Episode 99: "Two Mile Hollow" by Leah Nanako Winkler ft. a behind the scenes interview with Paige Elisse & Jay Fuqua on location at The Phoe

Welcome back!! The F.A.B podcast crew took a field trip to interview two actors from "Two Mile Hollow" by Leah Nanako Winkler,  a play premiering at the Phoenix Theatre March 31- April 30, in downtown Indianapolis! This comedy centers on a wealthy white family gathering together to dish secrets and drink wine one last time in their Hamptons estate before the home is sold. A BIOPIC cast turns the “rich white family with secrets” genre on its head and splits it open for laughs and stinging insight.  Joined by Paige Elisse and Jay Fuqua, the ladies got to hear the actor's initial reaction to the script, how they prepared for their roles as whyte ppl, and if the blonde wigs they had to wear were giving!! Tap in for a wonderful conversation that will make you want to buy your ticket immediately and be front and center for this unique and entertaining show!! Trigger Warning: Adult content & language. Please be advised this show is for adults 18 and up and the open minded. We are not professionals, or educators...just friends having candid conversations. Dedication:  TO OUR SPONSOR We would like to dedicate this episode to **The Phoenix Theatre and Cultural Center** located in Downtown Indianapolis for sponsoring the show!! We're extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend opening night of the show Friday, March 31st 2023. The doors open at 8pm!  Come down to the Phoenix Theatre and see TWO MILE HOLLOW  if you are in the Indianapolis area.  It’s the final play of the 2022/2023 season! Don't miss out - get your tickets today! The Phoenix Theatre – “Plays With Fire” Single Tickets are now on sale, $25-$45. Discounted $15 tickets are available to students – use the PROMO CODE “student15” and show your Student ID at the door. https://www.phoenixtheatre.org/buy-tickets or @phoenixtheatreindy on IG.Kat: To those breaking abuse cycles.   **About "Two Mile Hollow"*(Genre - satire, dark comedy, drama).Ger ready to witness a BIPOC cast turning the tables on the "rich white family with secrets" genre, and bringing their own unique perspective to the table. In this play, a wealthy white family gathers at their lavish Hamptons estate for one last hurrah before it's sold. They drink wine, spill secrets, and bicker like there's no tomorrow, all while enjoying the beautiful view of the water. ** About the Playwright: *  Leah Nanako Winkler is a Japanese-born American playwright currently living in New York City. She attended Tates Creek High School and has a Masters of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College. Her play “God Said This” won the 2018 Yale Drama Series Prize. Her play Two Mile Hollow recently won the Francesca Primus Prize. She is a recipient of a 2020 Steinberg Prize in Distinguished Playwriting. https://leahnanako.com Born: Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan Books: Hot Asian Doctor Husband, MORE Notable work: Kentucky, Two Mile Hollow, God Said This About the Director: Director Mikael Burke : | Michael Burke | Is a freelance director and educator based in Chicago. Masters of Fine Art, Directing: from The Theatre School at Depaul University /Princess Grace Award - Theatre, 2017  https://mklburke.com/about  **About our guests:*  Paige Elisse (Neely) @iampaigeelisse  Jay Fuqua @officially_fuqua   ** Two Mile Hollow Cast: **(In alphabetical order) Eddie Dean, Paige Elisse, Jay Fuqua, Arianne Villareal, and Milicent Wright *Two Mile Hollow Crew/Creatives: *(In no particular order) Creatives Sound Design - Brian Grimm /Stage Manager - Danielle Buckel Klein / Infection Control Safety Manager - Jackie Mahon   Set Design - Insung Park /Projection Design - Katie Phelan/ Assistant Stage Manager - Emily Root/ Costume Design - Tonie Smith  /Lighting Design - Eric Watkins/ Intimacy Choreographer - Claire Wilcher *Stranger than Fiction: *None this week *Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here https://linktr.ee/Fabpod  Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content, weigh in on upcoming topics, and help us start a monthly live wine down for our F.A.B. FAM! Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!