The Language of Us

The Language of Us

What does intimacy look like between friends? Showcasing new work from emerging writers, Season 2 of The Language of Us brings you three new episodes exploring relationships old, new, and unraveling. New episodes drop every Thursday, featuring both stories and interviews with the writers. Created by Emma Maggi-Byers and Em Messana.

  1. 04/01/2021

    Do You Want To Talk About It?

    Annie and Evie, high school best friends whose relationship fell apart years ago, take a drive down memory lane. Now 22 and a full-time waitress, Evie confronts Annie about the one night that ended their friendship. Annie, also 22, but a pre-law student, recounts her memory of that night and paints a clear picture of events. Together, the two women grapple with love and their lost feelings while nurturing a new friendship to come. Written by Emma Maggi-Byers Directed by Claudia Ramirez Featuring Izzy Hanson-Johnston and Emma Maggi-Byers Sound by Em Messana Cover art by Emma Maggi-Byers The Language of Us was created by Emma Maggi-Byers and Em Messana. @thelanguageofuspod | www.thelanguageofuspod.com

    Do You Want To Talk About It?

  2. 03/27/2021 ·  Bonus

    Behind The Mic: Rocío Christensen-Garrido and K'yana Faulkner-Smith

    "Behind The Mic" offers you a deeper look at the inspiration behind the script, and how it got from the page to your headphones. This week, creators and producers Emma and Em chat with Rocío Christensen-Garrido and K'yana Faulkner-Smith, co-writers and co-stars of I Never Make A Weak Knot, Not Ever. Keep up with Rocío @rociochristensn and K'yana @k.y.a.na on Instagram. @thelanguageofuspod www.thelanguageofuspod.com

  3. 03/18/2021

    I Never Make A Weak Knot, Not Ever

    Victoria & Asa meet by the lake at art therapy camp. Throughout the summer they share letters and diary entries, and in doing so, help each other discover who they’ve been, who they are and who they could be. Written by and starring Rocío Christensen-Garrido & K'yana Faulkner-Smith. Directed by Lu Fine. Sound by Em Messana. Cover art by Emma Maggi-Byers. The Language of Us was created by Emma Maggi-Byers and Em Messana. @thelanguageofuspod www.thelanguageofuspod.com

    I Never Make A Weak Knot, Not Ever

  4. 03/13/2021 ·  Bonus

    Behind The Mic: Imani Christopher

    "Behind The Mic" offers you a deeper look at the inspiration behind the script, and how it got from the page to your headphones. This week, creators and producers Emma and Em chat with Imani Christopher, writer of Townie. Imani (she/her) is an Afro-Indigenous screenwriter, poet, and fiction writer based in Brooklyn. Her poems have appeared in Wax Nine Journal & are forthcoming elsewhere. Imani is currently developing her first web series. Keep up with Imani on IG @cmonimaan @thelanguageofuspod www.thelanguageofuspod.com

  5. 03/04/2021

    Townie

    A year after a friendship break up, Declan and Amir find that maybe they haven’t changed as much as they thought when Declan shows up to Amir’s secret hiding place: a barn on a secluded hill. Despite not wanting to be together, Declan is hurt and Amir can’t bear to go home to his dysfunctional mother, so they both have to wait it out. After the initial shock of seeing him, Amir realizes that Declan is seriously hurt: he has a stab wound. He nurses Declan’s wound while airing out some of his own. An exploration of the fragility of adolescent friendships, emotional neglect, and simply getting older, the boys help each other survive the night. Written by Imani Christopher Directed by Niara Smith Featuring Julion Cruz, Jarahn Cosby, and Maya Carter Sound by Em Messana Cover art by Emma Maggi-Byers The Language of Us was created by Emma Maggi-Byers and Em Messana.  @thelanguageofuspod  www.thelanguageofuspod.com

    Townie

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    TRAILER: Season Two

    Coming 03.04.21.  @thelanguageofuspod www.thelanguageofuspod.com

  7. 11/12/2020 ·  Bonus

    Behind The Mic: Niara Mae

    "Behind The Mic" offers you a deeper look at the inspiration behind the script, and how it got from the page to your headphones. This week, creators and producers Emma and Emily chat with Niara Mae, writer  of A Bite of a Better Life. Niara Mae is a playwright and actress from the Washington, D.C. area. Most recently, she’s written for Here We Go’s 24 Hour Play Festival, and for Mixed Mag’s Mixedfest. She’s set to graduate with a B.F.A. from The New School of Drama in 2021. She hopes you enjoy the episode! Keep up with Niara on IG @calmdownnia. Follow us on Instagram @thelanguageofuspod www.thelanguageofuspod.com

  8. 11/05/2020

    Elaine Calling

    An awkward father and frustrated daughter try to bridge the gap between them through a series of phone calls. Although the long distance is nothing new, miscommunication and long held resentment and hurt threaten to ruin the relationship for good. Written by Niara Mae. Directed by Jasmine R. Howard. Executive Produced by Emma Maggi-Byers and Emily Messana. Featuring Hannah Pederson and Dominic Williamson. Score, sound design, editing, and mixing by Emily Messana. Cover art by Emma Maggi-Byers. Follow us on Instagram @thelanguageofuspod www.thelanguageofuspod.com

    Elaine Calling
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What does intimacy look like between friends? Showcasing new work from emerging writers, Season 2 of The Language of Us brings you three new episodes exploring relationships old, new, and unraveling. New episodes drop every Thursday, featuring both stories and interviews with the writers. Created by Emma Maggi-Byers and Em Messana.

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  • Creator
    The Language of Us
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Language of Us