Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.

Come and join our kiki and get the STUDENTS' perspectives on being a Theatre Major in college! Find out "What do you do with a BA in Theatre" from graduated working professionals! This episode has a lot to cover and does so with a dash of humor. In this episode, we feature rising seniors Riley Bocchicchio (applying to Musical Theatre and Acting programs), Madison Figueroa-Diaz (applying for Stage Management programs), rising freshmen Kai Scott (BFA Acting UArts), Georgia Evans (NYU TISCH Drama), current student Jen Lepore (BA Theatre Arts/Musical Theatre Loyola New Orleans), and graduated students Alicia J Kelly (BA Theatre West Chester University of PA and professional actor), and Chad Parsons (BA Theatre West Chester University of PA and MFA UNCG).
You'll hear about the college audition process (and some advice!), what being a theatre major in college is like, and what life in the pandemic is like for aspiring theatre majors, current theatre majors, and working professionals. This is one conversation you don't want to miss!
Colleges:

• University of the Arts (Philadelphia PA)
• NYU Tisch Drama
• Loyola New Orleans
• West Chester University of Pennsylvania
• University of North Carolina Greensboro

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Music by Ben Pederson
Artwork by Frankie Rowles

5 Trans, Non-Binary, and Genderqueer theatre artists (Allie Faulkner, Elliot Colahan, Kai Scott, River Hedgepeth, and our own Chad Parsons) sit down to talk about their experience in theatre and how to make theatre/theatre training more accessible and inclusive for a variety of gender identities. As we move out of the pandemic and live commercial theatre is returning, we discuss what we want to see on and off stage, and what type of stories are told. Listen on in, cis-identifying friends! Here's a free education on how to make the theatre community and world a better place!
ReNew Productions Links

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Playwright's Playground Festival will be taking place July 9-11 at the Ritz Theatre in Haddonfield, NJ! Submit your plays here!

Podcast Cover Art by Frankie Rowles
Podcast Music by Ben Pederson

****TRIGGER WARNING - Mentions of Rape, Sexual Assault, Suicide, & Poverty/Refugees****
"Burn her, she's a Witch!" These women are so inspiring, the only explanation is magic! In this episode, Georgia Evans and guest host Jen Lepore chat with Deepmala Tiwari, Derya Agaoglu, and Sian Ní Mhuirí. Hailing from India, Turkey, and Ireland, these women bring their diverse perspectives on the necessity of intersectionality when it comes to women in theatre and the struggle of being called "unessential" in a time when human connection is needed more than ever. Listen along as we kick white feminism to the curb, discussing how we get audiences to the theatre in a world that has become inaccessible.
Check out Derya Agaoglu in Turkey!: https://www.tatbikatsahnesi.com/en/derya-agaoglu/
Check out Sian Ní Mhuirí's work with Super Paua!
Website: https://superpaua.org/
Instagram/Facebook: @superpaua
Super Paua Stories (Podcast):
http://superpaua.podbean.com (or find it wherever you're listening to Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.!)
Podcast Music written by Ben Pedersen
Artwork by Frankie Rowles

In this episode, we talk with three "young-at-heart" leaders in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences about what makes this art form so important, meaningful, and impactful! Katie Campbell (Arkansas Arts Center), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), and Khalia Davis (Disney Theatricals and Story Pirates) give their thoughts on why the world needs TYA, especially in present-day America, and how TYA can spur new conversations with children and their families. Join us for this super educational and fun episode of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. that you won't regret listening to!
Check out Khalia Davis and Katie Campbell on Instagram!
Khalia Davis - https://www.instagram.com/khaliashd/
Katie Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/cosmos_campbell/
Ernie Nolan - https://www.instagram.com/ernienolan/
Support these special guests and their current/upcoming projects at the links below:
Khalia Davis: http://Khaliadavis.com
Katie Campbell: http://Arkansasartscenter.org
Ernie Nolan: https://www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/donate
Podcast Music written by Ben Pedersen

Come and listen to this much-needed round-table conversation that delves into the world of gender! In this episode, we talk with Vinchelle (Philadelphia Drag Queen), Elliot Colahan (Trans Theatre Major at Rowan University), and Chad Parsons (Creator of Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.) about their experiences in theatre in regards to gender and gender stereotyping. This conversation is extremely important and shows that we can all learn from each other's personal experiences because at the end of the day, gender is personal!
Check out these Instagram pages of our special guests:
Elliot Colahan : https://www.instagram.com/elliot.colahan/
Vinchelle "Vincent" : https://www.instagram.com/_vinchelle_/
Resources that help to explain Gender and promote Gender inclusivity:

• https://genderspectrum.org/resources?category=parenting-and-gender
• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/trans-gender-identity/

Some Books (recommended by Chad Parsons) that help to explain exploration of gender and self:

• Jacob's New Dress by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman
• Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
• Who Are You? The Kids's Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee

Chad Parsons's Website: https://www.chadsparsons.com/

Podcast Music written by Ben Pederson