It's nice every now and then to take a break from all that heavy stuff and just shoot the breeze about climate change, trans rights, and the state of the arts. Of course, those ARE heavy topics - or at least they can be, which is why it was awesome to sit down with Sunny Drake.
Sunny is an award-winning playwright whose innovative and diverse works have been showcased in over 60 cities worldwide. In addition, Sunny is the leader of the CLIMATE CHANGE & OTHER SMALL TALK podcast, which is written by nine playwrights from six different countries and provides a fun and engaging perspective on climate change.
Find Sunny:
CLIMATE CHANGE & OTHER SMALL TALK: https://www.sunnydrake.com/creations/climatechangeandothersmalltalk
Website: www.sunnydrake.com
Social:
https://www.facebook.com/sunnydrake.creations - https://www.instagram.com/sunny_drake/ - https://vimeo.com/sunnydrake - https://twitter.com/sunny_drake
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(0:00) Introduction and Hersh Rephun's opening remarks (1:16) Sunny Drake's unconventional journey in theater and early life (3:13) Challenges of being a trans individual in traditional theater (5:50) Evolution of Sunny Drake's work and representation of trans characters (7:25) Use of humor and satire in Sunny Drake's work, including his podcast "Climate Change and Other Small Talk" (12:05) The resurgence of radio and the power of audio storytelling (15:43) Reviving the tradition of collective listening and its importance in addressing climate change (19:45) Navigating climate change through collective action and political satire (25:42) The role of community in tackling climate change and relearning our relationship with the planet (31:09) The role of arts and humor in climate change advocacy and the short-sightedness of those in power (33:04) How to get involved with Sunny Drake's podcast and hosting a listening party for deeper engagement