Kacie Rogers: No Permission Required

Kacie Rogers- actor, writer, producer, and community builder. This is a conversation rooted in theatre, process, and legacy. A two-time NAACP Award winner trained at AMDA, Kacie has worked with many of Los Angeles’ vital theatre companies, including The Robey Theatre Co., IAMA, The Fountain Theatre, Outside In Theatre, Skylight Theatre, A Noise Within, and the Geffen Playhouse, alongside screen work on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Grace & Frankie, Grand Crew, and Home Economics.

We talk about her acclaimed one-woman show I Sell Windows, the emotional and cultural weight of Furlough’s Paradise, as well as the creation of Bottle Tree Theatre Co., an artist-led ecosystem centered on storytelling and community.

Kacie also has breaking news: she’s pitching her first feature film and stepping into Octopus’s Garden, an Outside In x Boston Court x Circle X co-production premiering March 7 at Boston Court in Pasadena. This is a conversation about building what you wish existed and inviting others to grow it with you.

 IG @kacie.rogers 

Theatre. Culture. Vibe.

Production Credits:

A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Byron Rogers, Jr.

Recorded & Mixed by Byron Rogers, Jr.

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Adrianna Mitchell - The Holiday’s with a Crutch 

We welcome Adrianna Mitchell to The Frogs podcast, currently starring opposite Tracy Morgan and Kecia Lewis in Crutch on Paramount+.

Adrianna talks about craft, discipline, Spelman, and the body of work she’s been building. We get into process: how grit, presence, and being ready to move from drama to comedy when moment needs it.

We also talk about the rooms that shaped her:

Fat Ham (The Public, Broadway, Geffen), Snowfall, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Fight, Evil, Law & Order, and Regional theaters credits across the country.

Each role sharpening her instrument.

Each role getting her deeper into her bag.

This conversation is about family. About resilience. About building over time. She’s your favorite actor’s favorite actor.

Adrianna shows us what it looks like when you trust that work begets work.

As always,

Theatre. Culture. Vibe.

Production Credits:

A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Byron Rogers, Jr.

Recorded & Mixed by Byron Rogers, Jr.

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Biko Eisen-Martin: Table 17 and The Bay Area

Season Two rolls on with Biko Eisen-Martin, the force at the center of the Geffen Playhouse’s West Coast Premiere of Table 17.

Biko sits with The Frogs to break down what it means to carry a story this raw. We dive into the emotional architecture behind playing Dallas, both in the new Geffen production and in the original MCC Off-Broadway run.

We also look back at the path that shaped him:

Lift (Off-Broadway), Hamlet, Pac and Biggie Are Dead, Taming of the Shrew, Ruined, King Lear, Radio Golf, The XIXth at The Old Globe, and Topdog/Underdog. 

Each role sharpening his instrument. Each play adding weight to his presence onstage. 

This episode is about discipline and the deep work required to hold space for stories that matter.

Biko shows us what it looks like when an actor is fully alive in the work. 

As always,  Theatre. Culture. Vibe. 

A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Byron Rogers, Jr

Recorded & Mixed by Byron Rogers, Jr

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre

Recorded at Outside In Theatre

Roger Guenveur Smith: In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat & The One-Man
Revolution

Season Two keeps jumping with one of American theater’s greatest storytellers, Roger
Guenveur Smith: actor, writer, director, and one-man cultural force. From his iconic
collaborations with Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Get on the Bus) to his Obie
Award–winning solo shows (A Huey P. Newton Story), Roger has built a career bending form,
fusing politics and performance, and refusing to fit in anyone’s box.

Now he’s back on stage with In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, his newest one-man show
exploring his friendship with the extraordinary Basquiat. Running now at Outside In Theatre
through November 9 and headed to the Under the Radar Festival in New York City in January
2026, the piece continues Roger’s legacy of art as both testimony and transformation.
In this episode, Roger sits with The Frogs to talk about brotherhood in art, the risks of telling
history through your own body, and what it means to carry the brilliance and burden of genius
onstage.

This isn’t just a conversation, it’s an excavation, a production, a ritual, church, and a moment.
Raw, poetic, and straight from the source.

Credits:
A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles
Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham
Edited by Brianna Seamster & Byron Rogers, Jr.
Recorded & Mixed by Arlo Sanders
Theme Song by Arlo Sanders
Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna
Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre
Recorded at Outside In Theatre

Tarell McCraney & André Holland: Brotherly Love in the Theater — Friendship, Authenticity & Keith Sweat

Season 2 of The Frogs begins with two artists whose work continues to shape culture.

Tarell Alvin McCraney is the Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse, guiding the artistic vision for its stages. An award-winning writer, producer, and educator, he is best known for The Brother/Sister Plays and for penning In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, the script that became the Academy Award–winning film Moonlight. McCraney’s influence spans Steppenwolf, Yale, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, marking him as one of the most important theatrical voices of our time.

André Holland is an acclaimed actor and producer, celebrated for his range across film, TV, and stage. Fresh off Sundance with Love, Brooklyn and The Actor, and SXSW with The Dutchman, Holland has delivered unforgettable performances in Moonlight, Selma, Passing, and High Flying Bird. His TV credits include The Big Cigar, The Eddy, and The Knick, alongside stage work from Broadway to Shakespeare’s Globe.

Together, they reunite for The Brothers Size, exploring brotherhood, legacy, and art. In this episode, these two giants sit with The Frogs to talk about the things rarely said but always essential.

Credits (Season 2):

• A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

  
  

• Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

  
  

• Edited by Brianna Seamster & Byron Rogers

  
  

• Recorded & Mixed by Arlo Sanders

  
  

• Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

  
  

• Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

  
  

• Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre

  
  

Recorded at Outside In Theatre 

The Frogs Live- 

Episode 10- The Theatre Is Ours

Location: Outside In Theatre, Los Angeles

Recorded Live: May 24, 2025

A night of theater, culture, and vibe: recorded live with a studio audience under the lights of Outside In Theatre.

This special episode features a live performance and deep conversation with the creators and stars behind Red for Revolution, an award-winning audio drama centering Black femme queer love, lineage, and liberation.

We’re also joined by the incomparable Roger Q. Mason, playwright and provocateur, discussing their genre-busting Calif’s trilogy, in development with Outside In.

Featuring:

• 🎭 Jana Naomi Smith, creator of Red for Revolution, writer, director, and cultural conjurer

• 🎙️ Caro Guzmán, actor, storyteller, and performer in Red for Revolution

• 🖋️ Roger Q. Mason, Obie-nominated playwright of Lavender Men and creator of the Califa’s Trilogy:
  • California Story

  • Hide & Hide

  • Juana Maria

• Ave.Noelle, musical guest
  An unforgettable blend of vintage soul and future-forward vibes. 

Follow us:

@the_frogs_podcast_ | @OutsideInThtr  | @rogerq.mason | @redforrevolutionpod

Special thanks to:

Outside In Theatre, the cast of Red for Revolution, and our community of listeners and dreamers.

Produced by:

Outside In Theatre in conjunction with The Frogs

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Brianna Seamster

Recorded & Mixed by Arlo Sanders

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre

Live show program Design by: Atlas Buescher

Andrea Patterson is a powerhouse on stage and screen, blending raw storytelling with undeniable craft. A graduate of Purchase College’s Acting Conservatory, she’s brought unforgettable performances to some of the most respected theaters in the country.

Her portrayal of Helen in Memnon at the Getty Villa, produced with the Classical Theatre of Harlem, redefined the myth, bringing depth and fire to an iconic character. Onstage, her work in Cullud Wattah earned her a Drama Desk Award Nomination (2022) for Outstanding Actress in a Play, alongside heavyweights like Phylicia Rashad and Ruth Negga. Her role in Confederates showcased her command of layered storytelling, exploring the dangerous game Black women navigate across history.

Her craft was further recognized with an Obie Award (2023) for Sustained Achievement in Performance, solidifying her as a vital force in American theater.

On screen, Andrea’s magnetic presence has left its mark with standout roles in Law & Order, Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, and The Good Wife. Her versatility proves that both stage and screen are just extensions of her storytelling reach, always grounded, always real.

Andrea Patterson is more than an actor; she’s a narrative architect, building stories that confront, challenge, and transcend.

🎭 Follow her journey: @andreapatterson

🎧 Follow us: @OutsideInThtr | @the_frogs_podcast_

Credits:

A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Brianna Seamster

Recorded & Mixed by Arlo Sanders

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre

Recorded at Outside In Theatre

LarryJean Powell — Infinite Artist. Cultural Architect. South Central Griot.

LarryJean Powell (theirs) is a true infini-hyphenate: actor, writer, director, and creator. Born and raised in South Central LA. They’ve premiered new work in powerhouse plays like The Christians, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Father Comes Home From the Wars, and While I Yet Live, carving out a lane where art, activism, and legacy meet.

On screen, you’ve seen them as Rick James in MGM+’s Hotel Cocaine, in White Men Can’t Jump, and on BET+’s The Ms. Pat Show. Their digital series The Gaze earned two Daytime Emmy nominations, and their debut feature Mother’s Milk: A Film Quilt took home a Special Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.

An award-winning creator across stage and screen, LarryJean keeps the roots deep and the vision wide, shaping the next wave as a lecturer at USC, a writer on The Ms. Pat Show, and a director for works like Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau.

Catch their work at larryjean.com

Follow the vibe: @thepowelloflove

@OutsideInThtr and @the_frogs_podcast_

Credits:

A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Brianna Seamster

Recorded & Mixed by Arlo Sanders

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre

Recorded at Outside In Theatre

Jerrie Johnson: Art, Audacity, Heart, and HARLEM

Jerrie Johnson (she/they) is the kind of artist who doesn’t just take up space, they reshape it. You probably know them as Tye from Amazon Prime’s Harlem, where their bold, magnetic energy became an instant standout. Jerrie also pulled up in Survival of the Thickest on Netflix, Good Trouble on Hulu, and the indie film Mother’s Milk. A Penn State alum with a BA in Performance Studies and an MFA from the American Conservatory Theater, Jerrie brings both fire and finesse to every room they enter.

Off screen, they’re just as powerful. Poet, performer, and wellness advocate. Their solo show in San Francisco with SFBATCO got all the flowers, and during quarantine, they became a published poet. But beyond the work, Jerrie is building something bigger. A vision rooted in access, healing, and community. They’re currently manifesting a retreat farm where artists can reset, create, and be cared for. It’s giving purpose, it’s giving legacy, and it’s giving joy.

Follow Jerrie on IG: @theejerriejohnson

@the_frogs_podcast_ | @OutsideInThtr

Credits

A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Created by Alex Ubokudom and Tobie Windham

Edited by Brianna Seamster

Recorded and Mixed by Arlo Sanders

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster and Jessica Hanna

Executive Produced by The Frogs and Outside In Theatre

Recorded at Outside In Theatre

Sophina Brown: Creating Space and the New Black Theatre Movement 

Sophina Brown is a force on stage, on screen, and in the community. After graduating from the University of Michigan’s BFA Theatre program and making her Broadway debut in The Lion King, she moved to LA to break into TV but never stopped fighting for the theater. Inspired by August Wilson’s The Ground on Which I Stand, Sophina began producing Black theatre in Los Angeles, determined to create space, equity, and opportunity for Black artists and audiences. In 2020, she founded Support Black Theatre, a nonprofit that has secured over $1.3 million for Black theaters, partnered with nearly 200 Black businesses, served more than 20,000 community members, and earned a prestigious Lilly Award for its impact.

In this episode, we chop it up about building legacy, creating access, and staying rooted in purpose. From national tours to network TV (Shark, Numb3rs, Twenties, Kindred), to starring in Bosch: Legacy (dropping March 2025), Sophina’s career is proof that the hustle doesn’t stop but the mission always leads.

Whether she’s acting, producing, or organizing, Sophina is showing what it means to lead with love and strategy and to make sure Black theatre not only survives but thrives.

Support Black Theatre

Website: supportblacktheatre.org

IG: @SupportBlackTheatre

@the_frogs_podcast_ | @OutsideInThtr

Credits

📍 A production of Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Los Angeles

🎭 Created by Alex Ubokudom and Tobie Windham

🎧 Edited by Brianna Seamster

🎚 Recorded and Mixed by Arlo Sanders

🎵 Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

🎬 Produced by Brianna Seamster and Jessica Hanna

🎙 Executive Produced by The Frogs and Outside In Theatre