Theatre Couch
Nominated for a 2022 Voice Arts Award for Outstanding Podcast, veteran acting couple Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs tackle a new set of social and cultural issues with each new play. You will leave this podcast with a greater appreciation of playwrights, theatre, and your connection to our world. Seasons 1 & 2 are currently available with Season 3 on the way. Let's talk plays!
Theatre Couch
Episode 19 - Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau
How would you prepare for the impending loss of your good-paying job which was supposed to be your ticket to upward mobility? In Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew, autoworkers Faye, Dez and Shanita find themselves caught in the collapsing automobile industry of 2008 Detroit. The threat of a shut down is made more bearable by the attention paid from sympathetic foreman Reggie as well as the group's desire to look out for one another. Their job security turns out to be about more than just a regular paycheck. Topics include: the Great Recession, economic challenges in the African-American community, work relationships, employer vs union, worker's rights, and the devaluation of the American worker.
Produced by Vast Improvement Productions.
Hosted by Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs.
Theme song written and performed by Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs.
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