Christian Flynn is a playwright, performer, and self proclaimed baby girl of indie theatre. In this episode, Christian joins us to discuss their theatrical and comedic work, focusing on the most notable project, GAMEPIECE. Christian's concept for the show involves creating a unique, immersive, and experimental atmosphere, with a plot that's completely in response to audience interactions. In parallel, we get some sweet insights into a very special play Christian recently wrote. Topics also include: Frank Zappa, moving to the village, Candyland, being an emcee, and so much more!!! Follow Christian @christianfuckingflynn Follow Sleight of Hand @sleightofhandensemble And most importantly, get you tickets to Gamepiece today! TICKETS HERE

Elliot Schiff is a Chicago-based playwright and comedian. Currently pursuing their MFA at Northwestern University, Elliot joined me on this lovely day to chat and talk about their most recent reality-show inspired play I'm Not Here To Make Friends. Elliot details their intrepid MFA journey, and the virtue they've discovered in embracing their own messiness along the way. Elliot is absolutely brilliant, incredibly discerning, and a stand out testament to the collaborative spirit of the Chicago theatre community. Topics also include: Feeling beautiful, talking to people, working agile, staying hydrated, and so much more! Follow Elliot today! @schiffy123

Paige Esterly is a writer, producer, and creator of F*cked Up Play Fest! NYC's best and only play festival that is also a drinking game!!! So this an absolute genius idea. I myself am a loyal steward of creative debauchery, and was keen on learning how this festival originally came to be - Paige tells us how it all began from the initial idea, to forging a community, to watching it grow into the most jovial of all theatre environments. We learn about the drama, the drinking game, and discuss the unique ways it's brought non-theatre people to the theatre. Topics also include: flip phones, social media, bop-Its, bumping into people, live streaming, and so much more! Follow Paige today! @poutywriter Follow FUPF today! @fckedupplayfest And most importantly.... Get tickets to the next cycle of FUPF HERE!!!

We are joined by Nicholas Turturro and Michael Ortiz of SERIALS. Serials is an episodic short-play competition featuring the hottest actors, directors, and playwrights in indie theatre! Nicholas Turturro is an actor, participating artist and marketing director of Serials, and Michael Ortiz is a producer, and host of Serials. Valiantly carrying the Serials torch, we discuss their shared efforts to build out the industry in ways that celebrate and champion creative spontaneity. Topics also include: scarcity of rental spaces, vulnerability, the phrase "up-and-coming", low-budget prop solutions, and so much more!! Catch Serials March 28th, 29th, and 30th at the Tank! GET TICKETS HERE Follow Serials today! @serialsnyc Follow Michael today! @mctease Follow Nicholas today! @nickturturro01

Grace Sallee is a multidisciplinary artist with a contagious, vibrant passion for powerful storytelling. Grace stops by Evil Thespian to discuss her character in FLIGHT RISK (now opening in one week!) detailing her experience playing a character she describes as living on borrowed time. Flight Risk calls into question our collective relationship with unexpected tragedy, and we talk about how paranoia and resiliency seem to function as key themes. In parallel, Grace shares some great stories about the work she's put in to get to this point, how we relish in the times our minds and bodies are put to the ultimate test in voice and speech class. Follow Grace today! IG: @graceychanel Get tickets to FLIGHT RISK today!: CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Sophia Englesberg is an actor and a producer, and she is having an incredible year. Winding down Zoomers at The Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research, we catch up on this episode to align on key takeaways from Zoomers discourse, and learn about some exciting projects Sophia has in store for the future. Sophia talks about her background and approach as an actor, having trained in Meisner technique. We discuss diallectcellectuals, culture reporting, being of service, and so much more! Sophia is extremely in touch with her intuition - not only does that make her a great actor, but it's what's allowed her to forge her own path with strength and confidence. Listen to this excellent episode on trusting your gut and standing tall in your convictions because, when you know, you know. Follow Sophia today! IG: @sophengles Go to BCTR today! IG: @bkcentertheatreresearch Follow Zoomers the play today! IG: @zoomersnyc

Please keep you hands and feet inside the podcast at all times! In this episode, actor Conor Andrew Hall stops by to give us more on FLIGHT RISK, a new play by Dakota Silvey that now opens in less than two weeks! I was lucky to catch Conor moments before rehearsal to talk with him about the bombastic character he's bringing to life. We get to hear about Conor's journey as an actor, and the emotional preparation that powers his performance with depth, texture, and brevity. Topics also include: Being from the midwest, global warming, boxing, moisture wicking athleisure, and so much more! Follow Conor today! IG: @conorandrewhall FLIGHT RISK will run March 6th-March 10th at the Gene Frankel theatre. ⁠Click Here⁠ and buy tickets to Flight Risk today!! Do it!!

Erik Conover is a hard working, diligent actor completely committed to his craft - And he's making his NYC stage debut March 6th! In this episode, Erik joins us to discuss his role in FLIGHT RISK, a newly written play by Dakota Silvey, directed by Dougie Robbins. This collaboration brings theatre to completely new heights. The circumstances are intense, and Erik gives us some serious insight into how he's been navigating the emotional, physical, and mental demands his character calls for. We talk about building confidence as an artist, acting on impulse, personality, nature vs. nurture, and so much more! Follow Erik today! IG: @erikconover FLIGHT RISK will run March 6th-March 10th at the Gene Frankel theatre. Click Here and buy tickets to Flight Risk today!! Do it!!

Alex Beige is playwright, performer, and web developer. Between writing plays, making websites, and researching the dark web, Alex joined me for a lovely conversation on theatre and the internet. Practicing at the intersection of technology and interfaces, we discuss the dark web, website evangelism, insomnia, dead laptops, institutionalized ADHD, the amphetamine crisis, and most importantly, their recent works, Blackpillled, A Blueprint and Website Evangelism; Eulogy for a Laptop. Follow Alex and hire them for your next website! IG: @virtually.alex.beige www.alexbeigeweb.dev Take a look at this website they made - and indie theatre directory! You're gonna wanna bookmark it. indietheatredirectory.nyc

Logan Berry is the author of Casket Flare (Inside the Castle), Run-off Sugar Crystal Lake (11:11 Press), and Transmissions to Artaud (Selffuck). He’s a playwright and theatre director. He lives in Chicago. Website: https://logan-berry.com/about. Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgnbrry

Santiago Mallan is an actor, playwright, and visual artist. Not only is he a classical trained actor, but he's also a very good at drawing! In this episode, Santiago joins us discuss his upcoming play HOMUNCULUS, his writing process, and the environment he pulls his inspiration from. In addition, we also talk about theatre community vibes, the many layers of one's self consciousness, and the function of self perception both online and in person. Santiago contains multitudes. Listen now! Follow Santiago today! : @santiagomallan

Shae Sennett is a writer, playwright, journalist, poet, and thespian. Introspective as much as she is ambitious, her heel-turn into playwrighting and theater making has us chewing on some important social observations. We discuss her writing background, inspirations, and her process making Last Night Was a Play. In addition, with our big brains combined, we discover the true of the origins of mumblecore. Follow Shae today! @4sha.e

In this episode, we're joined by three dynamic guests from THE SPADE, a performance collective that's disrupting norms and embracing the anarchic spirit of being unapologetically punk. Theatre by the people, for the people! Our guests are founders Lydia Brinkman, Sarah Norcross, and Christian Flynn. As the heartbeat of the collective, each bring their unique perspectives to the table, carving a niche for themselves and infusing their work with raw, unbridled passion of punk aesthetics and values. Listen for an awesome episode wherein we discuss the indie theatre world, the virtue in being resourceful, and making plays to remember. Follow THE SPADE today! THE SPADE @thespadenyc Lydia Brinkman @lydia.nbrinkmann Sarah Norcross @norcrossmusic Christian Flynn @christianfuckingflynn

Justin Kline is an actor and high school theatre teacher!!! Justin and I are lifelong friends and I'm so happy to finally have him on the show. In this episode, Justin shares how he originally got into theatre and what drove him towards teaching high school. We also discuss the importance of mentorship, being active in your community, and needing someone to believe in you. Justin is so inspiring and what he does is truly beyond words. Theatre educators are so essential, and they're shaping the next generation of theatre practitioners. Listen up! Follow Justin Today! IG: @jkline__ Special Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. You can get Magic Mind at https://www.magicmind.com/evilt with the code EVILT20 for 20% off both one time purchases and subscriptions.

In this episode, we’re joined by comedic actress and performer, Ruby McCollister, who sits us down and absolutely schools us in theatre history. If you don’t know, now you know. Gracing stages far and wide, Ruby was kind enough to stop by the pod before her fabulous trip to the Czechia where she will perform her one-woman show “Tragedy”. Join us for an enlightening and soul-stirring conversation on Ruby’s thespian roots, the transformative allure of tragic women, and the irreplaceable role theatre holds in our in our cultural tapestry. Also Ruby has a fabulous perfume! Which you can purchase HERE!! Follow Ruby today! IG: @ruby.mccollister Special thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. You can get Magic Mind at https://www.magicmind.com/evilt with the code EVILT20 for 20% off both one time purchases and subscriptions. Buy Magic Mind today! (👍 ❛︡ ͜ʖ ❛︠ )👍

Meg Spectre is an ICONIC, actress and performance artist!!! Dialing in from her colorful Lower East Side apartment, this New York native details her impressive accomplishments in performance art, character acting, and independent artistry. The culture is about to get ten times more charming with her dynamic, comedic prowess, and magnetic charisma. Her artistry packs a powerful punch - and it's about to get even punchier. We talk about our love of clowns, character acting, Sunny Angels, partying, socializing, and most importantly, her role in the Matt Gasda play ZOOMERS. Follow Meg today! IG: @megspectre Special thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. You can get Magic Mind at https://www.magicmind.com/evilt with the code EVILT20 for 20% off both one time purchases and subscriptions. Buy Magic Mind today! (͠≖ ͜ʖ͠≖)👌

Playwright Patrick Vermillion joins us for one of the most philosophical episodes to happen on Evil Thespian. Currently hailing from Chicago, Patrick talks about what drives him to write plays and the ease that comes with writing dialogue. We tackle discussions on popular character dynamics, psychology, dream analysis, religion, and so much more! Listen to us process some serious emotions together, and follow Patrick today! Patrick's Instagram: @Patrick_vermillion Patrick's Linktree: @patrickvermillion See Patrick's play "He Misses" at the Spade Collective! Tickets here

Terra Layne is an actor, director, writer, model, and athlete. A multi-faceted artist, Terra stops by the pod to talk about the career journey that's shaped who they are today. Fresh off the heels of directing GALLERINA by Roman D'Ambrosio, Terra speaks on what it was like stepping into directing and reaching a new plane of artistic expression. Topic also discussed: Finding yourself, being confident, trying out many different jobs, and so much more! Follow Terra today! IG: @terra_layne_

Today we're joined by three cast members from Kara Gordon's new play, The Pool. Alida Rose Delaney, Lauren Guglielmello, and Violet Savage are tenured performers, just a couple weeks shy of opening this tremendous new piece. Coming in with their own unique backgrounds and specialities, we covered some sweet insights into the rehearsal process, their relationships with their characters, and what audiences can expect to walk away with upon viewing this surreal new play. Follow Alida, Lauren, and Violet today and get tickets to The Pool, opening October 12th at The Tank! Alida Lauren Violet

Daniel, is an award winning playwright, screenwriter, award-nominated actor, and novelist. He is also the co-founder/artistic director of Fandango 4 Arthouse. Today Daniel stops by to talk about his off-broadway solo show, ONE WITH THE CURRENT, which will open September 13th at 36th Street Studio Theatre. In this episode Daniel talks about his passion for writing, his journey developing the play, finding common humanity in characters, and so much more! Get tickets to ONE WITH THE CURRENT here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-with-the-current-a-solo-play-by-daniel-damiano-registration-652174881627?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete