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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
  • Road Kills- A Conversation with Sophie McIntosh and Nina Goodheart

    Road Kills- A Conversation with Sophie McIntosh and Nina Goodheart
    Jul 18 2025
    In this episode, Mark-Eugene and David chat with playwright Sophie McIntosh and director/producer Nina Goodheart, co-founders of Good Apples Collective. They discuss their upcoming production Road Kills, their creative partnership, and the mission behind their collaborative work. Sophie’s plays spotlight queer voices, small-town life, and the wild ways animals mirror us. Nina brings stories to life with heart and purpose, with directing credits Off-Broadway and on Broadway. Together, they’re building space for bold stories and marginalized voices—one fearless play at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Fables, Folklore, and Farce- A Conversation With Mark-Eugene Garcia

    Fables, Folklore, and Farce- A Conversation With Mark-Eugene Garcia
    Jun 23 2025
    In a special twist for this episode, David interviews Mark-Eugene Garcia during a Friday the 13th birthday book signing celebrating the publication of his three plays: With Bated Breath, Eight Tales of Pedro, and Goat Blood. They dive into Mark-Eugene’s two-decade journey as a Chicano playwright—from his first musical Up in the Air, which evolved into the wild, sex-fueled satire With Bated Breath, to his current work exploring Latine stories rooted in heritage, myth, and horror. Joining them are Sergio Caetano and Hraban Luyat, two original cast members from Goat Blood, who give a chilling live performance of the play’s opening scene. The featured works span a mythic border-crossing folktale (Eight Tales of Pedro), a monster thriller layered with grief and identity (Goat Blood), and a surreal small-town comedy about religious repression and pharmaceutical chaos (With Bated Breath). It’s a rich conversation about storytelling, culture, performance, and the monsters—real and metaphorical—that shape us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • An Author Roundtable Celebrating Pride with DPS/Broadway Licensing

    An Author Roundtable Celebrating Pride with DPS/Broadway Licensing
    Jun 13 2025
    In this special Pride episode, Mark-Eugene and Dylan team up with DPS/Broadway Licensing for an author roundtable celebrating queer voices in the theatre. Moderated by Emmy-winning journalist Patrick Pacheco, the conversation features an all-star panel: Charles Busch (The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom), C.A. Johnson (All the Natalie Portmans), Michael Korie (Grey Gardens, Flying Over Sunset), and Lisa Kron (Fun Home, 2.5 Minute Ride). Together, they reflect on the power of queer storytelling, the evolution of representation onstage, and what it means to write with pride. It's a dynamic, heartfelt discussion with some of the most influential and exciting voices in American theatre today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins

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