A Word on Plays Amy Gang

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

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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.

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If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz

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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

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If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz

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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.  

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If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz

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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. 

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

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