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“Las aves” con Joan Yago

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En cada episodio de Token Theatre Friends verás y escucharás perspectivas frescas sobre las artes escénicas. Puedes encontrar el podcast en Spotify, iTunes, y Stitcher. La serie web está disponible en YouTube. El tema musical de Token Theatre Friends está compuesto por Sean Mason (con el talento vocal de Angela Ramos). La animación es de Brad Ogden y los logos fueron creados por Jason Simon.

En este episodio, Jose conversa con Joan Yago, el dramaturgo de Las aves (presentándose ahora en el Teatro Pavón). Yago habla sobre la hermandad entre la comedia y la democracia, cómo su proceso creativo es definido por la importancia que le pone al espectador y además comparte detalles sobre la creación en colectivo.

 

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Ep. 70: The Cotillion (Ft. Colette Robert)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to playwright/director Colette Robert of The Cotillion. Robert talks about the significance of seeing Black women represented onstage, how she approaches writing vs. directing, and why she wanted to become an artist.

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Ep. 69: Like Playing Pretend, But Better! (Ft. Dan Rosales)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to actor Dan Rosales currently starring in Dog Man: The Musical. Rosales talks about the path he followed to become a performer, and how he connects with his inner child whenever he’s on stage.

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Ep. 68: Mystique, Allure, and Proficiency (Ft. Roger Q. Mason)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to Roger Q. Mason about readings of two of their works, The Pink and Waiting for a Wake. Mason speaks about why they never call their work “plays,” the importance of ritual in performance, and decolonizing theatrical practices. 

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Ep. 67: Listening to the Whisper of Intuition (Ft. Camila Canó-Flaviá)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to Camila Canó-Flaviá, the star of The Coast Starlight, currently at Lincoln Center Theater. Canó-Flaviá talks about returning to a character she played a few years ago and shares her thoughts on the importance of finding a self-care routine. 

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Ep. 66: Analyze Brick (Ft. Matt de Rogatis)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to Matt de Rogatis, the star/producer of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. De Rogatis talks about fundraising for the first Off-Broadway production of Cat, why he wanted to play Tennessee William’s “trinity” (Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire, Tom from The Glass Menagerie, and Brick from Cat), and how he uses his passion for psychology to dig deep into the characters he plays. 

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Ep. 65: Breaking Free from Stereotypes (Ft. Laura Gómez)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to Laura Gómez who is currently starring in The Baby Monitor at Santa Fe Playhouse. Gómez talks about sinking her teeth into the part of Soledad in Monitor, as well as the importance of developing new muscles and skills to complement acting, and why there’s power in seeing Latinx characters break free of the stereotypes they’ve been assigned. 

 

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Ep. 64: Saying Yes to the Things That Scare You (Ft. Adrienne C. Moore & Sean Boyce Johnson)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to Adrienne C. Moore and Sean Boyce Johnson, two of the stars of Black Odyssey. The duo talks about the genius of playwright Marcus Gardley, share tips for beginner actors who want to try out working in different mediums, and comment on fearlessness and the importance of saying yes to things that scare you.

 

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“Los puentes de Madison, el musical” con Gerónimo Rauch

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En cada episodio de Token Theatre Friends verás y escucharás perspectivas frescas sobre las artes escénicas. Puedes encontrar el podcast en Spotify, iTunes, y Stitcher. La serie web está disponible en YouTube. El tema musical de Token Theatre Friends está compuesto por Sean Mason (con el talento vocal de Angela Ramos). La animación es de Brad Ogden y los logos fueron creados por Jason Simon.

En este episodio, Jose conversa con Gerónimo Rauch, el protagonista de Los puentes de Madison, el musical. Rauch habla sobre su proceso para adentrarse en los personajes que interpreta, comparte sus impresiones sobre la riqueza de la música de Jason Robert Brown y nos cuenta cómo se enamoró del teatro musical.

 

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“La golondrina” con Guillem Clua

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En cada episodio de Token Theatre Friends verás y escucharás perspectivas frescas sobre las artes escénicas. Puedes encontrar el podcast en Spotify, iTunes, y Stitcher. La serie web está disponible en YouTube. El tema musical de Token Theatre Friends está compuesto por Sean Mason (con el talento vocal de Angela Ramos). La animación es de Brad Ogden y los logos fueron creados por Jason Simon.

En este episodio, Jose conversa con Guillem Clua, el escritor de La golondrina (presentándose ahora en Repertorio Español). Además de su trabajo como dramaturgo y director de teatro, Clua también es showrunner en Smiley, la serie de Netflix basada en su obra teatral del mismo nombre. Clua habla sobre su inspiración a la hora de escribir, además de compartir su interés en trabajar en distintos medios. 

 

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