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Ep. 43: Growing Up (Ft. Mia Pinero)

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Every week, 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 with recording artist/actor Mia Pinero. Pinero is currently starring in Dipika Guha’s Yoga Play at PlayMakers Repertory in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The actor speaks about what draws her to the characters she plays.

Mia Pinero in “Yoga Play.” Credit: Michael Sparks

Later this spring, Pinero will release her first solo album. Growing Up is a collection of songs that showcase Pinero’s eclectic tastes and interests. From Childish Gambino, to Sondheim, and John Mayer, Pinero’s melodious voice takes the listener on a journey from her childhood to today.

She explained how she came up with a setlist that fulfilled her needs while paying tribute to the people she loves the most. Pinero will celebrate the album’s release by doing a special performance at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

 

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Ep. 42: Addressless (Ft. Martin Boross & Jonathan Payne)

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Every week, 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 with playwright Jonathan Payne and director Martin Boross about Addressless. In the digital experience, attendees play a game where they learn about the many causes/consequences of housing insecurity.

Boross first staged the show in his native Hungary, where he leads the revolutionary troupe STEREO AKT. Payne joined the project in its transfer to the United States, the two collaborated transatlantically via Zoom and share what that experience was like. 

 

 

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