The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK, sponsored by the Dramatists Guild Foundation

The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK, sponsored by the Dramatists Guild Foundation

Author: Broadway Podcast Network Language: English Episodes: 40
Returning after a two-year break, The Dramatists Guild Presents: TALKBACK, sponsored by the Dramatists Guild Foundation offers a thoughtful space for conversation at the intersection of craft and career. Hosted by Christine Toy Johnson, this season’s seven episodes delve into the practical and creative realities of working in the theatre today. You’ll hear candid discussions with a range of industry guests as they share how they are adapting to the evolving landscape, tackling subjects like financial literacy for artists and the mechanisms of new play development. The podcast, produced by the Broadway Podcast Network, goes beyond simple interviews to explore what it means to build a sustainable life in the arts, emphasizing community and inclusion. These conversations are for anyone curious about the resilience and reinvention required behind the scenes, focusing on longevity and the personal journeys that fuel the performing arts. Each episode feels like a gathering of colleagues, unpacking the challenges and opportunities of the current moment with honesty and depth.
Episodes
S2 E3 Gregg Mozgala and Katy Sullivan Talk about Physical Access [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:47
Theater is upheld as an inclusive community. So, what does meaningful inclusion look like for artists with disabilities? Gregg Mozgala and Katy Sullivan talk with Christine about their roles in Martyna Majok’s Pulitzer P…
S2 E2 KJ Sanchez and Vichet Chum Talk About MFA Degrees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:19
Is getting a Masters degree the best way to enter the theater industry? It’s a popular avenue to take, but it may not be the only way. Christine sits down with friends and colleagues KJ Sanchez and Vichet Chum as they di…
S2 E1 Georgia Stitt and Lloyd Suh Talk About The Pipeline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
Christine sits down with two writers and advocates, Georgia Stitt (Snow Child, Samantha Spade, Ace Detective, Founder of Maestra) and Lloyd Suh (The Chinese Lady, Charles Francis Chan Jr.'s Exotic Oriental Murder Mystery…
Podcast Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
We’ve seen the stats. We’ve read the think pieces. Now we’re ready to TALKBACK. TALKBACK is the podcast for every dramatist or theater fan who wants, but maybe hasn’t seen, the inclusiveness we all imagined. TALKBACK ent…