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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
  • My First Book—Part 2: A Discussion with Julian Schlossberg and Renee Taylor

    My First Book—Part 2: A Discussion with Julian Schlossberg and Renee Taylor
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode, veteran producer Julian Schlossberg discusses My First Book—Part 2, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his six decades in film, theater, and television. Hear his experiences with legends like Peter Falk, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, and John Cassavetes, along with reflections on running his own Castle Hill Productions for nearly 40 years. Moderator Renee Taylor, Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated actor and playwright, guides the conversation, offering insights into the art, business, and humor of a career spent at the heart of show business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • A Conversation with Justin Borak

    A Conversation with Justin Borak
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode, we dive into Justin Borak’s plays Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles. Community Garden follows Ralph’s first volunteer shift at Uptown City Gardens, exploring how tending to a shared green space can cultivate connection, humor, and even love. Cabin Chronicles is a horror comedy where three teens compete to tell the scariest stories while navigating the trials of high school and friendship. The conversation is moderated by Aaron Burstein, highlighting Borak’s signature blend of comedy, heart, and personal experience as a Lebanese-American playwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Just Another Day with Dan Lauria

    Just Another Day with Dan Lauria
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode, we explore Just Another Day, a charming and witty play about a comedy writer and a sophisticated poet in their seventies who meet daily on a park bench to exchange barbs, memories, and reflections on love—if only for that day. We also dive into the remarkable career of Dan Lauria, whose work spans stage, film, and television—from Broadway roles in Lombardi and A Christmas Story: The Musical to iconic TV appearances in The Wonder Years and This Is Us. We discuss his lifelong devotion to theatre, collaborations with Wendie Malick, and his efforts to nurture new plays through the Durango Play Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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