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.  Enjoy ..read more

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!  Enjoy- and thanks for joining us for season 3 ..read more

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! Enjoy!  ..read more

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!  ..read more

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.  Enjoy ..read more

Julia and Kait are joined by a very special guest for this week's episode: Playdate's very own Social Media Manager (performer & educator), Noelle Elise Crites! In this episode, the 3 friends do an extremely deep dive on one of Shakespeare's more famous and beloved work, Hamlet. They talk about Hamlet's grief vs. narcissism, modern adaptations of this work, and why some argue this is one of his most infamous plays.  Please enjoy ..read more

On this week's episode of Playdate, Julia and Kait sit down and discuss John Logan's Peter and Alice. they discuss the vast array of plays and entertainment on Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, their personal connections to the respective stories, and the beautiful way Logan takes these classic stories and attributes them to the complications of real adult life. Enjoy ..read more

Julia and Kait kick off Pride Month sitting down with playwright Hayley St. James and their play For Leonora, or, Companions. Julia and Kait learn about Hayley's inspiration for the play, the influence of dragons in Hayley's work, and, of course, Boston Creme Pie!  Please enjoy and happy Pride ..read more

Kait and Julia switch things up on this episode of Playdate! They discuss the style of Theater of the Absurd, provide a background on what to expect from absurdist plays, and their opinions on absurdist plays from the perspective of a playwright and a director.  Enjoy ..read more

Julia and Kait tackle another one of Paula Vogel's iconic and award winning plays, How I Learned to Drive. They discuss the importance of sex education in the school system,  the importance of the order in which the play occurs, and the importance of speaking up against domestic abuse and child endangerment. Enjoy ..read more