Saturday, June 12, 2021 - early Voting begins Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - absentee ballots must be requested Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - primary election Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - general election NYC Registered Voter Search Find Your Pollsite and View a Sample Ballot for Democratic Primary elections! Research candidates for Mayor, City Council, District Attorney, Cit Comptroller, Borough President, and more! Learn about the new Ranked Choice Voting Gothamist 2021 Voter Guide Theater in Asylum’s 2021 Voter Guide Drew Gregory: Instagram | Twitter | Autostraddle “The First Time” - short from Drew Gregory “This Is an Essay About Penises” “The Poet’s Choice” - essay about Portrait of a Lady on Fire “From “Calamity Jane” to “The Prom”: A History of Queer Women in Movie Musicals” Holy Camp! The 200 Best Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Movies Of All Time House of Hummingbird Alice Junior The Watermelon Woman Mommy is Coming Eva & Candela Second Star on the Right “Sundance 2021: “4 Feet High” Is a Monumental Work of Queer Disabled Media” Queer Gives: Trans Justice Funding Project - Donate! Thesis on Joan: Follow Thesis on Joan on Instagram & Twitter Leave us a voicemail at (845) 445-9251 Email us at thesisonjoan at gmail dot com You can find a full transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recorded on March 15, 2021 Dramaturgs have long played a critical role in developing and examining new works of theater, but the job is often difficult to describe to those unfamiliar with the show development process. Natasha Sinha, producer, dramaturg, and now Playwrights Horizons' Associate Artistic Director, is no stranger to the process, having played an integral role in developing new works by Michael R. Jackson, Grace McLean, Shakina Nayfack, Danny Pudi, Heather Raffo, and many more. In this episode, Sinha joins The Drama League’s Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks to examine the role of the dramaturg in our ever-changing art form while discussing initiatives to improve the livelihoods of arts workers across the globe. For more information about Natasha Sinha & Beehive Dramaturgy Studio visit: http://www.beehivedramaturgy.com/natashasinha If you're a director needing assistance, visit our COVID-19 resources and emergency relief programs here: dramaleague.org/covidresources/covid19resources Help support The Drama League: http://bit.ly/DLdonations Editing Services @catalinmedia
On this special edition INSIDE SCOOP the gals are interviewing Shakina Nayfack - star of NBC's "Connecting". Shakina is the FIRST transgender person to be cast as a series regular on a network sitcom. In addition to her incredible acting career, Shakina is an activist, writer, and founding artistic director of NYC's Musical Theatre Factory. We chat everything from shooting a tv show in the middle of a pandemic to dating in NYC to best advice ever received. Shakina's story telling is going to have you begging for MORE! We are sure you will be as obsessed with Shakina as we are so be sure to follow her on Instagram to stay in the know on what she is up to next! @shakeenz For more info check out @Obsessedwiththebestpod on Instagram and email us at obsessedwiththebestpod@gmail.com with questions, comments, & suggestions on what to try or talk about next! Support us by supporting our host network, DimlyWitProductions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gabe is back this week to discuss the recent Golden Globe nominations and mourn the loss of one of the greats of the music industry. Plus, actress, Shakina Nayfack, joins the conversation to talk about Drag Race, who could replace Ellen, and she gives her thoughts on the future of the Harry Potter franchise. Also- don't forget to also cast your vote for this year's Queerties at https://www.queerty.com/Queerties2021/ ---- Listen to Queerty Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ---- Find more LGBTQ news stories at https://www.queerty.com/ ---- Follow Gabe: Instagram & Twitter: @gaybonez Follow Shakina: Instagram & Twitter: @Shakeenz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Originally from Southern California, Shakina is a performer, director, writer, producer, and social activist living in New York City. She is well known for her work as Lola on the comedy series Difficult People, Ellis in the sitcom Connecting, and as the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory, where she has supported the development of over 100 new musicals including her own autobiographical rock musical, Manifest Pussy. Follow Shakina on Twitter: @Shakeenz Follow She's a Woman Podcast on IG: @shesawomanpodcast You can listen and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform https://bit.ly/ShesAWomanPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress, director, writer, producer, and activist Shakina Nayfack answered my call to bare it all on my podcast Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network. Shakina received international attention for crowdfunding her gender confirmation with her 2014 KickStartHer campaign and has since written three rock musicals about her transition. Shakina played a guest-starring role in the series finale of Amazon's Transparent, a Musicale Finale on which she was also a writer and producer. Shakina's fans know from her work as "Lola" in Hulu's cult-comedy series Difficult People and most recently, playing "Ellis" on NBC's new comedy Connecting. In this interview we discuss: Connecting on NBC’s Peakcock/Hulu Finding Love Musical Theatre Factory Shakina’s activism Her new audio play Chonburi International Hotel, and Butterfly Club recorded by Audible Rapid Fire Questions End with Shakina baring something she has not talked about previously Stream Connecting on Peacock or Hulu Connect with Shakina: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Like What You Hear? Join my Patreon Family to get backstage perks including advanced notice of interviews, the ability to submit a question to my guests, behind-the-scene videos, and so much more! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Visit: https://callmeadam.com for more my print/video interviews Special Thanks: My Patreon Family for their continued support: Angelo, Reva and Alan, Marianne, Danielle, Tara, and The Golden Gays NYC. Join the fun at https://patreon.com/callmeadamnyc. Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ) Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY) Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) Outro Music Underscore by CueTique (Website: https://bit.ly/31luGmT, Facebook: @CueTique) More on Shakina: Originally from Southern California, Shakina enjoys an eclectic career as a performer, director, writer, producer, and social activist. Shakina can be seen on Marvel's Jessica Jones (Netflix) and The Detour (TBS) and heard as the voice of “Hana” in the Gkids remaster and English dub of the Satoshi Kon anime cult classic Tokyo Godfathers. Shakina's autobiographical rock musicals One Woman Show (2013), Post-Op (2015), and Manifest Pussy (2106) all premiered to sold-out houses at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater in New York City. She has performed on Broadway in 24-Hour Plays and Gypsy Of The Year, as well as Off-Broadway in M.J. Kauffman's Masculinity Max at The Public Theater, and in Manuel Versus The Statue Of Liberty (As Lady Liberty). Shakina received international attention for her 2016 Rebel Tour of North Carolina, where she performed in protest of the anti-trans law HB2 ("The Bathroom Bill"). Shakina is also the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory (MTF), a non-profit artist service organization dedicated to developing new work. In 2015 Shakina received a Lilly Award recognizing the remarkable contributions to the American Theatre made by women. She is also a two-time Drama League fellow, having been selected for the New Musical Directing Fellowship (2011) and the Beatrice Terry Fellowship for women playwright/directors (2017), supporting the development of her new play, Chonburi International Hotel, and Butterfly Club. Shakina roots herself as a Butoh-inspired artist trained beneath Diego Piñón, founder of Body Ritual Movement. With an MFA in Experimental Choreography and a Ph.D. in Critical Dance Studies (both from the University of California at Riverside), Shakina has pioneered her own Butoh for the Actor method, developed through masterclasses at the University of California at Santa Cruz, the Chicago Cultural Center, Casa del Teatro in Mexico City, Barrington Stage Company, The Drama League, the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center, and most recently as adjunct faculty at NYU Tisch Drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shakina and dive deep into identity politics. This is a conversation you won't want to miss because we do not mince words AND Shakina is offering a birthday Zoom Butto Class on December 8th Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, edited by Derek Gunther, music by Cat Dail. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shakina and dive deep into identity politics. This is a conversation you won't want to miss because we do not mince words AND Shakina is offering a birthday Zoom Butto Class on December 8th Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales, edited by Derek Gunther, music by Cat Dail. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first of a two-part episode, I have a conversation with actress, dancer, and social activist Dr. Shakina Nayfack about understanding, loving, and advocating for our bodies. And about giving children freedom and language at early ages to feel safe expressing themselves without shame.You can find "The Talk" on Instagram and Facebook at @thetalkthepodcast, and on Twitter at @thetalkthepod. If you'd like to contribute to the conversation by sharing your story about one of our episode topics, you can do so by sending a voice memo or an email to thetalk@thetalkthepodcast.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can do so by visiting thetalkthepodcast.com/donate.Support the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/CoffeeTalks)
September 13, 2020 Right off the heels of recording their play for Audible. Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club's Laura Savia (Director & Associate Artistic Director of Williamstown Theatre Festival) and Shakina Nayfack (Actress/Playwright) come together to discuss what it takes to turn a stage play into a radio play, how to empower voices beyond their own in the room, and how to lead a team during a pandemic. Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club by Shakina Nayfack, presented by Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible will be released on Audible on December 29, 2020. #COLLABORATION, The Drama League's new series of conversations that provide a window into the partnership process between a director and a playwright, designer, producer, or actor. In each episode, artists will discuss their journey together on a project and their relationship as collaborators. The process of creating art is revealed in these intimate, surprising, and wide-ranging conversations with award-winning collaborators from around the world. The artists in this video have donated their time and fees to help provide much-needed aid, relief, and programs for stage directors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help! Donate here: http://bit.ly/DLdonations Learn more about Williamtown Theatre Festival's Audible production of Chonburi International Hotel & Butterfly Club: https://wtfestival.org/main-events/chonburi-international-hotel-butterfly-club/ Learn more about Laura Savia: https://www.laurasavia.com/ Learn more about Shakina Nayfack: http://www.shakina.nyc/bio Editing services donated by: https://catalinmedia.com/
Tom and Julie welcome actress and transgender activist Shakina Nayfack (Difficult People, Connecting) for a scene-by-scene analysis of the Netflix documentary Tread and the 1985 adventure comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Listener submissions for the John Zorn Kars4Kids song challenge. And Action Park, Charles Manson biographies, The Three Stooges, OnlyFans, and unwashed carrots.DOUBLE THREAT MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threatSEND CLIPS AND SUBMISSIONS TO:doublethreatpod@gmail.comTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTER HELP:*Get 10% off your first month of Better Help at betterhelp.com/tomandjulieFOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT:https://twitter.com/doublethreatpodhttps://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpodDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threatTheme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Michael Kupperman
In this special bonus episode, we talk to actress and activist Shakina Nayfack on providing the voice of Hana in the new English dub of Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers, produced by GKIDS.Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter:@ghibliotheque@MichaelJLeader – Michael@jakehcunningham – Jake@_stephwatts - StephFollow Shakina on twitter @ShakeenzAnd get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.comProduced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this special mailbag episode, Michael, Jake and Steph discuss Satoshi Kon's final short film, Ohayo, his unfinished works and his legacy, with help from listeners and special guests Paul Williams, Zack Davisson, Shakina Nayfack and Natalie Ng.Follow Ghibliotheque on Twitter:@ghibliotheque@MichaelJLeader – Michael@jakehcunningham – Jake@_stephwatts - StephFollow this episode's guests on Twitter:@artporu - Paul Williams@ZackDavisson - Zack Davisson@Shakeenz - Shakina Nayfack@wednesdaydreams - Natalie NgAnd get in touch via email at ghibli@littledotstudios.comProduced by Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham, Steph Watts & Harold McShiel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Originally from Southern California, Shakina is a performer, director, writer, producer, and social activist living in New York City. You can see Shakina most recently on the Transparent musical series finale. She is most known for her work as Lola on the Hulu comedy series Difficult People (seasons 2 and 3) and as the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory, where she has supported the development of over 100 new musicals including her own autobiographical rock musical, Manifest Pussy. Shakina is a Lilly Award winner, TRU Humanitarian Award winner, two-time Drama League Fellow, and a proud graduate of University of California Santa Cruz (Community Studies) with an MFA and PhD from UC Riverside. Eve Lindley is an actress and model. She is best known for her roles in Dispatches from Elsewhere and All We Had. In 2016 she was named in Out magazine's OUT100. As a model she has worked with Barneys New York. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. We appreciate your support! Thank you to our guests, producers, and Broadway Podcast Network! @eveclindley @shakeenz Want more of My Broadway Memory?! Follow us on Social! @MyBroadwayMemory on Instagram and Facebook and @MyBwayMemory on Twitter MICHAEL KUSCHNER: Instagram or The Dressing Room Project Dear Multi-Hyphenate Podcast BRIAN SEDITA: Instagram, Website, Page to Stage Podcast BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: Website or Instagram #MyBroadwayMemory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're joined by Shakina Nayfack (@shakeenz of Hulu's Difficult People), THE babe with the power, to talk about Jareth the Goblin King, overseer of the Labyrinth. Should you need us... send feedback to @podcastbutevil.
We have actor and activist, Shakina Nayfack, in the studio to talk about the music that made her. Shakina and Larry sing songs from "Rent," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."---Listen to Larry Owens on the cast album of A Strange Loop HERE!Have you watched James Harvey's show, James Harvey: The Bald-Faced Truth? Watch it HERE!Credits: James Harvey (Accompanist), Henry Koperski (Theme Song), Andrew McGuire (Session Producer), Vicky Leta (cover art). ---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.WHAT MAKES U SING? is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/what-makes-u-sing/
Actor, writer, singer, transgender activist, she argues surprisingly (and persuasively) that anti-LGBTQ laws need not arise from animosity toward LGBTQ people but from something even more cynical. With music from, well yes, Shakina Nayfack.
Actress Shakina Nayfack (Manifest Pussy, Transparent) joins Matt and Dave to talk about revisiting Rent as an adult, table reading for Difficult People, and challenging the conversation surrounding body parts. Plus, Shakina’s incredible first date with her boyfriend, bringing her own perspective to Transparent's Musicale Finale, and learning how to treat spiritual life as a key to mental health.
Damian and Anne are just giddy to be joined by actress, writer, and activist Shakina Nayfack. You Might Know Her From Difficult People, Transparent, Jessica Jones, Detour, and her multitudinous solo shows. Shakina talked to us about sorta stepping into Moira’s shoes in the Transparent musical finale, her favorite musicals, and the possibility of a Difficult People holiday reunion. Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Shakina’s IMDB Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Elizabeth Perkins in Weeds Margaret Qualley, Andie MacDowell’s daughter Glenn Close dubbing Andie MacDowell Tarantino almost killed Uma Thurman Quentin Tarantino’s foot obsession Julie Klausner’s podcast: How Was Your Week? Transparent musical finale New York Musical Theatre Factory Faith Soloway’s show at Joe’s Pub Jill Soloway’s ritual: Box Shakina as Lola on Difficult People Shakina’s favorite musicals: Little Shop of Horrors, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Annie, Rocky Horror Show, Fiddler on the Roof, RENT Our interview with Shakina’s friend, Tony winner Tonya Pinkins Fox’s RENT Live! with an injured Roger Shakina’s solo show Manifest Pussy
Live from the Big Queer Pod Fest in NYC, Shakina Nayfack talks about how subversive it can feel to be a trans woman learning to embrace herself as a sexual being who is worthy of love. She also talks about Manifest Pussy, the musical she wrote about her gender confirmation surgery, having to learn how to have sex again after transitioning, and why watching porn that stars trans women has been so life-changing for her. LGBTQ&A is hosted and produced by Jeffrey Masters. @jeffmasters1
Trans actress and activist Shakina Nayfack (Difficult People) joins Burlesque star Chris Harder and Adam for a frank discussion of her life and career. Visit www.adamsank.com
season 4 premiere! performer/director/writer/producer/activist shakina nayfack starts the season out right talking about love, sex, betrayal and forgiveness.
Live from the Big Queer Pod Fest in NYC, Shakina Nayfack talks about how subversive it can feel to be a trans woman learning to embrace herself as a sexual being who is worthy of love. She also talks about Manifest Pussy, the musical she wrote about her gender confirmation surgery, having to learn how to have sex again after transitioning, and why watching porn that stars trans women has been so life-changing for her. Never miss an update! Sign up for our (short!) newsletter at www.LGBTQpodcast.com LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and is part of The Advocate Magazine.
We were in a relationship? — Peter Bresnan is a radio producer in New York. — Shakina Nayfack was accompanied by pianist and composer Julianne Wick Davis. Episode scoring by Isaac Jones and U.S. Army Blues ("Barbara"). Theme by Alexander Overington.
Recorded the day before the Trump administration rescinded protections on Trans youth in public schools, Remy was joined by performer/writer/director/social activist Shakina Nayfack! They discuss the importance of de-centering white-cis-maleness on many levels, how to prepare for potential civil unrest, and the evolution of Trans identity.
On this week's Love + Sex Podcast, Noah & Carina chat about the future of vehicular sex, as well as other exciting developments in the world of love and sex, like a new bluetooth tampon, a reality TV show that will crown America's next porn superstar, and America's first penis transplant. Later on, we’re joined by Shakina Nayfack, a trans actress and performance artist, who is headed to North Carolina where she promises to protest the recent anti-queer law that was passed, by "pissing in all of the wrong bathrooms." Finally, Carina and Noah tackle a few sex and love questions, including one from a listener who wants to know if coming cleaning about cheating is a good -- or an awful idea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We are honored and grateful to be joined by the multi-talented, many-splendored Shakina Nayfack, who shares about her most recent show, Post-Op, and her deep commitment to community and care in art-making. We collectively address conundrums from listeners, including: what do you do when you want to cultivate a more compassionate point of view toward trans people, but it feels […]
Shakina Nayfack is the Founding Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Factory and the first transwoman to be honored with a Lilly Award recognizing the remarkable contributions to the American Theatre made by women. Her autobiographical ONE WOMAN SHOW has played Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Sophie’s, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Barrington Stage Company, and was the flagship project of her groundbreaking KickStartHer campaign to crowdsource funds for her gender confirmation. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Community Studies, a Minor and a Graduate Certificate in Theatre Arts from the University of California Santa Cruz, as well as an MFA in Experimental Choreography and a PhD in Critical Dance Studies from UC Riverside. Shakina is a proud alumna of the Drama League Directors Project and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers union. Her writings on theatre and dance have been published in The Drama Review and the anthology Dancing Across Borders. Her first book Butoh Ritual Mexicano - Alchemy is Dancing is really good but no one buys it because it was published by an obscure academic press in Germany and it's really expensive, so if you want to read it email her and she'll send you a PDF. Song Presentation: "Your Baby Better Covers His Tracks" from Joel B. New's MACKENZIE & THE MISSING BOY. Recorded live at Musical Theatre Factory (mtf.nyc).