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We're in the presence of an MFA, people! Today on Evil Thespian we are joined by the ICONIC Rabiah Rowther! Rabiah is a director, screenwriter, and occasional producer currently based in New York City. Additionally, she is also a screening committee member for the Hampton's International Film Festival. Rabiah recently graduated from The Actor's Studio Drama School MFA program's directing track. So we're talking about directing in this one! There's a lot to cover - composition, actor-director communication, staging, owning the vision, and so much more. Rabiah offers us some serious expertise you don't want to miss out on. In addition, we also share observations on current trends in playwriting, and how new works seem to be branching out creatively for the better.



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Today on Evil Thespian we are joined by Jaclyn Bethany and Lin Gathwright, Co-Artistic Directors of The Fire Weeds. As a new female focused theatre company offering bold interpretations, their upcoming production is titled Outraged Hearts. A new immersive take on Tennessee Williams, Outraged Hearts features two early prototypes for The Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar named Desire (Pretty Trap and Interior: Panic). It comes to NYC after a successful run in New Orleans in association with The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival, and is being co-produced in NYC by Tony nominated Future Home Productions. We're here to talk about it! Listen for an excellent conversation on all things Ten, along with some excellent insight into a production that makes itself culturally significant both in artifice and honesty. This is gonna be a special one, folks!

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The first repertory production in Chicago in over a decade, THE SARCOMA CYCLE, written and directed by Logan Berry,  is a three act play set in three distinct time periods, tracing the accelerating growth of technology, alienation, and violence in the USA. Cast members Sara Zalek and Dylan Fahoome join us to discuss the maximalist nature of the rehearsals, the process, the stories, and the characters. What is it like to build out a three act play and incorporate unprecedented use of technology in a theatrical setting? Listen today to find out, and get your tickets to The Sarcoma Cycle today! CLICK HERE

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Terry Knickerbocker is the artistic director of the Terry Knickerbocker studio, a prestigious professional acting studio in Brooklyn. Equipped with over 25 years of training and teaching under William Esper, Terry is dedicated to helping ambitious actors express themselves at the highest level of their abilities. In this episode, Terry tells all about his approach to training, and how the use of Meisner unlocks a place artistically where anything can be expressed.



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Alida Rose Delaney joins us to talk about

ONE WINGED DOVE, skillfully penned and directed by Matthew Gasda, the narrative centers around Sam, a gifted young writer grappling with his inner demons. Alida takes on the role of Lydia, Sam's girlfriend, who delicately maneuvers through her own vulnerabilities, mirroring Sam's struggle with a pattern of self-destruction. Alida gives us a wonderful glimpse into the rich emotional complexity of these characters, while also discussing her unique and profound connection to the play.



ONE WINGED DOVE will play in the East Village on May 30th, and May31st in Tribeca. GET TICKETS HERE



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In this episode we are joined by Ava O'Dea, Emma Woodward, and Sarah Santamaria to discuss EVERYONE IN NEW YORK IS BEAUTIFUL. A new play written by Christian Flynn, directed by Emma Woodward. Drama and chaos ensues when two couples decide to open their relationship. Testing the waters and pushing each others boundaries, the couples uncover a newness in both their identity, and their partners. Topics discuss: Starbucks, Edging, Polyamory, Politics, Power, Tote Bags, and so much more!



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