
19 episodes

The Queer Plays Podcast Theatre Viscera
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Play readings done by the Theatre Viscera staff, based in Portland, OR. A focus on plays written by queer playwrights, with queer characters, and for queer actors. Previously known as "The Theatre Viscera Podcast".
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Artist Interview with Steph Landtiser
This is the first ever artist interview for The Queer Plays Podcast, we are meeting with resident artist Steph Landtiser, who has worked with Theatre Viscera since Season 1 Episode 2 Dead Girl Dancing back in 2020. We discuss their background in theatre, their experiences as a queer musician and performer, and what work they're involved with right now.
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Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner by Darcy Parker Bruce
This episode was recorded over video conference call in December, 2022. This is the fourth and final episode of the third season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Bruce's Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner was directed by Avery Kester, who also lends their voice to the stage directions as well as the role of News Reporter. Jaime McMichael and Lyla Meadows read for Danni and Sam respectively. Resident artist Bob Stevens reads for Dr. Franklin Moxie PhD. Returning guest reader Alexandria Stevens reads for Jessa. -
Annex by Maddox Pennington
This episode was recorded over video conference call in November, 2022. This is the third episode of the third season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Pennington's Annex was directed by Jaime McMichael, who also lends their voice to the stage directions. Avery Kester and Lyla Meadows read for Lee and Elliot respectively. Resident artists Lindsay Partain and Bob Stevens read for Georgia and Michael respectively. Returning guest reader Calvin Porterfield reads for The Kid. New guest readers Alexandria Stevens and Taylor Veary read for Belinda Carlisle and Christopher respectively. -
They Extract! by Eppchez Yo-Si Yes
This episode was recorded over video conference call in October, 2022. This is the second episode of the third season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Eppchez' They Extract! was directed by Lyla Meadows, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions, as well as the character of Mother. Jaime McMichael and Avery Kester read for the character of Woolen. Resident Artists Lindsay Partain and Bob Stevens read for Vera and EMOTUS respectively. Returning Guest Reader Calvin Porterfield reads for Pop-Pop. -
One Acts: The Girl in the Washroom and Butterfly Play
This episode was recorded over video conference call in May, 2022. This is the first episode of the third season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Bella Poynton's The Girl in the Washroom is first in the episode, and was directed by Lyla Meadows, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Jaime McMichael reads for Stanley. Resident Artists Lindsay Partain and Bob Stevens read for Daisy and Drake respectively.
Avery Kester's Butterfly Play is second in the episode, and was directed by Jaime McMichael, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Avery Kester reads for Narrator. Returning guest artist McKenzie Brock reads for Lapis. -
Guerilla Sabbath by William Hinz
This episode was recorded over video conference call in Decembe, 2021. This is our fifth and final full episode of the season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Guerila Sabbath was directed by Avery Kester, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Jaime McMichael reads for V and Lyla Meadows reads for Arson. Resident Artists Steph Landtiser and Bob Stevens read for Elizabeth and Lawrence respectively. Returning Guests Rebecca Yeager and Calvin Porterfield read for Sy and Flicker.
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Every single play they produce will give you chills, make you think, make you feel, delight you and stick with you. These are stories you can’t access anywhere else, done really, really well right here. If you’re missing theatre in the pandemic, immerse yourself in it here!! If you’re reading this from the future, when theatre can be live again, still listen to this podcast - how incredible is it that you can listen to plays like this on your commute, or as you putter around your home? Take advantage of it!