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First Time for Everyone

First Time for Everyone

By Conor McShane

A podcast where writers cast aside their embarrassment to share and discuss their earliest scripted works, giving us a peek at their awkward writerly adolescence.
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Episode 4: "How Not to Get Rid of a Body" by Seb and Van Peltekian

First Time for EveryoneSep 27, 2020

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Episode 8: "Dancing With Joseph" by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
Oct 26, 202147:19
Episode 7: "From the Bridge" by Emilio Williams

Episode 7: "From the Bridge" by Emilio Williams

In this installment, we take a look at "From the Bridge," an early screenplay by acclaimed playwright and educator Emilio Williams!  We discuss his journey from expat college student from Spain to contented writer and teacher, and all the stops in between.  

CAST:

Evin McQuistion as Bill

Chris Popio as William/Italian language tape/professor's note

Samra Teferra as Aunt Pam/bar patron/nurse

Mary Margaret McCormack as Alicia

Benjamin Rezko as Tom/Priest


Find Ben and Mary Margaret on Instagram @benrez33 and @mackycormacky

Hear more from Emilio on Chicago Dramatists' Sound and the Journey podcast here: https://thesoundandthejourney.transistor.fm/episodes/s-2_e-5-the-sky-beyond-the-skies-feat-emilio-williams-alexandra-meda


THEME MUSIC: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 30, 202152:33
Episode 6: "The Buckets and the Gravel" by Maximillian Gill

Episode 6: "The Buckets and the Gravel" by Maximillian Gill

In this episode, Conor talks to New York-based playwright Maximillian Gill about the very first play he ever wrote: "The Buckets and the Gravel," and where his journey as a writer has taken him.  It's a journey of discovery, of saying "yes" to opportunities, and making an unexpected pit stop in children's theatre.  

CAST:

Madeline Diego as Way Out

Valen Lion as Sharpless

Find Madeline on Instagram @madelinediego, and check out Valen's website www.valenlion.com

Check out Max's children's play at www.nycchildrenstheater.org


Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 10, 202126:03
Episode 5: "Alpha Camp" by Nate Smith

Episode 5: "Alpha Camp" by Nate Smith

In this episode, we take a look at an excerpt from "Alpha Camp," a full-length play by Chicago-based actor, writer, and activist Nate Smith.  We discuss youthful passion vs. mature reflection, combining different aspects of our personalities through art, and much more.

CAST:

Azi Akpan as Mady

Andre Colin as Jeff

Shea Lee as Amber

Camryn Pillay as Tracy

Caleb Swick as Vince

Brenden Zwiebel as Greg

Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Play Intro Music: "When the Ash Settles" by The Westerlies

To learn more about Nate's climate change festival and find out how you can take part, visit www.thesixthfest.org


Dec 27, 202044:58
Episode 4: "How Not to Get Rid of a Body" by Seb and Van Peltekian

Episode 4: "How Not to Get Rid of a Body" by Seb and Van Peltekian

In this episode, we'll take a look at an unfinished screenplay by brothers and collaborators Seb and Van Peltekian.  Should it have been finished, or did it deserve to be left in the archives?  Let's find out!

Featuring Nathan Pease, Phil Boos, Jill Matel, and Paul Kaufmann.

Find Nathan on Twitter @nathanpease

Visit Jill's website jillmatel.com

Check out Phil's YouTube channel 2wierd2BGood

Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 27, 202038:48
Episode 3: "Sitting or 'Sitting?'" by Jillian Leff

Episode 3: "Sitting or 'Sitting?'" by Jillian Leff

In this episode, we take a look at one of the very first plays by Chicago-based playwright, actor, and fight choreographer Jillian Leff!  Featuring Lydia Hiller, Genesis Castillo, and Ethan Carlson.

Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Harpsichord Piece: J.S. Bach, "Prelude and Fugue no. 9 in E Major"

Sep 04, 202027:29
Episode 2: "The Special Child" by Timothy David Rey

Episode 2: "The Special Child" by Timothy David Rey

Welcome back to First Time for Everyone, a podcast where writers unearth their earliest works and share their artistic growing pains with the world!  For our second episode, we present "The Special Child," a monologue by Chicago-based poet, playwright, storyteller, and educator Timothy David Rey, performed by Chicago-based actor Catrina Evans.

Find out more about Catrina at www.catrinaevans.com

Find Timothy on Twitter and Instagram @timothydavidrey

Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Aug 10, 202030:45
Episode 1: "What Mommies and Daddies Do" by Conor McShane

Episode 1: "What Mommies and Daddies Do" by Conor McShane

Welcome to the debut episode of First Time for Everyone, a podcast where writers share their earliest scripted work for our collective enjoyment and/or schadenfreude.  For our maiden voyage, our host and guinea pig Conor McShane shares his very first short play, "What Mommies and Daddies Do," written in 2006.  

Featuring Katy Mahard, Leslie Hull, Jim Walrod, Joe Seibert, Allison Hetter, and Phil Boos.

Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jun 27, 202044:57