The Yay - A Bay Area Theatre Podcast

The Yay - A Bay Area Theatre Podcast

A podcasts in the bay about life in the theater and the Theater of life.

  1. DEC 14

    Episode 346: Jay Bordon

    Our last guest for the Yay is Jay Bordon – actor and lawyer. Jay was last seen on stage with Bindlestiff’s Queer as F**k VI in October. We talk about their upbringing, what theatre means to them and where they see themselves in the future. Jay can be contacted directly via Instagram: @thejaybordon Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 6 – Dec 20 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is co-playwright Richard Perez (Episode 314) is co-playwright Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the play Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://www.townhalltheatre.com/snowbound A Christmas Carol (CenterRep) Dec 10 – Dec 21 Alan Coyne (Episode 29 & 233) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episode 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org/what-s-on/25-26-season/a-christmas-carol Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 8m

  2. DEC 13

    Episode 345: Stan Stone

    Our next guest is Stan Stone, actor and writer – he’s performed with Oui Be Negroes, a black improv/sketch group, and he’s a founding member of Justifiable Dramacide and Out The Box. He currently works with film company Barewitness. Jake and I talk about Stan’s upbringing in Philadelphia, how he came to the bay in 1985, what he’s doing now and where he sees himself in the future. You can learn more about Stan and Barewitness at this website: https://barewitness.com/players/stan-stone/ Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 6 – Dec 20 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is co-playwright Richard Perez (Episode 314) is co-playwright Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the play Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://www.townhalltheatre.com/snowbound A Christmas Carol (CenterRep) Dec 10 – Dec 21 Alan Coyne (Episode 29 & 233) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episode 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org/what-s-on/25-26-season/a-christmas-carol Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 7m

  3. DEC 6

    Episode 344: James Carpenter and Luisa Sermol

    We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday ;) We have two guests on The Yay: James Carpenter and Luisa Sermol. James and Luisa Sermol are with the Actor’s Reading Collective and they just finished their production of Mary Jane (closed Nov 30). We talk about ARC, James and Luisa’s upbring and their plans for the future. You can learn more about the Actor’s Reading Collective via their website: https://www.arcstream.org Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 6 – Dec 20 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is co-playwright Richard Perez (Episode 314) is co-playwright Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the play Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://www.townhalltheatre.com/snowbound A Christmas Carol (CenterRep) Dec 10 – Dec 21 Alan Coyne (Episode 29 & 233) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episode 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org/what-s-on/25-26-season/a-christmas-carol Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 7m

  4. NOV 22

    Episode 343: Brittney Mignano

    Jake and I welcome actress and singer/songwriter Brittney Mignano, artistic director and creator of Goodfellow Theatre company. We talk about Brittney’s upbringing, her career in the bay area and where she sees herself in the future. You can listen to her music on the BuffaloToadMusic Instagram Channel. You can contact Brittney directly via Instagram: @missbrittybritt Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Snowbound: A Holiday Tale (Town Hall Theatre) Dec 6 – Dec 20 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is co-playwright Richard Perez (Episode 314) is co-playwright Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the play Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer https://www.townhalltheatre.com/snowbound The Wisdom of Eve (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 24 – Nov 23 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 and 251) directs the play https://www.altarena.org/2025-season-announcement/the-wisdom-of-eve-2025/ A Driving Beat (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley) Oct 29 – Nov 23 Jeffrey Lo is directing the show https://theatreworks.org/mainstage/a-driving-beat-2/ The Break-Up – A Latina Queer Torch Song (Theatre Rhinoceros) Nov 6 – Nov 23 Tina D’elia (Episode 268) wrote and is in the show https://www.therhino.org A Christmas Carol (CenterRep) Dec 10 – Dec 21 Alan Coyne (Episode 29 & 233) is in the show Jed Parsario (Episode 63 & 186) is in the show https://www.centerrep.org/what-s-on/25-26-season/a-christmas-carol Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Dada Teen Musical: The Play (Central Works) Oct 18 – Nov 23 Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) is directing the show https://centralworks.org/dada-teen-musical-the-play/#showtab=details Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Sally & Tom (Marin Theatre Company) Oct 30 – Nov 23 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://purchase.marintheatre.org/EventAvailability?EventId=50001 Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 5m

  5. NOV 15

    Episode 342: Taylor Gonzalez

    Taylor Gonzalez, our next guest at The Yay, is the sound engineer at the SF Mime Troupe – he is the former sound engineer at the Berkeley Playhouse. Jake and I will talk about Taylor’s upbringing, his education and where he sees himself in the future. You can contact Taylor directly via Instagram: @tgonz510 Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Diwa & Diwata (Bindlestiff Studios) Fundraiser – Nov 15th only Aureen Almario (Episode 156) is producing the fundraiser https://www.bindlestiffstudio.org/new-page-38 The Wisdom of Eve (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 24 – Nov 23 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 and 251) directs the play https://www.altarena.org/2025-season-announcement/the-wisdom-of-eve-2025/ A Driving Beat (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley) Oct 29 – Nov 23 Jeffrey Lo is directing the show https://theatreworks.org/mainstage/a-driving-beat-2/ The Break-Up – A Latina Queer Torch Song (Theatre Rhinoceros) Nov 6 – Nov 23 Tina D’elia (Episode 268) wrote and is in the show https://www.therhino.org Timon Of Athens (ACT) Nov 6 – Nov 22 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 and 268) is in the show Evan Held (Episode 226) is in the show https://www.act-sf.org/community/for-students/a-c-t-out-tour/timon-of-athens/ Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Dada Teen Musical: The Play (Central Works) Oct 18 – Nov 23 Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) is directing the show https://centralworks.org/dada-teen-musical-the-play/#showtab=details Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Sally & Tom (Marin Theatre Company) Oct 30 – Nov 23 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://purchase.marintheatre.org/EventAvailability?EventId=50001 Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 7m

  6. NOV 8

    Episode 341: Jeffrey Lo

    Anyone who has been a part of the bay area theatre community in the last 20 years knows Jeffrey Lo – veteran playwright and director, who has worked with San Jose Stage, TheatreWorks, SF Playhouse and so many more companies. We had him on back in June of 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and we bring him back on, where he talks about A Driving Beat, a show he’s directing at TheatreWorks. You can find out more about Jeffrey and his expansive career via his website: http://www.jeffreywritesaplay.com/ You can contact Jeffrey directly via Instagram: @theycallmejlo Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: A Driving Beat (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley) Oct 29 – Nov 23 Jeffrey Lo is directing the show https://theatreworks.org/mainstage/a-driving-beat-2/ Pilgrimage (Golden Thread Productions) Oct 24 – Nov 9 Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the play Bridgette Dutta-Portman (Episode 75) is a co-playwright https://goldenthread.org/productions/pilgrimage/ The Break-Up – A Latina Queer Torch Song (Theatre Rhinoceros) Nov 6 – Nov 23 Tina D’elia (Episode 268) wrote and is in the show https://www.therhino.org Timon Of Athens (ACT) Nov 6 – Nov 22 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 and 268) is in the show Evan Held (Episode 226) is in the show https://www.act-sf.org/community/for-students/a-c-t-out-tour/timon-of-athens/ Mother of Exiles (Berkeley Rep) Nov 14 – Dec 21 Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the show https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l Sunday in the Park with George (Shotgun Players) Nov 15 – Dec 30 Marah Sotelo (Episode 124) is in the play Elizabeth Curtis (Episode 194) is in the play David Moschler (Episodes 137 and 254) is the musical director https://shotgunplayers.org Dada Teen Musical: The Play (Central Works) Oct 18 – Nov 23 Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) is directing the show https://centralworks.org/dada-teen-musical-the-play/#showtab=details Cabaret (Oakland Theatre Project) Nov 21 – Dec 14 Sharon Shao (Episode 176) is in the show James Mercer II (Episode 326) is in the show Dr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designer David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight coordinator https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/cabaret Sally & Tom (Marin Theatre Company) Oct 30 – Nov 23 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://purchase.marintheatre.org/EventAvailability?EventId=50001 Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ The Wisdom of Eve (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 24 – Nov 23 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 and 251) directs the play https://www.altarena.org/2025-season-announcement/the-wisdom-of-eve-2025/ Ruthless (New Conservatory Theatre Center) Dec 5 – Jan 11, 2026 Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show https://nctcsf.org/event/ruthless-the-musical/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 3m

  7. OCT 25

    Episode 340: Chris Smith

    Chris Smith, our next guest, has a wonderful show – Mine for the Tribe – that’s been showcased at Playground SF as well as other venues. I had the pleasure of seeing it and I had to have Chris on the show. Jake and I talk about Chris’ upbringing, what compelled him to tell such a powerful story and where he sees himself in the future. You can follow Chris and his future projects on via Instagram: @strongeyeproductions Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Chicken & Biscuits (African American Shakespeare Company) Oct 18 – Nov 3 Brittany Sims (Episode 328) is in the show https://african-americanshakes.org/chicken-biscuits/ Pilgrimage (Golden Thread Productions) Oct 24 – Nov 9 Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the play Bridgette Dutta-Portman (Episode 75) is a co-playwright https://goldenthread.org/productions/pilgrimage/ Dada Teen Musical: The Play (Central Works) Oct 18 – Nov 16 Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) is directing the show https://centralworks.org/dada-teen-musical-the-play/#showtab=details Sally & Tom (Marin Theatre Company) Oct 30 – Nov 23 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://purchase.marintheatre.org/EventAvailability?EventId=50001 Noises Off (San Francisco Playhouse) Sept 25 – Nov 8 Vivienne Truong (Episode 338) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/noises-off/ The Wisdom of Eve (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 24 – Nov 23 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 and 251) directs the play https://www.altarena.org/2025-season-announcement/the-wisdom-of-eve-2025/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/ Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)

    1h 34m

  8. OCT 18

    Episode 339: Adam Torrian

    Our next guest, Adam Torrian, is a bay area actor who has worked with Jake in combat and weapons training. We talk about Adam’s upbring, his work in the bay area and where he sees himself in the future. Adam can be reached directly via Instagram: @adamtorrian Alexis Green (Episode 330) has a wonderful product that will improve your mental and spiritual health. It’s the Clarity Journal – it’s a journal, designed from lived experience - a compassionate tool for anyone seeking deeper emotional awareness. With daily check-ins, a mood wheel, and free-writing spaces, Alexis and her company has created a nurturing environment to help you connect with your true self. As a journal writer myself for many years, I can attest to how soothing it is for me to have a journal – I think it’ll work for you too. Check out the Clarity Journal at https://clarity-journals.com/. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Pilgrimage (Golden Thread Productions) Oct 24 – Nov 9 Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the play Bridgette Dutta-Portman (Episode 75) is a co-playwright https://goldenthread.org/productions/pilgrimage/ Dada Teen Musical: The Play (Central Works) Oct 18 – Nov 16 Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show Zoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the show Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) is directing the show https://centralworks.org/dada-teen-musical-the-play/#showtab=details Sally & Tom (Marin Theatre Company) Oct 30 – Nov 23 Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show https://purchase.marintheatre.org/EventAvailability?EventId=50001 Noises Off (San Francisco Playhouse) Sept 25 – Nov 8 Vivienne Truong (Episode 338) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/noises-off/ McNeal (San Jose Stage) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Nicole Sarich Tung (Episode 315) is in the show https://www.thestage.org/mcneal Dracula: a Comedy of Terror (City Lights Theatre) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show Maria Marquis (Episode 331) is in the show https://cltc.org/event/dracula/ The Wisdom of Eve (Altarena Playhouse) Oct 24 – Nov 23 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 and 251) directs the play https://www.altarena.org/2025-season-announcement/the-wisdom-of-eve-2025/ Into The Woods (SF Playhouse) Nov 20 – January 17, 2026 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episode 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2025-2026-season/into-the-woods/

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