Bus Ride Talks

Today's guest is Gerrad Taylor (he/him). Gerrad is an actor, director, educator, and Associate Artistic Director for Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in Baltimore, MD. We talk about transitioning from neuroscience to the arts, approaching the classics without the white-gaze, and his surprising connection to Divinia. Host: Divinia Shorter Producer: Jacob Zeranko Charity of choice: Casey Cares Foundat...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with May Treuhaft-Ali (she/her). May is a playwright, dramaturg, and amateur chef. They talk about the who, what, and how of dramaturgy, new plays, public school, and the raw power of goats. Host: Divinia Shorter Producer: Jacob Zeranko Charity of choice: Black Girl Hockey Club You can support and find more information about their work on their website: https://bl...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Temidayo Amay (they/them/theirs/friend). Temidayo is a Helen Award winning performer and, what they beautifully call, a multi-hyphenate artist. They talk about what those hyphens are, plants (and plant murder), activism, yoga, and the joy have having D.C. roots. Host: Divinia Shorter Producer: Jacob Zeranko Charity of Choice: PILOT, a production studio workin...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Billy McEntee (he/him/his). Billy McEntee is a Brooklyn-based writer. As an arts journalist, he's written for The Washington Post, American Theatre, Vanity Fair, Observer, and others. His short film Lindsay Lindsey Lyndsey has won various screenplay awards and will come out next year. Billy is an editor at The Brooklyn Rail, works at Playwrights Horizons, tau...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Shadi Ray (she/her). Shadi Ray's bio: "I’m a graphic designer based in Los Angeles with a focus on creating brand identities and campaigns. I also have a sweet spot for punchy motion graphics and user interface design, but nothing takes my breath away quite like a nice grid system.  I’m currently working as a designer at imre, using my skills to break do...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Aldo Amparán (he/him). Aldo's bio: "Aldo Amparán is the author of Brother Sleep (Alice James Books, forthcoming 2022), winner of the 2020 Alice James Award. He has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts & CantoMundo. His work most recently appears in the Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-Day , AGNI , Best New Poets , Ploughshares ,...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Will Arbery (he/him). Will's bio: "Will Arbery is a playwright from Texas + Wyoming + seven sisters. His play Heroes of the Fourth Turning was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the winner of an OBIE for Playwriting, the Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, the John Gassner Playwriting Award, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. He's also the recipient of a...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Fisayo Quadri. Fisayo's bio: "Fisayo Quadri is a 2019 graduate of Pratt Institute with a BFA in fashion design. Her work focuses on using a mix of color, volume, and energetic line work to create engaging textiles combined with modern silhouettes. Upon graduating, she has worked with Nike, freelanced for a variety of independent labels, and founded LoveOhLou...

In today's episode, Divinia chats with Thandi Jackson. Thandi's bio: "As a communications major, my goal is to support innovative media and assist with creating publications. I ultimately aim to use my abilities as a storyteller to bring people together." Host: Divinia Shorter Producer: Jacob Zeranko Charity of Choice: Literacy, Inc (LINC). LINC is based on two beliefs: all children can read given...

For the season finale of Bus Ride Talks, Divinia chats with Sam Martin (he/him/his). Sam is a woodworker, stained glass artisan, craftsman, scenic carpenter based in Baltimore and whose work can be seen from Center Stage to his independent business. Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrainandtheglass/ Thank you to everyone who has listened thus far! It's been wonderful to see so many of...