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 […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with Donna Hoke about her journey as a gig writer into playwriting; embracing and owning your hometown; the value of development workshops; and the art of documenting submissions. Writing prompt (courtesy of Donna Hoke) Give a character an unusual phobia. Here’s a list of phobias to choose from: https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453 Now put […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with Lucy Wang about her leap from Wall Street trader to playwright; ageism and sexism in American theatre; the revolutionary effect of laughter; and the parallels of playwriting and baseball. Show Notes Writing prompt (courtesy of Lucy Wang) Submit a quotation to embracingourdifferences.org for a chance to win $1,000. Entries can […]
Tori and Mabelle talk with Christian St. Croix, an emerging talent in the theatre world who is no stranger to theatre-making. Christian shares his theatrical journey, the evolution of his play, “Monsters of the American Cinema,” and the importance of tenacity and hope. Show Notes Writing prompt (courtesy of Christian St. Croix) Write a 10-minute […]
In the Season 3 kickoff, Tori and Mabelle host Love 5: The Tennis Plays festival celebrating the work of eight playwrights from around the world who submitted their 5-minute masterpieces to the tennis-inspired Hey Playwright short play festival.