Play-Mates: Find Your New Favorite Play!

This week, Brynn talks to us about Another Kind of Silence by LM Feldman; Amelia Bethel gives a lovely performance from Act 2 of Another Kind of Silence as Evan; and we learn about how structure and repurposing old theatrical techniques can illuminate the characters and thematic content of a play.  If you love bilingual plays, American Sign Language, and complicated moral quandaries involving love...

In today's episode, we discuss a more well known and popular play--Top Girls by Caryl Churchill. Brynn discusses Thatcherite feminism and the historical women that star in Act 1; Edie Pierce once again regales us with her storytelling prowess as Louise from Top Girls; and Joanna Eisenberg tells us how Top Girls connects to ideas of feminism and theater today. If you like investigating how history...

In this episode, Brynn tells us all about St. George and The Dragon and how it relates to this play; Heather McConnell gives an awe-inspiring performance as Melissa; and we learn how flipping old tales on their head can shed new light on modern day problems. If you like the fantasy genre, queer retellings of old stories, and Queens who drop f-bombs, this one's for you! Heather McConnell: heathermc...

This week's episode features Cynthia Cunningham, the dramaturg for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's online production of Desdemona's Child. Brynn talks about Othello and how it relates to this new work. If you like Shakespeare and art that speaks frankly and emotionally about current events, this one's for you!   BLACK LIVES MATTER. Here's some great places to donate: &n...

In this episode, Brynn talks about Ripe Frenzy by Jennifer Barclay; Amelia Bethel reads a monologue from the beginning of Ripe Frenzy as the main character, Zoe; and we learn about how theater can make an emotional as well as well-researched statement on specific political issues. If you are a fan of social justice theater, slightly morbid dramas, and/or well written characters for femme-identifie...

In this episode, Brynn and guest Dan Hurlin discuss Maria Irene Fornes' Fefu and Her Friends through the lens of Dan's experiences as assistant stage manager for the premiere of the play in 1977. We also have the opportunity to hear a chilling monologue from Part 2 of the play by returning actor Heather McConnell. If you like feminist stories (which if you listen to the podcast, duh, of course you...

Brynn talks about Skin Song by Katherine Gwynn, Edie Pierce once again regales us with her amazing storytelling, and we go in depth into myths of mermaids, selkies, and other underwater spirits. If you like plays that center queer Deaf/disabled women, and also beautifully utilize seaside myths, this one's for you! Edie Pierce: missemilypierce@gmail.com Kathryn Gwynn: www.katherinegwynn.com ;...

In this episode Brynn and guest, Kyrie Ellison, discuss Athena by Gracie Gardner, and Edie Pierce reads a monologue as the title character, Athena. If you love sword fights, coming of age stories, and young women who know how to wield their wit, this play is one for you! Edie Pierce: missemilypierce@gmail.com Kyrie Ellison: www.ellisonarts.com Email: theplaymatespodcast@gmail.com Instagr...

On this week's episode, Brynn discusses Erin Courtney's A Map of Virtue. Karen Loewy Movilla gives an amazing performance as Bird Statue, and Brynn does her first episode as host AND expert. From birds and weird coincidences to true crime and documentary style interviews, this play has everything an audience with a penchant for mystery could want.  Karen Loewy Movilla: @lwykaru Email: theplay...

On this week's episode, Brynn tells us about Alice Birch's Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. Heather McConnell movingly performs a monologue from Act Two of Revolt... , and NYC based director and dramaturg Anne Karyna Bakan gives us insight into how this work talks about feminism, female anger, and modern society.  Heather McConnell can be contacted with professional inquiries at heathermcconne...

This is the trailer/intro episode for "Play-Mates", the podcast that helps you discover your new favorite play (written by someone who isn't a white guy!). In this mini-sode, Brynn explains what the podcast is all about and how each episode will be laid out.