Christian Flynn is a playwright, performer, and self proclaimed baby girl of indie theatre. In this episode, Christian joins us to discuss their theatrical and comedic work, focusing on the most notable project, GAMEPIECE. Christian's concept for the show involves creating a unique, immersive, and experimental atmosphere, with a plot that's completely in response to audience interactions. In parallel, we get some sweet insights into a very special play Christian recently wrote. Topics also include: Frank Zappa, moving to the village, Candyland, being an emcee, and so much more!!!

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And most importantly, get you tickets to Gamepiece today!

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Elliot Schiff is a Chicago-based playwright and comedian. Currently pursuing their MFA at Northwestern University, Elliot joined me on this lovely day to chat and talk about their most recent reality-show inspired play I'm Not Here To Make Friends. Elliot details their intrepid MFA journey, and the virtue they've discovered in embracing their own messiness along the way. Elliot is absolutely brilliant, incredibly discerning, and a stand out testament to the collaborative spirit of the Chicago theatre community. Topics also include: Feeling beautiful, talking to people, working agile, staying hydrated, and so much more!

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Paige Esterly is a writer, producer, and creator of F*cked Up Play Fest! NYC's best and only play festival that is also a drinking game!!! So this an absolute genius idea. I myself am a loyal steward of creative debauchery, and was keen on learning how this festival originally came to be - Paige tells us how it all began from the initial idea, to forging a community, to watching it grow into the most jovial of all theatre environments. We learn about the drama, the drinking game, and discuss the unique ways it's brought non-theatre people to the theatre. Topics also include: flip phones, social media, bop-Its, bumping into people, live streaming, and so much more!

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And most importantly....

Get tickets to the next cycle of FUPF HERE!!!