"From hardship to spotlight:" Local journalist shares journey in new memoir

Elsa Sevilla wears many different hats — journalist, filmmaker, speaker, business owner. She also hosts the award-winning documentary series, "Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla" that airs on KPBS.

Now she's an author. On Midday Edition Thursday, Sevilla talks about her journey to the spotlight in her new memoir, "Camera Ready: From Hardship to the Spotlight — A Story of Determination and Rise."

Then, theater company Riot Productions is putting on "Gretel: The Musical," which reimagines the classic Brothers Grimm tale. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando gets a preview.

And finally, home cook, food content creator and "The Great American Recipe" contestant Waigal Safi talks about the process of competing in a cooking show and highlighting Afghan cuisine.

Guests:

• Elsa Sevilla, journalist, author of "Camera Ready: From Hardship to the Spotlight — A Story of Determination and Rise"
• Waigal Safi, food content creator and contestant on "The Greta American Recipe"
• Sarah Le Clair, artistic director, Riot Productions
• William BJ Robinson, director and performer, Riot Productions
• Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and host of "The Finest" podcast, KPBS