26 min
An Interview with Crystal Galbraith Insights Podcast
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- Artes escénicas
Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride's
Riot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.
Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react to
the news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queer
community. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hate
crimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and the
challenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystal
hopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and be
inspired to speak up about their own experiences.
About The Play:
"Pride's A Riot" is a story set in
1992 that follows the journey of young Andy and Ryan as they navigate
widespread discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. After activist Marsha
P. Johnson is found dead, likely murdered, Andy and Ryan organise a protest
demanding justice. When violence erupts, injuring many, they realise more
drastic action is needed. Undaunted, the friends press on, determined to force
society to confront the violence and indifference that queer people face daily.
Their struggle speaks to the power of marginalised voices rising in righteous
anger against injustice, refusing to be silent or invisible any longer.
Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new
Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will
last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more
new writing here in Scotland.
Season 1 Dates:
APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of
Time
JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This
Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock
Plays available in full:
OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic
and Time of Our Lives
JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The
Precptory
MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only
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Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride's
Riot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.
Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react to
the news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queer
community. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hate
crimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and the
challenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystal
hopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and be
inspired to speak up about their own experiences.
About The Play:
"Pride's A Riot" is a story set in
1992 that follows the journey of young Andy and Ryan as they navigate
widespread discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. After activist Marsha
P. Johnson is found dead, likely murdered, Andy and Ryan organise a protest
demanding justice. When violence erupts, injuring many, they realise more
drastic action is needed. Undaunted, the friends press on, determined to force
society to confront the violence and indifference that queer people face daily.
Their struggle speaks to the power of marginalised voices rising in righteous
anger against injustice, refusing to be silent or invisible any longer.
Is a podcast supporting and showcasing new
Audio Theatre writing. Showcasing 12 playwrights and 14 actors, season 1 will
last for one year! By subscribing, you support The Grey Hill in producing more
new writing here in Scotland.
Season 1 Dates:
APR - Crystal Galbraith – Prides a Riot
MAY - Fiona Black – Super Seniors
JUN - Liam Alexandru – Waiting for Mary, The Eulogy and A Matter of
Time
JUL - Lila Malkonen – Tales of the Ferry Girl
AUG - Amy Hawes - Gameshow
SEP - Vincent Maguire – Passport for a Terrorist, Leaving This
Shore, Mick McGrory and The Crickets Stayed Home in Lubbock
Plays available in full:
OCT 23 - Sarah Hauck – Starr Crossed
NOV - Phil Baarda – Bone Cave Man
DEC - Birgit Itse – What is it we keep talking about, Pure Baltic
and Time of Our Lives
JAN 24 - Benjamin Harris- The Wolf of Badenoch
FEB - Susan Chaney – Beyond Ash Lagoon, First Love and The
Precptory
MAR - Alyssa Osiecki - Essential Work Only
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barry-robertson/message
26 min