Forge Theater Labs Director Showcase: Laura Karlin

Forge Theater Labs Live: "To Boldly Go" by John Patrick Bray

Episode 1.10 FORGE THEATER LABS LIVE: “To Boldly Go” Record Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 Air Date:‍ ‍Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 Recorded live at University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium Written by John Patrick Bray Directed Grace Kellar-Long Sound Design by Cory Macgowan Postproduction by Cory Macgowan and Sam Rapaport Featuring Paul Fidalgo, Joshua N Hsu, Sarabell Wrigley, and Maya Williams SYNOPSIS In this immersive radio play, Gamer Samus and Ancient Greek Philosopher Aristotle explore the merits and challenges of “Geek Theatre” when they are suddenly whisked into the future to help stop a war between AI and the last remaining humans. © 2025 Forge Theater Labs LLC. All rights reserved.

Forge Theater Labs Director Showcase: Laura Karlin

Episode 1.9 Director Showcase: Laura Karlin Record Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 Air Date:‍ ‍Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 Hosted by Joshua N Hsu Edited by Sam Rapaport Featuring Laura Karlin SYNOPSIS Host Joshua N Hsu and Director, Choreographer, and Movement Activist Laura Karlin discuss storytelling through movement, the balance of art and parenthood, the lessons learned from founding and leading Invertigo Dance Company, and her move to Maine.

Forge Theater Labs Company Showcase: Penobscot Theatre Company

Episode 1.8 COMPANY SHOWCASE: PENOBSCOT THEATRE COMPANY Record Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026 Air Date:‍ ‍Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 Hosted by Joshua N Hsu Edited by Sam Rapaport Featuring Jen Shepard SYNOPSIS Host Joshua N Hsu and Artistic Director Jen Shepard discuss transitioning from an Executive Director role to an Artistic Director role, the place of regional theater in the ever-changing theatrical landscape, and how her improvisational background and her philosophy of “Yes, and” fuels her leadership.

Forge Theater Labs Company Showcase: Mad Horse Theatre Company

Episode 1.7 COMPANY SHOWCASE: MAD HORSE THEATRE COMPANY Record Date: Tuesday, April 16th, 2026 Air Date:‍ ‍Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 Hosted by Joshua N Hsu Edited by Sam Rapaport Featuring Allison McCall SYNOPSIS Host Joshua N Hsu and Director/Actor/Artistic Director Allison McCall explore how to maintain the traditions, tread new paths, create a spirit of mentorship, and build consensus at Mad Horse Theatre Company

Forge Theater Labs Live: "Play Dates" by Dr. Janna Segal

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! © 2025 Forge Theater Labs LLC. All rights reserved.