THE COFFIN MAKER by Mark Blankenship
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03/17/25 • 58 min
In this episode of the Lights Up! podcast, Mark Blankenship shares his insights on creating immersive experiences, reflecting on the significance of movement in narrative influenced by his love of the Greek tragedy. The discussion highlights the evolving nature of theatre and the shared responsibility of storytellers and audiences in shaping demand for fresh perspectives.
Beyond his work as a playwright, Mark Blankenship is a seasoned arts journalist and editor. His contributions have appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Variety, and American Theatre. Mark's multifaceted career also includes roles as a dramaturg and filmmaker, underscoring his diverse impact on the arts community.
Play Starts (1:01)
Conversation with Mark (10:44)
Actors:
Tom Baxter: SJ Lester
Wick Wallace: Joel Sanchez-Avantes
Greg Hughes: Caleb Sexton
Directed by Garry Lee Posey
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Links to follow Mark:
Website: markgblankenship.com/bylines
Twitter/Instagram: @IAmBlankenship
Bluesky: markblankenship.bsky.social
Substack: lostsongs.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-blankenship-0118776/
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In this episode of the Lights Up! podcast, Mark Blankenship shares his insights on creating immersive experiences, reflecting on the significance of movement in narrative influenced by his love of the Greek tragedy. The discussion highlights the evolving nature of theatre and the shared responsibility of storytellers and audiences in shaping demand for fresh perspectives.
Beyond his work as a playwright, Mark Blankenship is a seasoned arts journalist and editor. His contributions have appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Variety, and American Theatre. Mark's multifaceted career also includes roles as a dramaturg and filmmaker, underscoring his diverse impact on the arts community.
Play Starts (1:01)
Conversation with Mark (10:44)
Actors:
Tom Baxter: SJ Lester
Wick Wallace: Joel Sanchez-Avantes
Greg Hughes: Caleb Sexton
Directed by Garry Lee Posey
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Links to follow Mark:
Website: markgblankenship.com/bylines
Twitter/Instagram: @IAmBlankenship
Bluesky: markblankenship.bsky.social
Substack: lostsongs.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-blankenship-0118776/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cast:
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I-Soul: Jessica Weaver
Directed by Garry Lee Posey
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
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Conversation with Audrey (8:41)
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