Tori and Mabelle talk with Alvaro Saar Rios about his journey from the Army to playwriting, saying “yes!” and celebrating the voices of his community through his plays. Other topics include the importance of reading contracts, his approach to adaptations and what his death metal band taught him about storytelling. Writing Prompt (courtesy of Alvaro […]
In this twofer episode, Tori and Mabelle talk with Moxie Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Jennifer Eve Thorn, about the evolution and mission of Moxie Theatre; Moxie’s play submission process; Jennifer’s approach to text; and the upcoming world premiere of Diana Burbano’s play, “Sapience” (a co-production with TuYo Theatre). Next, they chat with multi-hyphenate theatremaker Vanessa […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with audition coach Jeffrey Ingman about his company, Audition Revelation, as well as his work as director of the La Jolla Playhouse Young Performers’ Conservatory and the MCITStudio. Other topics include Jeffrey’s approach to text and the musicality of plays; how speed skating relates to the arts; and the moments theater […]
In the Season 4 premiere, Tori and Mabelle talk with award-winning writer, educator and activist Marsha Norman about her career, the importance of women writing about women, her work as an educator, and the architecture of a play. Other topics discussed include conjuring the Writing Spirit, setting a 2-year deadline to finish a play, pastafarians, […]
In this bonus episode, it’s script club time! Tori and Mabelle talk with Brian James Polak, producer and host of American Theatre magazine’s The Subtext podcast, about the evolution of his play, “Here Rests the Heart.” Other topics discussed include the freedom to explore as a playwright, the importance of using your voice, and seeking […]
In the Season 3 finale, Tori and Mabelle recap a busy time of year and then talk with Herbert Siguenza about his journey from visual artist to theatre-maker; the importance of excavating the past to understand the present; and his play development process, including his approach to adaptations. Writing Prompt (courtesy of Herbert Siguenza)What is […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with Ashleigh Akilah Rucker & Samantha Miller, two of the inaugural grantees of the 2021 ReImagine: New Plays in TYA program. Prompt #1 (courtesy of Samantha Miller) Inspired by a playwriting class with Octavio Solis – this prompt helped Sam unlock her writing. Close your eyes and in front of you […]
In this triple-loaded episode, Tori and Mabelle talk with Jacquelyn Reingold, Jennifer Maisel and Laura Rohrman, three Honor Roll! playwrights featured in “She Persisted: Thirty Ten-Minute Plays by Women over Forty.” Each playwright offers a writing prompt! Prompt #1 (courtesy of Jacquelyn Reingold) In the spirit of Jacquelyn’s play “I Know.” Write about your favorite […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with Ahmed Kenyatta Dents about his goal as Director of Venue Experience at SDRep; justice and representation in theatre; breaking down the rotten wood of old structures; and the quantum possibility of multiple yous. Writing prompt (courtesy of Ahmed Kenyatta Dents) A Quantum Physics Prompt. We time travel every day. We […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with the legendary José Cruz González who shares how he came to playwriting out of necessity; the importance of inviting yourself to come back to the playwriting table; and why children make the best dramaturgs. Writing prompts (courtesy of José Cruz González) Write about 3-10 memorable moments/things in your life. Writing […]