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From the Editor: Liz Bazzoli Interviews Leah Geisler
In the last article of the year, editor Liz Bazzoli interviews Leah Geisler about their experiences with The Grappler.
Liz Bazzoli
Jun 15, 20236 min read
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Making a Mess (Fest): An Interview with Kathryn Courtney and Robert Vetter
In the final installment of this series, Camille interviews Kathryn Courtney and Robert Vetter.
Camille Pugliese
Jan 17, 20236 min read
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Authority in Flux: An Interview with Kathy Thompson
Roy speaks with Kathy Thompson about the Mess Fest show Fac-Off.
Nico Roy
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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Puppets and Cigarettes: An Interview with Lexi Hannah
Joan Starkey interviews Lexi Hannah about her puppet show as a part of Mess Fest.
Joan Starkey
Jan 11, 20236 min read
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Comedy for a Black Future: An Interview with Lazarus Howell and Sierra Reynolds
Josephine Clarke interviews Lazarus Howell and Sierra Reynolds about Mess Fest.
Josephine Clarke
Jan 9, 20237 min read
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D&D as Improv: An Interview with Kenna Bartlett and Stuart Williams
In the first part of our Mess Fest Interview Series, Josephine interviews Kenna Bartlett and Stuart Williams.
Josephine Clarke
Jan 6, 20239 min read
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73 Questions with Dean Martine
In this video, Laura Rodriguez Sierra and LeeAnne Nakamura ask Martine Kei Green-Rogers (AKA Dean Martine) 73 questions.
Multiple Contributors
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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Owning Our Intentions: An Interview with Kost
In our final Spring Lab Interview Series installment, Camille Pugliese interviews Kost about their lab "Are You With Me?"
Camille Pugliese
Jun 1, 20228 min read
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An Interview with Kenny-Finch: WOS Podcast Series
We are rounding out our podcast series with this interview by Joan Starkey with Kenny-Finch about his play "The Ornithologist's Lullaby."
Joan Starkey
May 27, 202214 min read
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An Interview with Holly Dodd: WOS Podcast Series
Our third podcast episode is here! Ember Sappington interviews Holly Dodd about her play "Heartbeat."
Ember Sappington
May 27, 202218 min read
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An Interview with Lila Engelhardt: WOS Podcast Series
We are kicking off our Wrights of Spring podcast series with this interview with Lila Engelhardt, playwright of "Work in Progress."
Emily Townley
May 26, 20228 min read
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An Interview with Helaina Coggs: WOS Podcast Series
In our first podcast episode, LeeAnne Nakamura interviews playwright Helaina Coggs.
LeeAnne Nakamura
May 26, 202212 min read
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Deconstructing the 'Evil Woman': An Interview with Liv Garcia
Interview by: Liz Bazzoli, Associate Editor This is the third installment of our Spring Lab Interview Series. We will be interviewing the...
Liz Bazzoli
May 23, 20225 min read
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Collective Decision Making: An Interview with Lincoln Harrison and Oskar Westbridge
Laura Rodriguez Sierra interviews Lincoln Harrison and Oskar Westbridge about their upcoming lab "One for the Road (Hit and Run)"
Laura Rodriguez Sierra
May 19, 20224 min read
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Cultish Behavior: An Interview with Genevieve Swanson
Leah Geisler interviews Genevieve Swanson about her upcoming lab "Clearing" by Beth Hyland.
Leah Geisler
May 13, 20225 min read
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Building a Forest of Stories with Maday Favela
Co-Editor Liv Garcia sits down with director Maday Favela to discuss their upcoming lab "Bajo Las Estrellas."
Liv Garcia
Feb 25, 20228 min read
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The Female Mind Behind Frankenstein with Claire Hayes
Staff Writer Joan Starkey interviews Claire Hayes about her upcoming devised piece "Swear on My Mother's Grave."
Joan Starkey
Feb 23, 20226 min read
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A New Way Forward with Kenz Mangan
Leah Geisler talks with Kenz Mangan about her upcoming devised piece "Witch Way."
Leah Geisler
Feb 18, 20226 min read
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Comedy as Liberation: An Interview with the Members of Sexpact
Interview by: Josephine Clarke, Guest Writer Sexpact is a comedy rock band collective formed as a part of Mess Fest. The people present...
Josephine Clarke
Nov 7, 20217 min read
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Cultivating An Environment of Joy: An Interview with Gaby Suarez
Interview by: Josephine Clarke, Guest Writer This interview is a part of The Grappler's Mess Fest Interview Series. Gaby Suarez is the...
Josephine Clarke
Nov 3, 20215 min read
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