Playdate

Kait and Julia are joined this week by host of the Musicals With Cheese podcast Jesse McAnally. They discuss the dramatic comedy Burn This by Lanford Wilson on this weeks episode, touching on queer themes in the world of plays, the differences between “stealing the show” and “being” the show, and Jesse’s experience seeing this play live for its Broadway revival in 2019. Enjoy! 

Julia and Kait are joined by special guest, NYC and Boston-based playwright Hayley St. James to discuss their play A Godawful Small Affair. They discuss living through the pandemic as people and artists, queer recognition in straight plays, and the impact that the band Coldplay and the musical Something Rotten has had on Hayley's journey as a playwright. 

Enjoy!

Julia and Kait discuss one of Annie Baker’s most popular plays, The Flick. They chat about the stylistic use of subtext in the dialogue, the changing relationship dynamic between the three main characters, and Massachusetts culture! Enjoy!

Julia and Kait sit down with their special guest, Playdate’s own Terry Peters! When Terry isn’t editing the podcast, he is an active member of the theatre community. They discuss Red by John Logan and break down the struggles of being an artist, the importance of respecting the younger generation, and the connections between classical art and classical music. Enjoy! 

On this week's episode of Playdate, Julia and Kait break down a great theatrical contemporary classic: Tracy Letts' August: Osage County. They discuss the intricacies of family dynamics, the importance of reaching out for help, and the complexities of love. Enjoy! 

PLEASE NOTE: 
This play contains depictions of sexual assault. If you or anyone you know needs help, you can reach the National sexual assault hotline at 1(800) 656-4673.

In the newest episode of Playdate, Kait and Julia discuss one of Tom Stoppard's most famous plays, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. They chat about some of the logistic difficulties of performing this piece, the impact of Shakespeare's Hamlet on theatrical repertoire, and, as always, Hank Azaria. Enjoy!

Julia and Kait talk about the incredible playwright Nick Payne and one of his most famous works, Incognito, on this weeks episode of Playdate! They chat about the power of the human brain, the complexity of Payne’s writing, and the importance of queer representation in plays. Enjoy! 

Kait and Julia do a deep dive into part II of Tony Kushner's masterpiece Angels in America. They discuss the importance of sympathizing with characters you might normally disagree with, the intersection of government and religion, and the importance of providing basic human rights to oppressed communities. Enjoy!

For the first time ever, Playdate is covering a MUSICAL! Kait and Julia are joined for the crossover of a lifetime with the one and only Rachel Covey. Rachel sits down to discuss her new musical, her journey into playwrighting and composing, and gives listeners some insight into her production's process and what is coming up next.  Enjoy!