Episode 1.6 FORGE THEATER LABS LIVE: “PLAY DATES”

Record Date: Monday, March 16th, 2026
Air Date:‍ ‍Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Recorded live at Argenta Brewing Company, Portland, Maine
Presented in Partnership with Maine Playwrights Festival

Written by Dr. Janna Segal
Sound Design by Cory Macgowan
Edited by Sam Rapaport
Hosted by Liz Carlson and Joshua N Hsu
Featuring Todd Brian Bachus, Dr. Beka Bryer, Kate Hunter, Joshua W. Jackson, Micki Kleinman, Mark Macey, Jack Allen Murphy, and Shannon Wade.

SYNOPSIS

In this unique, one-night only show, Founder of Forge Theater Labs Joshua N Hsu and Maine Playwrights Festival Artistic Director Liz Carlson will act as matchmakers for eight playwrights and dramaturgs from Maine. Will they discover their ideal writing collaborators? Anticipate a flurry of creativity in this unparalleled theatrical dating show.

A Quick Note on Audio Quality:You may notice some audio inconsistencies during Act 1 of today’s episode is due to a technical glitch during recording. We’ve worked hard in post-production to make it as clear as possible, and the issue is fully resolved by the start of Act 2. Thank you for bearing with us—we didn’t want you to miss out on this conversation!

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