Who doesn’t love a good podcast?
Sitting on the train? Pop in those headphones and listen to a podcast.
Bored at work? Podcast. Cleaning your apartment? Podcast. They’re the perfect way to add a little comedy and knowledge to your daily routine.
As an extension of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Theatre Podcast brings us up to speed on the happenings, interests, and issues in our theatre world. As always, the achievements and success of African Americans on and off Broadway will be highlighted, but let’s be honest we’re here for that freshly steeped, full leaf TEA.
Speaking of tea, I like my tea three ways–full, strong, and Black. Donja R. Love, Amber Iman, and Andrew Shade must know my heart because Off-Book is all three.
Full.
I can’t listen to a podcast, or anything for that matter, that’s monotoned and limited in perspective. Off-Book presents the point of view of a theatre journalist, an actress, and a playwright. They balance each other, feed off of each other, but, more importantly, bring different perspectives, full commentary on theatre news and events for the week.
Strong.
At Broadway Black, we’re here to advocate, praise, and report; but we’re not afraid to take a stance on hot topics in our community. You come to Broadway Black and Off-Book because an interview or spotlight with us isn’t going to be your typical interview. We’re here to respectfully ask what we’re all thinking. And in the same breath, we’re here to respectfully hold others accountable. It’s all in an effort to create an opportunity to dialogue the issues others may be more prone to tiptoe around.
Black.
One of my favourite characteristics of our people is our charisma. The energy and good vibes radiate through the podcast in a way that has you thirsty to check the podcasts app, hoping and praying there’s a new episode. Shade, Iman, and Love are downright hilarous. They riff out of nowhere, Donja ocassionally snorts, and you might catch someone getting read for filth. Personality makes or breaks a podcast. The chemistry is so organic, you wish you were in the Broadway Black offices kackling along side the cast.
Aside from tea, Off-Book is the place to come to get your questions answered about the industry. The three hosts open up the floor to listeners to ask any question and they are sincere and candid in their answers. Above all, the passion is present. It’s three friends gathering together to talk about one of the things they love the most– the theatre. What better way to stay abreast than from the people who make it their purpose in life to enrich the arts by writing, portraying, and reporting works that show the world who we are.
Tune in this week!