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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 @musicbyaden2024-08-2555 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 Barnett2023-09-1435 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