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.
Stories by K. Woodzick
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
