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
  • Showmance- With Chad Beguelin and Paul Wontorek

    Showmance- With Chad Beguelin and Paul Wontorek
    Jul 28 2025
    Mark-Eugene and Dylan kick things off with an update on their latest playwriting adventures. Then, Paul Wontorek (Broadway World) sits down with six-time Tony nominee Chad Beguelin to discuss his debut novel Showmance—a funny and heartfelt story about a failed Broadway writer, a community theater revival, and the unexpected romance that blooms in his small hometown. Beguelin, known for The Prom, Aladdin, and The Wedding Singer, draws from his own life as a queer theater kid turned Broadway vet. Showmance is a witty, warm, and redemptive tale about second chances, small-town surprises, and the messy truth about our pasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 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 4 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 4 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 9 mins
  • Beyond The Binary: Eight Non-Binary Plays- A Celebration of the Playwrights

    Beyond The Binary: Eight Non-Binary Plays- A Celebration of the Playwrights
    Jun 13 2025
    In season 2 episode 8, Mark-Eugene and Dylan spotlight two favorite non-binary playwrights, then introduce a panel celebrating the groundbreaking anthology Beyond the Binary: Eight Non-Binary Plays. Though non-binary voices have a rich theatrical history, they’re still underrepresented on today’s stages. Beyond the Binary shifts that narrative with short plays exploring identity at the intersections of race, religion, class, politics, and pop culture. From Joan of Arc to talking toys, New York apartments to family bonds—these works capture the breadth of non-binary experience and joy. Featuring: Jonathan Alexandratos, M Sloth Levine, Dani Martineck, J.C. Pankratz, and Ashley Lauren Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min