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$Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastWords Heal"Nicole Gabriella Scipione breaks hearts." Or at least, that's what her cat Langston Brindle Anunciación, claims. As well as Stage Raw of Nicole in Lucas Hnath's Obie Award winning The Christians. Nicole is an actor/writer/filmmaker living in Los Angeles, but born the middle child in a gaggle of 5 children to her minister Father George, & educator/counselor Mother Eileen on a manse in New Jersey. She's played memorable roles in regional theatre including Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize winner Disgraced at PlayMakers Repertory Company, Jenny in The Tony award nominated Lucas Hnath's The Christians at Actors Co-op (Stage Scene L...2023-08-161h 15 $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastThe Bright and Talented Mr. WhiteSpoken word poet Caleb Miller White flew onto our radar at Theatre of Note's 2022 poetry slam, where he was a semi-finalist. Beyond impressed with his pieces and performance, we invited him as a featured poet in Towne Street's Theatre Sum Poetry at Stella Adler last July. Caleb is a writer, actor, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA and originally from Texas. His love of spoken word began in 2016 during a 5-year stint in New York City studying sketch writing and comedy improv. Since then, Caleb has cultivated a distinct poetic style, one he describes as "incorporating punchy rap...2023-04-2156 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastA Poet of NoteAmberlee Clark was born in Dallas, Texas and has been performing since she was four years old. When she was in 3rd grade, she was cast in a school production of Into the Woods Jr. Though it was a very small part, that little taste of the stage was all she needed to know she wanted to be an actor. She has been pursuing that dream ever since. However, also at a young age, Amberlee discovered she had a natural gift for writing as well. For fun, she would write poetry, short stories, and one-act plays, but her focus was s...2023-02-2750 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastBreak me to Make meRobert LaMarr Randle is a S.A.G. Actor, Musician, and Licensed Master Barber Hairstylist- an Artist on many levels! Today, we dive into his love of expressing himself through Spoken Word Poetry. A devoted husband and father, as well as a strong believer in God, Robert is an advocate for sharing lessons learned from real life experiences in order to help others. Poems performed today: BLOOD-LINE- about slavery and its existence today (minutes 23:54-29:10) HISTORY- follows the very human journey of not only one man of color, but many (minutes 42:57-46:34) Robert is publishing an autobiography tit...2022-12-021h 08 $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastThe Show can wait...the Art must go onYes we are BACK! Even more than being excited to be in a real studio together, we are glad to reunite in the city of angels after a summer spent on our own adventures, coming back together to create some poetic content for this community! It has been a chaotic three years and we're happy to reexamine our journeys as artists, professionals, and of course, as poets. Ron recounts his summer of traveling productions, and Booey recounts her summer of teaching artistry and writing. Ron: “I am out here with people who don’t have my back. I am out here...2022-11-1348 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastMarching OnPoem titled: “Falling in Love in the Big Apple.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poetsreturn/support 2022-03-0102 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastWe’re in this together, kid“Fear is a rusty knife and do not let her into your house.” - John Cheever --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poetsreturn/support 2022-01-1801 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastA Melancholy MondayHost Melissa Booey narrates the reflective poem “Woodward Waysayers” from her anthology titled BIRDBRAIN. The poem asks the question, “was it all a dream?” As one looks back on recent times, it’s hard not to ask that. Original music from Anchor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poetsreturn/support 2021-08-3001 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastBug in a JarThis haiku, written by poet, novelist and essay writer Meredith Sandrik, describes how many of us feel in our careers and relationships. With smoke settling in the many valleys of our Wild West, we can’t wait for the skies to clear to discern our next adventure. The same goes for life: once you see the writing on the wall, there’s no going back. In the midst of uncertainty and confusion, we must find clarity to continue the climb, even if that means getting out of the jar altogether. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poet...2021-08-1901 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastSharing is Caring with Bridget Hanson TirrellBridget is a 23 year old Utah resident who has been interested in poetry since a young age. Her interest has grown into a continuous passion, peaking thus far during Bridget's senior year of high school and again about three years after her graduation. Just before I hit record during our zoom interview, the poet disclosed a story about being accused of plagiarism as a thirteen-year-old, simply because her teacher didn't believe the poem she submitted could have possibly been written by her. Little did this instructor know or realize that adolescent writer Bridget had already established herself online, posting...2021-08-1340 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastBeauty in WordsJoining us from the continent of Africa, Beauty, or Beauty in Words (b.i.w) is the pin-name of an up and coming anonymous online poet/writer, who is also the sole founder and creator of the Instagram page @beauty_in_words._ which has amassed a following of over 6,000 through Beauty's online presence and poetry. Her content varies from both short and long poems in both modern and traditional style, employing enjambment, irony, personification and other poetic devices to tell her sometimes allegorical stories. Her mesmerizing words are illustrated by other artists on the platform she has collaborated with and...2021-08-1348 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastCatching up to UsWe are BACK and more excited than ever to bring you the words, processes, and stories behind the storytellers. You don’t need to be a poet to share, and in the debut episode of our second season, podcast host Melissa BOOEY dives into her own creative journey as well as her ongoing struggle with addiction. Using our words well to promote positive change and combat dangerous stigma is more important than ever, and the responsibility isn’t limited to artists. Join us for a season of growth, reflection and outreach as we grow our community and develop our voices toge...2021-07-0629 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastPart Two: ConvergenceIn Part Two of the Season One Finale, Philasifer raps the other seven of the ten Milkcrate Monologues. His poetic influences combined with the message he's determined to share with the world make RJ Wayne's book turned stage play a piece of writing that needs to be seen, heard, and performed as an integral part of Hiphop culture. Here we listen to Ron discuss more about his roots, inspiration, struggles, and how he has overcome those struggles in order to create something that's bigger than all of us. Don't be fooled my friends, let yourself jump into the cypher and...2020-05-1649 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastPart One: Don't Fear the CypherHiphop culture requires participation. RJ Wayne, (Ron Johnson) aka MC Philasifer, knows that more than anyone. Here is the first part of our SEASON FINALE! You'll get to hear about Ron's history from him, as well as how the Milkcrate Monologues came to be a play. Tune in for PART TWO with the rest of the 7 monologues recited by RJ Wayne himself, as well as a brief history of Towne Street Theatre, and a projection of where this amazing content is going next. Tracks recited by PHILASIFER tonight: 1) Don't give me that weak shit 2020-05-1535 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastBehind the Scenes with the Milkcrate MonologuesThe Milkcrate Monologues is a play written by Ron Johnson, known in the acting world as RJ Wayne, and known in the rap world as MC Philasifer. Milkcrate premiered with the Towne Street Theatre in October of 2019 at Stella Adler in Hollywood. After getting to sit down with Ron, who was the mastermind, creator, writer, director, producer, AND a part of the incredible ensemble, he was kind enough to invite me to by a fly on the wall during their cast album recording. There, I got to steal away cast members between recording tracks during their first session in the...2020-05-1438 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastA Proper Introduction to Philasifer *TRAILER for SEASON FINALERon Johnson is a rapper, beatboxer, producer, actor, playwright and teaching artist. Originally from Gilroy, CA, Ron AKA Phlasifer, is known for his thought provoking lyrics and instrumentals. Heavily rooted in the time-honored traditions of Hiphop as a culture, Phlasifer also joined the fraternity as part of the Conscious Rapper wave of the Mid 90's. His credits include albums distributed by SONY BMG and Universal Music Group, and is currently a part of the Music Divisions of Utah-based label, Ellie Beetle Entertainment, as well as CATO CREATIVE in Glendale. His first book , “The MilkCrate Monologues” (out soon) was recently turn...2020-05-1109 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastTaking Your Power BackMental health is still a widely stigmatized topic everywhere, and knowing you are not alone and that help is available to you is more important than ever. This week’s episode “Taking Your Power Back” features poet and creative, Megan Turoci, a writer, actress, and advocate for the mental health community. Megan delves into her personal experiences and the stories that have formed her, while speaking on her own journey to share that story in the hope of helping others in similar times of loneliness, struggle, and despair. Her online platform “We’re All a Little Mad” gives others a safe space...2020-05-0137 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastWhiskey Cigarettes (Content is King)Cocoa Rigal is a multifaceted, multitalented artist living in downtown Los Angeles. She works with many mediums including animation, video game creation, set design, costume design, acting, poetry, music, and more. She is a crafty and resourceful talent to have on set, behind the scenes, and in front of the camera. Today we delve into her process, and creative ideology while also learning a bit more about her improv-based poetry album, "The Myst: Wisdom of the Serpent" and how it came to be. We give you a sneak peek by featuring two of the tracks on today's episode: 2020-04-2445 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastThe Proof is in the Process: Part Two***Hello Poet's Return listeners! We hope you're staying inside and staying afloat during these COVID-19 times. We're releasing some extra content during this time of isolation and semi-hiatus, and we'll be sharing some teasers for season two with you on our social media pages! We know that times are tough, but if you're able to donate in any way, please go to our page on Apple Podcasts, or see the link to our Anchor profile on our instagram @poetsreturn. Any donations, subscriptions, likes, or reviews will help us to also stay afloat for you during this crisis! Our listeners...2020-04-1437 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastThe Proof is in the Process: Part OneForgive the ridiculous accents and antics, but these two have clearly been friends for a while. Daniel Botello is a versatile writer, not only dabbling but fully investing himself in his poetry, playwriting, and music. Along with touring solo through the United States performing his own music, he's also published, produced and performed his own plays as well as continued to perform his poetry and share it visually through social media. In this two-part episode, Daniel and our host discuss writing disciplines, artistic philosophies, inspiration, and how to write when you're happy. The pieces that Daniel shares today are as...2020-04-1040 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastMinisode 3 with Conor Turoci: Collaborating in AdversityDuring our last installment of the miniseries featuring playwright, poet, and novelist Conor Turoci, we give you a sneak peek into the play "At the Edge of the Wilderness," a play that Conor and host Melissa Booey have been working on for years. We discuss emotional resilience, the power of story, and how specificity is crucial to creating strong characters and conflicts. **During this time of COVID-19, we ask that you help us keep everyone safe and healthy, by practicing social distancing. We know it doesn't make collaboration or community easy, along with all the other very...2020-04-0317 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastStaying InspiredAlicia Beck is a Los Angeles film actress with a background in stage and musical theater. Throughout her past six years performing and creating locally, Alicia has also cultivated her love of writing and sharing poetry. Her poems are filled with heartbreak and hope, time and people lost, gained and remembered along with all the in betweens. Her grippingly visceral words are visualizations in and of themselves, as we're transported through our own former experiences and future potential as listeners. Her poetry can be found on her own social media @aliciareneebeck, as well as on her own poetry page...2020-03-2646 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastMinisode 2 with Conor Turoci: Community"At the Edge of the Wilderness" is a four act onstage western Conor and I have been writing since 2013. In this episode, we discuss the power of persevering when you have the right person to collaborate with, (even if you've been writing this play for 7 years, now). We discuss how crucial it is throughout an artist's journey finding artistic community regardless of size; these communes may change as we do, and as a result, our art evolves through our most vulnerable and formative moments. @poetsreturn @ronocicorut @capnbooey Original music by Lukapotamus ...2020-03-1419 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastMinisode 1 with Conor Turoci: Just Finish ItWe're switching gears a little this week, with Part One of a three-part release of Minisodes featuring Conor Turoci. Conor is a versatile writer, delving into such forms as playwriting, screenwriting, short story, essay, poetry and full form novel. In this small featured mini series of episodes, Conor and I discuss the ins and outs of writing process, how it evolves, and how to balance the highs and lows of inspiration and consistency. Today we focus on writing every day, knowing that sometimes inspiration isn't enough, and that effort, time and belief will change and fluctuate within our journeys...2020-03-1215 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastKnowing You're EnoughElena Scarlett Murray is a local Los Angeles poet who has performed as a featured performer at the Kingdom of Pavement as well as several other venues and has never failed to impress with her powerfully beautiful and sometimes potently painful words. Continuing to pursue her passion for writing, Elena has seemed to grow right before the eyes of the poetic community, her spoken word poems hitting people exactly where they seem to always need it. She has created a visualization of her first poem featured today, titled, "My Magnificent Body," and you will get to hear not only the...2020-02-2743 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastKnowing You're Enough TRAILERThis week's episode "Knowing You're Enough" features Elena Scarlett Murray, whose poetry has a wide range of topics, colors and styles. Listen to the trailer to hear a small excerpt from one of Elena's poems titled, "What I Should Have Written", and also hear us goof around for a bit as we're known to bring levity to just about any topic. A true poet knows not to take themselves too seriously! Follow Elena at @elenascarlettmurray and follow us at @poetsreturn DM us if you'd like to be on the podcast! Or if you have any feedback :) Original music by tbc.r...2020-02-2609 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastHow it All Comes TogetherCairo Spencer is a 23 year old, Bay Area Native with a background in dance and theatre. Although he has primarily focused on film since his move to L.A, performing the Milkcrate Monologues in October encouraged him to continue his acting onstage, and on another level, to continue writing and sharing his poems and raps. (Especially through the support of his fellow cast mates' group text titled "bad raps crew" wherein they tell each other not to overthink their rhymes and just spit.) Since then, Cairo has actually filmed and starred in NYR Banter, which is the first poem...2020-02-2038 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastCreating a Safe Space with Kingdom of PavementAmy Suto and Flannery Maney are the co-founders of Kingdom of Pavement, a local online publication serving as a platform for artists of all backgrounds to share their work, and collaborate within a safe space. Finding an artistic community is vital to inspiration, encouragement and support in one's art, and Kingdom of Pavement's mission statement is allowing for that community to flourish with opportunity for growth and outreach. Since their launch in the Spring of 2019, their goal has been to get more and more artists to reach out and share their work, recently making online publication an official reality. Not...2020-02-1343 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastTRAILER FOR THURSDAY'S EPISODE! LISTEN FOR A CHANCE TO GET TWO FREE TICKETS TO SATURDAY'S SHOW!!Thursday's episode is titled, "Creating a Safe Space with Kingdom of Pavement." Kingdom of Pavement is an amazing online publication that supports local artists here in Los Angeles. Following the launch of the podcast episode featuring Kingdom co-founders Amy Suto and Flannery Maney, there will be a LIVE performance at Aunt Bessie's on Pico this Saturday, February 15th,. The show starts at 7pm at $5 a ticket, and it opens with featured artists performing their work, followed by an open mic where anyone of any art form can get up and share. Poet's Return podcast hostess Melissa Booey will be one...2020-02-1203 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastSome Assembly RequiredCarlos Diego Mendoza is a Bay Area native who has always loved live theatre. He came to LA to pursue acting both onstage and in film, but hadn't considered his pass time of writing to be a serious career pursuit. He reconnected with an old friend and fellow performer he'd met up north, and auditioned for the Milkcrate Monolgoues with Towne Street Theatre. After becoming a part of the cast, he has begun to take ownership of his passion and talent for writing and rap after performing in this ten-monologue play executed hip hop style. Since then, he and some...2020-02-0640 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastFinding the LightDeShawn Cavanaugh is a Minnesota native. He moved to Los Angeles to become a professional actor, and has done so very well, booking numerous roles in TV, film and commercials. He is also part of local music group tbc.records whose music is featured on the episode today! He hosts a weekly open mic at Crave Cafe in Studio City featuring poets, spoken word artists and musicians, while he also performs his own words and music at multiple LA venues. His lyrics and beat poetry focus on maintaining positivity and childlike naïveté in a sometimes daunting and dark world; De...2020-01-3040 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastSharing your StoryNatalie Beisner is an amazing short story and essay writer with her own blog, www.thisisnotalie.com. (Clever, right? I love it.) She discusses painful and difficult topics in a simultaneously visceral and beautiful way. Although her blog isn't strictly poetry, so to speak, her style and imagery are both extremely poetic, and any listener or reader can see the story playing out in front of them, while also relating to the emotion of the story. In this Thursday mini episode, we get to know Natalie and a little about her process, background, and the inspiration for her potent words...2020-01-2324 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastOwning Your VoiceKate Strauss is a self-published poet whose book DASH-Y can be found on Amazon for purchase. Her work delves into learning self-love through overcoming body struggles, addiction and misplaced ideas of our own worth. We discuss these topics as well as the process Kate went through publishing her own work and using social media as a public journal to reach and connect with the artistic community and beyond. Find her book at: https://www.amazon.com/DASH-Y-Kate-Strauss-ebook/dp/B079TYQHS7 Instagram: @katestrausspoetry Pieces shared from DASH-Y: #30 : Kate talks about the themes in this piece, including not allowing ourselves to be u...2020-01-1347 min $Poet\'s Return - The Poetry Podcast$ Poet's Return - The Poetry PodcastWelcome to Poet’s Return with “November, November”Hello world! We decided to release this poem early so that you can get a taste of all the amazing, talented pieces that are coming your way! We hope you enjoy. Social Media: Facebook: @PoetsReturn Instagram: @PoetsReturn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poetsreturn/support 2020-01-0904 min

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