Three conversations with three strong Black women. All in the arts. All with insightful personal stories to share. Plus, Sue and Zippy deliver an ode to a woman we all know and maybe wish we didn’t.

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #14 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Written by Sue Scott
• Special Guests are Regina Marie Williams, Isabell Monk O’Connor & Kelli Foster Warder
• Parody of “You Don’t Own Me” written by Sue Scott. Performed by Zippy Laske and Kyle Kimbllin
• Episode edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Excerpt of “Mississippi Goddam” by Nina Simone, performed by Regina Marie Williams in the play, NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN by Christina Ham
• Excerpt from Theatre Latte Da’s production of FIVE POINTS, by Harrison David Rivers, Ethan D. Pakchar & Douglas Lyons. Choreographed by Kelli Lin Foster Warder
• “She Won’t Go Steady” by Kelly, Cathie & Ardire, performed by Ronnie Booker and the Boardwalkers
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

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In our second “from home” episode, we reflect and react to the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing pandemic.  Dae talks about “living while Asian” in this time of COVID. Shanan lets us know that the Anger Hut has reopened, sort of. Regina, brings a searing Nina Simone song to life.  New contributor, Dawn Brodey, wonders what life would be like if her 2 year old were black.  Sue acknowledges that it is systemic. And our guest, Sarah Lynne, shares her perspective from deep inside the coronavirus battle.

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #13 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Dae Yang, Shanan Custer, Dawn Brodey, Regina Williams and Sue Scott
• Written by Dae, Shanan, Dawn and Sue
• Special Guest is Sarah Lynne
• Original underscoring by Zippy Laske
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• “Brown Baby” by Oscar Brown Jr., performed by Regina Williams as part of New Dawn Theatre’s “A Breath for George”
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

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In our first episode from home, we attempt an Island Zoom. Mo unearths an historical reference. Shanan shares her diary. Nancy visits her brave dentist. Sue wonders What If. Zippy’s song, “Holding Onto Faith,” soothes our souls. And our special guests are a mother and son. One is no longer with us. The other tells her story.

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #12 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Mo Perry, Shanan Custer, Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner, Regina Williams, Silvia Pontaza, Dae Yang and Sue Scott.
• Written by Mo, Shanan, Nancy, Sue and Zippy.
• Special Guests are Fran & Drew Jansen
• Original song “Holding Onto Faith” by Zippy Laske
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Mo Perry’s story was originally commissioned by Pollen Midwest
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

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Before we were “flattening the curve,” we were LIVE for International Women’s Day! Silvia shares her story of immigrating from Guatemala. Sue wonders when it will be the RIGHT time for a woman president. Dae relives a heart racing simulation of fleeing Laos. Special guest, Amy Matthews rebuilds your home and rebuilds her life after domestic abuse by creating a non-profit for survivors. AND Zippy and cast sing about rising again!

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #11 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Silvia Pontaza, Dae Yang, Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner and Sue Scott.
• Written by Silvia, Dae, Nancy and Sue
• Special Guest is Amy Matthews
• Original song “And Now She Rises” is based on a poem by Amy Matthews and Nina Orezzoli with music and additional lyrics by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Zachary Thayer
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Photos by Sara Erdman
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

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LIVE! Opening night in our NEW home, Crooners Supper Club! Lorna Landvik joins the Islanders and finds out that confidence is a muscle that needs flexing. Sue honors Mary Engelbreit’s courage. Zippy learns to say NO in “Straight from the Heart.” And special guest, Nekima Levy Armstrong shares her journey from South-Central LA, to Law Professor, to Civil Rights Activist.

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #10 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Dae Yang, Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott. With guest: Lorna Landvik. 
• Written by Nancy, Dae, Lorna and Sue
• Special Guest is Nekima Levy Armstrong
• Original song “Straight from the Heart” written and performed by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Zachary Thayer and Tony Axtell
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Photos by Rick Spaulding

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LIVE! Our special guest, transgender trailblazer, Susan Kimberly, shares her very personal story. We hear a piece from her new play. The cast examines their faith. And a visitor washes up. 

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #9 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Dae Yang, Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott. With guest actors: Sean Dooley and Freya Richman. 
• Written by Nancy, Dae, Silva and Sue
• Excerpts from the play by Susan Kimberly: “Superman Becomes Lois Lane” 
• Special Guest is Susan Kimberly
• Original song “Forget Not” written and performed by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Barry Madore and Tony Axtell
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Photos by Sara Erdman

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LIVE! The puppets crash the climate party. Nancy dreams of a Dr. Kildare shirt. Dae notes that strings are attached. Sue gets wrapped up in parody. Simone sings of diamonds and souls. And special guest Kim Insley talks sleeping in and moving on.

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LIVE! The signs from the crowd get real. Shanan and Kate celebrate 16. Sue wonders if women ruled. Zippy sings about 2 things a girl should be. And funny author, Lorna Landvik, talks dreaming in full-blown characters and movie deals. 

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #7 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Shanan Custer, Kate Wexler, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott
• Written by Shanan Custer and Sue Scott
• Special Guest is Lorna Landvik
• Original song “Mixed Messages in a Bottle” written and performed by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Barry Madore and Tony Axtell
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Photos by Sara Erdman

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LIVE! “End of the World” rehearsals begin. Sue honors the shoulders we’re standing on. The audience joins in and sounds off. Zippy sings about Boundless Rage. A tribute to Emma Lazarus. Nancy loves turning 70. AND special guest, Kevyn Burger, talks doing it all: TV, radio and print, with wit and grace.

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #6 was produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Dae Yang, Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner, Mo Perry, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott
• Written by Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner, Mo Perry and Sue Scott
• Special Guest is Kevyn Burger
• Original song “My Boundless Rage” written and performed by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Barry Madore and Tony Axtell
• Edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Photos by Sara Erdman

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LIVE from the Nord Social Hall! Shanan cancels her membership. Mo asks all to share stories of their female influencers. Sue and Zippy, make an appeal at the Open Mic to all the older white guys in power. AND special guest, Children’s book author and illustrator, Nancy Carlson, tells us how her husband’s FTD (Frontal Temporal Dementia) changed her life.

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #5 was produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Shanan Custer, Dae Yang, Nancy Bagshaw Reasoner, Mo Perry, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott
• Written by entire cast!
• Special Guest is Nancy Carlson
• Original song for “Dear Mitch” written and performed by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Barry Madore and Tony Axtell
• Edit and final mix by Sue Scott and Tony Axtell

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