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Beckett’s Babies
by Beckett’s Babies
A podcast by two friends who met at Iowa Playwrights Workshop. Join hosts Sam Collier and Sarah Cho as they try to figure out playwriting 📇
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173. Season 6 Finale??? Already??? + Updates
THAT'S A WRAP FOR SEASON 6! Thank you all so much for tuning in and hearing us chat about all things playwriting. Thank you again for another incredible season. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season... See you next year! ____________________________________________ Please support...
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172. PLAY: English by Sanaz Toossi
In this episode, we pick a play to discuss, and for this week's episode, we read "English" by Sanaz Toossi. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. SPOILER ALERT: There are going to be some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you read the play...
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171. INTERVIEW: Nicholas Pilapil
Hello listeners! On this week's episode, we had the wonderful Nicholas Pilapil on the show! Nicholas is funny and insightful. We enjoyed the conversation and we hope you will too! His play "God Will Do The Rest" is currently having its World Premiere in Los Angeles. Please check out the link to...
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170. INTERVIEW: Jen Leno
Hello listeners! We have another fun episode for you this week. We had the pleasure of speaking to Jen Leno. Jen Leno (she/they) is a lighting designer, a photographer, and a generative multi-media artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Jen knew that she would pursue art as a career when she was a...
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169. More rambling from yours truly...
Hello listeners! It's been a while (again). We've had a busy summer so we're here to share what we've been up to. Hope you all are having a great summer. ________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode with your friends, or follow us on Instagram or...
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168. INTERVIEW: Aaron Klass
Hello listeners! This week, we chat with jack-of-all trades, Aaron Klass! Aaron Klass is a founding member of Blunt Force Drama Theater Company, a teaching company for emerging artists with a decade long production history. He is a playwright, director, designer, production manager, and actor. He...
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167. INTERVIEW: Taylor Edelle Stuart
Hello listeners! We have another fun episode for you this week. We had the pleasure of speaking to Taylor Edelle Stuart who we first met at Iowa! Taylor Edelle Stuart is a film & theatre director, video artist, and projection designer. Her work focuses on the interplay between the digital and...
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166. INTERVIEW: Kira Rockwell
Hello listeners! This week's guest is Kira Rockwell! Kira (she/her) is a neurodivergent playwright, originally from the heart of Texas. Through a trauma informed, healing centered lens, she aims to nurture communal spaces that disrupt passivity and empower agency. This summer she will develop her...
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165. Oh, just checking in...
Hello listeners! It's been awhile since we checked in so please enjoy our ramble and babble. ________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode with your friends, or follow us on Instagram or Threads: @beckettsbabies As always, we would love to hear from…
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164. INTERVIEW: Lucas Baisch
Hello listeners! We're excited to return to our regular programming with an interview with a fellow playwright! Today’s guest is Lucas Baisch, a playwright from San Francisco currently based in Brooklyn. He is an instructor at Pratt, a Workspace resident with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council,...
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163. Season 6 Premiere! (We Hope People Will Finally Take Us Seriously)
Hello Listeners! Happy April 1st to those that celebrate. On this episode... you won't believe the incredible conversation we had. We hope you enjoy this very serious episode on very very serious theatre things. Enjoy! ____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies…
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162. SEASON FINALE: We graduated kindergarten. Hooray!
THAT'S A WRAP FOR SEASON 5! Thank you all so much for tuning in every week and hear us chat about all things playwriting. NOTE: Towards the second half of the episode, Sarah's mic went off and had some audio issues. We apologize for the quality! A real cherry on top to the year Sarah had... we…
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161. INTERVIEW: Sarah Johnson
Hello listeners! On this episode, we are so excited to bring on a fellow colleague from our days at Iowa, SARAH JOHNSON! Sarah Johnson is Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy and Head of the M.F.A. Dramaturgy program at Indiana University Bloomington. She researches and writes about intercultural...
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160. INTERVIEW: Sherry Kramer
Hello listeners! On this episode of BB, we have the one and only SHERRY KRAMER on the show! Sherry Kramer is a playwright and professor who has been writing plays for 50 years and teaching playwriting for 40. Her book about meaning making in timebound art, Writing for Stage and Screen: Creating a...
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159. INTERVIEW: Rebecca Wear
Hello listeners! This week on the show, we have the one and only director REBECCA WEAR! Rebecca is a freelance director and dramaturg with a focus on new play development, as well as an assistant professor in performance, play, and design. To learn more about Rebecca, be sure to check out her...
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158. INTERVIEW: Greg Geffrard
Hello listeners! This week on the show, we had GREG GEFFRARD on the show! This is a JUICY one with so much pearl of wisdom. Greg is here to make sure your sexy sustainable. PLEASE ENJOY! Greg Geffrard is an educator, Intimacy professional, culture worker, actor, poet, and facilitator. He…
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157. INTERVIEW: David Hanzal
Hello listeners! This week on the show, we had the one and only David Hanzal on the show! David is a Minneapolis-based director, puppeteer, and teaching artist. We first met David in our first year of graduate school in Iowa. We had an amazing time speaking with David and catching up! There's so...
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156. INTERVIEW: Wai Yim
Hello listeners! We here at BB love a good WOO-WOO sesh especially as we're approaching the Halloween season so we are fortunate to have actor, director, choreographer, playwright, and workaholic witch WAI YIM join us this week. We get into talking about this path into theater and TAROT CARDS.…
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155. INTERVIEW: Alex Casillas
Hello listeners! We were so fortunate to have designer ALEX CASILLAS join us on the show! We had such an incredible time chatting with Alex about her life and experience as a designer as well as thinking about representation in the creative teams. Enjoy!!! Alex Casillas, a native of Houston, TX…
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154. TOPIC: Let's Get Unstuck with Our Plays
Hello, listeners! In today’s episode, we attempt to get 'unstuck' ourselves with scenes from plays we wrote. We read, discuss, and ask questions about the scenes we're stuck on. Do we get unstuck with our work? You'll have to listen to find out! GLISTENS Sam - Ellen McLaughlin in King Lear at CSF...
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153. INTERVIEW: Charly Evon Simpson
Hello listeners! We were so fortunate to have CHARLY EVON SIMPSON join us on the show! We had such an incredible time chatting with Charly about writing and life as playwright and TV writer. We hope you enjoy!!! Charly Evon Simpson is a playwright, TV writer, and teacher based in Brooklyn. Her...
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152. PLAY: Burning Vision by Marie Clements
Every month, we pick a play to discuss, and for this week's episode, we read "Burning Vision" by Marie Clements. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. SPOILER ALERT: There are going to be some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you read the...
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151. INTERVIEW: Jihye Kim
Hello listeners! This week’s guest joining us on the show is JIHYE KIM! We had such an incredible time having Jihye on the show. She is so insightful!!! We hope you enjoy her brilliant mind! Jihye is a freelance dramaturg and a deviser based in L.A and Seoul. Her interest and specialty lie in new...
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150. PLAY: Why Marry? by Jesse Lynch Williams
Every month, we pick a play to discuss, and for this week's episode we read "Why Marry?" by Jesse Lynch Williams. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. SPOILER ALERT: There are going to be some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you read…
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149. WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 5, BABIES!
Hello, listeners! We officially started Kindergarten and we're a little nervous after taking a long break! In this episode, we share a few life updates. One of us had a baby so you better tune in to find out WHO. And we all want to know... will their baby go into the life of theater?! GLISTENS:...
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148. SEASON FINALE: when babies become toddlers... 4 years, baby.
THAT'S A WRAP FOR SEASON 4! Thank you all so much for tuning in every week and hear us chat about all things playwriting. We loved every single one of our guests on this season so even if they're not mentioned, we suggest you going back and give it a listen! Thank you again for another incredible...
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147. TOPIC: Location in Plays
Hello, listeners! In today’s episode we get into a discussion about all things locations! Location in plays, writing location into a play, and whether or not location informs the play. We read the following plays inspired by places we lived or currently living to help us get into the discussion....
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146. PLAY: Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias
Every month, we pick a play to discuss, and for this week's episode we read "Native Gardens" by Karen Zacarias. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. SPOILER ALERT: There are going to be some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you read the...
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145. We took a very short hiatus and now we're back...!!!
Hey listeners! We had a very busy summer! It's been awhile since we last recorded so we're checking in! GLISTENS Sarah: Pregnant & Michigan Sam: Bear Poop ____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode with your friends or follow us…
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144. TOPIC: New Play Development
Hello, listeners! In today’s episode we get into a discussion about new play development! Sarah attended the Great Plains Theatre Conference this past year and had an incredible time! We share our thoughts about attending New Play Development and Conferences. We hope you enjoy this discussion!...
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143. SPECIAL TOPIC: Intimacy Design & Training with Dr. Kate Busselle
Hello listeners! Get ready to LEARN something today! We're super stoked to have Dr. Kate Busselle joining us to discuss Intimacy Design and Training in Theatre. This was such an insightful discussion. We know you will learn a thing or two! Dr. Kate Busselle is Founder of Heartland Intimacy Design…
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142. INTERVIEW: G. Flores
Hello listeners! This week’s guest joining us on the show is G.FLORES! We first met Lupe at Iowa Playwrights Workshop. We're so excited to have him on the show to share his playwriting journey and all his thoughts on playwriting. This was such an enlightening conversation and we hope you enjoy!...
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141. INTERVIEW: Steven Strafford
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is STEVEN STRAFFORD! Sarah first met Steven at the Great Plains Theatre Conference where they bonded over playwriting and new plays. We're so excited to have him on the show!!! Steven Strafford is a playwright and actor, Brooklyn-born and New...
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140. TOPIC: History of Musicals
Hello, listeners! In today’s episode we discuss the history of Musicals! Sam taught a class all about musicals so we figured let's see what Sam learned and bring it to Beckett's Babies! We share our general thoughts on musicals, preconceptions, misconceptions, and so much more. We hope you enjoy!...
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139. INTERVIEW: Chris Leyva Returns!
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is CHRIS LEYVA! Chris Leyva was one of our first guests on the show. He returns to share with us what he's been up since we last talked to him and what the pandemic has taught him when it comes to playwriting. Chris uses humor and whimsy to ask…
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138. PLAY: David’s RedHaired Death by Sherry Kramer
Every month, we pick a play to discuss, and for this week's episode we read "David's Redhaired Death" by SHERRY KRAMER. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. SPOILER ALERT: There are going to be some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you...
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137. INTERVIEW: Darcy Parker Bruce
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is DARCY PARKER BRUCE! Darcy is a playwright, theater activist, and coffee enthusiast. We were so excited to have Darcy on the show and had a great time chatting. We know you will enjoy this interview too! Darcy Parker Bruce is a playwright and...
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136. TOPIC: Working With/As a Dramaturg
Hello, listeners! In today’s episode we discuss the topic of working with a Dramaturg! Sam also shares her experience working as one as well! We get into discussing what's helpful and what's not helpful when working with a dramaturg. Check it out! Article Mentioned: Dramaturg’s Bill of Rights:...
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135. INTERVIEW: Shannon TL Kearns
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is SHANNON TL KEARNS! A former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and…
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134. INTERVIEW: Ben Stasny
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is BEN STASNY! Ben is a second-year graduate student at CU Boulder. Ben's research is centered around queer theory, eco-criticism and performance studies. How can theatre act as a space for ethical action on queer and climate justice? Ben served as…
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133. INTERVIEW: Margot Connolly
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is MARGOT CONNOLLY! Margot Connolly is a playwright originally from Pleasantville, NY. Her plays include Belfast Kind (Winner, JPP's Jewish Playwriting Contest, Patty Abramson Prize Finalist), Quiz Out (Princess Grace Finalist, 2019 Kilroy’s…
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132. INTERVIEW: Scott Bradley
Hello listeners! This week’s guest on the show is SCOTT BRADLEY! Scott Bradley is a writer and theatre artist best known for Chicago’s long-running "cult" musicals Alien Queen, Carpenters Halloween, and We Three Lizas. His solo show Packing premiered in Chicago in 2019 and streamed to national...
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131. We're Back! SEASON 4!!! Let's goooo!
Hello, Listeners! We are back for Season 4! Did you miss us??? Just admit it. You missed us! In this episode, we check-in and share some quick show updates! Apologies in advance if our show sounds like one big QVC channel. We're just excited to share what we discovered! And, if you've been...
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130. SEASON FINALE: First the Worst, Second the Best...Third the Nerd?
THAT'S A WRAP FOR SEASON 3! Thank you all so much for tuning in every week and hear us chat about all things playwriting. We appreciate you and your support! In this episode, we highlight just a FEW of our favorite episodes of this season. We loved every single one of our guests on this season so...
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129. TOPIC: Dreams
Hello, listeners! In today’s episode we discuss the topic of DREAMS. We share some recent dreams we’ve had, share some play ideas based on our dreams, and share our thought son why we might add dreams to our storytelling. What do they evoke? Hope you enjoy the conversation! Article Mentioned: Did...
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128. PLAY: Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George
Every month, we pick a play or two to discuss, and for this week's episode we read "Hurricane Diane" by Madeleine George. We discuss what we noticed, what we liked, and questions that came up while reading the play. SPOILER ALERT: There are going to be some spoiler alerts! We highly recommend you...
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127. TOPIC: Act and Scene Breaks
Hello, listeners! In this week's episode, we discuss the Scene and Act Breaks. What’s going on between the scenes? Between the Act breaks? What would justify the time jumps? Let's dig in! GLISTENS Cho: London Writers Salon Sam: STAINS by Sarah Cho Special thanks to our sponsor Play Submissions...
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126. TOPIC: Ghosts in Theaters and the Stories We Tell... w/ Special Guest Heather Kelley!
Hey listeners! Halloween is just around the corner and we decided to bring on a guest who can share some spooky stories with us! This week’s guest on the show is HEATHER KELLEY! Heather Kelley (she/her) is an actor, educator, and theatre administrator currently enrolled in CU Boulder’s PhD…
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125. PLAYWRIGHT: María Irene Fornés
We return to our Playwright Series where we look at a single playwright and their large body of work. In this episode, we discuss the life and work of María Irene Fornés. We read the three plays: FEFU AND HER FRIENDS (1977) (Awarded an Obie for Playwriting), MUD (1983) (Awarded an Obie for...
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124. TOPIC: Play Ideas from Childhood Writings...
Hello, listeners! In this week's episode, we share writings from our childhood to help us generate ideas for possible play or story ideas. Is this a recipe of a disaster? Probably! Enjoy! GLISTENS Cho - SQUID GAME Sam - London Fog ____________________________________________ Please support...
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A podcast by two friends who met at Iowa Playwrights Workshop. Join hosts Sam Collier and Sarah Cho as they try to figure out playwriting 📇
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