Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Led by youth voices alongside seasoned professionals in the industry, Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. explores the theatrical productions of the past, present, and future with actors, directors, designers, and more. Listen along as we discuss actively practicing P.R.I.D.E. (Perspective, Respect, Identity, Diversity, and Equity) within your everyday life and what you create--especially theatre!
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Playwrights' Pow-Wow
July 16, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBOn this episode of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E., we chat with the 4 finalists of ReNew Productions' Playwright's Playground Festival 2021. Ashley DiLorenzo, Bella Capelli, Paige Schuyler Bakke, and Maddie Lobdell tell us all about their plays, from inspiration to process to the messages behind it! These 4 young playwrights are the future of the playwriting, and we can't be more excited for them and the future of creating theatre. Playwright's Playground Festival will air on 2 weekends, Saturday...
Playwrights’ Playground 2021 - Meet the Playwrights!
July 16, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBOn this episode of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E., we chat with the 4 finalists of ReNew Productions' Playwright's Playground Festival 2021. Ashley DiLorenzo, Bella Capelli, Paige Schuyler Bakke, and Maddie Lobdell tell us all about their plays, from inspiration to process to the messages behind it! These 4 young playwrights are the future of the playwriting, and we can't be more excited for them and the future of creating theatre. Playwright's Playground Festival will air on 2 weekends, Saturday...
Hey! It’s Jason June on Jay’s Gay Agenda
June 25, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJason June (he/him/she/her) is a gender-queer mermaid author who enjoys all things words, known for his picture books WHOBERT WHOVER, OWL DETECTIVE, and PORCUPINE CUPID, as well as chapter book MERMICORN ISLAND. She is making her YA debut with JAY’S GAY AGENDA, a queer rom-com which he was ready to talk all about with one of our favorite hosts, Riley. Listen along as Riley and JJ discuss the importance of queer education, seeing yourself, and the possibility of TV adaptations?? Find JAY’S G...
The Trans/Non-Binary Theatre Experience: Let's Talk Inclusivity!
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB5 Trans, Non-Binary, and Genderqueer theatre artists (Allie Faulkner, Elliot Colahan, Kai Scott, River Hedgepeth, and our own Chad Parsons) sit down to talk about their experience in theatre and how to make theatre/theatre training more accessible and inclusive for a variety of gender identities. As we move out of the pandemic and live commercial theatre is returning, we discuss what we want to see on and off stage, and what type of stories are told. Listen on in, cis-identifying friends! H...
Gender, Drag, Youth, oh my!
June 11, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this episode, we have 2 young drag queens talk about their life in the current world. Both of them having extensive Musical Theatre experience, we also talk about gender exploration in characters, shows we've done, and what theatre does for informing gender. We also touch on some heavy-hitting topics like being Queer in a conservative environment, and what parents can do to support their queer child. Let's have a kiki! ReNew Productions Links Website GoFundMe Playwright's Playground F...
Remy, The Ratatouille! A Conversation with Daniel Mertzlufft
June 04, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBMay the world remember your name! Daniel Mertzlufft took those words to heart. Daniel Mertzlufft is the mastermind behind the hit viral sensation "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" and "The Grocery Store Musical". Starting on TikTok during the pandemic as a means of escapism, he ended up reconnecting the Musical Theatre community at a time where we were so far apart. Join us on this special edition of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. as we sit down to have a conversation with Daniel and his experien...
Pandemic Creations! How Do We Move Forward?
June 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSeason 2 is starting off strong! We bring in 2 incredible theatre artists Anne Marie Scalies and Tyler Calhoun, who have also created and hosted theatre-based podcasts that explore the theatre world, community, and how we create theatre to have a conversation with our two co-hosts Georgia and Riley. We discuss what we have learned from creating a podcast in the midst of a pandemic, our experiences interviewing an array of different theatre artists, and what theatres can do to create a better...
SEASON FINALE - "Marlon Bundo" & VOTE!
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MBHey Listeners! Wow, it has been QUITE the opening season for us here at Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. We are so thankful for your continued support and to all the amazingly-talented and knowledgeable theatre professionals that have joined us on our past episodes. We love you all! And don't worry! Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. is here to stay! We will be posting occasionally during our off-season (November-May), and will be back full-force in June (the start of PRIDE month) for SEASON 2! Remember, w...
A Conversation about "Divine Wisdumb: A Comedy "Straight" from the Afterlife!"
September 21, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWelcome to the afterlife, listeners! Listen along to some meaningful conversations about the winning play of ReNew's Playwright's Playground Festival, "Divine Wisdumb: A Comedy "Straight" from the Afterlife!" by Riley Bocchicchio. Joining us on this episode are: Chad Parsons (Co-Director), Georgia Evans (Tech), Mahogany Fleeks (Jezebel), and Parker Perry (Dennis). We talk about the views, messages, humor, and next steps forward for the play as it will move into its workshop phase with ReNew ...
Happy Labor Day! A Quick Update from the Team
September 07, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBHappy Labor Day, listeners! We decided that in the current craziness and busyness of the first week of College/High School/School, that we should take a break from the episode and give you all an update of where we are as a team. But, don't you worry! The "Divine Wisdumb: A Comedy "Straight" From the Afterlife" episode will be live on September 21st. ReNew Productions is so excited to add 2 new collaborators Deepmala Tiwari and Adam Hoyak and take on some new projects. All of the informati...
DOES THIS TITLE GRAB YOUR ATTENTION? The All-About-College Kiki: Part 2
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBCome and join our kiki and get the STUDENTS' perspectives on being a Theatre Major in college! Find out "What do you do with a BA in Theatre" from graduated working professionals! This episode has a lot to cover and does so with a dash of humor. In this episode, we feature rising seniors Riley Bocchicchio (applying to Musical Theatre and Acting programs), Madison Figueroa-Diaz (applying for Stage Management programs), rising freshmen Kai Scott (BFA Acting UArts), Georgia Evans (NYU TISCH Dra...
The All-About-College Kiki: Part 2
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBCome and join our kiki and get the STUDENTS' perspectives on being a Theatre Major in college! Find out "What do you do with a BA in Theatre" from graduated working professionals! This episode has a lot to cover and does so with a dash of humor. In this episode, we feature rising seniors Riley Bocchicchio (applying to Musical Theatre and Acting programs), Madison Figueroa-Diaz (applying for Stage Management programs), rising freshmen Kai Scott (BFA Acting UArts), Georgia Evans (NYU TISCH Dra...
College Auditions, Interviews, & Equity, Oh My! Part 1
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCalling all those ready to embark on their college theatre journey! In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion to talk all about the college audition process and what it will look like in the 2020 audition season, especially in the middle of a global pandemic. Established and experienced theatre professionals Trent Blanton (Rider University), Rebecca Simon (Rider University), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), Abe Reybold (Professional Director/Actor), and Erin Farrell Speer (...
College Auditions, Interviews, and Equity, Oh My! Part 1
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCalling all those ready to embark on their college theatre journey! In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion to talk all about the college audition process and what it will look like in the 2020 audition season, especially in the middle of a global pandemic. Established and experienced theatre professionals Trent Blanton (Rider University), Rebecca Simon (Rider University), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), Abe Reybold (Professional Director/Actor), and Erin Farrell Speer (...
"A Kids Play About Racism" - Meet the Team!
July 27, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWhat if Pixar's Inside Out was about racism? A Kids Play About Racism adapted by Khalia Davis based on Jelani Memory's A Kids Book About Racism explores just that! On August 1st and 2nd **EXTENDED through August 7th** on Broadway On Demand, you can watch Jelani's journey as he works with his emotions to give kids at home the language to talk about racism, for FREE! Listen along as we speak to some of the cast and creatives behind this digital project involving artists from all over the count...
Meet the Playwrights - Playwright's Playground Festival!
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBTheatre with P.R.I.D.E. is back with bi-weekly episodes! This episode features 6 playwrights whose plays have all been chosen to be professionally workshopped through Renew Productions' "Playwrights' Playground," which features playwrights ages 15-21. Learn about these young writers' play inspirations, their personal stories, and some writing tips you can implement into your playwriting life! This episode is truly so fun to listen to—especially as we explore how to keep theatre alive in the ...
"Blackness Does Not Exist in a Monolith" - Understanding Racism
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this much-needed episode, we welcome three BIPOC Theatre Artists (Vincent/Vinchelle from Episode 2, Khalia Davis from Episode 3, and J. Andrew Speas current UNCG undergrad) who come together in conversation about the state of our country and the long-standing issues regarding race in our world as well as our drag and theatre communities. Listen along as they discuss their current and upcoming projects, misrepresentation by various theatre companies, the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ a...
"Blackness Does Not Exist in a Monolith" - Understanding Racism
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this much-needed episode, we welcome three BIPOC Theatre Artists (Vincent/Vinchelle from Episode 2, Khalia Davis from Episode 3, and J. Andrew Speas current UNCG undergrad) who come together in conversation about the state of our country and the long-standing issues regarding race in our world as well as our drag and theatre communities. Listen along as they discuss their current and upcoming projects, misrepresentation by various theatre companies, the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ a...
Burn Her, She's a Witch! - Women in Theatre
June 22, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB****TRIGGER WARNING - Mentions of Rape, Sexual Assault, Suicide, & Poverty/Refugees**** "Burn her, she's a Witch!" These women are so inspiring, the only explanation is magic! In this episode, Georgia Evans and guest host Jen Lepore chat with Deepmala Tiwari, Derya Agaoglu, and Sian Ní Mhuirí. Hailing from India, Turkey, and Ireland, these women bring their diverse perspectives on the necessity of intersectionality when it comes to women in theatre and the struggle of being called "unessent...
"When's Pete the Cat?" - TYA as a Conversation Starter
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with three "young-at-heart" leaders in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences about what makes this art form so important, meaningful, and impactful! Katie Campbell (Arkansas Arts Center), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), and Khalia Davis (Disney Theatricals and Story Pirates) give their thoughts on why the world needs TYA, especially in present-day America, and how TYA can spur new conversations with children and their families. Join us for this super e...
Gender - It's Personal!
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBCome and listen to this much-needed round-table conversation that delves into the world of gender! In this episode, we talk with Vinchelle (Philadelphia Drag Queen), Elliot Colahan (Trans Theatre Major at Rowan University), and Chad Parsons (Creator of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.) about their experiences in theatre in regards to gender and gender stereotyping. This conversation is extremely important and shows that we can all learn from each other's personal experiences because at the end of the...
Elphaba Realness or Prosthetics? - "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical"
June 01, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBMeet the Artist(s) Monday! - Listen along as we dive into the world of Polkadots and Squares with the cast of the 2016 Pennsylvania Regional Premiere of "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical" and one of the show's creators, Douglas Lyons. This jazzy, fun show tackles serious issues like racism and segregation using circles and squares—it's just that simple! The cast (including Nayomi Braaf, Adam Hoyak, Colleen Clancy, and Danielle Defassio) had a great time reuniting virtually to relive their me...