Norman and I are back and we have a treasured guest, Richard Talavera – talented playwright and veteran actor in the bay area. We had Richard on back in December of 2017 and a lot has changed in the last seven years since. We catch up with him to see what he’s doing, the state of political theatre in the bay area and Richard’s foray into teaching improvisation and the sociology of improv.
Richard can be contacted directly via Facebook.
Jameelah Lane has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid
Norman and I have been working diligently on the Baldwin Project, where our eventual play will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one black’s great poet laureates, James Baldwin. Check out new readings and updates here: https://www.baldwincentennialproject.com
We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men’s hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com
Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair
Plethos Productions (run by Karin & Jon Richey – Episode 185) has a fundraiser going on to create a new theatre space in downtown Hayward! As part of the fundraising campaign, Plethos is hosting a retreat at Camp Monologa on the weekend of July 26-28. Along with a host of teaching classes by some of the best bay area theatre artists, The Yay will be hosting a live episode taping, plus gourmet kid-camp inspired food by Mad Creationz served at the Mess Hall, a swimming hole, wine and paint night, plus and so much more!
You can find more about the fundraiser and give a donation here: https://givebutter.com/letsplethos
SHOWS:
Pac & Biggie Are Dead (Lower Bottom Playaz)
June 6 - 30
Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) is directing the show
Cat Brooks (Episode 283), Spence Stevens and Gyselle Garcia are in the show
Reg Clay is stage managing the show
http://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com
Clyde’s (City Lights Theatre)
Running until June 9
Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251), Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43), Damaris Divito (Episode 190) and Fred Pitts (Episode 256) are in the show
https://cltc.org/event/clydes/
Crows Landing Gently, Gently (Magic Theatre)
Part of the Rainbow Zebra New Works Series
June 16 – one day only – free admission
Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the reading
Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120, 225) is in the reading
https://magictheatre.org/calendar/readings
The Glass Menagerie (SF Playhouse)
May 2 – June 15
Jake Fong is understudying for the show
Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is directing the show
https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/
Darkheart (Bindlestiff Studios)
LAST SHOW TONIGHT!
Golda Sargento aka Rebel Maria (Episode 220) wrote the musical
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2MzY2
Legally Blonde (Ray of Light Theatre)
Sept 7 – 29
CJ Strickland (Episode 216) is in the show
https://www.rayoflighttheatre.com/legally-blonde
Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay)
Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)
