56 episodes
Playdate Kait Fitzpatrick
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Welcome to Playdate, a podcast creating space for conversations about the importance of various domains in the performing arts and bringing theatrical works to life.
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Act IV: Intro
Kait introduces Act IV and its new format as Julia Marie Black takes her final bow.
I look forward to chatting with Bailey Gleason and telling the various aspects of theatre through multiple lenses. Tune in as we sit down to discuss A Feminine Ending by Sarah Treem in Act IV, Scene I on April 22, 2024.
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Act II, Scene XVII: The Crucible
Happy Halloween!
In this week's spooky episode of Playdate, Julia and Kait discuss viewing John Proctor through a 2023 lens, fanaticism, and what Milo and Twix the cats have to say about it!
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Act II, Scene XVI: The Aliens (Feat. David Bays)
On this week's episode of Playdate, Julia and Kait are joined by actor and musician David Bays to discuss Annie Baker's play The Aliens. The talk of the importance of men's mental health, the struggles of addiction, and the familiarity of artists talking in a coffee shop.
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Act III, Scene XV:Lobby Hero
Kait and Julia sit down this week to discuss Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan. They discuss the difficulties of the workplace, the difficulties of moral ambiguity, and of course, Elton John!
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Act III, Scene: XIV: One Man, Two Guvnors
On this episode of Playdate, Julia and Kait discuss the intricacies of face and Commedia, dinnertime shenanigans, and what makes One Man, Two Guvnors such a unique farce. Enjoy!
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Act III, Scene XIII: Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Julia and Kait sit down to discuss one of the funniest plays that has been on Broadway in 2023, Peter Pan Goes Wrong. From the writers of The Play Goes Wrong, Julia and Kait discuss the hilarious mash up of a beloved story, with a community theatre struggling to perform it. They talk about the challenges of farcical comedy, this particular take on the story of Peter Pan, and what kinds of productions they want to see.
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This is a truly great podcast. I really enjoy listening to these podcast hosts discussing a wide variety of plays. The “calls to action” segments are especially meaningful. Thank you for making this podcast so available.