Aaron Seymour is our next guest for The Yay.  He is an actor who has worked at the Eclectic Box Theatre and last worked with Jake Fong doing A Soldier’s Story.   Jake and I talk about Aaron’s upbringing, his thoughts on bay area theatre and where he sees himself in the future.  

Aaron can be contacted directly via Facebook Messenger.

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  Charles is also selling men’s hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com
Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners.  Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades.  Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair

Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS.  She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her.  Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. 

Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04
 
SHOWS:

Exotic Deadly (SF Playhouse)
Jan 30 – March 8
Nicole Tung (Episode 314) is in the show
https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/exotic-deadly-or-the-msg-play/

In Love and Warcraft (CityLights Theatre)
Jan 16 – Feb 9
Miranda Liu (Episode 300) is in the show
Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155, 251 & 293) is directing the show
https://cltc.org/event/warcraft/

Daisy (Hillbarn Theatre)
Jan 23 – Feb 9
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show
https://www.hillbarntheatre.org/daisy/

Froggy (Center Rep)
Feb 9 – March 2
Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show
Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show
https://www.centerrep.org

Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO)
Feb 13 – March 8
Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show
https://www.sfbatco.org

Fat Ham (San Francisco Playhouse)
March 20 – April 19
Margo Hall (Episode 166) is directing the show
Khary Moye (Episode 45) is an understudy for the show
https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/fat-ham/

Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz)
April 4 – 29
Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show
Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the show
Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the show
https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com


Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out!
The Black Man’s Heart
On Spotify and all your podcast apps

ShawnJ West (Episode 146), along with Elizabeth Jones and Phaedra Tillery-Boughton is a part of a new and exciting theatre podcast called Creatively Shaded.  Check them out on any podcast app.

Will Hammond (Episode 9) has a new podcast called Will Wonders Why – a podcast where he explores his adventures in music, food and seeking out the answers to random thoughts – you can find it exclusively on Spotify.

Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) has a new podcast called A Side / B Side, a podcast that features spirited conversations about superheroes, fantasy and all other cool and nerdy stuff.

Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright.  Delivered semi-annually.  You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app.

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Episode 317: Aaron Seymour

It's been a while but we’re back!  And our next guest is teacher, lecturer and playwright Terry Boero.  We learn about her upbringing her work at SF State, any new works she’s working on now, and her future.

Terry can be contacted directly via Instagram at @merriberriterri and on Bluesky: Terry-Boero.bsky.social

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  Charles is also selling men’s hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.com
Hair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners.  Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades.  Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hair

Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS.  She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her.  Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. 

Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04

SHOWS: 

Exotic Deadly (SF Playhouse)
Jan 30 – March 8
Nicole Tung (Episode 314) is in the show
https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/exotic-deadly-or-the-msg-play/

Froggy (Center Rep)
LAST SHOW TOMORROW (March 2)
Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the show
Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show
https://www.centerrep.org

Cuckoo Edible Magic (SF BATCO)
Feb 13 – March 8
Julie Kuwabara (Episode 184) is in the show
https://www.sfbatco.org

City of Angels (Pinole Community Players)
March 7 – 23
Bruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is in the show
https://www.pinoleplayers.org/cityofangels

Wild With Happy (NCTC)
March 7 – April 6
ShawnJ West (Episode 146) is directing the  show
https://nctcsf.org

Fat Ham (San Francisco Playhouse)
March 20 – April 19
Margo Hall (Episode 166) is directing the show
Khary Moye (Episode 45) is an understudy for the show
https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/fat-ham/

Simple Mexican Pleasures (NCTC)
April 4 – May 11
https://nctcsf.org/event/simple-mexican-pleasures/

SF Fringe Festival (SF State)
April 4-8
Terry Boero and Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) is coordinating the event
https://gateway.sfsu.edu/public/webcalendar/event/56218

Government Housing (Lower Bottom Playaz)
April 4 – 29
Cat Brooks (Episode 283) is in the show
Jeunee Simon (Episode 297) is in the show
Dr. Ayodele Nzinga (Episode 257) wrote and directed the show
https://www.lowerbottomplayaz.com

Jersey Boys (Palo Alto Players)
April 18 – May 4
Lauren Jiang & James Jones (Episode 245) are in the show
Danny Martin (Episode 71) is in the show
https://paplayers.org

Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre)
May 30 – June 15
Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show)
https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures

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Episode 318: Terry Boero

Jake and I have been very busy but we’re back!  And our good friend Julius Rea is back as well – his musical (based on his book), The Day The Sky Turned Orange, will be premiering on September 5th.  We last had Julius on three years ago, when we talked about his play, Sarafael, and we can’t wait to talk about this new project.

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS.  She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her.  Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. 

Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04

THE SHOWS: 

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw
Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

Daryo’s All American Diner (Oakland Asian Cultural Center)
May 18th – 2pm free with registration
Jake Fong, Joe Cascasan (Episode 196), and Earlina Somera (Episode 151) is in the reading
Conrad Panganiban (Episode 16) wrote the play and Mallory Somera (Episode 151, 249) is directing the reading
https://oacc.cc/event/daryos-all-american-diner/

The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players)
May 9 – June 8
Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show
https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/

In Bituin (Bindlestiff Studio)
May 22 – 24
Alan Manalo (Episode 237) wrote, directed and is in the play
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=282100&fbclid=IwY2xjawKMTg9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFseFk1c1V1WU1sTlFHUWVWAR6CdftUYtTSD_UIM6wG4Kby8SeIzAJ9x2YzzacdCSmB94UboJc3VUT17sRANw_aem_euNrVBGfmx1aBi7kQWYYjQ

The Future That Liberals Want (Eclectic Box SF)
May 2 – 24
Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 and 268) is in the play
https://awesometheatre.org/2025/03/31/the-future-that-liberals-want-or-resume-building-post-apocalypse/

Yellow Face (Shotgun Players)
May 10 – June 8
Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show
https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/

Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre)
May 30 – June 15
Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show)
https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures



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Episode 319: Julius Rea

Allan Samson Manalo is back in the guest chair for The Yay.  When Allan was last with us (Episode 237), we talked about good times and the wonderful history of Bindlestiff Studios.  Today, he talks about his show, In Bituin, the show he has created in loving memory of his late wife Joyce.  We talk about how theatre can help in the act of recovery and healing – and reflection.

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS.  She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her.  Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. 

Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04

SHOWS: 

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

Daryo’s All American Diner (Oakland Asian Cultural Center)
May 18th – 2pm free with registration
Jake Fong, Joe Cascasan (Episode 196), and Earlina Somera (Episode 151) are in the reading
Conrad Panganiban (Episode 16) wrote the play and Mallory Somera (Episode 151, 249) is directing the reading
https://oacc.cc/event/daryos-all-american-diner/

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company)
June 13 – July 13
Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/

The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players)
May 9 – June 8
Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show
https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/

In Bituin (Bindlestiff Studio)
May 22 – 24
Alan Manalo (Episode 237) wrote, directed and is in the play
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=282100&fbclid=IwY2xjawKMTg9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFseFk1c1V1WU1sTlFHUWVWAR6CdftUYtTSD_UIM6wG4Kby8SeIzAJ9x2YzzacdCSmB94UboJc3VUT17sRANw_aem_euNrVBGfmx1aBi7kQWYYjQ

The Future That Liberals Want (Eclectic Box SF)
May 2 – 24
Radhika Rao (Episodes 21, 131 and 268) is in the play
https://awesometheatre.org/2025/03/31/the-future-that-liberals-want-or-resume-building-post-apocalypse/

Yellow Face (Shotgun Players)
May 10 – June 8
Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show
https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/

Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre)
May 30 – June 15
Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show)
https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures


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Episode 320: Allan Samson Manalo

On this Memorial Day episode of The Yay, Jake and I welcome Nicolas Logue, actor and fight coordinator – he’s also the associate professor at Winward Community College and Fight Director at Dueling Arts International.  We talk about Nic’s upbringing, how he got into fight coordinating and where he sees himself in the future.

Nic can be reached directly by email: logue@hawaii.edu

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS.  She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her.  Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. 

Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04

SHOWS: 

Oriental or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself in Knots (Golden Thread)
June 7 & 8 reading
Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the reading
Torange Yeghiazarian (Episodes 167 & 286) is the dramaturg
https://goldenthread.org

Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company)
June 13 – July 13
Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/

The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players)
May 9 – June 8
Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show
https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/

Yellow Face (Shotgun Players)
May 10 – June 8
Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show
https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/

Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre)
May 30 – June 15
Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show)
https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures

Lifeline (being performed at the Castillos Winery)
June 27
Miranda Liu (Episode 300) wrote and is acting in the show
https://castilloswinery.com/index.html

Seeds of Time Festival (Marin Shakes)
July 15 – August 3
Ae’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the festival curator
Torange Yeghiazarian has written “Leili and Magnun” to be performed July 26 & 27
Julius Rea (Episodes 227 & 319) has written “Othello.exe” to be performed Aug 2 & 3
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/seeds/

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

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Episode 321: Nicolas Logue

Tirumari Jothi is an actor and playwright who’s play, The Future That Liberals Want or; Résumé-Building in the Apocalypse, just finished up at the Eclectic Box SF.  Jake and I talk to him about his background, what future projects he’s working on and his views of bay area theatre.

You can see Tirumari perform every Saturday at 8pm at Critical Hit! Live Stand Up Comedy, located at It’s Your Move Games – 4920 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland.  Check out a link to buy a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-hit-live-stand-up-comedy-tickets-160863008589

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS.  She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her.  Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. 

Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04

SHOWS: 

Oriental or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself in Knots (Golden Thread)
June 7 & 8 reading
Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the reading
Torange Yeghiazarian (Episodes 167 & 286) is the dramaturg
https://goldenthread.org

Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company)
June 13 – July 13
Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/

The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players)
May 9 – June 8
Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show
https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/

Yellow Face (Shotgun Players)
May 10 – June 8
Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show
https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/

Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre)
May 30 – June 15
Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show)
https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures

Lifeline (being performed at the Castillos Winery)
June 27
Miranda Liu (Episode 300) wrote and is acting in the show
https://castilloswinery.com/index.html

Seeds of Time Festival (Marin Shakes)
July 15 – August 3
Ae’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the festival curator
Torange Yeghiazarian has written “Leili and Magnun” to be performed July 26 & 27
Julius Rea (Episodes 227 & 319) has written “Othello.exe” to be performed Aug 2 & 3
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/seeds/

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

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Episode 322: Tirumari Jothi

We’ve been dying to have Ed Mabasa on The Yay and we finally got him!  Ed Mabasa is no stranger to anyone who’s been a part of Bindlestiff – he’s been an actor, writer, producer, tech guy – he’s the very modest guy who keeps Bindlestiff going and he is truly beloved there.  We talk about his upbringing, his presence at Bindlestiff and what his future looks like.

This show is dedicated to the incredible life of Erin Merrit, who passed away May 31st.

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy.  She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist.  She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner.  Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles.  Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic.  Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/

SHOWS:

Oriental or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself in Knots (Golden Thread)
June 7 & 8 reading
Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the reading
Torange Yeghiazarian (Episodes 167 & 286) is the dramaturg
https://goldenthread.org

True West (Town Hall Theatre)
June 7 – 28
Linda Amayo Hassan (Episode 83) is in the show
Katja Rivera (Episode 168) is directing the show
David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight choreographer
https://www.townhalltheatre.com/true-west

Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company)
June 13 – July 13
Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/

The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players)
May 9 – June 8
Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show
https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/

Yellow Face (Shotgun Players)
May 10 – June 8
Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show
https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/

Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre)
May 30 – June 15
Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show)
https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures

Lifeline (being performed at the Castillos Winery)
June 27
Miranda Liu (Episode 300) wrote and is acting in the show
https://castilloswinery.com/index.html

Seeds of Time Festival (Marin Shakes)
July 15 – August 3
Ae’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the festival curator
Torange Yeghiazarian has written “Leili and Magnun” to be performed July 26 & 27
Julius Rea (Episodes 227 & 319) has written “Othello.exe” to be performed Aug 2 & 3
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/seeds/

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

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Episode 323: Ed Mabasa

We have a double Yay this weekend!  Our first guest is Nikki Menez – she’s an actress, director and curatorial director at Z Space. Her last project was directing The Future that Liberals Want, at the Eclectic Box SF.  Jake and I talk to Nikki about her upbringing, her next project and what plans she has for the future.

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy.  She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist.  She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner.  Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles.  Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic.  Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/

SHOWS:

Sweat (Palo Alto Players)
Closing Weekend – June 28-29
ShawnJ West (Episode 146) directed the show
Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is in the show
https://paplayers.org/

Doodler (The Marsh)
May 31 – July 6
A One Man show by John Fisher (Episode 30)
https://themarsh.org/shows_and_events/marshstream/john-fisher-doodler/

Buried Child (The Magic Theatre)
June 30 – a reading
Khary Moye (Episode 45) is in show
Chuck Lacson (Episode 184) is in the show
Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the show
https://magictheatre.org/calendar/magic-classics

Disruption: A Musical Farce (San Francisco Mime Troupe)
July 4 – August 3
Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show
https://www.sfmt.org/

The Last Goat (Central Works)
June 28 – July 27
Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 227) wrote and directed the play
Jan Zvaifler (Episode 170) is in the show
https://centralworks.org/the-last-goat/

True West (Town Hall Theatre)
June 7 – 28
Linda Amayo Hassan (Episode 83) is in the show
Katja Rivera (Episode 168) is directing the show
David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight choreographer
https://www.townhalltheatre.com/true-west

Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company)
June 13 – July 13
Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/

Seeds of Time Festival (Marin Shakes)
July 15 – August 3
Ae’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the festival curator
Torange Yeghiazarian has written “Leili and Magnun” to be performed July 26 & 27
Julius Rea (Episodes 227 & 319) has written “Othello.exe” to be performed Aug 2 & 3
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/seeds/

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

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Episode 324: Nikki Menez

Our second half of our double Yay features artistic director and co-founder of Kunoichi Productions, Nick Ishimaru.  We talk about Nick’s upbringing, his studies at Colorado State University, his first stint in the bay area working with Theatre Yugen, and where he sees himself in the future.

Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid

We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay!  Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland.  It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink.  
Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com

Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy.  She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist.  She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner.  Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles.  Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic.  Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/

SHOWS:

Sweat (Palo Alto Players)
Closing Weekend – June 28-29
ShawnJ West (Episode 146) directed the show
Kimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is in the show
https://paplayers.org/

Doodler (The Marsh)
May 31 – July 6
A One Man show by John Fisher (Episode 30)
https://themarsh.org/shows_and_events/marshstream/john-fisher-doodler/

Buried Child (The Magic Theatre)
June 30 – a reading
Khary Moye (Episode 45) is in show
Chuck Lacson (Episode 184) is in the show
Andrea Gordon (Episode 255) is directing the show
https://magictheatre.org/calendar/magic-classics

Disruption: A Musical Farce (San Francisco Mime Troupe)
July 4 – August 3
Jed Parsario (Episodes 63 & 186) is in the show
https://www.sfmt.org/

The Last Goat (Central Works)
June 28 – July 27
Gary Graves (Episodes 24 & 227) wrote and directed the play
Jan Zvaifler (Episode 170) is in the show
https://centralworks.org/the-last-goat/

True West (Town Hall Theatre)
June 7 – 28
Linda Amayo Hassan (Episode 83) is in the show
Katja Rivera (Episode 168) is directing the show
David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight choreographer
https://www.townhalltheatre.com/true-west

Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage)
June 4 – 29
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company)
June 13 – July 13
Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/

Seeds of Time Festival (Marin Shakes)
July 15 – August 3
Ae’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the festival curator
Torange Yeghiazarian has written “Leili and Magnun” to be performed July 26 & 27
Julius Rea (Episodes 227 & 319) has written “Othello.exe” to be performed Aug 2 & 3
https://www.marinshakespeare.org/seeds/

The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO)
Sept 5 – Oct 5
Julius Rea is a part of the writing team
https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

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