Quill and Curtain

Join Joe Swenson, the creative force behind Broken Arts Entertainment, as he delves into the world of storytelling, creativity, and the arts. Joe, an accomplished author, playwright, director, and producer, brings his unique perspective to the podcast, exploring the intricate process of creating compelling narratives and innovative art.The podcast is sponsored by Point Park University's MFA program in Writing for Screen and Stage. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zjugR2To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcastThe Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

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Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

In this week's episode of Quill and Curtain, we have DonMike Mendoza. Don Michael H. Mendoza, (Don Mike), is the Founder of DMH Mendoza Productions and the Co-Founder and Executive Producer of LA TI DO Productions where through both entities he’s produced on Broadway (Smash, Here Lies Love), Off-Broadway (Hazing U), and hundreds of cabarets, concerts, theatrical shows, and events nationally since 2012. Concurrently, he is an independent marketing professional who served as the first Director of Marketing & Media for the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles. Mendoza is an alumnus of the Commercial Theater Institute in New York City, and holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre & Journalism and an M.A. in Strategic Communication from American University where he sits on the Alumni Association Board, and he also sits on the Board of Directors for New York Theatre Barn, and The Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh.The podcast is sponsored by Point Park University's MFA program in Writing for screen and stage. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zjugR2To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcastThe Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

🌟🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️🌟We’re excited to bring you the latest Quill and Curtain Podcast episode featuring the phenomenal playwright, writer, and performer Gina Femia! 🌈✨Gina (they/them) is an award-winning creator (they use the term artist) whose work has dazzled stages like The Goodman Theater and Playwrights Horizons. With 37 full-length plays to their name, including “ALLOND®A,” “We Are a Masterpiece,” and “The Mermaids’ Parade,” Gina has earned accolades like the Leah Ryan Prize and the Doric Wilson Award. 🎭🏆In this episode, Gina takes us behind the scenes of their artistic journey and dives deep into crafting stories that celebrate diverse, queer, and LGBTQ+ narratives. 🌟📖Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! 🎧✨Check out the podcast on Apple or Spotify here:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quill-and-curtain/id1732109336Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dgYGB7d0hPP4I8sIlRaMbThe podcast is sponsored by Point Park University's MFA program in Writing for Screen and Stage. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zjugR2To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcastThe Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

In this season-ending episode, award-winning playwright Robert J. LeBlanc interviews Darrin for the podcast. They discuss Darrin's experiences that have brought him to where he is now as a playwright and storyteller, and they discuss what it means to be vulnerable and authentic with an audience.The podcast is brought to you by Point Park University's MFA in writing for stage and screen. You can find out more about Darrin at HTTP://darrinwrites.com.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

This week on Quill and Curtain, we speak with Debra A. Cole, an award-winning playwright, director, and theatre/writing/arts educator from Lawrence, Kansas. Her plays have been seen by audiences around the world. Tune in to the Quill and Curtain Podcast to discover more about Debra’s creative journey, her inspirations, and the magic behind her thought-provoking plays! Our podcast is brought to you by Point Park University's MFA program in writing for stage and screen.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

This week, we’re thrilled to have Julie Nemitz, an in-demand theatre marketing consultant and the founder of Theatre Marketing Lab, as our special guest. Julie brings her expertise in marketing innovation, systems, and content to help theatres grow revenue and delight their audiences. In this episode, Julie shares marketing insights and strategies to help playwrights get exposure.Remember, whether you’re a theatre professional, an aspiring playwright, or simply a theatre enthusiast, this podcast is your backstage pass to all things theatre marketing!Brought to you by Point Park University's MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, Darrin takes a moment to reflect on his path of being a playwright. Hope you give it a listen.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

On the latest episode of Quill and Curtain, a podcast for playwrights by playwrights, we’re thrilled to feature the talented Crystal Skillman, a brilliant playwright and writer. Crystal’s unique voice and captivating storytelling have left audiences spellbound, and now she shares her insights and creative process with us.Whether you’re an aspiring playwright or simply love great stories, this episode is a must-listen! Share it with fellow theater enthusiasts, and let’s celebrate the magic of words together. Sponsored by Point Park Univeristy's MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

In this week's episode, meet Nora Louise Syran. Nora is a first-generation Norwegian-American poet, playwright, lyricist, songwriter, translator, and educator. A child of immigrants, she was struck early by wanderlust and has spent years living overseas, teaching, traveling, and producing theatre. She is a member of the SACD (Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques), the Dramatists Guild, and the Honor Roll! She studied under poet Brigit P. Kelly and mezzo-soprano Sylvia Stone at the University of Illinois. While currently based in Chicagoland, she is at home in the USA and France.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

Join us for an engaging and insightful journey into the world of theater with Clare Drobot, Co-Artistic Director at City Theatre in Pittsburgh. Clare shares her experiences as a dramaturg, playwright, and leader, offering a unique perspective on the creative process. In this podcast, you’ll discover how Clare draws from her extensive background to discuss the intricacies of developing new plays and curating successful seasons. Tune in as she reflects on her experiences, shares anecdotes, and provides valuable insights for aspiring artists.

Support the show

Quill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab.

Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide.

To learn more visit:
https://theatremarketinglab.com

To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast

The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/

To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman