In Episode 72, Gen and Jette discuss their most recent book club book—that’s actually a play! Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris tackles race, sexuality, and interracial relationships. It’s been nominated for a record 12 Tony Awards.
We had such a good discussion about this play and its themes. Maybe there will be more plays in our future…
Show Notes
Check out Nine Stories Productions (#whispersJakeGyllenhaal)
Jeremy O. Harris consulted on the first season of Euphoria. He is back as co-producer for Season 2.
The 2018 revival of Angels in America previously held the record of most Tony nominations for a non-musical production.
Our next book club book is Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich. Grab your copy and read along with us!
If you haven’t listened to Jagged Little Pill lately, you should. Especially ‘You Oughta Know’ aka the ultimate angry break-up song.
Other Plays/Books/Movies Mentioned
Euphoria (TV show)
Angels in America by Tony Kushner (play)
Jagged Little Pill (musical)
Seawall/A Life (play/monologue)
The Handmaiden (film)
