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Playwrights' Pow-Wow
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - July 16, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutesOn 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! Th...
Playwrights’ Playground 2021 - Meet the Playwrights!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - July 16, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutesOn 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! Th...
Hey! It’s Jason June on Jay’s Gay Agenda
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 25, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutesJason 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...
The Trans/Non-Binary Theatre Experience: Let's Talk Inclusivity!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 18, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes5 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 identitie...
Gender, Drag, Youth, oh my!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 11, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutesOn 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-hittin...
Remy, The Ratatouille! A Conversation with Daniel Mertzlufft
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 04, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutesMay 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 reconn...
Pandemic Creations! How Do We Move Forward?
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutesSeason 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 Ri...
SEASON FINALE - "Marlon Bundo" & VOTE!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - October 29, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutesHey 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! ...
A Conversation about "Divine Wisdumb: A Comedy "Straight" from the Afterlife!"
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - September 21, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutesWelcome 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), Georg...
Happy Labor Day! A Quick Update from the Team
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - September 07, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutesHappy 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" Fro...
DOES THIS TITLE GRAB YOUR ATTENTION? The All-About-College Kiki: Part 2
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - August 24, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutesCome 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 B...
The All-About-College Kiki: Part 2
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - August 24, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutesCome 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 B...
College Auditions, Interviews, & Equity, Oh My! Part 1
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - August 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourCalling 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 t...
College Auditions, Interviews, and Equity, Oh My! Part 1
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - August 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourCalling 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 t...
"A Kids Play About Racism" - Meet the Team!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - July 27, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutesWhat 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 emo...
Meet the Playwrights - Playwright's Playground Festival!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - July 13, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutesTheatre 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 inspir...
"Blackness Does Not Exist in a Monolith" - Understanding Racism
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 29, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutesIn 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 worl...
"Blackness Does Not Exist in a Monolith" - Understanding Racism
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 29, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutesIn 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 worl...
Burn Her, She's a Witch! - Women in Theatre
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 22, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes****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. ...
"When's Pete the Cat?" - TYA as a Conversation Starter
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 15, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutesIn 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...
Gender - It's Personal!
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 08, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutesCome 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 experi...
Elphaba Realness or Prosthetics? - "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical"
Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. - June 01, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutesMeet 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 s...
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