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Gulf Coast Life: Arts EditionENCORE: Florida Repertory Theatre partners with National New Play Network for a production of Brent Askari’s comedy “ADVICE”In collaboration with the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere program, Florida Repertory Theatre is mounting a production of playwright Brent Askari’s new comedy “ADVICE.” We’ll learn more about the play and the NNPN’s efforts to showcase contemporary playwrights and new plays in a conversation with Askari, the director of the Florida Rep’s production Brendon Fox, and NNPN Executive Director Nan Barnett.
2026-01-0129 minGulf Coast Life: Arts EditionFlorida Repertory Theatre partners with National New Play Network for a production of Brent Askari’s comedy “ADVICE”In collaboration with the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere program, Florida Repertory Theatre is mounting a production of playwright Brent Askari’s new comedy “ADVICE.” We’ll learn more about the play and the NNPN’s efforts to showcase contemporary playwrights and new plays in a conversation with Askari, the director of the Florida Rep’s production Brendon Fox, and NNPN Executive Director Nan Barnett.
2025-12-1131 min
Mouthing OffNan Barnett: Creating the CanonNan Barnett, Executive Director of the National New Play Network, joins the show to discuss new writing for the American theatre, the New Play Exchange, and more. nnpn.org facebook.com/badmouthtc instagram.com/badmouthtc twitter.com/badmouthtc Music credit: MusicbyAden - Mythology by MusicbyAden is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0CC Download: Musicbyaden – Mythology @musicbyaden
2024-08-2555 min
101 Stage AdaptationsNew Play Exchange Basics with Nan Barnett (Ep. 39)Inspired by a post in a playwriting group on Facebook, Melissa replays part of her previous conversation with Nan Barnett when they cover New Play Exchange (NPX).In this episode, we discuss:What NPX is and how this program got startedWho it's for and how to use it (Hint: anyone who writes plays and reads plays!) What playwrights can expect from putting their work on NPX How to optimize your profile and membershipAnd more! Resources MentionedEpisode 9 with Nan BarnettEpisode 27 with Nan Barnett
2023-09-1435 min
101 Stage Adaptations5 Resources Playwrights Need to Know (Ep. 33)Melissa reveals 5 resources playwrights need to know to make their job easier and more fun. These resources include both paid products and free opportunities. In this episode, we discuss:The Dramatists GuildRegional Playwriting HubsMelissa's preferred writing softwareHow to find submission opportunities And more!Resources MentionedDramatists GuildEnd of Play.® with Lily Dwoskin & Jordan Stovall from the Dramatists Guild (Ep. 23)Chicago DramatistsNew DramatistsPlaywrights Realm PlayPenn Playwrights’ Center ScriptWorks Old...
2023-08-0307 min
101 Stage AdaptationsWorld Premiere Wisconsin with Michael Cotey (Ep. 30)This week Melissa talks with fellow Wisconsinite Michael Cotey about World Premiere Wisconsin, a first-of-its-kind state-wide festival of new plays and musicals. *The festival currently runs through June 2023, but stay tuned for more on this great project. In this episode, we discuss: What World Premiere Wisconsin is and how it startedWhere Wisconsin stands in terms of state funding for the artsWhat Michael has learned from producing a state-wide theatre festivalMichael's company ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun ViolenceWhy he thinks college Theatre minors should be mandatoryAnd more!
2023-06-011h 35101 Stage AdaptationsAnnouncement + Your Top 5 + Melissa on Other Podcasts! (Ep. 29)Melissa is back with a brief solo episode about what's coming up and other shows she's guested on recently, plus your favorite episodes so far and a special request! Your Top 5 Podcast Episodes!Play Club with Amy Wheeler and Paul Kruse (Ep. 25)THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER by Mary Zimmerman (Ep. 13)Chicago Theatre Week 2023 (Ep. 19)Playwright Marketing with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 18)National New Play Network + New Play Exchange with Nan Barnett (Ep. 9)Melissa on Other Shows!Theatrical Shenanigans Episode 6Nerdinary Episode 12A...
2023-05-1105 min
101 Stage AdaptationsToward a Brave New Theatre World with Nan Barnett (Ep. 27)Nan Barnett returns! We are thrilled to have her back because there was so much more to talk about after the last conversation. This time Nan reveals more about her personal story and some of the sacrifices she's made for her work. In this episode, we discuss:What NNPN is focused on in terms of equity and diversityPost-pandemic trends she's seeing in the theatre industryWhat 24 seasons of producing new work at Florida Stage taught her about theatre-makingAnd more!Resources MentionedEpisode 9 with...
2023-04-271h 08
101 Stage AdaptationsNational New Play Network + New Play Exchange with Nan Barnett (Ep. 9)The incomparable Nan Barnett graces the podcast this week with her wisdom, storytelling, and the amazing work happening at National New Play Network (NNPN) and the behemoth that is New Play Exchange (NPX).In this episode, we discuss:Her various roles in 24 seasons at Florida Stage and how she built her career thereWhy she considers herself a "connector"What NNPN & NPX are and who they're forWhat playwrights can expect from putting their work on NPX and tips from both Nan and Melissa to make the most of itAnd more!
2022-11-031h 15
Paisley Stage, Raspberry & RhymeEpisode #129: Our Conversation with Nan Becker of Game TheoryOn this episode, Jeff and Soraya are joined by guest host Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) for a conversation with Nan Becker of Game Theory about friendship, music, and her time with the band.
2021-06-041h 41
The Filling with Anna BarnettDonna Hay Chats Zero to Sourdough, Human Connection through Food and Being the Condiment QueenEPISODE SYNOPSISJoining host Anna Barnett on this week’s episode of the Filling podcast is cook, food stylist, presenter, and author of 30 award-winning cookbooks Donna Hay. Zooming in from her oceanside Sydney home (swoon) Donna recounts her early days as a fledging food stylist and recipe developer through to managing her current food and cooking empire which incorporates writing, TV, her eponymous magazine and online store, and not forgetting hosting live cookalongs for over 4000 people during lockdown. How does she do it all and appear so calm? A combination of natural creativity, the desire to share an...
2021-04-181h 08The Filling with Anna BarnettKelly Osbourne chats lockdown pets, TV projects, and her love for British food (Including Chicken Cottage)Deep in lockdown on both sides of the Atlantic, rock ‘n’ roll enfant terrible Kelly Osbourne Zooms in from LA to join Anna Barnett in London for a raucous, insightful, and poignant episode of The Filling podcast. It’s boss and former employee reunited (did you know that back in the day Anna was Kelly’s assistant?) where they examine lifestyle transformations, new TV projects (EXCLUSIVE!), Sharon’s lack of cooking skills, and Kelly’s much treasured Chicken Cottage keyring. Serious question: does this mean she gets a loyalty discount? Also, can it be true that Ozzy –...
2021-04-0451 minThe Filling with Anna BarnettRachel Khoo Discusses the Joys of Swedish Fika, Diversity in TV Production, and Giant Bourbon BiscuitsEPISODE SYNOPSISWhen chef and food writer Rachel Khoo isn’t running in -12 degrees Stockholm, she is creating TVshows, writing cookbooks, judging The Great British Menu, and being a mum (not necessarily in thatorder). In other words, she’s a force of creative nature intent on using 2021 for self-improvementand developing a whole host of new work projects. In this episode of The Filling with Anna Barnettpodcast, Zooming in from her home in the Swedish capital, Rachel shares her experiences; from herprevious life...
2021-03-281h 23
We Dig MusicWe Dig Music - Series 1 Christmas Special (Part 2)We Dig Music - 3 music geeks from the West Midlands jabbering on about music...Warning - extra sweary episode. Probably best not to listen to when you're with your Nan.This is Part 2. Listen to part 1 first, obviously...This time we take a break from our usual alphabetical musical meanderings because as the great prophet Noddy Holder once said, IT'S CHRIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAASSSS!!!!! So instead, in n extra special very long episode, we'll be counting down our top 24 favourite songs that we've discovered in 2017. Most were released this year, some we just heard for the first...
2017-12-1750 min
We Dig MusicWe Dig Music - Series 1 Christmas Special (Part 1)We Dig Music - 3 music geeks from the West Midlands jabbering on about music...Warning - extra sweary episode. Probably best not to listen to when you're with your Nan.This is Part 1. Part 2 to follow...This time we take a break from our usual alphabetical musical meanderings because as the great prophet Noddy Holder once said, IT'S CHRIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAASSSS!!!!! So instead, in n extra special very long episode, we'll be counting down our top 24 favourite songs that we've discovered in 2017. Most were released this year, some we just heard for the first time this...
2017-12-1743 min
Listen to Your Favorite Audiobook Collection for Your LibraryThe Evening Spider: A Novel [Written by Emily Arsenault]Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251920 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Evening Spider: A Novel
Author: Emily Arsenault
Narrator: Nan McNamara, Bernadette Dunne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes
Release date: January 26, 2016
Genres: Paranormal
Publisher's Summary: A gripping blend of psychological suspense and historical true crime, this riveting novel—inspired by a sensational real-life murder from the 1800s—by critically acclaimed author Emily Arsenault delivers a heart-stopping mystery linking two young mothers from different centuries. Frances Barnett and Abby Bernacki are two haunted young mothers living in the same house in two...
2016-01-2610h 21Enjoy Selection of Full Audiobooks in Fiction & Literature, GeneralEvening Spider: A Novel - Emily ArsenaultListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Evening Spider: A NovelAuthor: Emily ArsenaultNarrator: Bernadette Dunne, Nan McNamaraFormat: UnabridgedLength: 10:21:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 01-26-2016Publisher: HarperAudioGenres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, ParanormalSummary:A gripping blend of psychological suspense and historical true crime, this riveting novel—inspired by a sensational real-life murder from the 1800s—by critically acclaimed author Emily Arsenault delivers a heart-stopping mystery linking two young mothers from different centuries.
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2016-01-2610h 21
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Evening Spider: A Novel by Emily ArsenaultPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/251920 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Evening Spider: A Novel Author: Emily Arsenault Narrator: Nan McNamara, Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 21 minutes Release date: January 26, 2016 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: A gripping blend of psychological suspense and historical true crime, this riveting novel—inspired by a sensational real-life murder from the 1800s—by critically acclaimed author Emily Arsenault delivers a heart-stopping mystery linking two young mothers from different centuries. Frances Barnett and Abby Bernacki are two haunted young mothers living in the same house in two different centuries. 1885: Frances Barnett is in the...
2016-01-2605 min