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Welcome to The Drama Book Show! Join hosts David Rigano, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Dylan Glick- seasoned playwrights and close friends, as they engage in interviews with a diverse array of guests spanning from Broadway to Off-Broadway and beyond. Recording before a live audience at the Drama Book Shop, each week features a theater expert delving into realms both on and off the stage. Follow @dramabo... more

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In this episode, we talk with playwright Ellen Abrams, whose work has been produced Off-Broadway at Urban Stages and whose plays have been published by Smith & Kraus and Next Stage Press. Her extensive body of work includes Spark of Life, Closing Tim... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Hoehler
Playwright, educator and director; author of Acting Out, How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free
Actor/Playwright/Director
Episode: ACTING OUT: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free with Richard Hoehler
Robert Simonson
Writer and journalist, brother of Eric Simonson
Episode: Between the Lines with Eric Simonson
Robert Liebowitz
Director
Director of Omeed's Tapestries
Episode: Omeed's Tapestries with Barry M Putt Jr, Robert Liebowitz, and Asal Abasian
Asal Abasian
Cultural consultant
Exiled queer journalist from Iran, based in France
Episode: Omeed's Tapestries with Barry M Putt Jr, Robert Liebowitz, and Asal Abasian
Wendy S. Kurtzman
Emmy and Artios Award nominated casting director
Independent casting professional and author
Episode: Acting is Your Business: How to Take Charge of your Creative Career
Laura Cahill
Emmy nominated writer and educator, mentor to Young Playwrights Ukraine
Teacher/Mentor to the Young Playwrights Ukraine program
Episode: This is Not a Dream: Young Playwrights Ukraine- With Laura Cahill
Mary B. Robinson
Director, teacher, and writer; co-author of Together, These Books and These Voices
University of Washington / NYU affiliation context from discussion
Episode: A Celebration of Zelda Fichandler- With Todd London and Mary B. Robinson
Khalid Y. Long
Associate Dean for Research and Creative Endeavors, Howard University; co-editor of Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance
Howard University
Episode: Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance- With Khalid Y. Long, Aviva Neff, and Xavier Moses
Aviva Neff
Associate Professor of Theatre at Denison University; director, intimacy coordinator, devised theatre artist
Denison University
Episode: Contemporary Black Theatre and Performance- With Khalid Y. Long, Aviva Neff, and Xavier Moses

Hosts

David Rigano
Host of The Drama Book Show
Mark-Eugene Garcia
Host of The Drama Book Show
Dylan Glick
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • A must listen for theater kids at heart!

    I was recently a guest on the Drama Book Show and love what Mark and David are doing with this podcast. If you were a theater kid or just love all things theater and story, this is for you. Go behind the scenes with wonderful people and delight in their stories.

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    Molecular Biophysics
    United States10 months ago
  • Charles Busch

    Thank you so much for the Charles Busch episode. I have been a huge fan since Limbo Lounge days! Excited for the book!

    Apple Podcasts
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    prof hhb
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    This is the 3rd episode. They have all been so interesting and well done. Looking forward to 1.4.

    Richard Poole

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    Rich in Virginia
    United States3 years ago

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Omeed's Tapestries with Barry M Putt Jr, Robert Liebowitz, and Asal Abasian
Q: How does the play handle authenticity while remaining accessible to audiences unfamiliar with Iranian culture?
The panel emphasizes truth-based storytelling, collaboration with cultural consultants, and presenting complex human experiences—love, family, and loss—within a culturally specific context that nonetheless resonates universally.
Omeed's Tapestries with Barry M Putt Jr, Robert Liebowitz, and Asal Abasian
Q: What drew you to direct this play and what keeps you motivated?
The director describes being overwhelmed by the possibility of addressing an unconscious historical wrong and feeling that this work could not only make theater history but also contribute to real-world change, such as future documentation of Iran's changing political landscape.
There’s No Murder Like Show Murder with Matthew Greene and Geneva Carr
Q: How do you approach writing in a way that honors professional theater life and avoids the tropes often seen in fiction?
I lean into authentic, busy backstage realities and focus on character-driven relationships and community healing, rather than stereotype-driven plots, to capture the true texture of theatre life.
There’s No Murder Like Show Murder with Matthew Greene and Geneva Carr
Q: What inspired you to switch from writing plays to writing a novel during the pandemic?
The pause in live theater gave me space to explore a different storytelling form and find comfort in a mystery that still feels intimate, walking readers through a community I love.
This is Not a Dream: Young Playwrights Ukraine- With Laura Cahill
Q: What was the mentorship experience like for the writers?
The mentors and directors provided support and a sense of permission to participate in art, reinforced by theater as collaboration, which helped the writers grow as authors and as a community.

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A theater-focused interview show recorded before a live audience at the Drama Book Shop, featuring conversations with playwrights, actors, directors, and theater professionals. Episodes often center on the development and production of new works, publishing and distribution through indie and academic presses, and backstage storytelling from readings to Broadway-bound projects. Expect candid creator insights, collaborative processes, and practical notes on production, education, and audience engagement, with strong emphasis on community, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of contemporary theater. A standout trait is the blend of scholarly theater discussion with accessible, story-forward storytelling, plus frequent appearances by promine... more

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