Shows
First Draft PresentsA Night of Firsts: The InterviewKylie Anderson takes us through her Firsts story! Listen as she and Heather discuss our relationship to perfectionism, lessons learned in the service industry, and the dark underbelly of Universal City Walk.Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2024-07-0826 minFirst Draft PresentsA Night of FirstsWe're back! Life got busy, but we're here and ready to share once more :) Please enjoy a recording of our September 2024 show: Firsts! Listen to tales of our collective "firsts", be they first jobs, loves, dreams, leaps of faith, and so much more!Thanks to our storytellers!Kat BarnetteKylie AndersonSavannah ManhattenJake Hammond& Elizabeth FrohlichFollow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2024-05-071h 03First Draft PresentsGrowth: The InterviewErin McIntosh stops by to talk growth! She and Heather discuss the power of sharing your voice through personal storytelling, the importance of consistently writing, and the not-so-subtle connections between theater teachers and cult leaders.Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2024-03-1846 minFirst Draft PresentsGrowthFrom our December 2023 show, stories of growth! Listen to storytellers explore the many facets of growth - within family, performance, reflections, MDMA, and so much more!Thank you to our storytellers!Melissa CarvajalErin McIntoshAlexandra HaydenTrevor ZhangErin McIntoshTori WeaverAnna DonnellaFollow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2024-02-261h 11First Draft PresentsMother May I F*ck the Patriarchy? The InterviewJordee, Heather, and Elizabeth commiserate over all things patriarchy. Listen as they unpack the fallacy of the system, the politics of "being rude", and the gradual journey towards equality. They also delve further into the age old debate - tonic vs seltzer.Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2024-02-1536 minFirst Draft PresentsMother May I F*ck the Patriarchy?From our 2023 Mother's Day show: stories of living within and without patriarchy. Listen to harrowing tales of being a woman in a car dealership, finding joy in spitting competitions, and a feminist revolution that begins with the laundry. Thank you to our storytellers: Jordee Kopanski, Heather Parker, Elizabeth Frohlich, & Demery Zlatic!Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2024-01-3042 minFirst Draft PresentsSh*t Show: The Interview!Eric Moore delves further into their story of sh*t. They explain their storytelling process, the necessity of finding their flow state, and the celebrities who are just like us... because they have IBS. Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-12-2535 minFirst Draft PresentsSh*t ShowFrom our March 2023 show: stories of our most human moments... when sh*t happens. Listen to hear stories of playing it cool when our bodies betray us: bold decisions made while under the influence, a mushroom induced identity crisis, Dave's Hot Chicken induced catharsis, and so much more! Thank you to our storytellers: Eric Moore, Elizabeth Frohlich, Valeria Sanchez, and Brittany Lewis!Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-12-1152 minFirst Draft PresentsPerformance Prose: The InterviewDemery and Heather explore further into Demery's story of the first and worst time she blanked on stage. Listen as they delve into the creative process, the forever journey of storytelling, and the forever expanding high stakes of children's theater.Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-11-1929 minFirst Draft PresentsPerformance ProseFrom our August 2023 show: stories of performance in all its forms:.Listen to hear stories of unrequited love in cheerleading, dubious warehouse theaters, the importance of breath support in choir concerts, and so much more!Thank you to our storytellers: Morgan Lee Miller, Ava Simone Lindsey, Libby Burnette, Brittany Lewis, and Amorette Muzingo!Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-11-0659 minFirst Draft PresentsCycles: The InterviewKat Barnette takes us right into the deep end of the pool. Enjoy a conversation about the importance of chasing joy, mini-cycles that make up the larger cycles, taurus comforts, and the eternal truth of Edward Cullen.Content Warning: This episode talks about death and our relationship with it, if you feel this may be triggering to you, please listen with care. Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-10-2338 minFirst Draft PresentsFirst Draft Presents: CyclesLive recording from the April 2023 show - Cycles of Life. Tune in to hear the physical, the emotional, and the all encompassing cycles that permeate our lives.*CONTENT WARNING* One of the stories (38:04 - 52:15) contains the passing away of a friend. If you find this may be triggering to you, please listen with care.As always, thank you to our storytellers:Aleksandra HansenOlivia Isabel Comas WoodKat Barnette&Heather ParkerFollow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-10-1155 minFirst Draft PresentsStories of Summer: The Interview!Jordee and Heather delve further into Jordee's Story of Summer. Listen as they talk through their storytelling process, kissing lessons from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and a much awaited breakdown of The Aeropostale shorts.Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-09-2432 min
First Draft PresentsFirst Draft Presents: Stories of SummerLive recording from our July 2023 show H.A.G.S: Stories of SummerFeaturing stories of perpetually unemployed roommates, forbidden summer romances, the importance of google translate, a flying rip stick, and so much more!Thank you to our storytellers: Reggie Smith, Kelsey Peterjohn, Sam DiSalvo, & Summer Benson! Follow us on Instagram @firstdraftpresents for details on our next show!2023-09-101h 17