This month I speak with playwright Christopher Carter Sanderson about his surreal Noh inspired piece Eugenics, Oregon. We talk about the inspirations of Noh, the complications of being bisexual in the LGBT community, and the practicality of magical time and space altering Gummy Bears. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Anthony Ciccamore as John, […]

This month I speak with New York playwright about his play Lumps, and All. In our discussion we talk about the journey of adapting a play from a novel from a true life experience, and all of the extra paths that journey can take. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Robert Gene Pellechio […]

Tomorrow is the night! After months of planning, workshopping, and rehearsing we are finally ready to share with the world our newest project, Salamander by Lisa VilaMill. Today I am joined one more time by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP company Member Latrice Smith to discuss why this piece means so much to everyone involved. Salamander runs September 6th through […]

Only two more days until we open our powerful production of Salamander by Lisa VillaMil! Today I’m once again joined by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP Company Member Latrice Smith to discuss the Skinner Studio at Plays & Players and the benefits of performing this piece in such an intimate space. Salamander runs September 6th through the 9th at the Skinner […]

We’re only a few days away from sharing the beautiful new original play Salamander by Lisa VillaMil. Today I’m rejoined by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP Company member Latrice Smith to discuss the organization Women Organized Against Rape, Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center. (A generous portion of the proceeds from Salamander will be donated to W.O.A.R in our continued effort to raise […]

Our Fringe production of Salamander by Lisa VillaMil is about to premiere! Today I talk with Salamander Assistant Director and ERP company Member Latrice Smith about the journey this amazing play has taken, from the initial reading to this fully staged production! Salamander runs September 6th through the 9th at the Skinner Studio at Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia […]

Elephant Room Productions is currently looking for poets and spoke word artists who would like to perform at an upcoming event we are holding at Tattooed Moms in South Philly on Thursday evening, August 23rd! Please submit interest to Latrice Smith at [email protected].

This month I speak with playwright Brianna Keller about her Dracula-inspired piece, The Third Bride. We also discuss other aspects of vampirism, the challenges of writing a prequel, and I try desperately for once to not veer off track and talk about Harry Potter (and succeed for about one and a half minutes into the episode). […]

This month I talk with playwright Tess Light about her play, Billy Joel Holds the Key to the Afterlife, and have some hard-hitting discussions on Life, Death, Ganesh, and the unbelievable relevance the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding has on our respective lives. Thee scene featured in today’s episode features Robin Jarret as Frances, […]

This month I speak with NY playwright Catherine Weingarten about her dark comedy Karate Hottie. We discuss the challenges of humanizing an unlikable character and finding footing in a world of absurdity, and I also help Catherine face her frustrations in not obtaining the coveted Unicorn Frappuccino. The scene featured in today’s episode features Jaried […]