The Next Canon Podcast

The Next Canon Podcast is working to Recreate and Reimagine the Theatre Canon. With my guest we talk about their opinions on a "Show that's gotta go!" and the "Shows you aught to know!" Next Canon is all about amplifying the voices of artists and creating change.

That's How We Create Empathy... By Listening 07/28/2021

That's How We Create Empathy... By Listening Today Danielle and I talk about the importance of empathy and cheering each other on. We believe that supporting each other and growing together is really a key to success in the entertainment industry! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19954289

Let's All Get Better at Trying New Things! 07/20/2021

Let's All Get Better at Trying New Things! Today Cessa and I talk about stepping out of our comfort zones to make sure we can see amazing new work. We discuss the risks involved in walking into a theatre no knowing what to expect! This is us encouraging you to take the risk!! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19866233

Why So Much Shakespeare? Let's Mix It Up A Little! 07/13/2021

Why So Much Shakespeare? Let's Mix It Up A Little! Today Kylie and I Talk about our burlesque experiences and how we come alive on stage! We also discuss ways to update our dear old Shakespeare and build the Next Canon! Catch Kylie as Moonlit Marie SOON on a burlesque stage near you! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19788836

I Don't Like That Show. I DON'T LIKE YOU HAROLD HIGGINS! 07/06/2021

I Don't Like That Show. I DON'T LIKE YOU HAROLD HIGGINS! Today Wilysha and I talk about how New Work totally changed our views as artists. We also talk A LOT about movies and TV in today's episode so if you like Rom-coms, Comedy or Eddie Murphy you will enjoy today's episode! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19717253

Wooooo B*tch It's a PLAY! 06/22/2021

Wooooo B*tch It's a PLAY! Today Nicolas and I talk about planning the most RADICAL production of ANNIE! and it’s barely radical at all! We talk about some of Nicholas’s favorite hella Black hella Queer Plays and Musicals that NEED to join the Canon. We have a grand old time convincing the masses to watch the Zoom Theatre if you’re not planning on showing up when those in-person doors finally OPEN! So if you want to know what Play got us so riled up in the title, make sure you listen in! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19568042

Do You Want To Perpetuate Harm... Or Humanity? 06/15/2021

Do You Want To Perpetuate Harm... Or Humanity? Today Annelih and I talk about some of our Absolute FAVORITE Philippino/a/x Theatre Makers who are doing amazing work and working their way into the NEXT CANON! There are so many amazing shout-outs in this episode so listen close! Also, stay till the end for a really dope conversation that neither of us saw coming! We Love It! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19481909

That Was Nice Maybe One Time... We Don't Have to do it Every Year. 06/08/2021

That Was Nice Maybe One Time... We Don't Have to do it Every Year. Today Shannon and I go on soooo many tangents! We discuss the hope that the theater community will stop telling the same stories. We talk about how we are sick of stories mocking people for being who they are. It was so fun to catch up with Shan and talk Next Canon and BEYOND! Go get your tickets for The Dirty Darlings Present: LUBE! June 18th! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19396475

Screaming, Crying, Laughing My Heart Out! 06/02/2021

Screaming, Crying, Laughing My Heart Out! Today William and I discuss how important it is for the Book and Music to be cohesive in musical theatre. So Many beautiful shows are tainted by a sketchy book. We also take time to remember that THEATRE IS NOT BROADWAY. It’s like the rectangle and the square thing. Broadway is theater, but theater is not JUST Broadway. Remember that the best performance you may ever see could be just around the corner. No matter where you are. So go out there and see some local theatre!!! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19325159

Few Things - if any - Are Unquestionably Good 05/25/2021

Few Things - if any - Are Unquestionably Good Ft. Anasofia Gallegos /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19225286

Sometimes I Have Big Dreams, and Maybe That's One of Them! 05/18/2021

Sometimes I Have Big Dreams, and Maybe That's One of Them! Today Shermona and I talk about Breaking up with a show that is considered “Classic American Literature.” We also wonder how we all forgot how to learn like children do, through experience discovery and exposure to new circumstances. This Episode is jam packed with laughs and deep talks ya’ll! You don’t want to miss it! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19141397

I Sound Like a Feminist But, Dang it, We Are Good at What we do! 05/11/2021

I Sound Like a Feminist But, Dang it, We Are Good at What we do! FT. Candice Donehoo Pullom (She/Her) /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/19056815

Bro, This Play Could've Been Over 20 Minutes Ago... 05/04/2021

Bro, This Play Could've Been Over 20 Minutes Ago... Today Brandon and I talk about the Shakespeare Play that is truly the most unnecessary and we also talk about the beauty that happens when theatre makes an impact on your life. We also just hang out and catch up about life so be ready for that. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18968474

You Are Your Own Gift To The World! 04/27/2021

You Are Your Own Gift To The World! Today Jaye and I talk about finding a way to put your art out there, the IMPORTANCE of bringing children to the arts and helping them Identify with theatre. We also get our weekly dose of inspiration from Ms. Jaye over here. She is dropping truth bombs all over and reminding you of your worths so GET INTO IT! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18876374

My Personality can only be Blonde and Feminism? Got it. 04/14/2021

My Personality can only be Blonde and Feminism? Got it. Today Jazz and I talk about how the next generation is taking the world by storm and how we want people to see more burlesque in their lives! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18719873

I Know We Love Rogers and Hammerstein, but There are Other Shows, I Promise. 04/06/2021

I Know We Love Rogers and Hammerstein, but There are Other Shows, I Promise. Today Raya and I talk about What it was like for her as a student during the pandemic and about the types of theatre that we want to keep seeing creating and supporting throughout our theatrical journeys. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18614633

Let's All Get Queer Umbrellas! 03/30/2021

Let's All Get Queer Umbrellas! Today Matty and I talk about wanting more queer and BIPOC representation in theatre and about being teaching artists who love growing more empathetic young artists. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18532592

This Might be a Little bit Illegal... 03/23/2021

This Might be a Little bit Illegal... Today Trace and I talk about what we really want from a piece of theatre. I can tell you right now its not men screaming in a kitchen sink drama. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18433289

That Doesn't Sound Problematic... That IS Problematic. 03/16/2021

That Doesn't Sound Problematic... That IS Problematic. Today Ayo and I talk about her experience creating theatre and attending school in predominantly white populations. We discuss learning and unlearning as well as how the canon needs to be improved to join the changing world. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18343208

No Offense But I Don't Think Racism is Nostalgic At All. 03/09/2021

No Offense But I Don't Think Racism is Nostalgic At All. Today Micaela and I talked about pivoting online during the pandemic and how Dance and Theatre idolize works by people who don’t deserve to be idolized. It truly is a Fun and Sexy Time! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18247652

We Should do 2 Years Where no one does Anything Made Before 2000 03/02/2021

We Should do 2 Years Where no one does Anything Made Before 2000 Today Xandii and I talk about creating and encouraging work done in the last 21 years and letting go of the rest for a bit. We need some fun jukebox musicals to lift our spirits these days. Smiling Laughing and Dancing together once we can all be together again! Can't Wait! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18149954

Get Your Creepy Phantom Hands Outta Here! 02/23/2021

Get Your Creepy Phantom Hands Outta Here! Today Wiley and I talk about THE END on Phantom of the Opera (on broadway and perhaps in our hearts)… Isn’t it really just a show about a show that a guy writes so he can be the lead in a show and kiss the girl he likes? Kinda. Yeah, I would say so. High Drama over here. In 30 years though Wiley is going to direct a Brechtian Phantom and that sounds like HONESTLY a rip roaring time at the theatre to me. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/18053048

If Shakespeare Were Here we Could Hold Him Accountable 02/16/2021

If Shakespeare Were Here we Could Hold Him Accountable Today Meme and I talk about the ways you SHOULD do Shakespeare as well as how we can search for the next generation of GREAT creators during this moment of pause in our community! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17959799

The Season One Recap! 02/09/2021

The Season One Recap! Today I have compiled a bunch of Clips from every episode for a fun recap of season 1! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17878994

I Don't Care if You Can Snap on 2 and 4. You're a Misogynist 01/26/2021

I Don't Care if You Can Snap on 2 and 4. You're a Misogynist Today Gloria and I talked about JAZZ BABY! Well, honestly we talked a lot about how misogynistic shows and people are the worst. We also talked about some wonderful musicals that are thoughtfully written and deserve to be seen by EVERYONE! Woot woot! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17692313

Now How Could We Make That Burlesque? 01/19/2021

Now How Could We Make That Burlesque? Today Leilani and I talk about wanting to turn everything into a Burlesque and how we miss going to the theatre. I’m sure you can relate to one if not both of those things! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17601455

Evolving Through Time 01/12/2021

Evolving Through Time This Week Christian and I talk about Awesome Latino Theatre and how much we love strong female characters! We also discuss how as a national community we need to be careful and mindful with the messaging of the shows we choose to put up and support. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17514014

"Oh My Gosh She's His Mother!" 01/05/2021

"Oh My Gosh She's His Mother!" Ana María and I talk about Kicking Neil LaBute out of the Canon *SPOILERS* he’s got to go. I know, you’re all shocked. We talk about AWESOME Latinx Playwrights and theatre makers that deserve more recognition and about major systemic change that needs to happen in the theatre community and in our country. Just another AMAZING Conversation at The Next Canon Podcast! /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17426927

Jenny Ann Can Belt in The Music Man too...? 12/29/2020

Jenny Ann Can Belt in The Music Man too...? Maya and I discuss why Theatre companies need to do more shows and seasons that are full of actors and creators of color! We also talk about some awesome shows and creators that are amazing and deserve to be more widely known. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17354657

Well-Write Something Better! 12/22/2020

Well-Write Something Better! Lexi Chipman and I discuss how women and POC are represented in theatre and how we are working to change the narrative of all of the harmful stories that perpetuate negative feelings without providing a sense of hope. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17288198

We DO NOT Say the M Word in this Podcast 12/15/2020

We DO NOT Say the M Word in this Podcast Anuhea and I discuss Representation, Shakespeare, and how we can utilize work from the past to create a more inclusive future. /episode/index/show/nextcanonpodcast/id/17208281

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