Evil Thespian

Today on Evil Thespian we are joined by Jaclyn Bethany and Lin Gathwright, Co-Artistic Directors of The Fire Weeds. As a new female focused theatre company offering bold interpretations, their upcoming production is titled Outraged Hearts. A new immersive take on Tennessee Williams, Outraged Hearts features two early prototypes for The Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar named Desire (Pretty Trap and Interior: Panic). It comes to NYC after a successful run in New Orleans in association with The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival, and is being co-produced in NYC by Tony nominated Future Home Productions. We're here to talk about it! Listen for an excellent conversation on all things Ten, along with some excellent insight into a production that makes itself culturally significant both in artifice and honesty. This is gonna be a special one, folks!

Get tickets to OUTRAGED HEARTS HERE

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The first repertory production in Chicago in over a decade, THE SARCOMA CYCLE, written and directed by Logan Berry,  is a three act play set in three distinct time periods, tracing the accelerating growth of technology, alienation, and violence in the USA. Cast members Sara Zalek and Dylan Fahoome join us to discuss the maximalist nature of the rehearsals, the process, the stories, and the characters. What is it like to build out a three act play and incorporate unprecedented use of technology in a theatrical setting? Listen today to find out, and get your tickets to The Sarcoma Cycle today! CLICK HERE

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Terry Knickerbocker is the artistic director of the Terry Knickerbocker studio, a prestigious professional acting studio in Brooklyn. Equipped with over 25 years of training and teaching under William Esper, Terry is dedicated to helping ambitious actors express themselves at the highest level of their abilities. In this episode, Terry tells all about his approach to training, and how the use of Meisner unlocks a place artistically where anything can be expressed.

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Alida Rose Delaney joins us to talk about

ONE WINGED DOVE, skillfully penned and directed by Matthew Gasda, the narrative centers around Sam, a gifted young writer grappling with his inner demons. Alida takes on the role of Lydia, Sam's girlfriend, who delicately maneuvers through her own vulnerabilities, mirroring Sam's struggle with a pattern of self-destruction. Alida gives us a wonderful glimpse into the rich emotional complexity of these characters, while also discussing her unique and profound connection to the play.

ONE WINGED DOVE will play in the East Village on May 30th, and May31st in Tribeca. GET TICKETS HERE

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In this episode we are joined by Ava O'Dea, Emma Woodward, and Sarah Santamaria to discuss EVERYONE IN NEW YORK IS BEAUTIFUL. A new play written by Christian Flynn, directed by Emma Woodward. Drama and chaos ensues when two couples decide to open their relationship. Testing the waters and pushing each others boundaries, the couples uncover a newness in both their identity, and their partners. Topics discuss: Starbucks, Edging, Polyamory, Politics, Power, Tote Bags, and so much more!

GET TICKETS TODAY HERE

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Susannah Yugler is a dancer, artist, and playwright. With a shared love of Greek melodrama, joins us to discuss her original upcoming play, CASSANDRA, which she is also directing. Inspired by Euripides' The Trojan Women, CASSANDRA is a satyr play –– musing on New York as a Trojan symbol coping with the weight of impending disaster. Susannah talks about her inspiration for this play, and how placing emphasis on composition can make for some powerful statements.

Topics also include: The use of narrative in the dance world, women's intuition, being 30, taking up space, casts of characters, acting with objects, and so much more!

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Christian Flynn is a playwright, performer, and self proclaimed baby girl of indie theatre. In this episode, Christian joins us to discuss their theatrical and comedic work, focusing on the most notable project, GAMEPIECE. Christian's concept for the show involves creating a unique, immersive, and experimental atmosphere, with a plot that's completely in response to audience interactions. In parallel, we get some sweet insights into a very special play Christian recently wrote. Topics also include: Frank Zappa, moving to the village, Candyland, being an emcee, and so much more!!!

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And most importantly, get you tickets to Gamepiece today!

TICKETS HERE

Elliot Schiff is a Chicago-based playwright and comedian. Currently pursuing their MFA at Northwestern University, Elliot joined me on this lovely day to chat and talk about their most recent reality-show inspired play I'm Not Here To Make Friends. Elliot details their intrepid MFA journey, and the virtue they've discovered in embracing their own messiness along the way. Elliot is absolutely brilliant, incredibly discerning, and a stand out testament to the collaborative spirit of the Chicago theatre community. Topics also include: Feeling beautiful, talking to people, working agile, staying hydrated, and so much more!

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Paige Esterly is a writer, producer, and creator of F*cked Up Play Fest! NYC's best and only play festival that is also a drinking game!!! So this an absolute genius idea. I myself am a loyal steward of creative debauchery, and was keen on learning how this festival originally came to be - Paige tells us how it all began from the initial idea, to forging a community, to watching it grow into the most jovial of all theatre environments. We learn about the drama, the drinking game, and discuss the unique ways it's brought non-theatre people to the theatre. Topics also include: flip phones, social media, bop-Its, bumping into people, live streaming, and so much more!

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And most importantly....

Get tickets to the next cycle of FUPF HERE!!!

We are joined by Nicholas Turturro and Michael Ortiz of SERIALS. Serials is an episodic short-play competition featuring the hottest actors, directors, and playwrights in indie theatre! Nicholas Turturro is an actor, participating artist and marketing director of Serials, and Michael Ortiz is a producer, and host of Serials. Valiantly carrying the Serials torch, we discuss their shared efforts to build out the industry in ways that celebrate and champion creative spontaneity. Topics also include: scarcity of rental spaces, vulnerability, the phrase "up-and-coming", low-budget prop solutions, and so much more!!

Catch Serials March 28th, 29th, and 30th at the Tank! GET TICKETS HERE

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