Play to Z
Arts
Justin Borak and Erika Kuhn
Justin Borak and Erika Kuhn realize the world is missing one thing... a podcast about good plays. That's where Play to Z comes in! Follow along as Justin and Erika look into plays they love in alphabetical order. Get your next great read or find the perfect monologue you need for an audition right here, on Play to Z!
Summer Stock(Pile) - The Brits!
Methuen, NHB, Oberon, OH MY! It's the final Summer Stock(pile) of the summer and we are heading over the pond because Justin and Erika are talking about The Brits! Erika reads one of the best author note's in theatre history, Justin finds his new theatre obsession, and both of them conceptualize... what if a squirrel was an antiqueer? Put some sunscreen on and we close out this summer with a bang!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to our friends at Publishing Companies that we spoke about today! If you wanna check some of them out, some will be linked in the descritipon below. If you want to support us, there are a few things you should know. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's play, Community Garden, through his publisher, Playscripts. Also, we are so excited to say that Play to Z: Season 2 will release on September 15th! See ya then, playbees (playbes? Idk, but I like it)!Some British Publishers:MethuenNHBOberonIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!
01:06:2201/09/2023
The "Kill The Bird" Episode!
This week, Justin and Erika chat about Erika's new play, Kill The Bird. Erika goes into her process, where the play came from, the work that went into this production and the decision to direct the play and overall, how KTB came to be. And Justin... well, he just asks her questions and is absolutley estatic to be there. Truly, from the whole Play to Z family, congratulations to Erika and the team behind Kill The Bird. If you would like to read the play, check out Erika's New Play Exchange link in her Instagram bio (details below) and make sure you shoot her a congrulations DM over there as well! Enjoy the interview!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to our friends at Broadway Licensing and West Virginia Public Theatre for helping fund and produce the upcoming production of Kill The Bird and a huge thanks to the cast and crew who helped make KTB run! The play will run August 18-20 in the Falbo Theatre at WVU. If you want FREE tickets to this show, go to wvpublictheatre.org and make sure you follow us on our instgrams below!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!
45:3618/08/2023
Summer Stock(pile) - Indie Publishers!
Don't look right into the sun y'all, cause it's the summer stockpile! This week, Justin and Erika scower the internet for some of the indie publishers in (and out) of the theatre spaces! Erika talks some poetry-inspired theatre, Justin blows up his spot on one of his favorite monologue-filled play, and the two of them play some minigame sin this week's EKR! Make sure you get that sunblock on, cause this one's hot!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to our friends at Publishing Companies that we spoke about today! If you wanna check some of them out, some will be linked in the descritipon below. If you want to support us, we have a few things coming up! Erika is writing and directing a play called, Kill the Bird, which is being produced through West Virginia Public Theatre and the Broadway Licensing New Works Grant. The play will run August 18-20 in the Falbo Theatre at WVU. The following weekend, Justin's new play, Cabin Chronicles, will have a reading down on August 27th at 7:00 PM at WVU through WVPT! If you want FREE tickets to either of these shows, go to wvpublictheatre.org and make sure you follow us on our instgrams below!Some Indie Publishers:Plays InverseDramatic Publishing CompanyTRW PlaysIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!
01:13:2304/08/2023
Summer Stock(pile) - Concord Theatricals!
Put on your swim shorts and snorkels! It's the Summer Stock(pile) and today we are talking Concord Theatricals! Justin and Erika breakdown their favorite plays and msuicals from their many catalogs including Concord, Samuel French, The ALW Collection, The Rogers and Hammerstein Collection, and the Tams-Witmark Collection! Justin does his classic 4-piece breakdown, Erika is giving you some great monolouge content (blowing up her own spot) and we dive into the BIGGEST EKR(V) that we ever have! Enjoy this and don't forget to apply sunscreen!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to our friends at Concord Theatricals for the work they have done in the theatre community. If you want to support us, we have a few things coming up! Erika is writing and directing a play called, Kill the Bird, which is being produced through West Virginia Public Theatre and the Broadway Licensing New Works Grant. The play will run August 18-20 in the Falbo Theatre at WVU. If you want FREE tickets, go to wvpublictheatre.org and make sure you follow us on our instgrams below!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!
01:01:4021/07/2023
Summer Stock(pile) - Broadway Licensing!
WELCOME BACK! Today, Justin and Erika begin their bi-monthly summer seires, the Summer Stock(pile)! In this 4-episode event, the pair will be breaking down plays by the companies that liscense/publish them and today we have a organization that has worked with us since the beginning, Broadway Licensing! Justin gets all catagorical, Erika gives you the greats and the gatekept, and the EKR gets a huge twist! Put your swimsuits on and grab a pinacolada, cause Play to Z is back and it's offically the summer!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to our friends at Broadway Licensing for the work they have done in the theatre community. If you want to support us, we have a few things coming up! Erika is writing and directing a play called, Kill the Bird, which is being produced through West Virginia Public Theatre and the Broadway Licensing New Works Grant. The play will run August 18-20 in the Falbo Theatre at WVU. If you want FREE tickets, go to wvpublictheatre.org and make sure you follow us on our instgrams below!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:08:4608/07/2023
THE FUTURE OF PLAY TO Z!
What an amazing season 1! In this short epsidoe, Justin and Erika chat about the plans for the future of the show! Find out what is going to happen this summer, how will Season 2 play out and so much more! Thanks for listening in and see you guys in a few weeks (specifically on July 7th) to start off our short summer series before we jump in season 2!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
12:2224/06/2023
Z - Zero Positive, Zoo Story, and THE END.
ZOOM ON OVER! It's Z... and the final episode of season 1! Justin get's a great read from our friends at Broadway Licensing, Erika goes back in time to one of the oldest plays this season, and...the unthinkable happens, Erika talks about a musical. UNPROMPTED. What a way to end our first season!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
51:5423/06/2023
Y - Youth, You Got Older, and YO, SO MANY PLAYS.
YO! You, oh, you. Yeah, y'all let's yearn for these! It's 'Y"! Justin finds a secret James Ijames play on NPX, Erika gets to talk about a play she has been waiting to deep dive into forever, and all in all, the both of them have so many plays to talk about! Please enjoy this pennultimate episode of Play to Z, Season 1.Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:18:2516/06/2023
PLAYdough - Buttscreen: A Social Media Puzzle Play
THE FINAL PLAYDOUGH OF SEASON 1! Imagine Emojiland + Escape Rooms + The Social Network + The Essence of Mark Zuckerberg speaking in congress, that would be this show. This political satire puzzle play is insane, hectic, but an absolute blast. Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
19:2309/06/2023
X - XOXOLOLA, Xmas in Vegas, and OPREA!
X-tra, X-tra, read all about it! It's the "X" episode and this was a VERY hard one! Justin found a brillant, cool, and dark play on New Play Exchange, Erika read a fmaily, gambaling dramady, and they find a cool oprea about Malcom X premiering at the MET this year! This episode is as cool as having X-Ray vision (seriously there are like no words that start with "X").Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:04:2902/06/2023
W - White, Wild PR Stories, and MORE Alesha Harris!
Why won't you wallow with us? It's the "W" episode and you probably won't wallow BUT it started with "W" so shut up. Justin gets to nerd out about James Ijames again, Erika has a killer New Play Exchange find, and Justin has another BRILLIANT cold start on Erika. BOOM.Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:14:0526/05/2023
V - Visits, Vigils, and Venus!
Very very very versatile voices vending outta here! It's the "V" episode! Justin talks about a 1950s aliens parody, Erika brings up a wonderful play we will all wanna read, and we have some really radical honorable mentions. A very vonderful episode (I know, vonderful isn't a weird and i just spelt wonderful with a "V", shut up)!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:07:5619/05/2023
PLAYdough - Dizilluzionment: A Corporate Rock Oprea 4 Kidz!
Happy PLAYdough day! Welcome to a world where three huge children's corporations are at war. The one with the mouse, the one with the boy wizard, and the one with a sponge guy and a blimp with slime. LEGALLY WE WILL NEVER WRITE THIS. PLEASE DON'T SUE US. But also, please enjoy... Dizilluzionment: A Corporate Rock Oprea 4 Kidz! Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
17:5812/05/2023
U - Uncle Vanya, Usual Girls, and Undeniable Translations!
U understand how undeniable this episode will unravel? It's "U"! And we know how uncomfortable it is when u all don't get a new episode, so here we are! Justin talks about some weird and violent picks, Erika gives us a great contemporary choice, and the both of them talk about contemporary translations of classical text (and how cool and helpful they can be). Enjoy!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
58:0105/05/2023
T - Thom Pain, Tigers Be Still, and Trying to Find Chinatown!
Totally tubular and turnt t'choices today! It's the "T" episode and Justin and Erika are talking theatre! Justin talks about one of his favorite one-handers, Erika brings up a play about a tiger but like... not about a tiger, and they both have some banger honorable mentions with some great monolouges and scenes! T'was a fun one!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:12:5928/04/2023
S - The Sound Inside, The Seagull, and SO MANY MORE!
So so SO MANY PLAYS! It's the "S" episode and Justin and Erika are overwhelmed with plays to talk about! Justin nerds out about Aaron Posner's best, Erika talks about a messed up video game play, and they both chat about the time they saw one the best shows... EVER. And literally so many more plays, you won't wanna miss this one!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:19:3321/04/2023
PLAYdough - Pirates of The Bullied: Let's Get Kraken!
That's right! It's playdough day! Justin and Erika put their brains together and come up with a wonderful pirate tale! Come for the pirates, stay for the shadow puppetry, obscure lighting techniques, and possibly a blatant Breakfast Club ripoff. OR IS IT? Listen and find out!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
23:1114/04/2023
R - Really Really, The Roommate, and Roe
It's really really relelvant repitorie right now in the epsiode! It's "R"! Justin and Erika have a very versatile episode today! Justin talks about one of the hottest shows for colleges right now, Erika talks about one of her favorite Jen Silverman pieces, and Justin and Erika have a wonderful conversation about Lisa Loomer's Roe and how important it is.Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:07:3807/04/2023
Q - QED, The Quiet House, and Queer Theatre!
A quite quintessential episode! It's Q! Justin and Erika don't get Quiet this week but get nerdy about theatre with us! Justin talks about a dope new contemporary he found, Erika finds a GOLD MINE for auditions, and the two explore a very specific but very cool letter! Enjoy!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:06:1431/03/2023
P - Peerless, Photograph 51, and More Lucas Hnath LOVE!
Please present publicly this podcast! It's the "P" episode! Justin and Erika have a wonderful, goofy time together again! Justin talks about his love of Lucas Hnath and A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, Erika recounts one of her faovrite thearical experiences with Peerless, and the two of them maybe spoils a random theatre's season (TOTALLY ON ACCIDENT WE ARE SORRY WE LIKE TO RESEARCH).Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:12:4324/03/2023
PLAYdough - She Kills Saw!
Welcome back to another PLAYdough with your friendly goofball podcast hosts, Justin and Erika. They create a play that best resembles if Dungeons and Dragons emobided an early Saw movie. Justin takes the reigns as an intense Dungeon Master brings a group of aspiring adventurers into a game that starts to bleed into the real world. It's fun and Justin now desperatley wants to write it. Enjoy!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
27:0217/03/2023
O - Ohio State Murders, Overpass, and O'S FOR THE LADIES!
Oh Oh Oh, O'S! This week, Justin and Erika read a bunch of "O" plays! Justin and Erika rehash their first Broadway memory together, another classic EKR (WITH A THEME SONG?), and Erika deem's the "O" episode...FOR THE LADIES!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:13:3110/03/2023
N - Nice Fish, Next to Normal, and Sneaky Annie Baker!
NEVER goNNa stop NEW, NICE, NONSENSE! It's "N"! Justin talks about the best musical in the world, Next to Normal, Erika spirals into some poetry, and Justin and Erika play, Who is More Likely to be from Wisconsin than Mark Rylance?! NOW, please eNjoy! Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
56:2803/03/2023
M - Mr. Burns, Maple & Vine, and MANY MORE!
More, more, more musicals and (m)plays! It's the "M" episode! Justin and Erika explore some of their "M" favoirtes! Justin talks about Anne Washburn's The Simpsons-inspired masterpiece, Erika deep-dives into Jordan Harrison's better Don't Worry Darling, and Justin brings a new game to the show, THE EKR. We hope this episode leaves you wanting MORE!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:02:3124/02/2023
PLAYdough - Lebron School Musical 4: Have Your Cake And Dribble Too
This week, Justin and Erika make up a play again! A young basketball player who is at the height of his career has a choice to make: does he continue to make his dad happy on the court or does he give in to his truest passion, baking (the complete and truest opposite of basketball)? Find out on this week's episode of PLAYdough!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
25:1117/02/2023
L - Lemons, Lynn Nottage, and LIFE doesn't SUCK in the NEW STUDIO!
Love is lingering latley, just listen! It's "L"! This week, Justin and Erika look into the letter "L"! Justin has feeling about a new Aaron Posner play, Erika nerds out about history plays, and they talk about the weight of words (steming from Sam Steiner's Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons)! Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
01:08:5410/02/2023
K - Killer Joe, Kimberly Akimbo and JAMES IJAMES IS BRILLIANT
Kick off the weekend with this killer episode! This week, Justin and Erika breakdown the letter... "K"! Erika scares Justin with some Killer Joe, Justin talks about one of the best plays he has seen in the last two years, and our two favorite theatre nerds get deep for an episode. Don't worry, goofs galore next week. Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
50:4703/02/2023
J - Junk, John and the JUICIEST RETURN!
Jumpin' Jacks We're BACK! After a much needed hiatus over the holiday (you all got to laugh at some playdoughs), we finally return with "J"! Justin talks about one of his favorite plays for young women, June, July, August, Erika gives some ANNIE BAKER LOVE, and our two favorite theatre nerds finally get to do what they love again... TALK ABOUT PLAYS. Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
49:2627/01/2023
PLAYdough - Jedidiah the Shadow
Our last PLAYdough is the three-week epic! This week, Justin and Erika create a western play full of cowboys, betrayal, and heart break. Also, they spend the first 6 minutes arguing about what kind of half-crab, half-person would be easier to take down in a fight. A very dumb episode that you will probably get a good laugh at. We will see you next week for a very exciting return to letters...jump for joy, it's "J"! See ya then! Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
19:4920/01/2023
PLAYdough - The Mist Within
Another week, another PLAYdough! This week, Justin and Erika create a cool creepy play set in an asylum called, The Mist Within. It has everything from elements of ghost hunting TV shows to audience wide illusions. This one is creepy and we had way too much fun. See you next week for our last PLAYdough before we hop back into full episodes (starting back with the letter "J"). Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
18:5913/01/2023
PLAYdough - On Thin Ice!
Justin and Erika are back with their first of three PLAYdoughs to start the year! In their first attempt of 2023, J&E create the play, On Thin Ice, following an elderly woman desperate to get a gold medal in figure skating. It has ICE, it has LOVE, and it has everything nice...this one was FUN! See ya next week for another, and happy new year!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
19:1506/01/2023
Holiday Episode!
Happy Holidays! This week, Justin and Erika celebrate the holidays by festivaly goofing for 40 minutes for your entertainment. Justin talks about the first show he ever did, Erika tells some wonderful St. Paul stories, and they both come up with the next best Holiday Adaptation to grace the stage! Also, their next joint project is revealed. Exciting stuff all around and we hope you enjoy.Stay warm and thanks for listening to Play to Z this year. We are so lucky to have all the support our listeners have shown us. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and while we are gone next week we are pumped ot come back in the new yar for three HILARIOUS playdoughs before JUMPING back in to letter "J"! Happy Holidays!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
39:0523/12/2022
Holiday Schedule + PlayDate!
Hello friends! This week Justin and Erika go over what their Holiday Schedule for the show will look like, but of course they can't go an episode without talking about theatre! So, they try out a new idea called...PLAYDATE! Enjoy and see you next week for a HOLIDAY EPISODE! Woohoo!HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:12/23 - Holiday Episode12/30 - OFF1/6 - PlayDough1/13 - PlayDough1/20 - PlayDough1/27 - WE BACK WITH LETTER "J"Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
24:1016/12/2022
I - Islander, Is God Is, and A Bug's Life: LIVE!
Imagine incredible imagineers! It's "I"! Justin and Erika talk all about some of their favorites like Is God Is, Insect Play, and even more. Erika tells a heartwarming story about her first time seeing Is God Is, Justin chats about adaptations, and the musical corner makes a RETURN.Our small theatre shout out is Mixed Blood Theatre based out of Minneapolis, MN.Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
52:1809/12/2022
H - Hygiene, Heaven & Hell, and HINTS!
Hear ye, Hear ye! Hope ya hear this episode heavenly! It's "H"! This week, Justin talks about some of his favorite collections, Erika finds a book of what be GOLD audition material, and they both talk about one of the most important establishments in theatre for contemporary new work. A VERY FUN TIME.Our small theatre shout out is the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, NY and the Actor's Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, KY.Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
49:2302/12/2022
G - Game of Tiaras, The Glory of Living, and Gruesome...GRUESOME plays.
Get going on gaining the grasp of today's episode! We are doing "G"! Justin talks all about Playscripts and theatre for high schoolers, the two chat about one of their current favorite musicals, and then Erika decides to destroy Justin's brain. Oh gosh, this one is gory. Our small theatre shout out is Geva Theatre in Rochester, NY and the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, MN! Follow them on instagram @gevatheatre and @guthrietheatre!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
54:1025/11/2022
PLAYdough - The Poser Slasher
After popular demand, Justin and Erika come back with another PLAYdough! What do you get when a lowly employee at a record shop goes on a murder-spree with all of his poser bosses? We have no idea! But on today's short episode we figure it out and make it a play! See you next week for another letter!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
18:5818/11/2022
F - Fairview, Far Away, and More Danai Gurira!
Freaking friends! Follow along this Friday! We are doing the letter, "F" and we are freaking out! Justin talks about the brilliance of Fairview, Erika gushes over Caryl Churchill, and they decide on who is the true "Half-Priced Books Champion" (it's Justin, he writes the episode descriptions). Freaking fasten your seatbelts!Our small theatre shout out is Flowertown Players in Charleston, SC! Give them a follow on Instagram @flowertownplayers.Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
51:5311/11/2022
E - Equivocation, Danai Gurira, and Theatrical/Romantic Drug Trials!
Everyone! Evade everyday errands with enjoyment in the ears! It's "E"! Justin talks about one of his favorite playwrights, Erika shows us a play about a drug trial gone romantic, and they both say Erika's name 20 times because...IT STARTS WITH "E". An exciting episode for everyone!Our small theatre shout out is Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, MD! Follow them on instagram @everymantheatre!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
51:5204/11/2022
D - Dogfight, Downbad Office Culture, Dungeons and Dragons!
Don't dip out on us dis' day! It's the letter "D"! Justin takes about modern musicals, Erika gives some love to one of her favorite playwrights, and they both, again, talk about the structure of the episode WITHIN the episode but they're cool and meta and stuff. It's a DANK episode!Our small theatre shout out is Dobama (AGAIN)! Follow them on instagram @dobamatheatre!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
52:4528/10/2022
PLAYdough - Mall Cop and Juliet
Welcome to the first PLAYdough! Justin and Erika take a break from talking about plays that make them happy and make their own. They get a few words and have a wonderful time creating a weird goofy idea, enjoy it. Thanks for listening and back to letters next week!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
19:4221/10/2022
C - Clean House, Sandwich Time, and Musicals!
Come Cobbling back! It's the letter "C"! Justin finally gets to rave about musicals, Erika get poetic on us, and the two of them make your mouth's water over Lynn Nottage and some sandwich-core conversation. It's a Cool episode!Our small theatre shout out is JCC Centerstage! Follow them on instagram @jcccenterstage!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
54:0414/10/2022
B - Birds, Bad Jews, and NYC Pigeon Streetfights!
Welcome Back! It's letter "B"! Justin reminisces about Bad Jews, Erika talks about a guy with a bucket on his head holding a shotgun (among other things), and we argue about how many birds we could take on in a fight. Our small theatre shout out is BARd Shakes in Minneapolis, MN! Follow them on instagram @bardshakesmpls!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
42:1407/10/2022
A - Annie Baker, Origami, and The Bang Gang!
WELCOME TO THE SHOW! Justin and Erika talk about the letter "A"! Annie Baker joins a gang, we have a riveting debate about stage direction (Justin wins - and is writing this), and the two best friends stumble upon some great audition content!Our small theatre shout out is Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights, Ohio! Check them out at dobama.org or follow them on instagram @dobamatheatre!Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
57:3030/09/2022
Play to Z - Update!
Justin is here with an update on the show! After starting up the semester and unfortunately coming down with Covid, Justin and Erika were on the bench for a little bit. But they are better than ever and recording as you read this! They will be back by the end of september with official episodes but enjoy this little bit of Justin goofing until that comes! We hope you enjoy and will see y'all soon! Special thanks to Broadway Licensing for being a script supplier of the show and U92 for being our recording headquarters!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
11:4405/09/2022
Play to Z - Trailer!
Justin Borak and Erika Kuhn realize the world is missing one thing... a podcast about good plays. That's where Play to Z comes in! Follow along as Justin and Erika look into plays they love in alphabetical order. Get your next great read or find the perfect monologue you need for an audition right here, on Play to Z!If you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn for any news and notes on upcoming episodes!
02:2609/08/2022