A Word on Plays

Amy Gang
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A Word on Plays is a podcast, hosted by Amy Gang about script analysis and theater production, featuring a new play and a new theatre artist each month.

  1. Monsters with Kelly

    06/27/2022

    Monsters with Kelly

    After a bit of a sabbatical, we're back. Seattle-based dramaturge, director, etc. etc. talks with Amy about She Kills Monsters, community theater, and the need for dramaturges everywhere.  She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen is licensed by Concord Theatricals. Kelly's Recommendation is Lauren Gunderson's The Revolutionists The Theme music is: If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/quantum-jazz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fLYlEfkGr1E

    49 min

  2. 01/31/2022

    Game with Luke Gomez

    This month we're talking about Game by Mike Bartlett with Luke Gomez, an L.A. based playwright whose play Blacklisters can be found on New Play Exchange. Follow him on instagram @gomez.luke  Next month, we're talking about She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. Music: If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/quantum-jazz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fLYlEfkGr1E

    47 min
  3. Native Gardens with Zenaida

    11/29/2021

    Native Gardens with Zenaida

    Zenaida Rose Smith and I discuss Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/64330/native-gardens A play about boundaries, borders, and plants... which neither of us seem to know much about. Come for the script analysis, stay for the charming childhood stories. Zenaida's recommendation is Game by Mike Bartlett: https://www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/game Support Zenaida on Instagram @Zennybruce and by supporting Book It Theater: Book-it.org Or Pork Filled Productions: Porkfilled.com Music:  If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/quantum-jazz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fLYlEfkGr1E

    1h 10m
  4. Rapture with Delano

    10/25/2021

    Rapture with Delano

    To kick off season three, Delano Hayes and I talk about Rapture, Blister, Burn by Gina Gionfriddo  and exactly what kind of feminism the theatre needs right now. (Recommended by Kris Hambrick) Next month's play will be Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias.   Find the podcast on Facebook.  Music: If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/quantum-jazz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fLYlEfkGr1E

    1 hr

  5. 11/13/2019

    Antigone with Mario

    This episode has been in my bank for a couple of months now. Mario has moved away and my show has come and gone,  but there's still some good stuff in here.  Antigone by Jean Anouilh brings back the question of what theater looks like in Nazi occupied France.  But also, What makes a story a classic? Why is this play even called Antigone? (she's clearly not the protagonist)! Find Mario's work at https://www.onlinedramaturg.com/ We are done for a bit. Keep an eye out in the new year for some new stuff.

    1h 9m

  6. 06/24/2019

    Tango with Bjorn

    What's the difference between Poland in the 60's and the U.S. now? What's the same? Actor/director Bjorn Whitney and I talk about Tango by Slawomir Mrozeck. A little absurd, a little farcical, and a whole lot of fun.  Catch Bjorn's work at Shakespeare Northwest this summer and read his suggestion for next month's podcast: Jean Anouilh's Antigone Find me on Facebook and please rate and review!

    1h 4m

  7. 05/29/2019

    David and the Apollo of Bellac

    How French can one get? How do you control men? How much of this is realistic, or even relevant anymore? David Gassner, local theater director and producing director with 18th & Union and Radial Theater, talks about The Apollo of Bellac by Jean Giraudoux.  His pick is Tango by Slawomir Mrozeck (and beware of David's spoiler towards the end of this podcast).  Plus David makes an announcement on behalf of his theater. Support A Word of Plays on Facebook and Goodreads.  Don't forget to rate and review!

    1h 8m

  8. 04/29/2019

    The Dying Gaul with Taylor

    This month, we talk about Craig Lucas one upping Tony Kushner. What makes a play disappear and others stick around in our culture? What do we do when we have power over somebody else?  Taylor Davis, Seattle actor, director, choreographer, talks The Dying Gaul by Craig Lucas.  Next month, we talk about The Apollo of Bellac by Jean Giraudoux.  Read it, or don't and check us out on Facebook: @playspod

    1h 2m
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A Word on Plays is a podcast, hosted by Amy Gang about script analysis and theater production, featuring a new play and a new theatre artist each month.

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  • Creator
    Amy Gang
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amy Gang
  • Show Website
    A Word on Plays