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The Drama Book Show!Open: A Conversation with Crystal Skillman, Megan Hill, Lily-Ali Oshatz, Jessi D. HillIn episode 2 of season 2, David and Mark-Eugene break down the recent Tony nominations and share their standout shows of the season. Then, they dive into OPEN by Crystal Skillman, a poignant solo play in which a woman known as The Magician pantomimes a series of illusions—each one an attempt to defy the ultimate trick: saving her lover Jenny. Skillman, an internationally award-winning playwright, comic book author, and podcast writer, is known for GEEK, CUT, KING KIRBY (a New York Times Critics’ Pick), and her work with Marvel, Adventure Time, and Wondery Kids.
The episode features readings from...2025-05-161h 20
The Parsnip ShipThe Flora and Fauna by Alyson Mead
directed by Blayze Teicher, with musical guest Diana DiCostanzo "Ginnie and Adele have been friends for decades, helping each other navigate through life’s twists and turns. But when an inescapable event arises, they’re forced to confront the dark secret of how they met, and deal with forces trying to separate them in a way they never thought possible. The Flora and Fauna is a modern, #MeToo-inflected drama about unconditional love, loss, and the lengths we’d go to for one another. In order to move forward, sometimes you’ve got to go back." Cast includes Caturah Brown, Sara Thigpen, and Lily A...2019-11-131h 31