Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.

Calling all those ready to embark on their college theatre journey! In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion to talk all about the college audition process and what it will look like in the 2020 audition season, especially in the middle of a global pandemic. Established and experienced theatre professionals Trent Blanton (Rider University), Rebecca Simon (Rider University), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), Abe Reybold (Professional Director/Actor), and Erin Farrell Speer (UNCG) share their thoughts about the current situation in the country and what students auditioning for colleges can do. These faculty members of well-known theatre institutions, graduates of well-known institutions, and working professionals give their tips and tricks on how to master your college audition in the COVID-19 world of theatre. 

Bios:

• Trent Blanton
• Rebecca Simon
• Ernie Nolan
• Abe Reybold
• Erin Farrell Speer

College Information: 

• Home Studio Guide
• Rider University
• UNCG Theatre

Check out @uncgmt on Instagram for short videos on tips/tricks about College Auditions and how to succeed!

Consider Donating to our parent company ReNew Productions:

• Website: https://renewproductions20.weebly.com/
• GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/renew-productions?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

Music by Ben Pederson
Artwork by Frankie Rowles

What if Pixar's Inside Out was about racism? A Kids Play About Racism adapted by Khalia Davis based on Jelani Memory's A Kids Book About Racism explores just that! On August 1st and 2nd **EXTENDED through August 7th** on Broadway On Demand, you can watch Jelani's journey as he works with his emotions to give kids at home the language to talk about racism, for FREE! Listen along as we speak to some of the cast and creatives behind this digital project involving artists from all over the country. We were so honored to speak to Khalia Davis (Adapter/Director), Alexis Woodard (Assistant Director), Ron S. McCan (Costume Designer), Davied Morales (Jelani/Lyricist), and Angel Adedokun (Delight) about why this "artivist" project was so important to them and how it came together in the world a physical distancing. We hope you enjoy!

For more information about this project, click HERE

Listen to Jelani Memory read A Kids Book About Racism HERE

Watch A Kids Play About Racism on Broadway On Demand (Aug 1st - 7th!)

Khalia David:

• Instagram: @khaliashd
• Website: http://Khaliadavis.com

Alexis Woodard:

• Instagram: @stuckwithlexie

Ron S. McCan

• Instagram: @ronsayswha

Davied Morales

• Social Media: @activistpoet

Angel Adedokun

• Instagram: @hellosoulangel
• http://hellosoulangel.com

Check out Music Training Center's Summer Programing HERE

ReNew Productions (our parent company!) 

• WEBSITE
• GoFundMe
• Playwright's Playground Facebook
• Instagram: @renew_productions

Support Us on Patreon HERE

Music by Ben Pedersen

Artwork by Frankie Rowles

Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. is back with bi-weekly episodes! This episode features 6 playwrights whose plays have all been chosen to be professionally workshopped through Renew Productions' "Playwrights' Playground," which features playwrights ages 15-21. Learn about these young writers' play inspirations, their personal stories, and some writing tips you can implement into your playwriting life! This episode is truly so fun to listen to—especially as we explore how to keep theatre alive in the midst of a pandemic.

ReNew Productions (our parent company!) 

• WEBSITE
• GoFundMe
• Playwright's Playground Facebook
• Instagram: @renew_productions

Follow Her Down by Jessica Balick Goodman LIVE Zoom Reading!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydPrGzyJmHc (7/11-7/18)

Twin Paths by Elijah Hatcher-Kay and Leo Nelson LIVE Zoom Reading!:
https://youtu.be/WjQbcQQvso4 (7/18-7/25)

Divine Wisdumb: a Comedy "Straight" from the Afterlife! by Riley Bocchicchio LIVE Zoom Reading!:
https://youtu.be/ahTqv4hG4Po (7/25-8/1)

She Was Your Steering Wheel by Jordan Flaherty LIVE Zoom Reading!:
https://youtu.be/wJW-paG-qRs (8/1-8/8)

From Imagination to Hope by Isabel Friesen LIVE Zoom Reading!:
https://youtu.be/bQU4kkdbfGY (8/7)

All four plays will be available Aug 3rd to 7th!

Check out Music Training Center's Summer Programing HERE

Support Us on Patreon HERE

30 Day Playwriting Challenge: www.theproducersperspective.com/30daychallenge

Music by Ben Pedersen

Artwork by Frankie Rowles

In this much-needed episode, we welcome three BIPOC Theatre Artists (Vincent/Vinchelle from Episode 2, Khalia Davis from Episode 3, and J. Andrew Speas current UNCG undergrad) who come together in conversation about the state of our country and the long-standing issues regarding race in our world as well as our drag and theatre communities. Listen along as they discuss their current and upcoming projects, misrepresentation by various theatre companies, the intersectionality of the LGBTQIA+ and Black Lives Matter movements, and loving who you are. This episode continues a much-needed conversation on a crucial subject-matter. We hope you enjoy it!

Khalia Davis: 

• Instagram: @khaliashd
• Website: http://Khaliadavis.com

J. Andrew Speas: 

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=j%20andrew%20speas
• Instagram: @jdaspeas 

Vincent/Vinchelle

• Instagram: @_vinchelle_

Resources on Racism:
A Kid's Book About Racism by Jelani Memory: https://youtu.be/LnaltG5N8nE
Howlround - Black Lives Matter: https://howlround.com/black-lives-matter
Ted Talk - The Danger of a Single Story: https://youtu.be/D9Ihs241zeg
Free Play Open Source Scripts Toward an Antiracist Tomorrow: https://madmimi.com/p/c371e01?pact=887436-158791335-7794761505-94063274f3bafed6fb0a60104a222498e50d767e
Let's Talk About Race by Julius Lester: https://youtu.be/zoDUJY9u9Jw
Billy Porter's Message to America: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBB593Slll0/?igshid=19zwo98ejda23
TYA USA BLM Resources: https://madmimi.com/p/3178d01?pact=882867-158683979-7794761505-a0f3231adcf76d232962e36d157297b47e39cec5
PBS BLM Resources: https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism

Like what you're hearing and want to support us? Check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theatrewithpride

Music by Ben Pedersen

Artwork by Frankie Fowles

****TRIGGER WARNING - Mentions of Rape, Sexual Assault, Suicide, & Poverty/Refugees****

"Burn her, she's a Witch!" These women are so inspiring, the only explanation is magic! In this episode, Georgia Evans and guest host Jen Lepore chat with Deepmala Tiwari, Derya Agaoglu, and Sian Ní Mhuirí. Hailing from India, Turkey, and Ireland, these women bring their diverse perspectives on the necessity of intersectionality when it comes to women in theatre and the struggle of being called "unessential" in a time when human connection is needed more than ever. Listen along as we kick white feminism to the curb, discussing how we get audiences to the theatre in a world that has become inaccessible.

Check out Derya Agaoglu in Turkey!: https://www.tatbikatsahnesi.com/en/derya-agaoglu/

Check out Sian Ní Mhuirí's work with Super Paua!
Website: https://superpaua.org/
Instagram/Facebook: @superpaua
Super Paua Stories (Podcast):
http://superpaua.podbean.com (or find it wherever you're listening to Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.!)

Podcast Music written by Ben Pedersen

Artwork by Frankie Rowles

In this episode, we talk with three "young-at-heart" leaders in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences about what makes this art form so important, meaningful, and impactful! Katie Campbell (Arkansas Arts Center), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), and Khalia Davis (Disney Theatricals and Story Pirates) give their thoughts on why the world needs TYA, especially in present-day America, and how TYA can spur new conversations with children and their families. Join us for this super educational and fun episode of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. that you won't regret listening to!

Check out Khalia Davis and Katie Campbell on Instagram!

Khalia Davis - https://www.instagram.com/khaliashd/
Katie Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/cosmos_campbell/
Ernie Nolan - https://www.instagram.com/ernienolan/

Support these special guests and their current/upcoming projects at the links below:

Khalia Davis: http://Khaliadavis.com
Katie Campbell: http://Arkansasartscenter.org
Ernie Nolan: https://www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/donate

Podcast Music written by Ben Pedersen

Come and listen to this much-needed round-table conversation that delves into the world of gender! In this episode, we talk with Vinchelle (Philadelphia Drag Queen), Elliot Colahan (Trans Theatre Major at Rowan University), and Chad Parsons (Creator of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.) about their experiences in theatre in regards to gender and gender stereotyping. This conversation is extremely important and shows that we can all learn from each other's personal experiences because at the end of the day, gender is personal!

Check out these Instagram pages of our special guests:

Elliot Colahan : https://www.instagram.com/elliot.colahan/
Vinchelle "Vincent" : https://www.instagram.com/_vinchelle_/

Resources that help to explain Gender and promote Gender inclusivity:

• https://genderspectrum.org/resources?category=parenting-and-gender
• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/trans-gender-identity/

Some Books (recommended by Chad Parsons) that help to explain exploration of gender and self:

• Jacob's New Dress by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman
• Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
• Who Are You? The Kids's Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee

Chad Parsons's Website: https://www.chadsparsons.com/

Podcast Music written by Ben Pederson

Meet the Artist(s) Monday! - Listen along as we dive into the world of Polkadots and Squares with the cast of the 2016 Pennsylvania Regional Premiere of "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical" and one of the show's creators, Douglas Lyons. This jazzy, fun show tackles serious issues like racism and segregation using circles and squares—it's just that simple! The cast (including Nayomi Braaf, Adam Hoyak, Colleen Clancy, and Danielle Defassio) had a great time reuniting virtually to relive their memories with this show on ~"The First"~ Meet the Artist(s) Monday.

Listen to "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical" today! -https://www.masterworksbroadway.com/music/polkadots-cool-kids-musical-world-premiere-recording/
Buy it here! https://amzn.to/3idjzlC

Support Nayomi Braaf's new theatre company, "Renegade Theatre Company"
Website: https://www.renegadetheatrecompany.org/home.html
GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rtcconservatory?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

Podcast music written by Ben Pedersen