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    Rough Magic Performance Company Podcast

    Rough Magic Performance Company is a professional theater company focused on supporting women artists, audiences, and stories; we strive to embrace the complexities and diversity of women’s experiences from classics to contemporary work while promoting artistic excellence and community engagement.
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    Episodes (12)

    The Rachel Project, Episode 2

    The Rachel Project, Episode 2

    The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

    The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

    The Rachel Project

    Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

    Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

    Stage Management by Salima Seale

    The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

    Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

    Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website. 

    If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    The Rachel Project, Episode 3

    The Rachel Project, Episode 3

    The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

    The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.

    The Rachel Project

    Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

    Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

    Stage Management by Salima Seale

    The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

    Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

    Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website.

    If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    The Rachel Project - Bonus Episode

    The Rachel Project - Bonus Episode

    The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

    The Rachel Project

    Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

    Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

    Stage Management by Salima Seale

    The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

    Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

    Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website. 

    If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    The Rachel Project, Episode 1

    The Rachel Project, Episode 1

    The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

    The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

    The Rachel Project

    Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

    Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

    Stage Management by Salima Seale

    The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

    Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

    If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    The Parker Project, Bonus Episode

    The Parker Project, Bonus Episode

    THE PARKER PROJECT

    DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER

    WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE

    SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

    Featuring the voice talents of Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharpe

    “Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice. 

    Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website. 

    If you enjoyed the Parker Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

    The Parker Project was made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

     

    The Parker Project, Episode 2, Too Good

    The Parker Project, Episode 2, Too Good

    DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER

    WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE

    SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

    The Parker Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

    “Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice. 

    The cast of the Parker Project includes Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharp. 

    If you enjoyed the Parker Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

    The Rough Magic Performance Company Podcast is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

    The Parker Project, Episode 1 , Too Bad

    The Parker Project, Episode 1 , Too Bad

    DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER

    WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE

    SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

    The Parker Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

    “Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice. 

    The cast of the Parker Project includes Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharp. 

    If you enjoyed the Parker Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

    While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org

    Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

    This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

    The Rough Magic Performance Company Podcast is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

    The Macbeth Project, Bonus Episode

    The Macbeth Project, Bonus Episode

    ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE

    DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY

    SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER

    The Macbeth Project Cast:

    Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant

    Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice

    Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins

    King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford

    Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler

    Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann

    The Macbeth Project is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

    The Macbeth Project is dedicated to the memory and creative generous spirit of James Vculek. 

    Special Thanks to  Tirsh Hunter and Amy Hallberg

    The Macbeth Project, Episode 2

    The Macbeth Project, Episode 2

    ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE WITH EXPERPTS FROM "PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS" BY SYLVIA PLATH

    DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY

    SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER

    The Macbeth Project Cast:

    Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant

    Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice

    Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins

    King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford

    Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler

    Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann

    The Macbeth Project is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

    The Macbeth Project is dedicated to the memory and creative generous spirit of James Vculek. 

    Special Thanks to Amy Hallberg and Tirsh Hunter

    The Macbeth Project, Episode 1

    The Macbeth Project, Episode 1

    RECORDED LIVE IN CLOSETS AND UNDERNEATH COMFORTERS DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC

    The Macbeth Project Cast Breakdown:

    Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant

    Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice

    Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins

    King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford

    Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler

    Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann

    Special Thanks:

    InclusionAction.com, Tirsh Hunter,  and Amy Hallberg

    The Macbeth Project is Dedicated to the Memory of James Vculek