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An unscripted conversation about theatre’s best scripts with theatre-philes Jackson Nickolay and Jacob Mann Christiansen
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Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
For the first time on No Script, Jackson and Jacob are discussing a script they have actually acted in together - Dale Wasserman's "Man of La Mancha." Loosely based on the famous story of Don Quixote, "Man of La Mancha" follows the mad knight in his quest to vanquish evil and sway the heart of his beloved Dulcinea. Join us as J&J discuss Quixote's infectious spirit, his comic sidekick, and the plight of Aldonza.
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Is there a hell? This question has inspired much debate in the Christian world. And it is at the core of Lucas Hnath's play "The Christians." Just after his newly built church building is paid off, Pastor Paul announces that he is leading the church in a new direction - they will no longer believe in hell. The play follows the aftermath of this decision. Listen in as Jackson and Jacob explore the brilliant specificity of Hnath's play.
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Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.
https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast
We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
In the aftermath of the 1989 Romanian Revolution, Caryl Churchill conducted interviews with witnesses and survivors. That material was developed into her much loved script "Mad Forest." Fascinating imagery defines the play, and Churchill's characters are empathetic and human. This week on "No Script," Jackson and Jacob dive into this complex and rich piece of dramatic literature.
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
One of America's defining male playwrights is David Rabe. This week on No Script, Jackson and Jacob take on his chaotic, foul look at 1980s Hollywood - "Hurlyburly." The play is the story of the friendship between a group of young Hollywood professionals. The core of this friendship seems to be cocaine, womanizing, alcohol, and parties. Listen in as J&J dig to find the nugget of gold in Rabe's sweeping play.
Content Warning: This play/conversation contains foul language and depictions of drug use and sexual violence.
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We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Christopher Durang's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" is a delightful, character-driven comedy. It won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. The script follows three adult siblings as they confront an ever changing world. This week on No Script, listen in as Jackson and Jacob talk Chekhov, technology, and - yes - voodoo.
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We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
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ALSO:
BRAND NEW PATREON!
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Season 2 is here!!! In this opening episode, Jackson and Jacob return to Lynn Nottage, whose work they discussed in the very first No Script episode ever. This time, J&J discuss "Ruined," the winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Based on interviews with survivors, "Ruined" is the story of several women as they attempt to navigate the treacherous waters of a civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Content Warning: This play and this episode both contain discussions of rape and sexual violence.
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We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast
ALSO:
BRAND NEW PATREON!
https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
In their final episode of Season 1, Jackson and Jacob take on a recent Pulitzer Prize winning script - Ayad Akhtar's "Disgraced." The play follows Amir, a young lawyer looking to make partner at his firm. His wife Emily is breaking into the art world with a new collection based on Islamic forms. But Amir feels some hostility towards the Islamic heritage of his family. When an art collector friend of Emily's arrives for dinner, things really start to heat up.
After this episode, we will be taking a short break from "No Script." We will return on January 7th with our first episode of Season 2!
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We had so much fun talking about this play, and we’d love to keep the conversation going! What were some of your thoughts if you’ve read or have seen the play? What are you favorite themes? Characters? Plot Points? Or do you disagree with us on any of our thoughts? We’d love to hear from you. Check us out on social media or email at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast
ALSO:
BRAND NEW PATREON!
https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Only two more episodes left in our first season! This week, Jackson and Jacob explore Edward Albee's classic two-hander, "The Zoo Story." Peter is out enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon when he is approached by Jerry. Their interaction makes up the whole of this long one-act. Join us as we explore human relationships and the nature of violence.
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We had so much fun talking about this play, and we’d love to keep the conversation going! What were some of your thoughts if you’ve read or have seen the play? What are you favorite themes? Characters? Plot Points? Or do you disagree with us on any of our thoughts? We’d love to hear from you. Check us out on social media or email at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast
ALSO:
BRAND NEW PATREON!
https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
------------------------------
Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Imaginary friends, ancient mythologies, modern mental medicine... these things all come together in American playwright Mary Chase's 1944 play "Harvey." This week's conversation continues the pattern of pulling from Pulitzer Prize winning scripts - "Harvey" won in 1945. Join us as Jackson and Jacob discuss this comedic mainstay of community and educational theatre.
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We had so much fun talking about this play, and we’d love to keep the conversation going! What were some of your thoughts if you’ve read or have seen the play? What are you favorite themes? Characters? Plot Points? Or do you disagree with us on any of our thoughts? We’d love to hear from you. Check us out on social media or email at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast
ALSO:
BRAND NEW PATREON!
https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Eugene O'Neill is well known for his dark, brooking tragedies. But in their first discussion on an O'Neill play, Jackson and Jacob take on his one and only comedy: "Ah, Wilderness!" The play follows the Miller family, who are enjoying another wonderful Fourth of July holiday. Trouble brews when Richard Miller - a rebellious 16 year old - is dumped by his girlfriend Muriel and goes on a wild binge as a result. Listen in as J&J talk about O'Neill's use of natural imagery and character development.
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We had so much fun talking about this play, and we’d love to keep the conversation going! What were some of your thoughts if you’ve read or have seen the play? What are you favorite themes? Characters? Plot Points? Or do you disagree with us on any of our thoughts? We’d love to hear from you. Check us out on social media or email at:
Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast
ALSO:
BRAND NEW PATREON!
https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast
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Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows:
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
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Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen
Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/
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Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.
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