• Episode 292: Biko Eisen-Martin

  • Jun 12 2024
  • Duración: 1 h y 21 m
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Episode 292: Biko Eisen-Martin

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  • Actor. Playwright. Activist. Griot. He is all of these things and Norman and I are happy to have him on as our next guest. He is Biko Eisen-Martin, the bay area playwright of Pac & Biggie Are Dead, currently playing at the BAM House by the Lower Bottom Playaz until June 30. We talk about Biko's writings, the need to create theatre that pushes knowledge and challenges the audience, the enlightenment of the artist to be true to theirselves and Biko's plans for the future. Biko can be contacted directly via Instagram/Threads: @saybiko Biko also has a webpage where you can learn more about him: https://www.bikoeisenmartin.com. Jameelah Lane has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black’s great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men’s hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more! You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos SHOWS: Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 6 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283), Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) are in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Third and Palou (Bayview Opera House) Staged Reading - June 19 – 7pm Biko Eisen-Martin is the playwright Gyselle Garcia (Episode 290) is in the reading https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bayview-opera-house-1053373357 Crows Landing Gently, Gently (Magic Theatre) Part of the Rainbow Zebra New Works Series June 16 – one day only – free admission Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the reading Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120, 225) is in the reading https://magictheatre.org/calendar/readings The Glass Menagerie (SF Playhouse) May 2 – June 15 Jake Fong is understudying for the show Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is directing the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/ Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde
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