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#11: Flipping the Script: A New Look at Theatre, Casting, and Queering the Canon with Jasmine Joshua

June 15, 2023 Stephen Robinson Episode 11
The Play Typer Guy
#11: Flipping the Script: A New Look at Theatre, Casting, and Queering the Canon with Jasmine Joshua
Show Notes

This week, Stephen sits down with Jasmine Joshua, a Seattle writer, producer, actor and director to chat about flipping the script in theater! Together, they talk about taking established works like 1776 and reimagining them through the lens of casting, design and queering the cannon. 

You’ll hear:

  • When does context break the story
  • How Jasmine help produce the first all female full production of 1776
  • The surprising backlash they received when trying to mesh Rocky Horror Picture Show and the realm of Harry Potter
  • Re-entering the theater post COVID
  • And more!


More about Jasmine:
Jasmine Joshua is a Seattle writer, producer, actor, and director. They are the Artistic Director of the award-winning Reboot Theatre Company whose mission is to test new interpretations of established works through nontraditional casting and design. Jasmine founded Reboot in 2014 while pregnant with twins and produced the nation's first ever all-female (at the time) production of 1776. Since its founding, Reboot has grown from a one-person operation to a nonprofit with a working board and has produced five productions, all nominated for Gregory Awards and winning several!


Connect with Jasmine:
Website: https://www.jasminejoshua.com/aboutme

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executive_enby/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmine.joshua/



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Email: ser1840@gmail.com


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