Serendipity writer gives personal insight into life. Followed by featured skit entitled Russell and the couch surfing sister.

Serendipity 03/24A

Skits Featured:
Is the Universe conspiring against Russel
Catching Spring fever

Serendipity 04/07B

This week, we’re talking about prejudice in our society.  It’s pretty fair to say that the LGBT community has seen their fair share of hatred and animosity. In today’s first installment of our original radio play “That’s Life in Midtown”, Laurence shares his experiences coming out to his family.  We’re calling this one, “Prejudice is Real”

Prejudice is real.  Here at Serendipity, we want to do more than speak out against stigma and hatred.  We want to promote cooperation and understanding.  At the end of the month, we’ll welcome a fashion designer and regular participant in Queer Fashion week to the show.  Beyond an interest in fashion, they advocate for positive body image by hosting local workshops on “body positivity”. 

If you want to be a guest on our show, you can.  We support local art, music and activism and want to hear from you.  To book your appointment on Serendipity, contact Sierra, our scheduling consultant at Serendipityartgalleryopenmic@gmail.com. We’re also interested in reports on local restaurants, events, or political issues.

Serendipity 04/14A

Okay, we’re back and ready for the second half of Serendipity on KUBU 96.5 FM, the voice of Sacramento. In the first half of the program, we heard a skit about coming out of the closet.  Sadly, homosexuality is just one of many misunderstood issues in our society.  If you’ve been listening to the show this month, you know Russell is struggling with the effects of someone else’s mental illness.  It’s gotten to the point that Russell fears it may drive him crazy.  He’s still going through it in this skit called, “The Age of the Occupation.”

Thanks for listening to another hour of Serendipity.  We all enjoy making the show and hope you enjoy listening.  We’d also like to thank our supportive listeners and friends who offer constant support.  Both of today’s skit were based upon listener requests.  People are asking to hear how the Serendipity gang deals with life issues because these issues hit home for them.  We are thrilled to be working for positive change in Sacramento.  Once again, I’m Michael Edwards.  Our actors today were (myself), Kris Silva, and Bella Pearl.  Our skits are written by Jen Herink.   

Tune in next Sunday at 4 PM for more skits and conversations on Serendipity.  Have a fantastic week, Sacramento!

Serendipity 04/14B

Happy Sunday, Sacramento. Thanks for tuning in to Serendipity on KUBU 96.5 FM, the Voice of Sacramento.  Some of our listeners may notice a change in the voice of our host this week.  Serendipity producer Michael Edwards graciously stepped aside to allow the rest of the crew to play “musical hosts.”  He was having so much fun the rest of us couldn’t wait for our chance at running the show.  I’m Serendipity actor, and sometimes host, Kris Silva. I’m thrilled to be running today’s show. I’m also excited that we’re featuring my character, Russell, in our skits this week. Even if I don’t always agree with Russell’s opinions, I enjoy the experience of giving him a voice. 

In our first installment of our original radio play, “That’s life in Midtown”, Russell turns the table on his friends.  He doesn’t let them stop him from his right to speak his mind, no matter how unpleasant it may sound.  Let’s get the ball rolling with a skit we’re calling , “Society, homelessness, and codependence.”

The issue of homelessness is a reoccurring theme on our show.  We will continue to speak out about it until America no longer faces a homeless crisis.  To be clear, this is a crisis!  It’s not enough that people are living outside.  Now, the crisis has escalated to epic proportions.  The rise in police brutality toward and criminalization of homeless individuals encourages and emboldens private citizens to do the same.  News and social media reports show us that homeless people are victimized more and more each day.  Even the people who help the homeless are at risk of facing criminal charges and violence at the hands of other citizens.  We advocate for finding solutions that do the most good for society as a whole.  We encourage the concept of empowering homeless people to become capable and productive members of society. 

If you want to advocate for social justice in Sacramento, we want to help you achieve that goal.  Contact our scheduling liaison, Sierra Gutierrez via e-mail at serendipityartgaleeryopenmic@gmail.com.  We also love to bring artists and musicians of all types on the show. Don’t forget to check some of our older episodes on our sound cloud page: 96.5fmserendipity. It might inspire you to join the crew with your reports, ideas and insight about Sacramento.

Serendipity 04/21A

Okay, we’re back from the break and ready for more Serendipity.  I’m still Kris Silva, actor and host of the day.  In the first half of the show we listened to Russell’s idea’s about homelessness. While the gang might have been willing to humor his opinions on homelessness, they can’t always remain so open minded.  In a skit entitled, “Avoiding the gateway to oppression”, my character is schooled, and even ridiculed a bit, for an extreme case of ableism.

 If you can’t believe your ears when Russell speaks, please don’t blame me.  I’m just reading the script.  In fact, that last skit was based entirely upon an actual event.  Serendipity writer, Jen Herink, has met a real life, walking and talking version of Russell. He illegally parked in a handicapped space and complained about the ticket.   Russell is more real than we want to admit.  He might be your friend or co-worker.  Russell is lucky to have friends who care enough to educate him.  Hopefully, our skits empower everyone to stand up and speak out for positive change in Sacramento. 

 

Before we go, I’d like to thank the crew for letting me host the show today.  Next week, actress Bella Pearl will take a turn as  host.  She’ll also read a report telling us a bit about herself and what motivates her to be a part of our show. We’ll also be joined by coordinator and photographer for Queer Fashion week, Angel Angeles. We’ll have skits about body image and more. Until then, I’d like to thank my fellow actors Bella Pearl and Jonathan Hagstrom for another great show.  Thanks, Jen, for writing our scripts. And of course, thanks to the man who made it all possible, Serendipity producer, Michael Edwards. Thank you Sacramento for supporting the show.  Have a fantastic week, everyone!