Theatrical Mustang – AMERICAN THEATRE
Actor-writer-activist Woodzick talks to creative folks in the performing arts.
- Update frequency
- every 32 days
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Theatrical Mustang: Where River Hetzel Finds Safety and Community
The versatile actor and artist talks about their role in 'Curious Incident,' about solidarity and kindness in a time of struggle, and about why intersectional representation matters.
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Theatrical Mustang: The Menagerists of Kafka on Ice
This month, Woodzick talks with Erin Rollman and Brian Colonna of Buntport Theater, a non-hierarchical collective in Denver known for imaginative, campy adaptations.
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Sunam Ellis Wants to Hear Your Voice
In this episode, Woodzick talks with the Seattle-based creative about returning to acting, creating caring classrooms, and seeing the 'whole picture' as a director.
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Theatrical Mustang: Monét X Change Wants the Stage
This month, Woodzick talks with drag superstar Monét X Change about her solo Life be Lifin’, collaborating on music with BenDeLaCreme, sources of queer joy, and Broadway aspirations.
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Theatrical Mustang: Vera Drew Is ‘The People’s Joker’
This month, Woodzick chats with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Vera Drew about cultivating joyful spaces for trans audiences through her DIY film 'The People’s Joker.'
Tue 03 Dec 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Jinkx, DeLa, and the Holiday Queendom
In this month’s Christmas-Halloween mashup, Woodzick chats with two drag icons about their seventh annual holiday show, as well as Seattle-based playwright Kelleen Conway Blanchard about horror and t…
Fri 01 Nov 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Sandy Sahar Gooen Wants You to Transpose
This month Woodzick discusses musical parody and gender-expansive revivals with an artist who researches vocal pedagogy.
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Theatrical Mustang: August Forman’s Romeo Is Trans
This month Woodzick talks to the Chicago actor about their wide-ranging résumé, roles they'd still like to play, and a death-grip-defying audition.
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Theatrical Mustang: John Coons and Jester’s Privilege
This month Woodzick talks with the cabaret star about what makes an actual weirdo, how to give comfort without hope, and what's on their bucket list.
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Bobby Bennett, Cabaret King
Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate performer about his love of movie musicals, his creative instincts, and how he honed the art of cabaret.
Wed 03 Jul 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Justin Huertas Is Hero Material
Woodzick talks to the performer and composer about his queer superhero musical 'Lizard Boy,' rooting for underdogs, and blending artistic genres.
Wed 22 May 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Islands of Brilliance, Spaces of Belonging
Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Lizcano, Shakespeare Aficionado
Woodzick talks to the Denver theatremaker about original-practices Shakespeare, centering queer folks in 'The Laramie Project,' and using the classics to prevent violence.
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Han Van Sciver, Myth Maker
Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate theatre artist and musician about interrogating androgyny, self-mythologizing, and making their web series 'Sad Han.'
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Hicks, a.k.a. Baby Spike Lee
On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct 'Passing Strange' at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Theatrical Mustang: Star Finch’s Place of Questions
This month Woodzick talks to the Bay Area playwright about political disillusionment, the liberation of basic income, and the sacred space of theatre.
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Theatrical Mustang: Michael Urie’s Medieval Musical Era
This month Woodzick talks to mutli-hyphenate performer Michael Urie ahead of his return to Broadway in 'Spamalot.'
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Theatrical Mustang: S Franco Knows Who They Are
This month Woodzick talks to the Seattle-based director about creating a safe yet accountable rehearsal room, taking Shakespeare off a pedestal, and embracing body hair.
Mon 25 Sep 2023
Theatrical Mustang: Danny Marin Creates Conversation
This month Woodzick talks to performer and producer Danny Marin about telling stories with nuance and advocating for a better industry.
Wed 06 Sep 2023
Theatrical Mustang: Seayoung Yim Fights Fatphobia
This month Woodzick talks to writer and educator Seayoung Yim about self-love, care-filled casting, and America's recent obsession with Korean culture.
Mon 31 Jul 2023
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