Whisper in the Wings Episode 821

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we continue our coverage of the amazing festivals kicking off 2025, as well as continue our coverage of the 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series being presented by SoHo Playhouse. We were thrilled to chat with three more shows and the artists behind them, and get to learn all about these important and diverse works playing in downtown New York. So be sure you hit play and get your tickets right away!SoHo Playhouse Presents 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series Now- March 2nd@ SoHo PlayhouseTickets and more information are available at sohoplayhouse.comAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:Io//Odio performed by Luca Serra BusnengoJanuary 30th-February 7th@lucas_serra_busnengo@santibrigante Gil Scott-Heron’s Bluesology performed by Gia Scott-Heron and TuesdayFebruary 3rd-February 23rdgilscottheronbluesology.com @gialogik@ctuesdaytuesday@gilscottheronbluesologyA Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God, Whoever Reads This First- co-written/performed/produced by Xhloe RiceFebruary [email protected]

We wrap up of pre-game coverage of the 2025 Chain Theatre’s Winter One-Act Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. For our last episode in this series, we welcomed even more of the artists behind several of the shows that make up this wonderful event. So make sure you tune in and turn out to support and take in these fabulous productions!Chain Theatre Presents Winter One-Act FestivalFebruary 6th- March 2nd@ The Chain TheatreTickets and more information are available at chaintheatre.org And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: A Hollywood Ending by Emerson Riter and directed by Annabelle Rosenbluth February 12th @ 8pm, 16th @ 2pm, and 23rd@ 8:30pm@ahollywoodending_nyc@emersonkr_@annabelle_rosenbluthUse code END25 for 25% off ticketsAn Indian Wedding on a Starry Night written and performed by Sunita Deshpande and directed by Janani SreenivisanFebruary 7th @ 6:30pm, February 22nd @ 5pm, and February 27th @ 8pm @indianwedding_chaintheatre@JennyVasan @LuckySunitascucessfulspontaiety.com @much_ado_25Use code WEDDING to get 25% off ticketsWipeout written and performed by Jeryl Brunner and directed by Sara Thigpen February 9th @ 2pm, February 21st @6:30pm, February 28th @ 8pm@jeryl_brunner@sara_thigpenUse code WIPE25 to get 25% off tickets

We continue our coverage of this year’s Chain Theatre’s Winter One-Act Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. Once again, we welcomed on several of the artists and shows behind this year’s event. So be sure you hit play and get your tickets today!Chain Theatre PresentsWinter One-Act FestivalFebruary 6th- March 2nd@ The Chain TheatreTickets and more information are available at chaintheatre.orgAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:Just a Yellow Cab in New York City written and performed by Youlim Nam and directed by Cady McClainFebruary 8th @ 5pm, February 13th @ 6:30pm, February 18th @ 8:30pmyoulimnam.com and @youlimnamcadymcclain.com and @cadymcclainUse Code CAB25 for 25% off ticketsWe Were Girls Together by Jacklyn CollierFebruary 9th @ 2pm, February 21st @ 6:30pm, and February 28th @ 8pm@[email protected] code GIRL25 for 25% off ticketsThe Counterfeit Moron by Joe Queenan and directed by Emma Denson. Performed by Tut Gregory, Jasmine Dorothy Haefner, and Ed AltmanFebruary 7th @ 6:30pm , 22nd @ 5pm, and 27th @ [email protected]@thejasminedorothy@emmacdensonUse code MORON25 for 25% off ticketsBlizzard: A Love Story written and directed by Melissa SkirbollFebruary 15th @ 2pm, February 16th @ 5pm, February 25th @ 8pmmelissaskirboll.com@melissadirectorfilm Use code STORY25 for 25% off ticketsDear Diary written by Kevin Cheng and performed by Kevin Cheng and Elizabeth McBrydeFebruary 7th @ 6:30pm, February 13th @8:30pm, February 22nd @ 5pm@deardiaryplay@livlikeliz and elizabethmcbryde.comUse code DIARY25 for 25% off tickets

We are kicking off our coverage of the 2025 Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. On Part 1 of series, we welcomed several of the artists and shows that are participating in this year’s event. So make sure you tune in and turn out for these great productions!Chain Theatre Presents Winter One-Act FestivalFebruary 6th- March 2nd@ The Chain TheatreTickets and more information are available at chaintheatre.org And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: A Play Directed by Keanu Reeves — Part II created by Jeremy McClelland and Gray Thurstone February 20th @ 8:30pm, February 23rd @ 2pm, March 1st @ 2pm@keanu_reeves_play_nyc@themcquells@gthurstyLatin Lover by Ed Cardenas and directed by Randy ArbujoFebruary 15th @5:30pm, 18th @ 6:30pm, 23rd @ 5:30pm@latinlover_official@edgrcardenas@arbujo_whoBrothers performed by Christopher Cortez Adams (he/him) and Connor Chase Stewart February 14th, 15th, 21st, 23rd, and March 1st@connorchasestewart@arealshmuck The Tragedy of Prohibition, brought to you by Beamers Beer created Nick Martorelli and Justin Muschong February 8th @5pm, 13th @6:30pm, and 19th @8pmbeamersbeer.wrodpress.com@aliasmisterkent@justinmuschongMokeb written and performed by Hana DehradunwalaFebruary 8th, 13th, and 19th@hannah_fd

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper we welcomed on the actress Susan Lynskey and the translator Sarah Cameron, to talk about their upcoming production of Night Sings Its Songs. This was a fantastic piece of theatre to learn more about, and we also had a great time gaining insight form our guests!New Light Theater Project PresentsNight Sings It’s SongsFebruary 7th- March 1st@ Theatre RowTickets and more information are available at bfany.orgAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:Sarah: sarahcameronsunde.com and @scsundeSusan: susanlynskey.com and @lynskeylenz

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we were so excited to welcome on the creator/performer B to talk about their new show coming to The Wild Project, B*tchcraft: A Musical Play. This was such a fun, fun, fun show, as well as powerful and important one to talk about. This really was such an entertaining and enlightening conversation, and just like this work, should not be missed! So make sure yo hit play, and get your tickets while you still can!The Wild Project PresentsB*tchcraft: A Musical PlayFebruary 7th- March 1st@ The Wild ProjectTickets and more information are available thewildprojcet.org And be sure to follow B to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:@bitchmusicbitchmusic.com

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we were honored to welcome on the playwright/director/performer Elizabeth Hess. She stopped by to talk about her new production being presented by La MaMa and the Hess Collective, No Reservation. This was such a fantastic and fascinating conversation, and we could have talked with her for hours on end. But make sure you hit play so you don’t miss out on this great interview, and then head over to the website to get your tickets while you still can!La MaMa PresentsThe Hess Collective’s NO RESERVATIONFebruary 6th-23rd@ The Downstairs Theatre at La MaMaTickets and more information are available at lamama.orgAnd be sure to follow Elizabeth to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions:thehesscollective.com elizabethhess.net

We had such a great time on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. This time we welcomed on the lyricist/book writer Hamish Marissen-Clark to talk about his new show, SIMPS. This was a fantastic new musical to learn more about, and Hamish offered up some incredible insight as well. So be sure that you hit play, and get your tickets while you still can!SIMPSNow- February 2nd@ The IRT TheaterTickets and more information are available at simpsmusical.comAnd be sure to follow Hamish to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions:Hamish: hamishmarissenclark.com and @haminaboxSIMPS: simpsmusical.com and @simpsmusical

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the playwright Kyle Bass to talk about his newest work, Citizen James, or the Young Man Without a Country. This was a wonderful conversation about not only a fantastic new piece of theatre, but about an incredible icon in history. So make sure you tune in and turn up for this great production!HartBeat Ensemble PresentsCitizen James, or the Young Man Without A CountryFebruary 6th-16th@ The Carriage House Theatre (Hartford, CT)Tickets and more information are available at HartBeatEnsemble.org And be sure to follow Kyle to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions:kylebassplaywright.com

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings as well welcomed on the playwrights Jen Ponton and Deborah Unger, to talk about their upcoming production: Maiden Mother Crone: A duet of solo plays. The show features the plays of our guests, and if you are looking for a fun and absorbing conversation, then look no further than this episode. So make sure you hit play and get your tickets now!Maiden Mother Crone: A duet of solo plays:Sugarcoated by Jen PontonThe Longer My Mother Is Dead the More I Like Her by Deborah UngerFebruary 5th-23rd@ The FleaTickets and more information are available at maidenmothercroneshow.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:Maiden Mother Crone: maidenmothercroneshow.com Jen: jenponton.com and @jenpontonDeborah: deborah-unger.com and deadmomtalking.com