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	Titre	Date	Durée
	An Interview with Lauren Gunderson (The Book of Will)	10 Jun 2024	00:35:30
An Exclusive Interview with Lauren Gunderson The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Michael Cotey (ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence)	03 Jun 2024	00:38:30
An exclusive interview with Michael Cotey (ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence) The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Sisters on the Ground, Rodgers and Hammerstein & Finding the Perfect Monologue with Erika Kuhn	25 Mar 2024	00:28:03
Justin lists three more plays you should know, including Max Posner's Sisters on the Ground. Plus, a crash course on Broadway's most iconic musical duo. We'll wrap up the show with an extensive list of auditions that are perfect for a range of theatre people, featuring Play to Z's Erika Kuhn. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Rajiv Joseph, Moliere, & StarKid Productions	18 Mar 2024	00:20:10
Justin gives his thoughts on Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph as well as goes well beyond a minute talking about his favorite French playwright, Moliere. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Isaac's Eye, Brown University, & 2024 Broadway Shows	26 Feb 2024	00:26:06
The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Gracie Gardner, Henrik Ibsen, & New Play Exchange	19 Feb 2024	00:18:02
The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Emma: A Pop Musical, Playwright Horizons, & Lynn Nottage	12 Feb 2024	00:18:10
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Comeuppance, Neil Simon, & Atlanta's Alliance Theatre	05 Feb 2024	00:14:48
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Hot Girl Plays You Should Read, Wicked, & Oh, Hello On Broadway	08 Jan 2024	00:19:04
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Liz Gutridge, Annie Baker, & Guthrie Theater	01 Jan 2024	00:19:21
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	The Scene Holiday Special (2023)	25 Dec 2023	00:34:49
Happy Holidays from all of us at The Scene! Gather your chestnuts and get cozy by the open fire. We've got a festive line-up you won't want to miss. And who knows? We may have brought a few guests home for the holidays... The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Hype Man a break beat play, August Wilson, & Pigpen Theatre Co.	18 Dec 2023	00:16:25
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Candrice Jones (Flex)	20 May 2024	00:35:22
An exclusive interview with Candrice Jones The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	The Cherry Orchard, Paula Vogel, & Play to Z	11 Dec 2023	00:22:11
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Blown Youth, William Shakespeare, & Broadway Pro Shots	04 Dec 2023	00:24:52
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	John Proctor is the Villain, The Tony Awards, & Everyman Theatre	27 Nov 2023	00:16:24
Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Back to the Future, Anton Chekov, & Erika Kuhn	20 Nov 2023	00:18:30
It's the season premiere of your new favorite theatre podcast! Join Justin Borak as he unveils the weekly segments you can expect with every episode. (Shows You Should Know, Theatre in a Minute). Plus, Erika Kuhn (Play to Z, Kill the Bird) is our first featured guest for our rotating segment, Playdate. Music Credits (in order of appearance) Trendy Hip Hop by LoopsLab The Great Inspiration by matsteiner Funny Sitcom Theme by AGsoundtrax Show Me the Money by JBlanks Motivational Dream by matsteiner Music and Sound Effects Licenses acquired by Envato Elements The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Welcome to The Scene Podcast!	01 Nov 2023	00:08:40
Join Justin Borak as we give you a sneak peek into your new favorite theatre podcast. The Scene Podcast premieres November 6th, with new episodes dropping every Monday! The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Kate Hamill (Pride and Prejudice)	13 May 2024	00:32:49
An exclusive interview with Kate Hamill The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Jaclyn Backhaus (Men on Boats)	06 May 2024	00:41:50
An exclusive interview with Jaclyn Backhaus The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Alvaro Saar Rios (On the Wings of a Mariposa)	29 Apr 2024	00:37:58
An exclusive interview with Alvaro Saar Rios. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Sandy Rustin (Clue: On Stage)	22 Apr 2024	00:36:19
An exclusive interview with Sandy Rustin The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Brooke Maxwell & Jacob Richmond (Ride the Cyclone Team)	15 Apr 2024	00:26:11
An exclusive interview with Brooke Maxwell & Jacob Richmond (Ride the Cyclone Team) The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits)	08 Apr 2024	00:35:02
An exclusive interview with Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Fraggle Rock) The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Jeanna de Waal	01 Apr 2024	00:32:33
An exclusive interview with Jeanna de Waal (Diana: The Musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Texas Thespians Part 2: Dulli, Don, & Dorf	13 Jan 2025	00:34:32
The second part of our 2024 Texas Thespians coverage! New episodes of The Scene podcast are coming soon. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	The Scene at Texas Thespians (Part 1)	23 Dec 2024	00:36:00
It’s the first part of The Scene Texas Thespians episode. Join us for interviews with the Scene team and special guests from the conference floor. Plus, we’ll offer some plays that would be perfect for the UIL One-Act play competition! The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	SEASON 3 ANNOUNCEMENT	12 Apr 2025	00:06:16
The Scene Podcast is back for Season 3, and we’re raising the curtain on a brand-new lineup of bold voices, breakout talent, and behind-the-scenes brilliance. From Tony-winning writers to rising playwrights shaking up the stage, this season is packed with unfiltered conversations, career insights, and the craft behind the curtain. Whether we’re live from the International Thespian Festival or diving into the future of Broadway, this season isn’t just about what’s onstage—it’s about who’s creating the scene. Season Premiere: April 19, 2025 Guests this Season: Kate Douglas, James Ijames, John Cameron Mitchell, Anna Ziegler, Ngozi Anyanwu, and many more Special Episodes: The 2025 Tonys Roundtable Live from the International Thespian Festival Bonus episode with John Cariani Release Schedule: Bi-weekly Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single conversation – tell your scene partners! The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview With Anna Ziegler (Photograph 51)	31 May 2025	00:30:03
This week on The Scene Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed playwright Anna Ziegler, whose work explores identity, memory, and the intimate collisions between the personal and political. From Photograph 51 to Actually and The Wanderers, Anna shares how her background in poetry shaped her voice, how she approaches ambiguity on stage, and why she’s drawn to characters who exist in tension with themselves. It’s a thoughtful, layered conversation that celebrates quiet power in theatrical storytelling. Episode Notes Guest:Anna Ziegler – @icanbakecakes Topics Covered: The evolution of Anna’s writing from poetry to playwriting Crafting morally complex characters The resonance of silence, subtext, and restraint The journey of Photograph 51 and portraying Rosalind Franklin Balancing emotional intimacy with large thematic questions How The Wanderers wrestles with faith, authorship, and connection Anna Ziegler Plays : Photograph 51 Actually The Wanderers A Delicate Ship Boy The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Ian McWethy and Carrie McCrossen (Mascots)	17 May 2025	00:55:27
This week on The Scene Podcast, we’re joined by the dynamic writing duo Carrie McCrossen and Ian McWethy, partners in both life and theatre. Known for their sharp wit and genre-blending scripts, the pair shares how their collaborative process evolved from comedy sketches to critically acclaimed plays. We talk about teaching theatre, navigating adaptations, and what it’s really like to co-write with your spouse. Plus, we debut a brand-new segment inspired by Letterboxd’s “Four Favorite Films”, but this time, it’s all about the plays that shaped us. Episode Notes Guests: Carrie McCrossen – @carriemccrossen Ian McWethy – @ianmcwethy Release Date: May 17, 2025 Topics Covered: Writing as a duo: humor, compromise, and creative alignment Their approach to youth theatre and educational licensing Navigating tone in farce, satire, and social commentary Thoughts on adaptations and writing for the stage today Debut segment: “Four Favorite Plays”—inspiration, nostalgia, and chaos Works Referenced: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors The Ten Best Worst Things About High School #Censored Plus, selections from their “Four Favorite Plays” list Listen: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Follow Us: @thescene_news on Instagram and TikTok The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	Tony Awards 2025 Nominations (Reactions & Predictions)	03 May 2025	02:22:44
In this special bonus episode of The Scene Podcast, we’re joined by theatre commentators and content creators Liz Gutridge, Ashley Hufford, and Maggie Hill for a lively roundtable breaking down the 2025 Tony Award nominations. From thrilling surprises to frustrating omissions, we dig into the major trends, record-setting shows, and rising stars shaping this year’s Broadway honors. Plus, we highlight past Scene guests who are now Tony nominees, celebrating their achievements and discussing their standout contributions to the season. Episode Notes Topic: The 2025 Tony Award Nominations Release Date: May 3, 2025 Guests: Liz Gutridge – @lizgutridge Ashley Hufford – @ashley_hufford Maggie Hill – @themaggiehill Official 2025 Tony Nominees – tonyawards.com Follow Us: @thescene_news on Instagram and TikTok The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Kate Douglas (The Apiary)	19 Apr 2025	00:43:21
Season 3 premieres with boundary-pushing storyteller Kate Douglas—playwright, librettist, composer, and creator of The Apiary. Kate’s work spans music, immersive theatre, and environmental advocacy, making space for stories that are deeply human and defiantly unconventional. In this episode, she opens up about her early artistic journey, the personal and ecological inspirations behind The Apiary, and her recent research trip to Poland exploring physical therapy through movement. Plus, we dig into her analog immersive project Wilderness Neo, and her alt-folk-infused music that bridges chamber opera and indie soul. Episode Notes Guest: Kate Douglas (Playwright, Librettist, Creator of The Apiary, The Ninth Hour) Topics Covered: The evolution from musician to multidisciplinary theatre-maker Writing The Apiary and its journey to Off-Broadway How environmentalism shapes Kate’s creative lens Wilderness Neo: blending analog mystery with youth engagement Studying physical therapy through movement in Poland Kate’s genre-fluid music across theatre and solo work Referenced Works: The Apiary (Off-Broadway, 2024) Wilderness Neo The Ninth Hour The Lucky Few Centuries The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with James Ijames (Fat Ham)	15 Nov 2025	00:46:55
Episode Summary This week, host Justin Boark sits down with award-winning playwright, director, and educator James Ijames, the creative force behind plays including Kill Move Paradise, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Tony-nominated Fat Ham. Their conversation digs into process, purpose, and the responsibility of telling stories that reshape the American stage. If you care about bold writing, fearless storytelling, and the next wave of theatrical innovation Episode Notes Guest James Ijames – @jwijames \| Official Website - https://www.jamesijames.com/ Playwright of Abandon, Good Bones, Reverie, Youth, History of Walking, Matter Out of Place, Kill Move Paradise, White, Moon Man Walk, The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, The Threshing Floor, Fat Ham, and TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever. Topics Covered • Acting, directing, and writing • Philadelphia, PA • The work of playwright August Wilson • Finding the comedy in Hamlet James Ijames Bio – James’ plays have been produced by Flashpoint Theater Company, Orbiter 3, Theatre Horizon, Wilma Theatre, Theatre Exile, Azuka Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), The National Black Theatre, JACK, The Public Theater (NYC), Hudson Valley Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Definition Theatre, Timeline Theater (Chicago IL) Shotgun Players (Berkeley, CA) and have received development with PlayPenn New Play Conference, The Lark, Playwright's Horizon, Clubbed Thumb, Villanova Theater, Wilma Theater, Azuka Theatre and Victory Garden. James is the 2011 F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Artist recipient, and two Barrymore Awards for Outstanding Direction of a Play for The Brothers Size with Simpatico Theatre Company and Gem of the Ocean with Arden Theatre. James is a 2015 Pew Fellow for Playwriting, the 2015 winner of the Terrance McNally New Play Award for WHITE, the 2015 Kesselring Honorable Mention Prize winner for ....Miz Martha, a 2017 recipient of the Whiting Award, a 2019 Kesselring Prize for Kill Move Paradise, a 2020 and 2022 Steinberg Prize, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Drama recipient and a 2023 Tony nominee for Best Play for Fat Ham James was a founding member of Orbiter 3, Philadelphia’s first playwright producing collective. He received a BA in Drama from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and an MFA in Acting from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements Links Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli James Ijames KJ Lampar The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Ngozi Anyanwu (The Homecoming Queen)	26 Jul 2025	00:49:20
This week on The Scene Podcast, we’re joined by writer, actor, and director Ngozi Anyanwu, whose work bridges generations, continents, and artistic disciplines. From her breakout play The Homecoming Queen to the deeply personal Good Grief and her acclaimed performance in The Last of the Love Letters, Ngozi brings a fierce emotional honesty to every story she tells. In this episode, she shares her journey from performer to playwright, how she captures the specificity of memory and migration, and why she’s driven to tell Black stories that aren’t centered in trauma but in complexity, joy, and love. Episode Notes Guest Ngozi Anyanwu – @gozeface Playwright of The Homecoming Queen, Good Grief, Nike or We Don’t Need Another Hero Topics Covered • From acting to writing: finding agency through authorship • Capturing the Nigerian American experience through character and rhythm • Emotional honesty and vulnerability in storytelling • Centering joy and nuance in Black narratives • Creating new pathways for Black women in theatre • Working across mediums: stage, screen, and beyond Referenced Works The Homecoming Queen Good Grief Nike or We Don’t Need Another Hero The Last of the Love Letters The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Jonathan Spector (Eureka Day)	28 Jun 2025	00:43:07
This week on The Scene Podcast, we’re joined by playwright Jonathan Spector, whose work blends sharp political insight with dark humor and daring theatricality. From Eureka Day to This Much I Know, Jonathan has built a reputation for tackling polarizing subjects with nuance, empathy, and a touch of absurdity. In this conversation, recorded prior to his 2025 Tony Award win, we talk about writing satire in polarized times, the Bay Area as a creative influence, and how he builds plays that ask big questions without prescribing easy answers. Episode Notes Guest - Jonathan Spector – @spectorama Playwright - Eureka Day, This Much I Know, and Good. Better. Best. Bested. Special Note: This episode was recorded prior to Jonathan’s Tony Award win, so it is not discussed in the interview. Topics Covered Satire, sensitivity, and writing in the age of disinformation How the Bay Area informs his aesthetic and political lens The development journey of Eureka Day from regional theater to Off-Broadway to London Writing characters with clashing ideologies but shared humanity The value of ambiguity and open-ended storytelling Creating work that meets audiences halfway without moralizing The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Madeline Sayet (Where We Belong)	14 Jun 2025	00:59:00
This week on The Scene Podcast, we’re joined by Madeline Sayet, playwright, director, performer, and a powerful voice in contemporary Indigenous theatre. From her solo piece Where We Belong to her advocacy for language revitalization and decolonized storytelling, Madeline invites us into a conversation about lineage, responsibility, and crafting theatre that speaks across generations. We explore how her Mohegan identity shapes her work, why Shakespeare still matters, and how storytelling can be a form of reclamation, resistance, and radical hope. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch)	27 Dec 2025	00:35:03
Guest: John Cameron Mitchell Writer of Hedwig and the Angry Inch Director of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, Rabbit Hole, How to Talk to Girls at Parties Appeared as an Actor in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, The Twilight Zone, Head of the Class, Law & Order, Girls, The Good Fight, Yellowjackets, Shrill, and many others. John Cameron Mitchell Bio: John Cameron Mitchell’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written with Stephen Trask, made its debut on the stage of Squeezebox, a New York City rock ‘n’ roll drag bar. The show then premiered Off-Broadway, receiving rave reviews. He was awarded an Obie Award, a “New York Magazine” Award, a Drama League Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. John’s film adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch received directing and acting awards at festivals such as Sundance (Audience Award, Best Director), Berlin, Deauville, Seattle International, San Francisco International, and San Francisco’s Lesbian & Gay. The film was also honored by the National Board of Review, The L.A. Film Critics Association, “Premiere Magazine” and the Golden Globes (Nomination: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy). He has received a Drama Desk Award Nomination for his role of Dickon in the Broadway production of The Secret Garden. Off-Broadway, Mitchell received an Obie Award and a Drama Desk Award Nomination for his role of Larry Kramer in The Destiny of Me. In Lincoln Center’s Hello Again, Mitchell received a Drama Desk Nomination. He also appeared in the original Broadway production of Six Degrees of Separation and as Huck Finn in the Broadway production of Big River. Mitchell adapted and directed Tennessee Williams’ Kingdom of Earth for New York’s Drama Dept. Theatre Company, of which he is a founding member. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements Links Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar John Cameron Mitchell The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Tracy Wells (Fast Food, Rotten Apples)	20 Dec 2025	00:51:51
Guest: Tracy Wells Playwright ofWhistle Stop, Totally Murder!, Angels of Bataan, One Stoplight Town, A Night Under The Stars, Finding Corey Taylor, Happily Ever Before, The Man in the Brown Suit, Great Expectations, The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Les Miserables, Pride and Prejudice, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rotten Apples, Eclipse, A Trip To The Moon, Eerie Academy, Night of the Macabre, Swan Lake, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Phantom of the Opera, The Tale of the Nutcracker, Emma, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Spaghetti Western...Or Mission Im-Pasta-ble, and many more. Official Website: https://www.tracywellsplaywright.com/ Tracy Wells Bio: Tracy Wells’ love of theater started at an early age when her parents took her to see big name shows in local community theaters. She loved the characters, the scenery, the costumes, and most importantly, the beautiful stories that came to life before her eyes. As a teenager, Tracy joined her high school drama department and got her own taste of small stage stardom—as well as her first glimpse into the challenges that schools and community theaters face, such as limited budgets, little to no stage or storage space, and the lack of scripts for large cast sizes. Upon entering adulthood, Tracy settled into life as a wife and mother, but the theater came calling again when her husband accepted a job as a junior high drama teacher. Once again, those challenges presented themselves—little to no budget, a small stage with only a few working lights, and difficulty finding scripts with enough roles for his ever-increasing class numbers. That is when playwriting entered Tracy’s life. With the start of school quickly approaching, Tracy decided to pen her first one-act play, an adaptation of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi”. The play was well received by the students, and Tracy decided to seek publication for the script as well as continuing to write more one-act plays and eventually full-length plays as well. Tracy now has more than two hundred published plays and skits with a number of publishers and her plays have been produced all across the country as well as internationally. When she writes a play, Tracy continues to keep in mind those challenges she recognized all those years ago on the high school stage—limited budget, small stages, and the desire to let each character shine. Tracy continues to write plays for the youth and Christian market and resides with her husband and two children in Metro Detroit. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements Links Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar Tracy Wells The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Keenan Scott II (Thoughts of a Colored Man)	13 Dec 2025	00:47:07
Episode Notes Guest: Keenan Scott II Playwright of Thoughts of a Colored Man Official Website: https://www.keenanscott.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenanthemuse/ Keenan Scott II Bio: Keenan Scott II is a playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer of original work from Queens, New York. His work has been workshopped and produced at notable theaters such as National Black Theater, New York Theater Workshop, Arena Stage, and Woolly Mammoth. After years of readings, workshops, and independent shows, ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ made its commercial world premiere at Syracuse Stage during the 2019-2020 season and transferred to Baltimore Center Stage to finish its regional run before settling at the Golden Theater during the 2021-2022 Broadway Season, where he made his writing and unconventional acting debut. Scott was chosen to be a part of the 2021 TED Fellow cohort to be among a global community of artists, inventors, and scientists. His new original musical The Return of Young Boy, started development at New York Stage & Film and has sights on the 2025-26 theater season for its regional stage debut. He has numerous stage plays and projects in television and film in various stages of development. In 2020, he formed Project Toys Entertainment, a dynamic and innovative company at the intersection of Theatre, TV, Film, Visual Art, and more. Project Toys is not just an ordinary production company; it is a creative art studio that embraces the spirit of childlike wonder and channels it into captivating experiences across multiple mediums. The mission is to bring joy, inspiration, and thought-provoking content to audiences of all ages, transcending boundaries and captivating hearts and minds. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar Keenan Scott II The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Abe Koogler (Deep Blue Sound)	06 Dec 2025	00:39:34
Guest: Abe Koogler Playwright of Deep Blue Sound, Staff Meal, Fulfillment Center, Kill Floor, Aspen Ideas, Lisa My Friend, and Blue Skies Process Official Website: https://www.abekoogler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abekoog About Abe Koogler: Abe’s plays include Deep Blue Sound (Public Theatre), Staff Meal (Playwrights Horizons), Fulfillment Center (Manhattan Theatre Club, Obie Award), Kill Floor (Lincoln Center Theater), Aspen Ideas (Studio Theatre), Lisa My Friend (Kitchen Dog), and Blue Skies Process (Goodman Theatre). Abe has won an Obie Award in Playwriting, the Weissberger Award, the Dramatists Guild’s Lanford Wilson Award, and the Theater Master’s Standing Ovation Award. He earned graduate degrees in playwriting from UT-Austin and Juilliard. His plays have been directed by Arin Arbus, Morgan Green, Daniel Aukin, Lila Neugebauer, Les Waters, and Will Davis, among others. He also works as a political speechwriter. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar Abe Koogler The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with John Cariani (Almost, Maine) Part 2	29 Nov 2025	00:43:34
Episode Notes Guest: John Cariani Playwright ofAlmost, Maine, cul-de-sac, Last Gas, and Love/Sick. Broadway Credits: Fiddler on the Roof, Something Rotten!, The Band's Visit, and Caroline, or Change Television Credits Include: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, Numb3rs, Homeland, The Good Wife, The Blacklist, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar John Cariani The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with John Cariani (Almost, Maine) Part 1	29 Nov 2025	00:40:21
Episode Notes Guest: John Cariani Playwright of Almost, Maine, cul-de-sac, Last Gas, and Love/Sick. Broadway Credits: Fiddler on the Roof, Something Rotten!, The Band's Visit, and Caroline, or Change Television Credits Include: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, Numb3rs, Homeland, The Good Wife, The Blacklist, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar John Cariani The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter
	An Interview with Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin (Corners Grove)	22 Nov 2025	00:49:21
Guest: Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin Official Website - https://www.kaelameishinggarvin.com/ Playwright of Tiger Beat, Ping Pong, Corners Grove, High School Coven, do this in [x] of, you know that feeling, Cap’s Last, Harpers Ferry, Call Out Culture: or, the unbearable whiteness of being, Pride and Prejudice, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and The Bakunawa. Guest Bio – Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin (they/she) is a playwright, theatermaker, educator and new work advocate drawn to messy truths, slippery timelines, and theatrical forms that refuse the expected. Kaela's plays distort time, poke at power, and explore identity through diaspora, queerness, and quick changes. Their work questions norms at the heart of the theatrical form — weaving nonlinear structure, questioning inherited systems, conjuring ghosts, magic, and 雲吞麵. Their plays have been published by DPS; honored by the Leah Ryan Prize, Bay Area Playwrights Festival, & the Kennedy Center; produced at the Know Theatre of Cincinnati & Strand Theater of Baltimore; and developed by theaters like Ma-Yi, 2ST, & the Alliance. They are currently Assistant Professor of Playwriting at Salem State University. The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter Special Thanks Jennifer Isaacson Lauren Kardos Jeffery Keilholtz Show Contributors Leah Barker Justin Borak Jim Colleran Zach Dulli KJ Lampar Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin The Scene Team Justin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator Jim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKS Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter

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