Right To Play

Right To Play

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Right To Play episodes

  • Free Labor

    What do we mean when we say "Free Labor"? how much work goes into playwriting that has nothing to do with the writing of a play? Would thinking of a third example constitute as free labor?

    Find out on today's episode of The Right to Play Podcast!

    Side note, This is supposed to be April's Episode but Ashley has been busy. Sorry for the lateness!

    56 min
  • Theatre That Made Us

    Gina and Ashley sit down and chat about the theatre experiences that shaped their lives! Everything from other playwrights like Lorraine Hansberry, Susan Lori Parks, Maria Irene Fornais to Ashley wanting to pose with the Simpsons and how Gina's sister kicked a Jellicle Cat in surprise!

    56 min
  • Love and Theatre

    Want to know how to write about Love? Interested in a nuanced discussion on how it can be difficult to get a mainstream theatrical production if adult themes/kink is a theme of your play? Are you ready for Ashley's unhinged theory on Romeo and Juliet?

    54 min
  • Burnout

    Gina and Ashley talk about the big B Word: "Burnout!" Listen as our hosts talk about When they feel burnout, how to tell they have burnout, and then Gina and Ashley ramble on about going outside and not understanding it for a few minutes BUT IT'S MOSTLY ABOUT BURNOUT!


    Enjoy the episode and we will be taking December off (Ya know... to keep from burning out ^_~ )

    41 min
  • Horror Theatre

    What makes theatre an ideal medium for Horror Storytelling? Gina and Ashley explore this by comparing it to horror novels and movies, chatting up how they craft spine tinglers, and discussing some of their favorite horror pieces they've seen or read! In under an hour, there's NO way they could do a completely comprehensive dive into this subject but get ready to hear about some grim grinning ghosts as your favorite playwriting podcast's favorite playwriting podcast dives deep into the heart of Horror Theatre!


    "Graveyard Shift" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    51 min
  • Back to School
    Hello Fellow Teens! We're going Back To School! Gina and Ashley talk YA and youth theatre, their own experience doing theatre in High School as closeted queer folks, and why some pieces get banned in schools."
    49 min
  • Writing Comedy With Theatre In Mind
    Two playwrights walk into a bar- well actually a living room- ok one playwright lives there and the other one walks in- look comedy writing is hard. This week Gina and Ashley talk about incorporating humor into their plays and how the Binary of drama or comedy can hurt the perception an audience has of their work!
    53 min
  • Theatre in a "Post Pandemic" world

    Gina and Ashley discuss their experiences with the world of Theatre in a world "Post Pandemic" (Whether that term is accurate or not). Has theatre learned anything from having to shut down and move to Zoom? How have we been affected professionally? What have we taken from our time in lockdown?"

    1 hr 2 min
  • Hustle Culture, Burnout, and Dividing Your Time as a Playwright

    Gina and Ashley talk about "Hustle Culture" within the artistic community and beyond.  We also talk about how we divide our time as playwrights, writers, and humans!

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About Right To Play

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The Right to Play Podcast is a conversational podcast in which Gina and Ashley discuss the craft, business, and greater impact of the art of playwriting and theatre. Perfect for anyone who’s ever…