On this episode, Norman and I welcome James Koponen, local actor, playwright and owner of the GibsonHouse Mystery Performers (www.gibsonhouse.com). We talk politics (the midterm election results, Trump firing Sessions and Trump's war of words with CNN reporter Jim Acosta and several black female reporters), James shares his theater origins and his current projects.
SHOUTOUTS:
Chasing Papeles (Bindlestiff Studios) now until Nov. 17 (www.bindlestiff.org)
Cheer! Story of a Dreamer (Stage One/Chabot College) Nov 1 – 11 (www.chabotcollege.edu/theaterarts)
Ward Six (Central Works) Oct 13 – Nov 11 (http://centralworks.org)
The Right Note (Phoenix Theater) Nov 30 – Dec 15 (www.sparestage.org)
Jerome Gentes (Episode 8) wrote book and lyrics
Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay)
Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)