Gimme that Reading List! May 2026 Edition
At the bottom of every newsletter, I include a Currently Reading/Clicking List. Here’s the list from January to May 2025. Happy clicking!
On intimate content, here are two great examples for how press and reporters can cover a show with a lot of intimacy. I love how they each place the show in the greater context.
Speaking of "Heated Rivalry," here's a great defense for ICs and how the role can positively impact the storytelling. Kudos to IC Chala Hunter!
For those stats nerds like me, here are the 2024-2025 Broadway audience demographics.
Flicker Fest will be back in 2026! Can't wait :)
An interview with the wonderful Dylan Baker on his work in The Disappear.
A great pod with IC Yehuda Duenyas, love the way he talks about the work.
Also congrats to Tony Yang for his win at the Indie Spirt awards!
An interview with IC Robbie Taylor Hunt on his work in Pillion.
Got five minutes? Here's some Sondheim to love.
A great essay on hiring and auditions.
Artist basic income is giving some real returns in Ireland.
A profile on Michelle Pfeiffer.
NPR chatting with some ICs.
I cannot wait to see this doc on the legendary Elizabeth Catlett.Congrats to my lil sis Naima Mora!!
The OG Cat on the Jellicle Ball.
Congrats to Kasia Szuztow for her work on Gentle Monsters!
Trust is such a key component to intimate scenes. Congrats to Kathy Kadler and Natasha Martina for their work in Off Campus!
Financing is always a struggle with indies, so this is some good news.
I love a library and glad my mayor does too.