Evil Thespian

In this episode, we’re joined by comedic actress and performer, Ruby McCollister, who sits us down and absolutely schools us in theatre history. If you don’t know, now you know. Gracing stages far and wide, Ruby was kind enough to stop by the pod before her fabulous trip to the Czechia where she will perform her one-woman show “Tragedy”. Join us for an enlightening and soul-stirring conversation on Ruby’s thespian roots, the transformative allure of tragic women, and the irreplaceable role theatre holds in our in our cultural tapestry. Also Ruby has a fabulous perfume! Which you can purchase HERE!!

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Special thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode.

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Meg Spectre is an ICONIC, actress and performance artist!!! Dialing in from her colorful Lower East Side apartment, this New York native details her impressive accomplishments in performance art, character acting, and independent artistry. The culture is about to get ten times more charming with her dynamic, comedic prowess, and magnetic charisma. Her artistry packs a powerful punch - and it's about to get even punchier. We talk about our love of clowns, character acting, Sunny Angels, partying, socializing, and most importantly, her role in the Matt Gasda play ZOOMERS.

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Special thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode.

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Playwright Patrick Vermillion joins us for one of the most philosophical episodes to happen on Evil Thespian. Currently hailing from Chicago, Patrick talks about what drives him to write plays and the ease that comes with writing dialogue. We tackle discussions on popular character dynamics, psychology, dream analysis, religion, and so much more! Listen to us process some serious emotions together, and follow Patrick today!

Patrick's Instagram: @Patrick_vermillion

Patrick's Linktree: @patrickvermillion

See Patrick's play "He Misses" at the Spade Collective! Tickets here

Terra Layne is an actor, director, writer, model, and athlete. A multi-faceted artist, Terra stops by the pod to talk about the career journey that's shaped who they are today. Fresh off the heels of directing GALLERINA by Roman D'Ambrosio, Terra speaks on what it was like stepping into directing and reaching a new plane of artistic expression. Topic also discussed: Finding yourself, being confident, trying out many different jobs, and so much more!

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Today we're joined by three cast members from Kara Gordon's new play, The Pool. Alida Rose Delaney, Lauren Guglielmello, and Violet Savage are tenured performers, just a couple weeks shy of opening this tremendous new piece. Coming in with their own unique backgrounds and specialities, we covered some sweet insights into the rehearsal process, their relationships with their characters, and what audiences can expect to walk away with upon viewing this surreal new play.

Follow Alida, Lauren, and Violet today and get tickets to The Pool, opening October 12th at The Tank!

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Daniel, is an award winning playwright, screenwriter, award-nominated actor, and novelist. He is also the co-founder/artistic director of Fandango 4 Arthouse. Today Daniel stops by to talk about his off-broadway solo show, ONE WITH THE CURRENT, which will open September 13th at 36th Street Studio Theatre. In this episode Daniel talks about his passion for writing, his journey developing the play, finding common humanity in characters, and so much more!

Get tickets to ONE WITH THE CURRENT here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-with-the-current-a-solo-play-by-daniel-damiano-registration-652174881627?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

Writer Tade Davis joins us today to talk about her first play, Inside of Me, which will premiere August 25th and 26th at 8pm in Brooklyn! We discuss in this scandalous episode themes of murder, familial pathology, death, life, reproduction, and so much more!

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Get tickets to Inside of Me: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inside-of-me-tickets-691776832127?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sam Straley is an actor, filmmaker, photographer, writer, and currently on the hit Hulu show Welcome to Flatch! Sam joins us to talk about the turn of events that brought him to where he is today. In addition, we talk about our shared passions, creative processes, journaling routines, and so much more!

Follow Sam today and be sure to catch Welcome to Flatch on Hulu!

IG: @samvstraley

Chloe Xtina is here with us today to talk about her play Joan of Arc in a Super Market in California! An immersive play, staged in an actual supermarket. Chloe is a filmmaker and playwright, a UCLA Alumni with a B.A. in playwriting, and a 2023 Sundance Ignite fellow. Originally from Oakland, CA, she currently slays in Brooklyn. We discuss the unique experience of girlhood, the male gaze, feminine resiliency, and so much more!

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Get Tickets to Joan of Arc here: thetanknyc.org

Jack Ball is a working actor (and painter!) based in Chicago. Musical Theatre, Film, Television, and even painting? Jack does it all! We had the absolute sweetest conversation. Listen to us discuss the strike, perfectionism, and wanting more for ourselves as artists. Follow Jack on Instagram today! @jackball10