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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
  • Blood Type: RAGU

    Blood Type: RAGU
    Sep 1 2025
    In this episode, we explore Blood Type: RAGU, written and performed by Frank Ingrasciotta. This hilarious and heartfelt solo play follows Frank’s journey as the son of Sicilian immigrants in Brooklyn, blending food, family, and forgiveness in a story that’s equal parts comedy and drama. Having wowed audiences Off-Broadway and beyond with over 1,200 performances worldwide, Blood Type: RAGU showcases Frank’s tour-de-force portrayal of more than 20 unforgettable characters. Frank joins us to share his journey from Off-Broadway to international acclaim, reflecting on culture, identity, and the joy of bringing family stories to life onstage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Taming the Cyclops, How to Do Your Best Work in an On-Camera Audition

    Taming the Cyclops, How to Do Your Best Work in an On-Camera Audition
    Aug 25 2025
    Mark-Eugene and Dylan dive into auditions, on-camera work, stage fright, and Dylan’s college journey. Later, David speaks with Ellen Novack about her book Taming the Cyclops, a guide to mastering on-camera auditions. With decades of experience as a casting director and teacher at Yale, Juilliard, and beyond, Ellen shares invaluable insights that have shaped the careers of actors like Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, and Brian Tyree Henry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How To Sing Without Thinking - With Gabriel Weiner

    How To Sing Without Thinking - With Gabriel Weiner
    Aug 16 2025
    Mark-Eugene and Dylan share stories from their performing journeys before David sits down with voice teacher Gabriel Weiner to discuss his book How to Sing Without Thinking. A celebrated singer, actor, and teacher, Weiner offers a fresh approach to singing—one rooted in trust, emotion, and rediscovering the voice we’re all born with. His philosophy: if you can laugh, cry, or speak, you can sing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
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