Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast
Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a theatre journalist, an actress, & a playwright. Drew Shade, Kim Exum, & Ngozi Anyanwu are your hosts and they will most certainly be Off Book.
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What To Pick Up When I Put It Down
Ya'll know what to do! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book! This week the crew is tired because they've been working but they're still making it work.
Double The Confederates
Alright now! It's that time! Time to go Off Book with Drew, Kim, & Ngozi! Listen in as Kim shows how close she is to being a conservative, Ngozi talks about the new musical she's writing the book for, Drew laments about his work week, and the entire crew talks about how none of them are the 'brownstone friend.' Hot topics include Hadestown coverage, R.I.P.
'West Side, or Change' feat. Paul Tazewell + BONUS 'But Not Without Her' feat. Carrie Mae Weems
Hey Yall! It's time to hit your mark and go Off Book. This week we dive into A LOT! Our weeks and the shows we've seen are sorts of large in number *cough* Drew! *cough, cough*.
The Leading Player's Leading Players feat. Ben Vereen
It's time to hit your mark with the crew! This week we discuss the end of Black History Month, the casting of For Colored Girls, Kimberly Akimbo heading to Broadway, and trouble in Paradise Square, allegedly. We also get Ben Vereen to go Off Book with us.
A Day in The Life featuring Lillias White
It’s “A Day in The Life” featuring Lillias White! Get into the brand new episode of @offbookpodcast with the #broadwayblack Icon herself!
More Black, No?! featuring Brandon Victor Dixon & Tariq Trotter
Let's go castmates! It's time to hit your mark! This week we talk about new productions and canon works, as well as discuss Wicked and Phantom history makers, Britton & The Flea, and end with a great interview with stars of the new musical "Black No More," Brandon Victor Dixon and Tariq Trotter, well-know as Black Thought from The Roots.
No Glass Cliffs feat. Gennean Scott (The Broadway League Dir. of DEI)
This week we're joined by theatre critic and What's Up Broadway co-host, Ayanna Prescod, listen in as Drew takes up most of the time with his week of events including a Broadway Sessions storytime & being mistaken for Savion Glover.
Viva Las MJ! Don't Stop Til You Get Enough Off Book
Lean. with us and rock with us as we talk about all the things of MJ: The Musical, Skeleton Crew, Drew's trip to Vegas, and... wait,.. what happens on Off Book stays on Off Book! It's time to hit your mark, the overture is starting.
Off Broadway Blvd of Broken Planters
The. topics just keep coming! Join the crew this week as they land on every single show they've seen/plan to see, planning an Off-Book trip to London, what it means to have an addiction, award season nominations, and white fragility on display Off-Broadway!
We Had A Dreamgirl Named Ezzie
Here we go yall! It's another episode filled with the latest news and thoughts on the current state of theatre. Join us as we dive into all of the closings and future re-openings, twitter's Golden Globes, Saturday Night Live w/ Ariana Debose, & more!
New Year, New Book!
Welcome to 2022! We're back and ready to hit our marks. Join Drew, Ngozi, & Kim Exum as they discuss what they did for their New Year, getting a fresh start, James Monroe Iglehart's Russian roulette of shows, & Charlotte's web of understudy comments.
For Your Wellness and Safety
It's that time! Hit your mark and let's go Off Book! Listen in as Drew goes off on another Twitter rant, Kim talks about her For Colored Girl experience, and Ngozi lends her casting knowledge.
Nigga! Take That Mask Off!
It's that time! & we made it two weeks in a row! Congratulate us! We'll be bringing you episodes weekly consistently this go round. This week we discuss every single movie musical you can think of. From West Side Story, to Cyrano, to The Color Purple (breaking cast news you won't hear anywhere else!
Twilight Los #AnnieLive 2021
We're back! Again! lol, Listen... we all still coming through a pandemic. So, this week we discuss Annie Live, Stephen Sondheim, hanging with Lillias White & more! Also listen to Drew interview Anna Deveare Smith and Dr.
Broadway is Black at the Tony Awards
Have you hit your mark? It's that time. Listen in as Drew, Ngozi, & Kim do their best to catch up with theatre news and announcements, share their perspectives on the latest scandals, and reveal their opinions on the winners, performances, and snubs of The 74th Annual Tony Awards.
Off Book Talks PASS OVER featuring Namir Smallwood & Jon Michael Hill
Sponsored by REALMEN Productions, in this special edition of Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast your host, Drew Shade, sits down with leading men, Jon Michael Hill & Namir Smallwood of PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu.
Live in Times Square featuring Matt Manuel (Ain't Too Proud)
And we’re back… Again! This time we’re on a new network, The Broadway Podcast Network! Get into it! Drew, Kim, & Ngozi go LIVE and this time it’s in Times Square! Hit your mark, you don’t want to miss all the love, updates, Tony Awards Talk, and special interview with Broadway newcomer, Matt Manuel!
We See What? What Do We See, Miss Kim?
Welp, we really hit our mark this week. So much so this episode almost got thrown into obscurity, but here it is. This week we discuss the current state of Clubhouse musicals, grant money given to We See You, WAT, the theatre industry movement on the backs of Black bodies, & so much more.
The Trip to a Bountiful Agent
It's that time! Time to hit your mark with the new crew! Join Kim, Drew, & Ngozi as they hit on need to know information! This week is all about how to get an agent or manager, honoring the life of Cicely Tyson, and how the stage play resonates in our lives!
One Night In Inauguration
Drop-in and get Off Book with Kim, Drew, & Ngozi! It's that time! This episode was recorded live on January 24th, 2021. This week we talk about the Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman, The White Excellence of the Bridgeton TikTok Musical, Regina King's film interpretation of the play 'One Night in Miami,' & should Bi-racial actors take on roles meant for Black people.
Broadway Insurrection
It's that time yall! Time to hit your mark and join the new crew! This episode was recorded live on January 10th, 2021, just a few days after the insurrection, so you know where our heads are at.
Thank You, Happy New Year!
It's the first episode of the New Year! Recorded Live on Jan 3rd, 2021! Tune in as the new crew talks about how Kim came to realize she used to be a b*tch, codeswitching vs. presentation, Clubhouse musicals, and the auditions therein, and a self-tape listener letter!
Stars and The Ma Rainey featuring Shoshana Bean
Get ready to hit your mark! It’s that time! Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast is now LIVE! Every Sunday at 6 pm EST on youtube, Twitter, Facebook, & IG! This is the episode from last week as we're off for the holidays this week!
Little Shop of Horrible Sound
It's that time! Listen in as best you can to this episode! Off Book is now LIVE! Every Sunday at 6 pm EST. That means you can watch it as it happens on youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram every week. DISCLAIMER: Now because we're doing something new, we're still working out the kinds.
Open a New Window featuring Dominique Kelley
It's a brand new episode of Off Book and a brand new crew! Meet the new co-hosts, Broadway star Kim Exum(The Book of Mormon) & award-winning playwright Ngozi Anyanwu (The Homecoming Queen, Good Greif).
Off Book Live! Reunion: One Last Time
Your favorite theatre friends Donja, Drew, and Princess Amber Iman get together one last time to do what they do best! Talk, laugh, and love! This episode aired live on November 16th! You can watch the corresponding video on Broadway Black's Youtube channel!
Any Way The Sengbloh featuring Saycon Sengbloh
Hit your mark! It's a brand new episode and this week listen in as Eddie, York, & Ianne sit down with the marvelous Saycon Sengbloh to talk about her career spanning over 20 years and more!
All The Slave Loops featuring C.A. Johnson
Hey Hey, Yall! It's the first week with a few of our new co-hosts York Walker, Kim Exum, & Ramaj Jamar. They are joined by playwright C.A. Johnson (All The Natalie Portmans) to discuss her journey and new play happening right now at MCC, Jeremy O.
Drew Goes To Jail featuring Katori Hall
Listen in as Drew sits with Kim Exum, York Walker, & Ramaj Jamar to discuss theatre fashions, the difference between the fashion design and costume design, and Drew's big announcement.
A Fall From Broadway
Y'all know what time it is! Time to hit your mark and go Off Book! Listen in as Drew sits down with Ari Groover(Head Over Heels, Tina), Ianne Fields Stewart (Pose FX), and Eddie Mawere (One in Two).
Annnnnnnddddd We're Back!
It's a brand new episode! We know you've been waiting! Listen in as Drew sits down with two Off Book newbies, costume designer Ramaj Jamar and actor/playwright York Walker. The 3 of them sit down and talk about what's new in their lives, Broadway Sessions, what they thought about the Oscars, and so much more!
The Best of Off Book!
It's a new season! Off Book is back and ready to hit its mark! Just to remind you of all the goodness that we've experienced over the last few years we've compiled clips from our favorite and most talked about moments on the show.
Fire in the Bootyhole
It's the end of an era some would say or the beginning of something new. Listen in as the original crew hits their mark for the last time with Chris, the engineer. They also discuss Cythina & Harriet, The Drifters Girl, and how to get back into the swing of things after being away.
It's Always Something
It's that time again! This week Drew is joined by actor Eric R. Williams, artist Keyon Monte, & producer/actor Michael Oloyede. Listen in as they go off book on topics from theatre etiquette, trauma porn, new experiences, & 'one gotta go!' Its a jammed pack episode of news, laughs, and opinions.
Coconut Oil for the Soul
This week Donja & Amber are joined by the ever so vibrant Ianne Fields Stewart. They all hit their mark and talk about oiling up your soul, a little Aretha, + a little 'One in Two' discount code tucked in there for you. Get into it!
Blah-Doo-Bah-Dee
What's understood doesn't need to be explained.
No More White Revivals, Please!
It's that time! Time to hit your mark and go off book! Drew and Donja are in the studio and are joined by Rodrick Covington (Once On This Island, The Lion King) actor and founder of Core Rhythm Fitness.
Finding the Balance
This week Drew hits his mark and is joined by dazzling Destinee Rea(Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, BOLDNYC) and costume designer Andy Jean(What to send up..., One in Two) as they discuss what it takes to find a balance in this industry and more. Join us!
All Over The Place
Hit your mark! This episode Drew is joined by Michael R. Jackson(A Strange Loop) & Doron Mitchell (To Kill A Mockingbird) and they talk about a little bit of everything. It's all over the place with topics and questions. Two episodes out this week!
Open Conversation
Drew and Donja sit down and get real about the where things are and how to move forward.
Soft Soldier's Play
Hit your mark as we catch up on all the latest news! This week Drew is joined by producer/director Ken-Matt Martin and actor Shakur Tolliver. Laugh with the crew as they discuss 'Carolione, Or Change' & 'A Solider's Play,' & Soul Train all heading to Broadway, how to be a multihyphenate, and non-traditional training methods.
Drop In
Hit your mark with Drew this week as he's joined by actor/playwright Timothy DuWhite (Neptune), and actor Kayla Davion (King Kong, Waitress, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) to discuss auditioning, dropping into character, when is a character meant for you, & more!
I Got You!
Hit your mark! It's that time. Donja's Back in his rightful seat next to Drew and they are joined by new guest Allison Semmes (Motown: The Musical) and returning guest, Ari Groover (Head Over Heels). Listen in as they talk about respectability politics, anxiety, and train rage.
Cynthia's Sorry or Not Sorry
It's time to hit your mark! This week Drew is joined by actors Ari Groover(Head Over Heels)and returning guest Michael Oloyede. They dive into the Cynthia Erivo anti-Black American controversy and more.
Shakespearian Crackhead
It's a brand new week and a brand new crew! Drew is joined by returning guest Kristolyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen)and newcomer Fedna Jaquet (Ain't No Mo). Listen as they talk about The Gift of The Lion King, Jennifer Hudson's digital fur technology, and being your character forever.
The Other Broadway Blackout
Whew! We're back y'all! After a few weeks of logistical difficulties, we're back in the studio ready to hit our mark! Drew is joined this week by actress Angel Brice, singer/songwriter/storyteller Nik Alexander, Actor/Comedian Edward "Eddie" Mawere.
Much Ado About Everything
Hit your mark and join Donja & Drew as they talk about all the latest happenings from Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, to Todrick Hall, to more A Strange Loop and everything in between.
Don't Call It A Comeback
Welcome back to a new season of Off Book! This week Drew kicks it off with 2 guest hosts. actor/singer Angela Birchett(The Color Purple, Clark Sisters Lifetime Biopic) & playwright Jeremy O'Brian (egg; or anythin' dipped in egg gone soften)bring their experiences and wisdom and go Off Book about their journey's.
Theatre Movement
This week Drew is joined by a few fresh faces! 2019 Tony Award-nominated choreographer, Camille A. Brown(Choir Boy, Once On This Island), Actor/Producer Eric Lockley(The Movement Theatre Company), Actor/Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen)all lend their voices and experiences to the Off Book movement.
Tit-uba or Ti-Tuba?
Drew & Donja talk about unconventional theatre experiences, white people taking roles that still don't belong to them, & what is that slave woman's name from The Crucible?
Ain't No Mo!
Drew is joined by playwright/actor Jordan E. Cooper (Ain't No Mo) to discuss inspiration, the journey, what's next & more! Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams.
The Amber Show... DONE!
A special Ladies Only! episode lead by Princess Amber Iman along with Rashidra Scott (Ain't Too Proud) & Tiffany Mann (Be More Chill). No other description is necessary. Turn your volume to a moderate level and hit your mark. It's that time!
We're Broadway Bound!
Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams.
The Drew & Donja Show
Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams.
One Gotta Go Gotta Go?
Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams.
We Said What We Said
The crew has hit their mark and are ready to judge the "I Said What I Said" Monologue Competition. They also discuss the foolishness in Hungry, leading with intention, and include two new segments: 1 Gotta Go & Amber's Advice.
What Does It Sound Like?
Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams.
Count to Three featuring Tonya Pinkins
Go into the world of black theatre artists on this weekly podcast with a playwright, an actress, & a journalist as they explore and process life in NYC while pursuing their Broadway dreams.
Amber Alert
This week Donja & Drew are in the building hitting their mark to talk being fulfilled in life, what the privilege of access means, & no hateration, holleration in this dancerie. Also, an official Amber Alert has been issued in search for Princess Amber.
The Streets Are Talking, Nigga!
Surprise, surprise, niggas! The people are here and ready to give you another week on their mark! You'll be reminded of why you fell in love with this podcast, to begin with. Listen in as we discuss our black theatre adventures this past week, what the streets are talking about, #askifshitsequity, and so much more!
Step Into The Light
This episode is sponsored by MCC Theater's 'The Light' by Loy A. Webb playing now until March 17th Donja & Drew hit their mark in the studio and talk about generational poverty, all the black theatre extensions, what TimeOut New York's hottest chorus members list says about body image & more!
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark
This episode is sponsored by Signature Theatre's 'By The Way, Meet Vera Stark' by Lynn Nottage currently playing now until March 10th https://www.signaturetheatre.org/shows It's a brand new week and that means a brand new mark to hit!
God Be Wearing Timbs & a Durag!
For real? Amber and Drew are away again? Yuuuup, they is. So, yet again, Donja holds it down this week. He’s joined by playwrights Stacey Rose(The Danger: A Homage to Strange Fruit) and Timothy DuWhite (Neptune).
Black Student/White School
This week Donja holds it down, while Amber and Drew are away. He’s joined by director Christopher Betts (First-Year Yale) and actor Chris Holland (NYU Third-Year). The three discuss all the latest including the Hercules musical that's coming, the Tina Turner Musical coming to Broadway, and the canceling of NBC's Hair Live!
Black Women Write featuring Dominique Morisseau
This week, playwright Loy A. Webb (The Light) joins Donja & Drew to talk about the journey from the page to the stage. Along with that, they engage in a powerfully uplifting conversation with the Genius herself, Dominique Morisseau (Ain't Too Proud, Pipeline).
AIn't Too Proud To Love
It's a full-on man cave this week with two guest co-hosts on their marks this week. Joining Drew & Donja for a fresh new episode are Ephraim Sykes (Ain't Too Proud, Hairspray Live, Hamilton) & poet/playwright Korde Arrington Tuttle (Triptych (Eyes of One on Another), Graveyard Shift).
God Can Dream A Bigger Dream...
It's that time! It's Drew and Donja on their marks this week with an occasional cameo from Brotha Kris! Listen in as they talk about Carol Channing passing most of her life, what it means to use your ethnicity for convenience, believing in yourself above all, and not throwing rocks and hiding your hands!
Let Me Grow or Let Me Go!
It's a new week and you know what that means! Time to hit our marks! Donja & Drew are joined by playwright/actor Ngozi Anyanwu one more time before she moves to LA!
Two Things Can Be True
It's the first episode of the New Year and of course, everyone is blessed, booked, and busy! So, this week there are some extraordinary guests in the studio. Joining Drew Shade are returning playwright Ngozi Anyanwu, writer/creator Korde Arrington Tuttle, and producer/artist Tobi Kyeremateng.
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In Our [Mail]Bag
It's that time! Hit your mark with the crew, back together again for the last episode of 2019. This time we go outside the norma; format (No Drew did not forget anything)and do something special and just answer all the listener letters in our inbox.
(TW)- #SlavePlay: The Breakdown
It's Christmas Eve, and we're quickly approaching the end of the year, but we're not letting up! This week Donja & Drew are joined by actor/playwright Ngozi Anyanwu (Good Grief, The Homecoming Queen) who comes thru and really hits the mark!
ASMR: Gun Marks
This week we go Off Book with Amber leading the way in ASMR, Drew creates gun marks, & Donja literally shuts his ass up. The ghost of Barry White joins us as we talk about new show openings, Michelle Williams' quick stint on the island, The Five Heartbeats coming to Broadway, the first BLACK Evan Hansen, and more!
AhDream Come True
It's funny how your life can change in the flash of a camera! Join Donja, Drew, and special guest AhDream Smith as they discuss this week's craziness. Kanye gets called out at The Cher Show, Golden Globe and Grammy nominations announced, + The Wiz starring Carl Thomas, Shirley Murdock & Lil G flops and people want their money back.
#HomemadeBoomerang
This week we figured out what all to send up when it goes down! Donja, Amber, and Drew talk about what marks they're hitting in their world, what has affirmed them, and how art connects and propels it all.
#Versatile: You Can't Put Your Mouth On Everything
It's that time again, and Donja, Amber, & Drew are on their gig and ready to hit their marks. This week they talk about honoring Black theatre, our Thanksgiving joys, Amber's exposed shoulder, mercury getting dressed for retrograde, the Pridelands on the horizon, some different listener letters, and so much more.
Chicken A La King
Donja, Amber, & Drew are back at it for another week and are joined by playwright/actor Jordan E. Cooper (Ain't No Mo, STAR on Fox) as they hit their marks.
We're Telling The Truth But We're Lying
This week Drew & Donja are joined by prolific poet and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi who discusses her new forthcoming book 'I'm Telling The Truth But I'm Lying', her time on the first national tour of Russel Simmons' Def Poetry Jam, and more.
A Seat at the Table
The crew is back together again after literally a month of Sundays! Donja, Amber, & Drew prove why their chemistry makes Off Book such a special show.
F*ck This & F*ck That
This week Donja & Drew are joined by Chicago native and phenomenal playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza. Listen in as they discuss the week's hottest of hot topics including Michelle Williams' return to Broadway, how all Black playwrights don't look the same and how the legacy of Ntozake Shange will live on thru us all.
Coonin' For The Coin
Hit your marks! It's time to go Off Book again with a repeat of the same crew from last week. Amber is off living her Little Shop Tisha Campbell dreams, so, Kristolyn Lloyd joins Donja & Drew for the second time, so they have a chance to discuss some of the hot topics they didn't get to last week.
All The Way Off
Listen in this week as we really fo go Off Book! Ain't not nan segment in this show. Not a Hot Topic, Not an "I Said What I Said," and barely a listener letter. Donja & Drew are joined by Grammy & Emmy Award-winning Kristloyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen, Paradise Blue)as they discuss life changes, transitions, and bountiful blessings.
The Roundtable
On this week's episode Drew sits down with not 1, not 2, but 3 special guest co-hosts! Actor/Producer Michael Oloyede, Broadway star of King Kong on Broadway, Christiani Pitts, & American writer Ashley C.
The HU Drinking Game
Are you ready to hit your mark? Listen in with Amber and Drew as they are joined by Broadway stage manager Tiffany Robinson to discuss this week's theatre happenings, Howard University roots, the key to being a great stage manager, and a Destiny's Child musical may be coming???
Slave Stud
So much happens in this episode, the topics change within the same breath and sentence. However, it's still a good ol' good time! This week we discuss battling the miseducation of white minds, what the actual name of our segments are (lol Drew), Nigerian Harriet Tubman, & so much more.
In Pursuit of Excellence
This week's episode is a little longer than usual. We had more to talk about than we realized. So, listen in as we discuss why Amber isn't here this week, how to avoid snakes in the grass, building your own tribe, and operating in excellence, plus another opening and few more closings.
All Love For Niggas
It's that time to hit your mark! It's truly all love for niggas on this week's episode! The crew chats it up about The new Waitress additions, Geoffrey Owens and the 9 to 5 hustle, secret Black readings in L.A., & Frozen Trump flags.
Dicks & Plays
The band is back together! This is one show that won't be closing any time soon but Donja, Amber, & Drew apologize in advance because they are loud as hell this week. Loud for good reason, a new performance segment is debuted & the crew talks new beginnings, new works, & new lessons learned.
A Poke & A Poke & A Slippery Mouth
Drew & Amber are joined by director/playwright Zhailon Levingston to discuss the happenings of the American Theatre this week. Join in on the conversation as they discuss being bag checked at the theatre, the new casting of Chicago, and the actors in Chicago speak out!
School of Rock Steady!
Amber & Drew are joined by composer Michael R. Jackson for a brand new episode. This week the talk is about houses that won't stand, when a good show goes bad, sharing rejections, & The Queen of Soul's broadway biopic! Hit your mark and join them as the theatre goes dark!
Google Me, Bitch!
Donja & Amber are joined this week by Jonathan McCrory, artistic director of National Black Theatre, for the rundown on building community, micro-aggressive perspectives, & the hair that's on your head! The weekly experiences are plenty & the hot topic tea is blazing!
The Intersection of Messy & Basic
This week Donja & Amber dish it out with guest co-host Larry Owens for what they've deemed as a chocolate edition of the weekly podcast. Listen in as they laugh, cry(from laughing), and uplift the theatre community in a way only they can.
Don't Bother Us, We Can't Cope!
The crew is back for another week of diaspora dialogue. Listen in as Donja, Amber, & Drew talk about some dynamic theatre experiences from this week, what they really think about mainstream theatre critics & reviews, and answer all the questions left in the inbox, so they think!
Big Ol' Ugly Girl
Donja & Drew hold it down this week! Hit your mark and join them as they explain what happened to last week's episode, the connection between Maya Angelou & Pearl Bailey, solid advice for playwrights & more!
My Fair LaDareon!
Hit your mark and go Off Book with your favorite artists of the black theatre diaspora! Amber Iman and Drew Shade sit across from each other minus their partner in craft, Donja Love, who is in L.A. this week.
Black, Booked, & Blessed!
The "first" black Disney Princess Aisha Jackson who is the stand-by for Anna in Frozen stands in for Amber Iman this week and joins Donja and Drew as they discuss the latest racist shenanigans in this "diverse" theatre community of ours, how we keep ourselves going in this industry, which artists deserve their own bio-musical, and lots more!
Crying on Cue: No More Picnics!
Hit your mark and let's go Off Book! Donja talks about the issues or white theatre critics, Amber doesn't cry on cue but may need to for Juneteenth musical, and Drew is banned from picnics for the rest of the summer. Get into it!
RACES!
Hit your mark and join us as we go Off Book with two special guest co-hosts! Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) & Kim Exum (The Book of Mormon) sit in for Donja & Amber, respectively.
Always On, Never Off! featuring Irene Gandy
A special pre-recorded episode with your favorite hosts and a guest you'll never forget. Broadway Producer and Publicist Irene Gandy talks about her 50+ years in the industry, her upcoming projects, and what keeps her going! Double Whammy!!!
My 600-lb. Weave Live!
Listen in as Amber talks about her 'The Gospel According to Andre' experience, Drew speaks on singing the gospel, and guest co-host, Keelay Gipson, joins in as we all discuss Tiffany Haddish in a stage play, the next NBC live musical, the talk around Ben Vereen, and a lot more!
Tortoises & Tata Salad & *Bleep!
This week on Off Book the crew hits their mark and goes deep into the importance of social media to your theatre career, walking in your purpose while working your survival job, & who made the potato salad. Thank you to the listener letters and stories you all sent this week!
My Mic Sounds Nice (#BlackFirst)
This week on Off Book: Donja touches about the importance of audience expression, Amber returns to let us know her mic sounds nice, and Drew explains why he has not patience for micro aggressions.
BOOM! 🤷🏿♀️💩💃🏿
This week Donja & Drew are joined by guest co-host Chondra Profit of The Lion King on Broadway. Listen in as they discuss pregnancy and working mothers in the industry, the racist stagehand Edward Ruggiero, the current trend of movie musicals & more!
The Theatre Diaspora
The original Off Book is back! Catch up with Donja, Amber, & Drew as they discuss where they've been, how they feel about the 2018 Tony nominations, and how the 'ethnics' are taking all the theatre jobs!
TONYs, TONIs, TONEs!
Catch up with the OffBook crew as we talk about everything leading up to the historic 2016 Tony Awards including 18 #BroadwayBlack nominees, the shows performing, & what diversity may have in store next season!
The Color Purple Rain featuring LaChanze
Listen as we stand in The Color Purple Rain with our special guest LaChanze. We address what it means to be a black woman in the theatre business, what role colorism plays in that, as well as award season, Prince, Oprah visiting Shuffle Along, stage door entitlement, & much more!
Born For This in Hitsville U.S.A.
Dance in the streets with the Off-Book crew as we talk the return of Motown the Musical, the new Bebe Winans musical in Atlanta, Hamilton cast pay increase, & more with our guest co-host Mykal Kilgore.
The Lights Are Out On Broadway
This week with special guest co-host Angela Birchett we talk the return of #LightsOutOnBroadway Open Mic, Heather Headley as the new Shug Avery, how our lives were spirit filled at Broadway Sings Whitney, what to do when your dreams don't match reality & much, much more!
The Non-White Episode
This week we talk about Broadway Sings Whitney, The #HamiltonCasting Fiasco, Head of Passes starring Phylicia Rashad, Scandal: The Musical, & so much more! Joining us this week is guest co-host Antoine L. Smith of Broadway's The Color Purple.
He Lives in Us! Everybody Rise!
We've been resurrected! Listen in as we talk about what's been happening since we've last gotten together, #ThePassionLive, #AudraTheGreat, What shows you should be seeing this week, & so much more!
Like A Plate Of Corn featuring Dustin Ross
Well, first & foremost #DrewF*ckedUp & we also talk #DreamgirlsUK, #BroadwayBlackBookClub The Color Purple, how to deal with microagressions, 525,600 hashtags, & so much more with special guest Dustin Ross of #TheFriendZone podcast!
Well, We Got 'Til April!
This week we catch up on a range of topics! Audra headed to the West End, why Jesus would be at Mardi Gras, finding the right monologue & more! Amber Iman steps in as special guest co-host!
Mutha Pinkins' Courage featuring Tonya Pinkins
The Off-Book crew touch on #OscarsSoWhite & have a conversation with Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins about her long-lasting career, arts & activism, her Mother Courage experience, & so much more!
Run & Tell That
We're back for round 2! A new week & so much #BroadwayBlack to discuss! Listen as we talk about #HairsprayLive, The #GoldenGlobes, the Tyler Perry effect, & more!
Apply & Try featuring Dominique Morisseau
Your hosts Drew Shade, Farah Lopez, & Donja Love begin the journey with Dominique Morisseau. Listen as we talk about her new play Skelton Crew, white privilege in theatre, what it takes to "make it!", & so much more!
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