Goucher College Podcasts

Ethan Pratt '24 Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Leila Malone '24 Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Rabbi Josh Snyder Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Shayla McLish '23 Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Xavier Rivers '25 Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Royal Banks Oral History Interview, 2024 by Goucher College

Daryn Carter Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Yabsera Faris '17 Oral History Interview by Goucher College

Human Invasion by Kristen Wheeler A new twist on the Martian invasion theme. As the play opens, three siblings, Azul, Illumi and Zircon meet for brunch… on Mars. Playwrights’s Statement: One day, I was scrolling through social media and saw a post about a climate change protest and saw someone holding a sign that said, “There Is No Planet B.” Millionaires such as Elon Musk consider moving to Mars if the Earth gets destroyed. It’s predicted that humans will continue to practice colonization on other planets. This play tells a dark-comedic story from a Martian’s perspective. Producer - Michael Curry Cast: Azul - Riley Sellers Illumi - Han Levenson Zircon - Grace Quijano News Reporter - Walker Hall Human - Jamie Nguyen * Marching on Red Soil More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

The Pageant by Paula Cizmar Three friends meet in the future to plan the annual pageant to celebrate how the world came together and saved the environment from destruction. Playwright’s Statement: Most of us know deep in our bones that we have to protect the earth, but what stops us is the hard work that must be put into the effort. Then there are the fear tactics used by certain politicians who say that climate change activists just want to take away our ice cream and our cars, and force us to ride around in high-speed trains “powered by unicorn tears.” But suppose we get to a place where everyone finally agrees to make change—and it happens? And it’s successful! Imagine a future where we save the earth. That’s where this play came from—a future where environmental justice wins Producer - Farrah Grubman GAIA - Aaliyah Dioses GAI-ETTE - Clare Sorensen GAIALEE- Kristen Wheeler * Unicorn Tears More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

DreamSong by Heidi Kraay Two children whose lives are disrupted by wildfire conjure a mythical sea creature as a way to restore hope. Playwright’s Statement: Like many big ideas, the theme “Envisioning a Global Green New Deal” got me thinking from a childlike perspective in order to see into it more clearly and from the gut. Inspired by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, I stuck onto the question—what is the future we want?—and gravitated toward her words that “we can be whatever we have the courage to see.” Producer - Jadyn Straigis AZ - Colette Dia BERRY - Farrah Grubman ** Moonbeams by Honor Morris More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

by Keith Barker The Prime Minister rehearses an official apology for the effects of climate change, with the help of The Fixer, a political advisor. Playwright’s Statement: This play came out of exchanges I’ve had with my uncle over the years. He is a fervent climate change denier who believes it is a hoax drummed up by lefty pinkos. This play is me writing out my disillusion by imagining a revelation about the climate crisis through the eyes of a Prime Minister who finds himself on the wrong side of history. Producer - Clare Sorensen Cast: Prime Minister - Rebecca Katz Fixer - Dexter Mello More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

by Nelson Diaz-Marcano Z is struggling with their chapter of the Book of Generations and seeks Mother’s guidance and support. Playwright’s Statement: What inspired me to write this play was the question of how I would envision a world in which the Green New Deal would exist. I couldn’t see it. As a person obsessed with sci-fi and magic, the Green New Deal sounds too much like a deus ex machina device, a too-good-to-be-true solution to tie up loose ends. The only way I could make sense of the last four years and the Green New Deal was to see it as a narrative series made to entertain those who do not have to live it. And most importantly, to see what happens when your values and your art have to coexist. Producer - Kristen Wheeler Cast: Mother - Gracie Flippen Z - Jadyn Straigis More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

by Thomas Peterson This is a play about paying for climate action or paying for climate inaction; a play about who pays, and how. Producer - Allison Campbell Cast: Someone - Sam Rose Someone Else - James Mullooly More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

Mike Semancik, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of the Goucher Choral Society and Orchestra, talks about the joy of ensemble musicianship, and the challenges of conducting during the pandemic.

Goucher Professor Mustapha Braimah talks about the rich heritage of West African dance, music and theatre and the surprises and discoveries West African dance offers to students trained in ballet and modern. Recorded April 24, 2023.

John Thomas, Goucher’s Live Events Presenter, talks about the full calendar of events coming to Goucher in the fall of 2023. Monthly Sunday Peabody Conservatory concerts, author Janine Capo Crucet, and many more. View upcoming events at https://events.goucher.edu

Assistant Professor of Communications, Sonja Bozic, talks about her work in film and New Media. In particular she talks about her internationally recognized project-in-development, Chocolate Milk, a virtual reality experience that will bring its audience into the lived experience of her autistic co-creator.

Professor Amanda Woodson talks with dancer, choreographer and artistic director, Rosie Herrera who was a resident guest artist of the dance program this year, and whose work will be seen in the Spring Dance Ensemble concert April 21 and 22. Rosie is a Cuban-American dance artist whose award-winning company, The Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre of Miami, has toured all over the country. For more info on the Spring Dance Ensemble concert visit: https://events.goucher.edu/event/goucher_repertory_dance_ensemble

Assistant Professor and Poet Edgar Kunz talks about what inspired his upcoming book of poetry, his writing process, and the joys of teaching poetry. More info at: https://www.goucher.edu/faculty/edgar-kunz