
First Time for Everyone
By Conor McShane

First Time for EveryoneMay 30, 2021

Episode 8: "Dancing With Joseph" by Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend
In this episode, we take a look at "Dancing With Joseph," an early work by Chicago-based playwright Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend. Then, we discuss the importance of good collaborators, trying to juggle writing with parenting, the importance of finding your voice as a writer, and much more!
CAST
Mary Margaret McCormack as Molly
Jim Masini as Anthony
Charlotte Weeks as Linda
Chuck Salvatore as Chris
Daniel Leahy as Father Patrick
Catch Mary Margaret in It's a Wonderful Life with Oil Lamp Theatre Nov. 26-Dec. 26
Find Charlotte on Instagram @charlotteweeks27
For more info about Lisa's upcoming play The Shady Lady, visit http://saintsebastianplayers.org/2021-2022-season/the-shady-lady/
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 7: "From the Bridge" by Emilio Williams
In this installment, we take a look at "From the Bridge," an early screenplay by acclaimed playwright and educator Emilio Williams! We discuss his journey from expat college student from Spain to contented writer and teacher, and all the stops in between.
CAST:
Evin McQuistion as Bill
Chris Popio as William/Italian language tape/professor's note
Samra Teferra as Aunt Pam/bar patron/nurse
Mary Margaret McCormack as Alicia
Benjamin Rezko as Tom/Priest
Find Ben and Mary Margaret on Instagram @benrez33 and @mackycormacky
Hear more from Emilio on Chicago Dramatists' Sound and the Journey podcast here: https://thesoundandthejourney.transistor.fm/episodes/s-2_e-5-the-sky-beyond-the-skies-feat-emilio-williams-alexandra-meda
THEME MUSIC: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 6: "The Buckets and the Gravel" by Maximillian Gill
In this episode, Conor talks to New York-based playwright Maximillian Gill about the very first play he ever wrote: "The Buckets and the Gravel," and where his journey as a writer has taken him. It's a journey of discovery, of saying "yes" to opportunities, and making an unexpected pit stop in children's theatre.
CAST:
Madeline Diego as Way Out
Valen Lion as Sharpless
Find Madeline on Instagram @madelinediego, and check out Valen's website www.valenlion.com
Check out Max's children's play at www.nycchildrenstheater.org
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 5: "Alpha Camp" by Nate Smith
In this episode, we take a look at an excerpt from "Alpha Camp," a full-length play by Chicago-based actor, writer, and activist Nate Smith. We discuss youthful passion vs. mature reflection, combining different aspects of our personalities through art, and much more.
CAST:
Azi Akpan as Mady
Andre Colin as Jeff
Shea Lee as Amber
Camryn Pillay as Tracy
Caleb Swick as Vince
Brenden Zwiebel as Greg
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Play Intro Music: "When the Ash Settles" by The Westerlies
To learn more about Nate's climate change festival and find out how you can take part, visit www.thesixthfest.org

Episode 4: "How Not to Get Rid of a Body" by Seb and Van Peltekian
In this episode, we'll take a look at an unfinished screenplay by brothers and collaborators Seb and Van Peltekian. Should it have been finished, or did it deserve to be left in the archives? Let's find out!
Featuring Nathan Pease, Phil Boos, Jill Matel, and Paul Kaufmann.
Find Nathan on Twitter @nathanpease
Visit Jill's website jillmatel.com
Check out Phil's YouTube channel 2wierd2BGood
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 3: "Sitting or 'Sitting?'" by Jillian Leff
In this episode, we take a look at one of the very first plays by Chicago-based playwright, actor, and fight choreographer Jillian Leff! Featuring Lydia Hiller, Genesis Castillo, and Ethan Carlson.
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Harpsichord Piece: J.S. Bach, "Prelude and Fugue no. 9 in E Major"

Episode 2: "The Special Child" by Timothy David Rey
Welcome back to First Time for Everyone, a podcast where writers unearth their earliest works and share their artistic growing pains with the world! For our second episode, we present "The Special Child," a monologue by Chicago-based poet, playwright, storyteller, and educator Timothy David Rey, performed by Chicago-based actor Catrina Evans.
Find out more about Catrina at www.catrinaevans.com
Find Timothy on Twitter and Instagram @timothydavidrey
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 1: "What Mommies and Daddies Do" by Conor McShane
Welcome to the debut episode of First Time for Everyone, a podcast where writers share their earliest scripted work for our collective enjoyment and/or schadenfreude. For our maiden voyage, our host and guinea pig Conor McShane shares his very first short play, "What Mommies and Daddies Do," written in 2006.
Featuring Katy Mahard, Leslie Hull, Jim Walrod, Joe Seibert, Allison Hetter, and Phil Boos.
Theme Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/