Evil Thespian

We are joined by director Juan Pablo Rivera Garza, actor Mia Vallet, and playwright Eric Ratee to discuss the premiere of their upcoming play LOLA's MOVIE, a play about a filmmaker on the verge of a nervous breakdown. We talk about intimacy in the rehearsal processes, vulnerability between actors, artist neurosis, and so much more.

Get tickets to Lola's Movie here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lolas-movie-premiere-tickets-668344084147

Juan Pablo Rivera Garza: @jpriveragarza

Mia Vallet: @i.mia___

Eric Ratee: @fallparka

In this episode I wanted to check in, say hi, follow up, touch base, and read Arthur Lessac. Today we'll be doing a deep dive into some vocal challenges I've been experiencing as of late, and revisit Lessac's timeless vocal exercises and techniques.

Izzy is an actor who is doing mad work out here. We talk about film acting, stage acting, why instagram is still so cool, and so much more. Currently in tech for Galatea 2.0, they are also involved in developing a new play to be staged inside an actual supermarket. Follow Izzy today! @izzyetc

Sophie Dushko writes, directs, dances, acts, and cultivates art with ambition and potency. She joins us on the pod to share her visual and conceptual approach to pushing her ideas into existence. She's naturally tenacious and shares with us her spirited take on the importance of community and recognizing positive forces in one's creative life. Most importantly, we talk about the play she's working on now, Galatea 2.0. Written by Sophie between 2019 and 2021, workshopped with Invulnerable Nothings in 2022, this play is an exploration on objectification using the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea from Ovid. We touch on the myriad of questions and subjects audiences can expect to be faced with when seeing this play. Galatea 2.0 is currently in rehearsal for production at Brooklyn Art Haus running July 6-23 (opening night July 8th).

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.stellartickets.com/o/brooklyn-art-haus--2/events/galatea-20

Follow Sophie Today: IG @sophiedushko

Actor Max Stewart is my neighbor! Max joins us today to discuss his time at DePaul's theatre program here in Chicago, his time on Chicago Fire, and his most recent gig at Definition theatre. We are stoked to see Max continue to raise the bar as he ventures out into new beginnings! I highly encourage everyone to follow Max! IG: @maxflash4

We're checking in with Cassidy Grady to talk about her new upcoming play "A Thump A Thud A Roar" . Cass talks about what ultimately led her to write a play about the circus, and what questions audiences can expect to walk away with. In addition, we're also joined by cast members to talk about what the rehearsal process has been like to date, discussions on circus hierarchy, and the elements each of their characters embody. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-thump-a-thud-a-roar-tickets-631755466607 Follow Cass - IG: @cassanglegrady Twitter: @babybaudrillard

Kara Gordon is an actor/playwright who joins us to discuss her new play, "Teeth" which will debut at the New York Theater Festival on June 5th, 7th and 10th. Directed by Mari Sitner, Kara will be playing the role of "Christine" alongside Anastasiia Duvallie as 'Mirabelle,' and Steph Miller as 'Leia.' Tickets are available at  newyorktheaterfestival.com/teeth . Follow Kara today! IG: @karaagordon

Matthew Gasda and I chat on a Wednesday morning to discuss his upcoming book release, and the plays planned to be featured within. Having opted into flighty artist lifestyles, we talk about shameful Uber expenses, and the challenge of finding the time to actually create. It feels like there's never enough hours in the day, but somehow Matt manages to push through with his sense of tenacity, and creative grit. In parallel, Matt talks about what audiences can expect from the Dimes Square sequel, Afters. Get your tickets to the preview of Afters today https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afters-preview-tickets-605060481187

Following up and touching base.

Eric Doce is a harpist based in NYC. In this episode Eric tell us how he first began playing the harp, and what originally led him to lead a life of dedicated musicianship. He absolutely schools me on his impeccable taste in music. We have a shared love of Joanna Newsom, and exchange our favorite lyrics and songs. Music inspires sustenance in our creative lives. Both opening and closing tracks in this episode are songs from his forthcoming album "The Way a Thundercloud is Happy". Opening song is titled "Thanks for Melting My Face" and closing song is "It's History". Follow Eric @hamburger.harpist and @hamburger.helpless