Quill and Curtain

This week we introduce Matt Pelfrey, the Program Director of Point Park University's MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen. Not only is Matt a seasoned writer with a stack of produced works, but he's also on the frontlines of nurturing the next generation of theatrical and cinematic voices. We'll be diving deep into Matt's perspective on the ever-evolving world of playwriting and screenwriting. From navigating the industry to getting your content seen, Matt will be sharing his insights and wisdom to help you turn your passion project into a full-fledged production. So, buckle up and get ready to take your writing career to the next level!

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

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

In this week's episode: Meet Max Bahneman, the book buyer and a leader at the famous Drama Book Shop in New York. Listen to his perspective about what he is seeing from a retail standpoint regarding plays making an impact with consumers. Also, listen to what he thinks is next on the horizon for playwrights trying to get their work out there.

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 this week's episode, meet Jacquelyn Priskorn. Prolific as she is charming, listen to her experiences of creating art in today's new landscape. As an actor and playwright, she brings a unique perspective that adds to the conversation.

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 on this week's episode is the incomparable Gwydion Suilebhan. He is an activist, award-winning playwright, and the person behind the New Play Exchange. You may not know his name, but if you are a playwright, chances are you owe him a thank you. Listen to this extraordinary man talk about what he believes is the role of the playwright in today's society, the mission of NPX, and what he sees as the future for us all. This is a must-listen!This episode is 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

New on this week's podcast:! Meet Andrew Pond, the Artistic Director of the Eclectic Full Contact Theatre in Chicago. Come listen as he discusses the realities of producing great work in today's landscape and how they develop and look for upcoming artists and playwrights. Peek behind the curtains and see how the decision-makers do their thing. Sponsored 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

In this week's episode, Playwright Scott Sickles is our guest on the Quill and Curtain podcast! In this thought-provoking episode, Scott delves into the rich tapestry of the LGBTQ+ experience in our nation, the fierce culture wars that exist, and how he fearlessly tackles subject matters regarding identity, acceptance, and resilience in his plays. He also talks about the raw truths of making art in this climate. Listen to Scott speak about his experience as a playwright and creator and how to thrive even when it's hard.This podcast is sponsored by Point Park Univeristy's MFA in writing for stage and screen. It is a low-residency program.

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 on this week's podcast: we welcome playwright and podcast goddess Rachel Feeny-Williams, who talks about her role in getting talented voices heard and produced. From her successful podcast "Theatrical Shenanigans," where she promotes and produces playwright's audio plays from all over the world, to discussing her work, Rachel's focus on creating great material is evident and infectious. Listen to this brilliant and prolific playwright discuss her vision of the playwright's landscape and the place we all fit in it. This podcast is sponsored by Point Park University's MFA in writing for Stage and Screen. Artistic awards are available. This is a low-residency program.

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 on this week's podcast: check out Stephen Kaplan, an acclaimed playwright with productions both off-Broadway and in theaters across the nation. With an MFA from Point Park University and membership in the Dramatists Guild, he's an authority in his field. As the Northeastern Regional Representative on the DG National Council, Stephen's insights are invaluable. Tune in as he shares strategies to bring your brilliant ideas to fruition and techniquesBio: Stephen Kaplan is an award-winning playwright who’s been writing plays since he was 15 and has been produced across the country including a recent NNPN Rolling World Premiere. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and currently serves as the Northeastern Regional Representative for the DG National Council as well as co-chair for the Guild’s Education committee. He also has an MFA in writing for stage and screen and has been theatre since 1998. We are sponsored 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

New on this week's podcast:! Dive into a conversation with Dana Hall, a celebrated playwright, and Lanford Wilson finalist, as she shares her tips on overcoming writer's block and offers a peek into her creative process. Join us as we explore the world of theatre, discussing ways to foster inclusivity in theatre houses and encourage more diverse seasons. Don't miss out—hit one of the links for the pod and let's engage in some thought-provoking discussions together! #CreativityUnleashed #TheatreTalks #InclusiveArtsSponsored 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

John Mabey (They/Them) is a writer and storyteller whose plays have been published and produced on stage in 7 countries and throughout the United States. John lived internationally for a decade in London and Amsterdam before residing in Atlanta and continues to work with theatre companies around the globe both virtually and in-person. Their work as a playwright is connected to their career in Psychology and certification as a Mental Health Counselor, infusing everything they’ve learned about behavior, emotion, and relationships into their plays. John is also a published author on the topics of sexual identity and spirituality in academic books and journals. They also enjoy teaching and performing improvised comedy and true storytelling worldwide.Links for John:https://mabeyplays.com/https://www.instagram.com/jmabey/https://newplayexchange.org/users/40570/john-mabeySponsored by: Point Park University, MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen (low-res program)

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