The Drama Book Show!

The Drama Book Show! & Broadway Podcast Network
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Welcome to The Drama Book Show! Join hosts David Rigano, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Dylan Glick- seasoned playwrights and close friends, as they engage in interviews with a diverse array of guests spanning from Broadway to Off-Broadway and beyond. Recording before a live audience at the Drama Book Shop, each week features a theater expert delving into realms both on and off the stage. Follow @dramabookshowpodcast on instagram, check Eventbrite for events, and join our lively audience at the book shop, where drama unfolds! Music by Paul Rigano

  1. 22H AGO

    Dirty Books with Mara Lieberman

    In this episode, Mark talks with Mara Lieberman about Bated Breath Theatre Company’s newest immersive production, Dirty Books, and the evolving world of immersive theatre. Lieberman has served as the company’s Executive Artistic Director since 2012, directing and co-writing all of its productions, including Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec, Chasing Andy Warhol, Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec, Beneath the Gavel, Freedom: In 3 Acts, The Pride of Christopher Street, and Wild Things. Their conversation explores the creative process behind Dirty Books, an immersive experience inspired by the true stories of 1960s erotic fiction writers who worked under the shadow of America’s anti-obscenity laws, inviting audiences into a world of secret bookstores, banned novels, and underground desire where the audience helps craft the story itself. Learn more at maralieberman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  2. 1D AGO

    A Conversation With Neil Labute, William Roth, and Gia Crovatin

    Join us for an engaging conversation and live performance exploring Unlikely Japan and Other Plays, a collection of ten one-act plays written by Neil LaBute over a decade-long collaboration with the St. Louis Actors’ Studio. LaBute and William Roth discuss the creation and staging of these diverse shorts, spanning comedy, drama, monologue, and dialogue, while Gia Crovatin performs scenes from the collection. Listeners will gain insight into the creative process behind one-act plays, the challenges and joys of developing new theatrical work, and the unique collaboration between playwright, director, and actors that brings these stories to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m

  3. 4D AGO

    Ageless Dancers with Betti Franceschi

    In this episode, we celebrate artistry that endures with photographer and artist Betti Franceschi, whose book Ageless Dancers captures forty legendary New York dancers—ages 70 and up—in striking portraits that honor grace, intelligence, and lifelong creative expression. Franceschi is joined by featured dancers Ze’eva Cohen, Molissa Fenley, Sandra Lee and Diana Byer and more. Together, they discuss aging in dance, the evolution of the body, and the artistry that deepens over time—offering a moving reminder that creative life doesn’t fade, it transforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  4. MAR 6

    Goddess of the Hunt with Doug DeVita

    Doug’s Goddess of the Hunt is a fast-moving comedy about dark secrets in a public world. When grieving Charlie Windsor meets the lively Diana Black-White in a New York bar, they become instant BFFs, much to the shock of his longtime friend, Broadway actor Ed McGrath. Pulled into a whirlwind of secrets, betrayals, and dysfunctional family dynamics, Charlie navigates a world he’s unprepared for. This gleefully silly homage to 1960s romantic comedy thrillers—blended with Roman mythology and the modern chaos of social media—had its workshop premiere at the Fresh Fruit Festival and will debut fully at Lab Theater Project in Tampa, Florida. Doug, a two-time O’Neill Semi-Finalist, has had plays produced and developed across the U.S. and London, with work published by Next Stage Press and Smith & Kraus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  5. FEB 3

    My First Book—Part 2: A Discussion with Julian Schlossberg and Renee Taylor

    In this episode, veteran producer Julian Schlossberg discusses My First Book—Part 2, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his six decades in film, theater, and television. Hear his experiences with legends like Peter Falk, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, and John Cassavetes, along with reflections on running his own Castle Hill Productions for nearly 40 years. Moderator Renee Taylor, Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated actor and playwright, guides the conversation, offering insights into the art, business, and humor of a career spent at the heart of show business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 27m

  6. JAN 29

    A Conversation with Justin Borak

    In this episode, we dive into Justin Borak’s plays Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles. Community Garden follows Ralph’s first volunteer shift at Uptown City Gardens, exploring how tending to a shared green space can cultivate connection, humor, and even love. Cabin Chronicles is a horror comedy where three teens compete to tell the scariest stories while navigating the trials of high school and friendship. The conversation is moderated by Aaron Burstein, highlighting Borak’s signature blend of comedy, heart, and personal experience as a Lebanese-American playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m

  7. JAN 27

    Just Another Day with Dan Lauria

    In this episode, we explore Just Another Day, a charming and witty play about a comedy writer and a sophisticated poet in their seventies who meet daily on a park bench to exchange barbs, memories, and reflections on love—if only for that day. We also dive into the remarkable career of Dan Lauria, whose work spans stage, film, and television—from Broadway roles in Lombardi and A Christmas Story: The Musical to iconic TV appearances in The Wonder Years and This Is Us. We discuss his lifelong devotion to theatre, collaborations with Wendie Malick, and his efforts to nurture new plays through the Durango Play Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  8. 12/24/2025

    A Conversation with Ngozi Anyanwu and ChiChi Anyanwu

    In this episode, we spotlight Ngozi Anyanwu and her compelling plays. In Good Grief, Nkechi, a med-school dropout and first-generation Nigerian, navigates first loves, losses, and the stars in search of answers. In The Homecoming Queen, Kelechi returns to Nigeria after fifteen years to care for her father, confronting family, culture, and past traumas. The Last of the Love Letters offers a tender exploration of love, choices, and the difficult act of saying goodbye. We also discuss Ngozi’s remarkable career. A 2020 Steinberg Playwright Award winner, her works have been produced at Atlantic Theatre Company, Vineyard Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Steppenwolf, and more. Her plays have appeared on the Kilroys List, earned Humanitas and Leah Ryan honors, and she has been commissioned by leading theaters such as Two River and The Old Globe. Ngozi also directs and teaches, shaping the next generation of theater artists. This conversation is moderated by Chi Chi Anyanwu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 49m
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Welcome to The Drama Book Show! Join hosts David Rigano, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Dylan Glick- seasoned playwrights and close friends, as they engage in interviews with a diverse array of guests spanning from Broadway to Off-Broadway and beyond. Recording before a live audience at the Drama Book Shop, each week features a theater expert delving into realms both on and off the stage. Follow @dramabookshowpodcast on instagram, check Eventbrite for events, and join our lively audience at the book shop, where drama unfolds! Music by Paul Rigano

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  • Creator
    The Drama Book Show! & Broadway Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
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