We’ve been dying to have Ed Mabasa on The Yay and we finally got him! Ed Mabasa is no stranger to anyone who’s been a part of Bindlestiff – he’s been an actor, writer, producer, tech guy – he’s the very modest guy who keeps Bindlestiff going and he is truly beloved there. We talk about his upbringing, his presence at Bindlestiff and what his future looks like. This show is dedicated to the incredible life of Erin Merrit, who passed away May 31st. Jameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaid We also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Book an appointment online here: https://www.charlesblades.com Kehinde Koyejo (Episodes 214 and 262) has been a friend of mine since 2005, when I stage managed her for the Ray of Light musical, Bat Boy. She’s an amazing actress, model and creative artist. She’s also an incredible entrepreneur – and I want to introduce you to her business, Kalm Korner. Kalm Korner is an online boutique that specializes in aromatherapy gifts – love rubs, moisturizers, sprays, tea blends and candles. Kalm Korner also sells Choc’late Mama cookies – she brought some over the last time we interviewed her and it was fantastic. Let’s support a black female-owned business, a local business and make your first order by going to this website: https://kalmkorner.com/ SHOWS: Oriental or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself in Knots (Golden Thread) June 7 & 8 reading Elizabeth Carter (Episode 159) is directing the reading Torange Yeghiazarian (Episodes 167 & 286) is the dramaturg https://goldenthread.org True West (Town Hall Theatre) June 7 – 28 Linda Amayo Hassan (Episode 83) is in the show Katja Rivera (Episode 168) is directing the show David Maier (Episode 301) is the fight choreographer https://www.townhalltheatre.com/true-west Sweet Charity (San Jose Stage) June 4 – 29 Terrance Smith (Episode 102) and Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show https://www.thestage.org/sweet-charity A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Marin Shakespeare Company) June 13 – July 13 Adrian Deane (Episodes 82 & 266) is in the show https://www.marinshakespeare.org/midsummer/ The Book of Will (Ross Valley Players) May 9 – June 8 Fred Pitts (Episode 256) and Marty Pistone (Episode 261) are in the show https://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/the-book-of-will/ Yellow Face (Shotgun Players) May 10 – June 8 Alan Coyne (Episodes 29, 233) and Joey Alvarado (Episode 312) is in the show https://shotgunplayers.org/show/YELLOW-FACE/ Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions at Brava Theatre) May 30 – June 15 Eiko Moon Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225 is in the show) https://www.kunoichiproductions.org/pacific-overtures Lifeline (being performed at the Castillos Winery) June 27 Miranda Liu (Episode 300) wrote and is acting in the show https://castilloswinery.com/index.html Seeds of Time Festival (Marin Shakes) July 15 – August 3 Ae’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the festival curator Torange Yeghiazarian has written “Leili and Magnun” to be performed July 26 & 27 Julius Rea (Episodes 227 & 319) has written “Othello.exe” to be performed Aug 2 & 3 https://www.marinshakespeare.org/seeds/ The Day The Sky Turned Orange (SF BATCO) Sept 5 – Oct 5 Julius Rea is a part of the writing team https://www.sfbatco.org/orange?_gl=1*hw20cb*_gcl_au*MTM3MjExODcyMi4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga*MTQ1MDQyNzIxNS4xNzQ2ODkxNzQ0*_ga_J4D8M8TLG0*czE3NDY4OTE3NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDY4OTE3NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky (TheYayPodcast)
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Jun 29 20251 hr and 13 mins