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What's in a name? Diane Exavier joins the podcast to talk about the web of inspirations behind her new play Bernarda's Daughters. On the eve of a special performance for Haitian Flag Day, our conversation delves into the play's explorations of grief, home & homeland, and the power of naming to remember the dead. Listen to learn more about the play's circuitous pandemic-era pathway to the stage: before you book your tickets, you can still call the Bernarda's Daughters hotline!
In his powerful theater piece Guac, Manuel Oliver honors the life and legacy of his son, Joaquin "Guac" Oliver, who died in the Parkland shooting in 2018. Manuel Oliver joins the podcast to share why he turned to theater to tell his family's story, what he's hoping audiences will take away from...
Published 10/29/24
Meet Douglas Lyons, the playwright of Table 17, a playful homage to Black rom-coms of the 90s and early 2000s like How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Love and Basketball. In this discussion, we explore the impact of those films on the play, the impact of a queer lens on shaping this romantic...
Published 10/04/24