Dr. Mojisola Adebayo is far and away one of the most inspiring and beloved living theatre practitioners. She has written over 30 plays, has received numerous honors, studied and developed work with Augusto Boal and Theatre of the Oppressed, and now teaches courses at multiple universities. She combines history, fiction, memoire, and fantasy into a wholly unique form of theatre. Come see Insta - @sdancefannin Twitter - @seandance

The last 10 years have seen a dramatic rise in new young female playwrights. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and is likely one that we will return to. This week we look at four plays from the last 10 years that challenge form and present new ideas with ferocity, and anger.

First guest episode. Activist, artist, and writer Ali Gautier joins to discuss For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange.

Sarah Kane was born in 1971. Her first play BLASTED was produced at the Royal Court in 1995. She produced the remainder of her work: PHAEDRA'S LOVE, CLEANSED, CRAVE, and 4.48 Psychosis between 1996 - 2000. Sarah Kane died in 1999. Unlike anyone else you'll ever read, fearless and brutal. A powerful voice on love.

Today we discuss four plays which engage that the subject of sexual violence. Theatre can be a lot of things. Here it is brutal, comforting, convicting, and full of some of the most difficult questions asked in the most creative and engaging of ways. Resources are linked in the description. Twitter: @SeanDance Instagram: @sdancefannin

Ike Holter lures you in with humor and then breaks your neck with the slack you've given. He's prolific, dedicated, and clearly wholly in love with the form. This week we look at a writer who is incredibly "right now." Follow me on Twitter: @SeanDance Follow me on Instagram: @sdancefannin

Family Dramas will find the dirt in your fingernails and exploit it to the last drop. They have always been had a central place in theatre. This week we're looking at some Family Plays from the last 10 years. Twitter: @SeanDance Instagram: @sdancefannin

Caryl Churchill is a seminal playwright who never does the same thing twice. She has written striking and unique work for the past 50 years, and is an essential part of any play collection. She'll pull your brain out your ass and leave you staring at walls.