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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 Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Stephen Adly Guirgis recently won a Pulitzer for his play "Between Riverside and Crazy." So to honor the prolific playwright, Jackson and Jacob head back 20 years to one of Guirgis' early plays: "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train." This piece is one of Guirgis' most well-known scripts, and its shocking, fast-paced dialogue is characteristic of the masterful American playwright. Listen in as J&J discuss the King of Titles!
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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:
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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 Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
"The Laramie Project" is a fanscinating play about a tragic subject - the torture and murder of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard. After the murder (and subsequent trial of the attackers) Moises Kaufman takes members of the Tectonic Theater Project to Laramie, Wyoming to interview community members. Their journey is what makes up the play. This week on No Script, Jackson and Jacob parse the pages of this staged documentary for the incredible treasures of storytelling Kaufman has masterfully woven in.
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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 Oct 15, 2018
Monday Oct 15, 2018
Is Cyrano Jacob's dream role? Does Jackson think Christian is as empty-headed as he seems? These questions and more are discussed on this week's episode of "No Script: The Podcast." The guys dive into a classic piece of Western literature - Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac."
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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 Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
CONTENT WARNING: This play/episode contains serious and lengthy discussions about mental illness and suicide.
Marsha Norman's "'night, Mother" may be one of the darkest plays discussed on "No Script" thus far. It follows the story of Jessie and her mother Thelma. They live together in a country home. One seemingly normal evening, Jessie tells Thelma that she plans to kill herself. What follows is a harrowing, gripping theatrical experience. Listen in as Jackson and Jacob try to make sense of this American tragedy.
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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
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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 Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Amy Herzog's script 4000 Miles was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Leo has just biked across the continental United States, and experienced a life-altering tragedy along the way. His grandmother Vera lives alone in New York, and is incredibly isolated. Herzog crams these two strong-willed people together inside Vera's apartment, and what follows is a beautiful character study. Join us this week as Jackson and Jacob try to untangle the complicated lives of Leo and Vera.
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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
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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 Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
The final week of Musical Month is here. And it has come too soon. Don't worry - we will definitely be doing more musicals as part of our regular programming in the near future!
Our final conversation of Musical Month is on "Next to Normal" - still one of the most popular musicals of the past 10 years. Jackson and Jacob take on the musicals complicated plot twists and deep themes.
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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
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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 Sep 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
In the 2018 Tony Awards, "The Band's Visit" cleaned up. Nominated for 11 awards, it went on to win 10 of them. If you've read the script and listened to the soundtrack, it is easy to see why. This week on No Script, Jackson and Jacob talk about this beautiful script which self-proclaims as "not very important." Its simple stories and gorgeous, dream-like music create an enriching and inspiring experience. Join us in our conversation!
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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
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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 Sep 10, 2018
Monday Sep 10, 2018
Is listening to "No Script" your Monday "Traaaaaadition"? If not, this is a good Monday to cement that weekly pattern. Jackson and Jacob talk about one of the defining plays in musical theatre - Fiddler on the Roof. Revivals of this charming script continue to pop up, and it's a pretty good guess that someone (maybe a high school, maybe a community theatre) is producing Fiddler within 50 miles of you. It's popular; it's wonderful. On this week's episode, J&J talk about Russian history, prayer, and, of course, tradition.
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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
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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 Sep 03, 2018
Monday Sep 03, 2018
He's young, scrappy, and hungry. He's Alexander Hamilton, and he's the subject of the smash-hit "Hamilton" by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This week on No Script, Jackson and Jacob begin their venture into a 4-week series on musicals called Musical Month. Both J&J love Hamilton, and this week's conversation tends towards an hour of fan-boying. Hope you'll join us in this celebration of American history!
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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
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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 Aug 27, 2018
Monday Aug 27, 2018
It's time for a little laughter, don't you think? This week on No Script, Jackson and Jacob take on a hilarous two-hander by David Ives: "Venus in Fur." When a nervous new playwright/director holds auditons for the part of the leading lady, a wacky young actress shows up to claim the part. What happens next... comedy. Pure and simple. Join us as J&J talk about Greek mythology, classic literary metaphors, and, yes, sex.
CONTENT WARNING: This play and this conversation contain mature themes/language.
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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
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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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