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The Drama Book Show!

The Drama Book Show!

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 Welcome to The Drama Book Show! This podcast is your gateway to the world of theater. Join hosts David Rigano and Mark-Eugene Garcia, both seasoned playwrights and close friends, as they engage in dynamic interviews with a diverse array of guests spanning from Broadway to Off-Broadway and beyond. Recording before a live audience at the Drama Book Shop, each week features a theater expert delving into realms both on and off the stage. Follow @dramabookshowpodcast on instagram, check Eventbrite for events, and join our lively audience at the book shop, where drama unfolds! Music by Paul RiganoThe Drama Book Show! Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • A Conversation with Duncan Pflaster

    A Conversation with Duncan Pflaster
    May 29 2025
    Mark-Eugene and David dive into the world of acclaimed playwright Duncan Pflaster, discussing Mark-Eugene's long-standing creative collaboration with him. Later, Duncan joins the conversation to explore his eclectic career in theatre, sharing insights into three of his published plays. From the intense psychological entanglements of Fourteen Hundred and Sixty Sketches of Your Left Hand, to the poetic isolation of Harmony Hall, and the political defiance of A Touch of Cinema, Pflaster’s work spans genres and emotions with fearless originality. A fascinating look into the mind of a prolific voice in indie theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Piper Chen Sings- A Conversation With Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran

    Piper Chen Sings- A Conversation With Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran
    May 26 2025
    Mark-Eugene and David dive into the topic of stage fright with special guest Dylan Glick. Later, they’re joined by first-time picture book authors—and sisters-in-law—Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran to discuss their empowering children’s book Piper Chen Sings. Inspired by Soo’s own childhood experiences, the story follows a young girl who must overcome her nerves when chosen to sing a solo at her school concert. With support from her beloved Nai Nai, Piper finds the confidence to shine. Phillipa Soo is a Tony-nominated, Grammy-winning, and Emmy-nominated actress best known for originating “Eliza” in Hamilton, with additional credits in Into the Woods, Camelot, One True Loves, Over the Moon, Dopesick, and Shining Girls. Maris Pasquale Doran, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and lecturer at Columbia University. Piper Chen Sings is her debut publication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • JJ's Audition Adventure with Javier Vazquez Jr and Denise Santos

    JJ's Audition Adventure with Javier Vazquez Jr and Denise Santos
    May 22 2025
    In Episode 3, Season 2 – David and Mark-Eugene explore the “joys” of auditioning and reflect on how valuable a guide would’ve been when they were starting out. That’s where JJ’s Audition Adventure comes in—a delightful children’s book by Atlanta-based actor and educator Javier Vazquez Jr. Inspired by his own path in the industry, the book follows young JJ as he prepares for his first self-taped audition with the help of his Tío Rolando, offering practical tips and lessons in confidence along the way. The conversation is moderated by Denise Santos, acclaimed actress and founder of Latinas in Media Atlanta. Known for her role in the Emmy-winning NFL Super Bowl LVII commercial Run With It and appearances on The Resident and MacGyver, Denise leads a heartfelt discussion on creativity, representation, and helping the next generation take the stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins

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