The Risking Space
Karla and Roxie - 2 multi-hyphenate working artists and women of color - explore with artists the tough topics and uncomfortable spaces where art is created and why the heck we thrive within it. As bell hooks urges, we seek out "risking spaces" rather than "safe spaces" by talking to and celebrating artists who have chosen to take creative chances.
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Joy to the Pod!
12/23/2021
Joy to the Pod!
On this final episode of the season, Roxie and Karla discuss twelve highlights from the pod giving you the 12 Gifts of The Risking Space! Huge thanks to all of our guests, who are truly the gifts that keep on giving! And to all of our listeners...we RISK you a Merry Podcast! We'll be taking an undetermined break after this episode, so please follow us @ @theriskingspace on Twitter and Instagram to get all the latest updates! Rate, review and stay connected! Thank you for all of your support!
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360 Degree Directing with Storyteller Keith Powell
12/09/2021
360 Degree Directing with Storyteller Keith Powell
Keith Powell (Toofer on NBC’s “30 Rock,” “About A Boy,” “Connecting”) might be best known for his acting, but he has always considered himself to be artistically more than that. Keith graduated from NYU with a degree in directing and has never stopped using directing and writing as a way to tell the stories he wants to tell. From stage to screen, his acclaimed web series “Keith Broke His Leg” and most recently Hallmark’s “A Holiday In Harlem,” Keith is committed to expressing his creative vision authentically, no matter the container. We dive deep into rejection, playing the long game, and creating a supportive set culture. Other topics include directing your wife, the beauty of organizing, and Christmas lights. Happy Holidays! To keep up with Keith, follow @bykeithpowell on Instagram, @KeithPowell on Twitter and check out As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to [email protected]!
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Music Medicine, The Imposter Syndrome and Letting Go of Labels w/ Musician Stevvi Alexander
11/25/2021
Music Medicine, The Imposter Syndrome and Letting Go of Labels w/ Musician Stevvi Alexander
Stevvi Alexander has certainly put in her 10,000 hours as a working vocalist having worked with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand, Raphael Sadiq and currently St. Vincent and The Roots for Jimmy Fallon. Additionally, she is trained as a music therapist and was featured in the documentary “20 Feet From Stardom." But, these past three years have challenged her steady climb as she recovered from a debilitating back injury only to find live music disappear during the pandemic. We go deep with Stevvi on self worth, especially in what we have to offer as artists, the healing power of music, and excitement as she expands her artistry into acting. Other topics include releasing labels, well worn jeans, and being ok with indulgence. To keep up with Stevvi, follow her on Instagram @stevvialexander. And as always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to [email protected]!
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Attacking the Funny with Actor/Comedian Leonard Robinson
11/11/2021
Attacking the Funny with Actor/Comedian Leonard Robinson
Leonard Robinson is most recently known for his work as Taurean on HBO’s hit “Insecure.” He also performed on every episode of the first four seasons of Nick Cannon’s Wild N’ Out, has appeared as a series regular on numerous shows, is a standup regular at The Comedy Store and a Main Company member at the Groundlings where he writes, performs and directs. We talk to Leonard about the discipline and drive it took for him to get from Howard’s school of business to Hollywood and how his martial arts training has guided him along the way. Other topics include comedy as a coping mechanism, charcuterie and the Mississippi River. Follow Leonard Robinson on Instagram @iamleonardrobinson. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to [email protected]!
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Art After Brain Surgery with Actor-Writer Thomas Mejia
10/28/2021
Art After Brain Surgery with Actor-Writer Thomas Mejia
Just as actor/writer/creator Tommy Mejia was finding his stride in the film and TV industry, his doctor discovered a potentially life-threatening mass in his brain. Since then, Tommy has had to undergo several surgeries which have completely changed the way he lives his life. In this beautifully honest conversation, we talk to Tommy about the frustration of not being able to make the art you want to make, how it felt to watch a play inspired by him and why he's still committed to staying creative. Other topics include accepting a slower pace, identity and (on the heels of Hispanic Heritage Month) the need for more nuanced representation of the Latinx and Indigenous communities in our storytelling. For more on Tommy, follow him on instagram @tmejia111. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to [email protected]!
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Your Clothes Tell The Story with Costumer Carmia Marshall
10/14/2021
Your Clothes Tell The Story with Costumer Carmia Marshall
Carmia Marshall is a storyteller first, costumer/stylist second. Carmia - "Coming To America 2", "Ma Rainy's Black Bottom", "Sex and the City" - landed in NY not knowing what she would end up doing, but committed to a creative life. Years later, she has worked as a costumer on countless major motion pictures and television shows and even co-authored three DIY style books. We talk about how she fell into (or flowed into!) her career in costuming, the feelings attached to our bodies, and how we tell stories with our clothes - whether we know it or not. Other topics include body size, Halloween and making sure your shit fits! For more on Carmia, check out and follow her @carmiamarshall on Instagram. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to
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Turning Anger Into Art with "Angry Little Asian" Creator Lela Lee
09/30/2021
Turning Anger Into Art with "Angry Little Asian" Creator Lela Lee
Girls get angry. But in a culture that portrays and celebrates docile images of girls and women, they often don’t feel empowered to express their anger. Actor, writer and cartoonist Lela Lee has been on a mission to change that with her cartoon "Angry Little Asian" and comic strip “Angry Little Girls,” which has garnered fans for 25 years and is currently being developed for TV. As the 4th daughter of Korean immigrants who was raised in what she refers to as “obedience culture” with a gender preference toward boys, Lela talks to us about how she turned her wound into an asset, dared to listen to herself and made her art her business. Other topics include the gift of good feedback, purpose and heated pools. For more on Lela's work, check out and follow her @itslelalee. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out and if you love us and want to support us, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to [email protected]!
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Analyzing with Empathy with "The Curvy Critic" Carla Renata
09/16/2021
Analyzing with Empathy with "The Curvy Critic" Carla Renata
Carla Renata is a working actor and singer...who is also a critic! As an actress, Carla currently recurs on NBC's "Superstore," starred on Broadway in "Avenue Q," and is the only actress to have recurred on four different shows during one episodic season...TWICE! But during a creative transition, Carla took a risk to follow her love of movies and began reviewing them. Since then, she has been featured in the LA Times and launched her successful YouTube show "The Curvy Critic." We talk about representation in film criticism, how NOT to be a hater, and how we can all be our own worst critics. Other topics include making each moment count, road trips and chocolate nibs. For more on Carla Renata, check out her website , follow her on the socials @thecurvycritic and subscribe to her YouTube channel . Connect with us @theriskingspace, check out and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod! Donations are graciously received via PayPal to [email protected]!
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Sustaining Your Practice with Visual Artist Alexandra Hammond
09/02/2021
Sustaining Your Practice with Visual Artist Alexandra Hammond
For many of us, making art is synonymous with being busy, pushing, "making things happen." But for Alexandra Hammond, a visual artist with an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, art goes hand in hand with consciousness, meditation and creating community. From her Boa's Repair Shop Menditation- a recent interactive piece where participants mend torn clothing as an act of healing, to her years long focus on painting with a specific shade of blue, Alex is making an art of following her bliss, leaning into the unknown and liking what she likes. We discuss accessibility in art spaces, the paradoxes of creating art in a capitalist society, and why she chose to leave California for the bustle of New York. Other topics include war, imperfect utopias, and donuts! For more of Alex Hammond's art, check out and follow her on Instagram @alexhammondstudio. As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to
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Art, Alzheimer's, and Answering the Call with Roxana Ortega
08/19/2021
Art, Alzheimer's, and Answering the Call with Roxana Ortega
Roxana Ortega (Groundlings Sunday Company, Frida on "The Casagrandes", Moth Grandslammer, Co-Host of The Risking Space) is RISK AVERSE! And yet, she has chosen one of the most unpredictable professions. As an award winning actor, storyteller, voice over artist and producer, Roxie decides on a daily basis to run towards the things that scare her most...and she generally succeeds. On this episode, we talk about the importance of making a strong decision, following messages from the universe, and the necessity of self care. We also discuss why, in her 30s, she chose to be her mother's care taker. Other topics include pens, tweezers, and staying grateful for chaos.
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To Serve, With Love with Actor-Activist Karla Mosley
08/05/2021
To Serve, With Love with Actor-Activist Karla Mosley
This week’s episode spotlights our very own Karla Mosely! Karla is an actor, songstress, producer and activist who made history playing The Bold and The Beautiful’s Maya Avant, the first series regular transgender character in American television. We dive into her creative upbringing, her deep love of service, and the vulnerability and healing that came from playing Maya. Other topics include saying yes, self-actualization as activism and the battle for balance. Karla is the co-creator of 1:1 productions, an award-winning production company championing women of color in front of and behind the camera. She also helms philanthropy for Ammunition Theatre Company. Here's a link to Janet Mock's book that Karla references called "Redefining Realness" If you love us and want to support what we do, subscribe, rate and share this pod! Donations are graciously received via PayPal to
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Defying the Odds with Olympian & Actor Jamie Nieto
07/22/2021
Defying the Odds with Olympian & Actor Jamie Nieto
Two-time Olympian, actor, writer and producer Jamie Nieto is a case study in defying the odds. He not only went to the Olympics twice (2004/2012) as an American high jumper and jumped his personal best there, but, after suffering a severe spinal cord injury, he defied the doctor’s prognosis and walked his wife-to-be 150 steps down the aisle. Jamie takes us through his athletic journey, the accident, and the pursuit of his artistic dreams as an actor (Away, The Encounter), writer (Family Time, In the Cut) and producer (Blood Brothers). We get deep into the passion, dedication and mental toughness that it takes to be the best you can be in athletics and art. Other topics include faith, visualization and tongue twisters. For all things Jamie Nieto, check out and follow him on the socials @jamienieto. Check out his incredible foundation Helping Others Triumph And his ESPN feature story: As always, follow us @ @theriskingspace, check out and if you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod. Donations are graciously received via PayPal to
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Before and Beyond Jar Jar Binks with Ahmed Best
07/08/2021
Before and Beyond Jar Jar Binks with Ahmed Best
Jar Jar Binks will go down in history as the first CGI character in a motion picture. What you might not have ever thought about is the person behind Jar Jar. Our guest, Ahmed Best, provided all the movement, voice and acting that was used to create Jar Jar in the Star Wars movies. Without his contribution, CGI would not be what it is today. And yet, as a young artist, he had to endure surprising and fierce backlash for what was seen as racial stereotypes in Jar Jar’s portrayal. Ahmed talks about his incredible journey from performing in the touring company of the musical “Stomp” to landing this iconic role, the joys and challenges of being the first to do something, and how he has been able to find his artistic power and reclaim his confidence by making his own work. Other topics include play, martial arts and the future! For more on Ahmed, follow him @bestahmed on Instagram and @ahmedbest on Twitter. Follow us @ @theriskingspace. And check out more about Ammunition Theatre Company @ . If you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod and consider making a Paypal donation to .
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Inclusion, Solidarity & Telling Your Own Story with Trans Actor/Activist Scott Turner Schofield
06/24/2021
Inclusion, Solidarity & Telling Your Own Story with Trans Actor/Activist Scott Turner Schofield
For Actor/Activist Scott Turner-Schofield opportunity and success in Hollywood has come as a surprise. A Transgender artist, Scott assumed there was no direct path for him and instead created a one man show “Becoming A Man in 127 EASY Steps”, which has since been made into a film and is currently enjoying its 2nd year screening at Tribeca Film Festival. Additionally, Scott has been featured as an actor on “The Bold and The Beautiful”, received an Emmy Nomination for his work on “Studio City”, and is a consultant on HBO’s “Euphoria” and “The Craft Movie”. We talk with Scott about inclusivity vs. tokenism, the importance of recognizing our own privilege, and what he's looking to create next. For more of Scott, follow him @turnerschofield and check out: “Becoming A Man in 127 Easy Steps” Ted Talk “Ending Gender” Speaking of Transgender Janet Mock’s Book “Redefining Realness” The Trailer for the HBO Series - La Veneno Follow us @ @theriskingspace & subscribe, rate and share! And check out more about Ammunition Theatre Company @ . If you love us and want to support what we do, consider giving us a gift by clicking this Paypal link and sending your donation to . Happy Pride!
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The Latinx Superpowers of Writer Fernanda Coppel
06/10/2021
The Latinx Superpowers of Writer Fernanda Coppel
Happy Pride! We begin the month talking to Queer, Latinx play and screenwriter Fernanda Coppel (Queen of the South, How To Get Away With Murder, Atlantic Theater Company, Second Stage). She gets real about her journey from Mazatlán to making art in commercial spaces, the pressures she feels as a woman of color and the Latinx superpowers she calls upon. Other topics include getting stuck on a professional “track,” confidence and creatively thinking about career moves. For more on Fernanda, follow her @fer_coppel10 on Instagram. Follow us @ @theriskingspace. And check out more about Ammunition Theatre Company @ . If you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod and consider making a Paypal donation to .
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Representation, Asian/Muslim Pride & Being Multi-Faceted As F**k with Zehra Fazal
05/27/2021
Representation, Asian/Muslim Pride & Being Multi-Faceted As F**k with Zehra Fazal
Actor and voice-over artist Zehra Fazal (Halo in Young Justice, Nadia in Voltron) gets real about representation — on both the progress and the pitfalls in achieving equality in the entertainment industry. As the proud daughter of Pakistani & Indian Muslim doctors, Zehra shares her road from Indiana to LA, the freedom she finds in voice-over, and the stories she’d like to see told. Celebrate AAPI heritage month with us and this multi-faceted bad ass! For more on Zehra, follow her @zehrafazal on the socials. Follow us @ @theriskingspace. And check out more about Ammunition Theatre Company @ . If you love us and want to support what we do, please subscribe, rate and share this pod and consider making a Paypal donation to . Thank you and happy risking!
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Freedom Is Her Kind of Crazy with Artist Ginger Gonzaga
05/13/2021
Freedom Is Her Kind of Crazy with Artist Ginger Gonzaga
When Ginger Gonzaga "came out" publicly about her bipolar 2 diagnosis in a Medium article, some close to her feared she might be stigmatized, but it’s Ginger’s mission to chip away at the shame associated with mental health diagnoses. In addition to being an incredibly successful actor, writer and director (Togetherness, Kidding, Space Force, I'm Dying Up Here, Your Day), she is a fierce mental health advocate. We talk trauma, the outrageous double standards around mental health and creative expression for men vs. women, and how, for her, art is the answer, the escape and her soul's purpose. For more from Ginger Gonzaga, follow her on the socials @gingerthejester. Check out her short film Your Day: Here's a list of the books & resources we mentioned in the episode: Wired to Create by Scott Barry Kaufman The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling by James Hillman The Artists’ Way by Julia Cameron The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert's TED Talk "Your Elusive Creative Genius" And, for everything Deepak Chopra: If you love our pod and want to support what we do, you can send us a donation via PayPal to [email protected]. Follow us @theriskingspace on Twitter & Instagram. And, for more on Ammunition Theatre Company, check out Be well, riskers!
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Money, The Starving Artist Myth and Joy with Comedic Writer Michael Feldman
04/29/2021
Money, The Starving Artist Myth and Joy with Comedic Writer Michael Feldman
Michael Feldman is an incredibly successful comedic writer who has written for television's Kevin From Work, The Neighbors, Deadbeat and is currently staffed on AP Bio. He's also the writer, creator and producer of the wildly popular “Fairytale Theater: 18 and Over” which traveled to Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has been enjoying sold out audiences in LA for over 10 years. AND YET he still feels anxious about money. Roxie and Karla talk to Michael about his personal pitfalls with money and the business, his inherited beliefs and why choosing joy over profits works for him. Other topics include faith, heat lamps and stuffies. If you love our pod and want to support what we do, you can send us a donation via PayPal to Follow us @theriskingspace on Twitter & Instagram. Check out more about Ammunition Theatre Company,
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Radical Honesty, Adventure and the American Dream with South African Comic Tumi Morake
04/15/2021
Radical Honesty, Adventure and the American Dream with South African Comic Tumi Morake
South African comedian, actor, writer, mom and all-around super star Tumi Morake joins us to talk about her wild success and the decision to leave it all for America. As the first African woman to have a Netflix stand up special and host a late night talk show, Tumi shares the importance of living her truth, her drive for artistic expression and her commitment to living a life with no regrets. Enjoy this powerful conversation with this super mom and super wife who deeply believes that risk-taking breeds joy and success. For more of Tumi, check out her comedy on Netflix and follow her on the socials @tumi_morake. To hear Tumi storytelling, check out: For more on her book "And Then Mama Said," check out: Follow @theriskingspace on Twitter and Instagram and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. The Risking Space is produced by Karla Mosely and Roxana Ortega in conjunction with Ammunition Theatre Company. For more on the company, check out .
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Celebrating the Fool, Psychedelic Therapy and Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Writer Elna Baker
04/01/2021
Celebrating the Fool, Psychedelic Therapy and Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Writer Elna Baker
Elna Baker is a master storyteller, comedian and producer for This American Life. We talk to Elna about her current journey back to self through ayahuasca therapy, her willingness to rewrite narratives about her body, her family, the Mormon faith she grew up with and why she chooses to walk the Fool’s path. Other topics include gas lighting yourself, embarrassing moments in the boudoir and breathable fabrics. Here's a link to Elna's book "The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance" We also discuss "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield and "The Denial of Death" by Ernest Becker. Join our community @theriskingspace on Twitter and Instagram and please rate us wherever you get your podcasts. The Risking Space is produced by Karla Mosely and Roxana Ortega in conjunction with Ammunition Theatre Company. For more on the company, check out
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Fears, Firsts & Modern Warfare with Actor Claudia Doumit
03/18/2021
Fears, Firsts & Modern Warfare with Actor Claudia Doumit
Claudia Doumit is no stranger to risk! She's an exuberant talent with a "just do it" attitude whose move from Australia in her early 20s has lead to starring roles on NBC's Timeless, Amazon Prime's The Boys, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, for which she was the first playable female protagonist! We talk about walking through fear, saying yes no matter what, and booking roles in languages you don't actually speak! Other topics include theatre (Claudia is an Ammunition Theatre Member), daring to dig deeper into all of your creative impulses, and Sleepy Time Tea. So, snuggle up with a cuppa and enjoy! Follow Claudia Doumit on Instagram @claudiadoumit. For more on Ammunition Theatre Company ("Ammo"), check out Join our community @theriskingspace on Twitter & Instagram!
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Improv & The Wonderful Weird of Edi Patterson
03/04/2021
Improv & The Wonderful Weird of Edi Patterson
The hilarious improviser, actor and writer Edi Patterson (Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) joins us as we celebrate Women's History Month. A self-proclaimed "improv nerd," Edi talks about improv as "everything" -- life, God, spirit. We get into what still gives her terror and how she finds the courage to "let it rip." Other topics include weirdness, writing and women. For the epic Edi clip from The Righteous Gemstones, click here: Follow her on the socials @edipattersonhi and join our community @theriskingspace on Twitter & Instagram! For more on Ammunition Theatre Company, check out Thanks for listening!
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Celebrating Blackness & Knowing Your Worth with Visual Artist-Actor Jill Knox Powell
02/18/2021
Celebrating Blackness & Knowing Your Worth with Visual Artist-Actor Jill Knox Powell
Visual artist and actress Jill Knox Powell (NBC "Connecting") joins us as we celebrate Black History Month! We talk about her journey of leaning into her black identity and unique visual expression, her path back into acting and self-acceptance. Other topics include worth, lineage and lipstick. To check out Jill's work, go to and . For more on Ammunition Theatre Company, check out Join our community @theriskingspace on Twitter & Instagram! Send your guests pitches to [email protected]
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From Fairytales to Stability with Artist-Therapist Bobby Steggert
02/04/2021
From Fairytales to Stability with Artist-Therapist Bobby Steggert
Roxie & Karla dive into the risks artists face in maintaining relationships with Tony-nominated actor-turned therapist Bobby Steggert. Specializing in artist couples, Bobby shares his insights on creating healthy boundaries, embracing solitude and accepting the more mundane part of what it is to be alive. We also talk relationship myths, intimacy and the unique opportunity artists have to create a different kind of stability. It's almost Valentine's Day, so let's go to therapy! To stay connected with Bobby Steggert, follow him on in Instagram @bobbysteggertmsw or email him at . Check out this beautiful article he wrote, "An Open Letter To An Artist" https://medium.com/@bobbysteggert/an-open-letter-to-the-artist-cbcb6fde016e To share your "first love" story with us, email us @[email protected]. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @theriskingspace. For more on Ammunition Theatre Company, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com And have a Happy Valentine's Day!
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Kimrie Lewis on Choosing You
01/21/2021
Kimrie Lewis on Choosing You
Actor/Comedian Kimrie Lewis (Scandal, Single Parents, Kenan on NBC) talks with Karla & Roxie about her journey from doing improv in South Central to finding her comedic voice and starring in multiple comedies. They discuss finding the funny in pain and having the courage to quit to find your own way. Other topics include divorce, intense massage and ear plugs.
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Michaela Watkins On Embracing the Unknown & Getting Witchy
01/07/2021
Michaela Watkins On Embracing the Unknown & Getting Witchy
Karla and Roxie talk to actress, comedian and writer Michaela Watkins (SNL, Transparent, Brittany Runs A Marathon, Casual, CBS’ The Unicorn). They discuss setting goals (or not), the lack of mentors as you age & following your instincts. They also dive into harnessing lady power, banishing people pleasing and vie for the title of “Most Woo Woo.” Other topics include politics, empaths and improv. To keep up with Michaela Watkins, follow her @michaelawat on Twitter and Instagram. For more on Ammunition Theatre Company, check out www.ammunitiontheatre.com Join our community @theriskingspace on Twitter & Instagram!
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Tina Huang On Being A First Generation Artist
12/24/2020
Tina Huang On Being A First Generation Artist
Karla and Roxie talk with actor, writer and producer Tina Huang (Rizzoli and Isles, Arrow, The Bold and The Beautiful, Days of Our Lives) about the decision to become an artist when your family doesn't support it. Other topics include bravery, the importance of slowing down, and the effects of capitalism on art. You can follow Tina Huang on Instagram @tinahuang381 and on Twitter @tinahuang. Follow @theriskingspace on Twitter and Instagram and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. The Risking Space is produced by Karla Mosely and Roxana Ortega in conjunction with Ammunition Theatre Company. For more on the company, check out .
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Reimagining the Past with Actor/Writer Chene Lawson
12/10/2020
Reimagining the Past with Actor/Writer Chene Lawson
Karla and Roxie talk with actor/writer Chene Lawson about her riveting narrative podcast "All Things Undone" that reimagines slavery from a sci-fi perspective and asks the question-- what if Black people had a superpower which made them "unkillable?" Other topics include spirituality, following your bliss and overcoming fears.
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Weaving Spells with Actor Brandon Victor Dixon
11/26/2020
Weaving Spells with Actor Brandon Victor Dixon
Powerhouse Emmy, Grammy and Tony nominated actor, producer and advocate Brandon Victor Dixon talks about playing historical figures, unpacking American mythologies and the responsibility of artists and all humans to become more socially conscious. His past works include Simba in The Lion King National Tour, Aaron Burr in Broadway's Hamilton, Berry Gordy in Motown, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Ray Charles in Ray, and Harpo in The Color Purple. Other topics include Thanksgiving, Epsom salt and bunnies. Follow @theriskingspace on Twitter and Instagram. The Risking Space is produced by Karla Mosely and Roxana Ortega in conjunction with Ammunition Theatre Company. For more on the company, check out .
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Taking On Dictators with Randall Park
11/12/2020
Taking On Dictators with Randall Park
Actor Randall Park talks about taking on the role of living dictator Kim Jong Un in the context of the current political & cultural climate. Other topics include cancel culture, the comfort of closets and cleaning with rags.
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