Token Theatre Friends
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A community of BIPOC theater enthusiasts offering opportunities for theatre lovers to discover and engage with the works of artists we love. We bring a fresh perspective to the performing arts, exploring new work from underserved artists in our weekly web series and podcast, as well as our features and reviews. We don’t talk about representation, we are representation.
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Episodes
Ep. 70: The Cotillion (Ft. Colette Robert)
In this episode, Jose speaks to playwright/director Colette Robert of The Cotillion. Robert talks about the significance of seeing Black women represented onstage, how she approaches writing vs. directing, and why she wanted to become an artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...
Ep. 69: Like Playing Pretend, But Better! (Ft. Dan Rosales)
In this episode, Jose speaks to actor Dan Rosales currently starring in Dog Man: The Musical. Rosales talks about the path he followed to become a performer, and how he connects with his inner child whenever he's on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...
Ep. 68: Mystique, Allure, and Proficiency (Ft. Roger Q. Mason)
In this episode, Jose speaks to Roger Q. Mason about readings of two of their works, The Pink and Waiting for a Wake. Mason speaks about why they never call their work "plays," the importance of ritual in performance, and decolonizing theatrical practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ...
Ep. 67: Listening to the Whisper of Intuition (Ft. Camila Canó-Flaviá)
In this episode, Jose speaks to Camila Canó-Flaviá, the star of The Coast Starlight, currently at Lincoln Center Theater. Canó-Flaviá talks about returning to a character she played a few years ago and shares her thoughts on the importance of finding a self-care routine. Learn more about your ad ...
Ep. 66: Analyze Brick (Ft. Matt de Rogatis)
In this episode, Jose speaks to Matt de Rogatis, the star/producer of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. De Rogatis talks about fundraising for the first Off-Broadway production of Cat, why he wanted to play Tennessee William's "trinity" (Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire, Tom from The Glass Menagerie, and Brick from ...
Ep. 65: Breaking Free from Stereotypes (Ft. Laura Gómez)
In this episode, Jose speaks to Laura Gómez who is currently starring in The Baby Monitor at Santa Fe Playhouse. Gómez talks about sinking her teeth into the part of Soledad in Monitor, as well as the importance of developing new muscles and skills to complement acting, and ...
