Episodios

  • Episode 293: Live at Camp Monologa

    Episode 293: Live at Camp Monologa
    Jul 27 2024
    Norman and I just finished recording our first live podcast - at the beautiful Camp Monologa in Castro Valley! We hosted a panel of directors, to talk about "How to Nail Your Next Acting Gig", with guests Wynne Chan, John Maio, Kimberly Ridgeway and Salim Rizawi. Wynne Chan has worked all over the bay area, most recently with The Pear Theatre, directing The Chinese Lady this past spring; John Maio is a veteran director in the bay, having worked at Altarena, Hillbarn Theatre, Douglas Morrison Theatre and many others; Kim Ridgeway, who has been on the Yay many times, is currently directing Pat Milton's play The Accused, playing now until August 11; and Salim Rizawi is the casting director at Shotgun Players and has directed for many companies in the bay area. We touched on: mistakes made during auditions; doing your homework as an actor (know the play and the company you're auditioning for); and being realistic - knowing who you are as an actor and what you can and can't do. Since this was a live show, we didn't touch at all on current events or birthdays or upcoming shows (speaking of which, please check out Inventory: Baldwin Abroad, playing at Playground SF August 1-4 and at the BAM House August 22 - Sept 1st). Our focus is to help Plethos Productions, a company that means so much to Norman and I. Karin Richey has done a tremendous job in the 7 years of Plethos' existence, creating wonderful stories and creating opportunities for new actors and directors. Having a residence in Hayward is the next step for Plethos and we want to help them achieve that goal. You can help! Please go to https://givebutter.com/letsplethos and help Plethos continue to create wonderful theatre.
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  • Episode 292: Biko Eisen-Martin

    Episode 292: Biko Eisen-Martin
    Jun 12 2024
    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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    1 h y 21 m
  • Episode 291: Richard Talavera

    Episode 291: Richard Talavera
    Jun 1 2024
    Norman and I are back and we have a treasured guest, Richard Talavera – talented playwright and veteran actor in the bay area. We had Richard on back in December of 2017 and a lot has changed in the last seven years since. We catch up with him to see what he’s doing, the state of political theatre in the bay area and Richard’s foray into teaching improvisation and the sociology of improv. Richard can be contacted directly via Facebook. 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 are in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Clyde’s (City Lights Theatre) Running until June 9 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251), Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43), Damaris Divito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/event/clydes/ 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/ Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) LAST SHOW TONIGHT! Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre) Sept 7 – 29 CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)
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    1 h y 33 m
  • Episode 290: Spence Stevens & Gyselle Garcia

    Episode 290: Spence Stevens & Gyselle Garcia
    May 25 2024
    We’ve been delayed with projects, but we’re back and we have two fantastic guests: Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia, two great actors who will be in the Lower Bottom Playaz’ new show Pac & Biggie Are Dead – the show opens June 6th. Spence is a bay area beat maker – you can buy his beats here: linktr.ee/bosslifebigspence. Gyselle is a talented actress originally from Maryland. Both of them share their theatre experience here in the bay area, they talk about the upcoming show and what they have planned next in the future. Spence is on Instagram and you can follow him here: @bosslifebigspence Gyselle can be followed on Instagram here: @arcoisis_ Fellow Castmate 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 are in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Clyde’s (City Lights Theatre) Running until June 9 Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251), Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43), Damaris Divito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/event/clydes/ 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/ Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 Best Available (Shotgun Players) May 18 – 31 Jonathan Spector (Episode 280) is the writer Jon Tracy (Episode 169) is the director Kimberly Ridgeway is the associate director https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=024EF838-9D32-4E17-9E72-50E57B566E5F&menu_id=686B151A-1B30-41FF-A109-52758163E164
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    1 h y 15 m
  • Episode 289: Jake & Jessica Fong

    Episode 289: Jake & Jessica Fong
    May 4 2024
    It's been a while but Norman and I are back and we have Jake Fong – Jake has been on Episodes 228, 235 and 287 – I always love having Jake on as a guest host. Jake is currently understudying for the Glass Menagerie, now playing at SF Playhouse. Now he comes with his lovely wife and actress Jessica Fong, who just finished doing Sol, the Musical. Jessica shares her origin story, what theatre means to her and where she sees herself in the future. 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: 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/ Blue Door (Aurora Theatre) April 19 – May 19 Michael J. Asberry (Episode 183) is in the show https://www.auroratheatre.org/index.php/shows-events/20232024-season/blue-door The Fillmore Eclipse (Walking Cinema) May 3 – 12 Pete Fitzsimmons (Episode 65) and Jay Krohnengold (Episode 105) is in the show https://www.walkingcinema.org/projects/eclipse The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 1 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Nan (part of the 2024 Bay Area Playwright’s Festival) May 6-12, streaming On Demand Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) will be in the play Jeannie Barroga (Episodes 18, 32, 221 & 243) is the dramaturg https://playwrightsfoundation.org/2024-bay-area-playwrights-festival/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform as Afong Moy on April 20 (8pm); April 25 (7:30pm); April 28 (2pm); May 4 (8pm) and May 12 (2pm) https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Love Letters (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 11 Fred Pitts (with his lovely wife Kelly Rinehart) will perform May 10, 8pm Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform May 3rd, 2pm https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/ Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)
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  • Episode 288: Linda Huang

    Episode 288: Linda Huang
    Apr 21 2024
    Norman is back and we have a dear friend of mine, Linda Huang, on the Yay! Linda is a light board operator and all around tech person – she and I worked many shows for Off-Broadway West – Master Harold & The Boys, Life x 3 and The Birthday Party. She has always been someone I could rely on as a stage manager. Linda tells us what she’s doing these days, what she enjoyed working tech and how she got into technical theater. Linda can be contacted directly on Facebook. 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: The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz) June 1 - 30 Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show Reg Clay is stage managing the show http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com Nan (part of the 2024 Bay Area Playwright’s Festival) May 6-12, streaming On Demand Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) will be in the play Jeannie Barroga (Episodes 18, 32, 221 & 243) is the dramaturg https://playwrightsfoundation.org/2024-bay-area-playwrights-festival/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform as Afong Moy on April 20 (8pm); April 25 (7:30pm); April 28 (2pm); May 4 (8pm) and May 12 (2pm) https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Love Letters (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 11 Fred Pitts (with his lovely wife Kelly Rinehart) will perform May 10, 8pm Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform May 3rd, 2pm https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shotgun Players) Plays through April 27 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 & 268) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Pride of Lions (Theatre Rhinoceros) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episodes 139 & 279) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/the-pride-of-lions Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 King Liz (City Lights Theater Company) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Demaris DeVito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/wp-signup.php?new=cltc.org. As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/ Reg Clay (Instagram: @Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (Instagram: @whosyrhoosier)
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Episode 287: Michaela Hlinkova & Rama Mahesh Hall

    Episode 287: Michaela Hlinkova & Rama Mahesh Hall
    Apr 14 2024
    Norman is away this weekend, so Jake Fong has jumped back in the co-host’s chair. We have two special guests – married couple Michaela Hlinkova and Rama Mahesh Hall – both of whom are professional dancers in the bay area. Rama is a member of the Embodiment Project, a company that seeks to bring depth, narrative, beauty and fierce dedication to movement building work. Michaela is a member of See Through Soul, a company that uses movement to express self, seek truth and examine relationship dynamics. The Embodiment Project’s website is here: https://www.embodimentproject.org See Through Soul’s website is here: https://www.seethroughsoul.org Rama & Michaela can be followed on Instagram: @universoul_dance 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: The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ Nan (part of the 2024 Bay Area Playwright’s Festival) April 14 & 19th in person at the Magic Theatre May 6-12, streaming On Demand Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) will be in the play Jeannie Barroga (Episodes 18, 32, 221 & 243) is the dramaturg https://playwrightsfoundation.org/2024-bay-area-playwrights-festival/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform as Afong Moy on April 20 (8pm); April 25 (7:30pm); April 28 (2pm); May 4 (8pm) and May 12 (2pm) https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing Love Letters (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 11 Fred Pitts (with his lovely wife Kelly Rinehart) will perform May 10, 8pm Eiko Moon-Yamamoto will perform April 27, 2pm https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shotgun Players) Plays through April 27 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 & 268) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Pride of Lions (Theatre Rhinoceros) Playing through April 21 Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episodes 139 & 279) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/the-pride-of-lions Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 King Liz (City Lights Theater Company) Playing until April 21 Demaris DeVito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/wp-signup.php?new=cltc.org. As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/
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  • Episode 286: Torange Yeghiazarian

    Episode 286: Torange Yeghiazarian
    Apr 6 2024
    Norman and I are back to open up year 8 of The Yay and we bring back Torange Yeghiazarian, Fulbright Specialist, playwright and founder of Golden Thread. We had Torange on last in Sept of 2020 (Episode 167) and we welcome her back, as she promotes her latest play, The Tutor, now playing at the New Conservatory Theatre. We talk about the play, where Golden Thread is these days and her views on what’s happening in the world, four years later. The New England Foundation for the Arts wrote a wonderful biography on Torange – you can learn more about her here: https://www.nefa.org/torange-yeghiazarian. Torange’s personal website is here: https://torangeyeghiazarian.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: The Tutor (New Conservatory Theatre Company) April 5 – May 12 Torange Yeghiazarian wrote the play https://nctcsf.org/event/the-tutor/ The Chinese Lady (The Pear Theatre) April 19 – May 12 Eiko Moon-Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) is in the show https://www.thepear.org/whats-playing A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shotgun Players) Plays through April 27 Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 & 268) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp The Pride of Lions (Theatre Rhinoceros) Playing through April 21 Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episodes 139 & 279) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/the-pride-of-lions Boss McGreedy (Central Works) LAST SHOW TOMORROW! Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) has written and directed the show https://centralworks.org/boss-mcgreedy/ The Divine Sarah (Ross Valley Players) LAST SHOW TOMORROW! Anna Joham (Episode 87) is in the show http://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-divine-sarah/ Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios) May 16 – June 1 Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2 King Liz (City Lights Theater Company) Playing until April 21 Demaris DeVito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show https://cltc.org/wp-signup.php?new=cltc.org. As You Like It (SF Shakes) Feb – May in various areas Jen Coogan (Episode 239) is part of the musical creative team for this show https://sfshakes.org/tour/ Best Available (Shotgun Players) May 18 – 31 Jonathan Spector (Episode 280) is the writer Jon Tracy (Episode 169) is the director Kimberly Ridgeway is the associate director https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=024EF838-9D32-4E17-9E72-50E57B566E5F&menu_id=686B151A-1B30-41FF-A109-52758163E164 Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)
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