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The inspiration for this series came from the widely believed notion that as a part of The Theatre School, students have sacrificed what makes them human. Although they are artists, they have seemingly let go of what makes them relatable, sociable, and even fun! Also, we usually fail to see the humanity in each other because of the nature of our conservatory program. Here, you will be reminded of their humanity. This podcast explores three elements of their lives. Where are we from? How did we get here? Where are we going? This is a time to slow down, a time to reflect. Most stories accessible via SoundCloud below.

 

Hunter Bryant is a Chicago based actor, writer, and model from West Orange, New Jersey, currently studying at The Theatre School at DePaul University. Insta: @Behunting

Trisha Mahoney is a junior Dramaturgy major at DePaul's Theatre School. Currently, she is working on The Theatre School's productions of Wig Out! and Michael Jordan in Lilliput. When not in The Theatre school, she can usually be found at her Head Fellowing job at the University Center for Writing based Learning. She also serves as one of the Editors-in-Chief for The Grappler, an online dramaturgy publication, and the President and current Lindy Hop instructor for the DePaul Swing Society. Trisha loves to use her free time to go swing dancing, drink hot chocolate, and read some books.

Jennie Russianoff is a third year Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Directing at DePaul's Theatre School. She was born and raised in Brooklyn and has a strong pride for her New York roots. Jennie loves dogs and believes fam is life. She knows she has truly been #blessed.

Daniella Ashley Mazzio is a Chicago-based writer, director, comedian, photographer, filmmaker, and dog enthusiast. Recent projects include the devised sketch show "Film Revue", and the world premiere of her play "boxes." with NoMads Art Collective. Currently, she does stand-up at Sketch on the Rocks at the Playground Theater, and is assistant directing "We Are Proud to Present..." (dir. Erin Kraft) at The Theatre School. When not doing these things, she's probably crying or putting off her Grappler articles. "We Are Proud to Present..." runs 2/10-2/19 (Previews 2/8 and 2/9) Follow Daniella on Twitter @daniellamazzio Read her recent publication "ANXIETY, ABSURDITY, AND THE POSTMODERNIST MILLENNIAL: A BO BURNHAM CASE STUDY" on The Grappler: https://ttsdramaturgyblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/anxiety-absurdity-and-the-postmodernist-millennial-a-bo-burnham-case-study/

D. Matthew Beyer is a Chicago-based playwright, actor, improviser and deviser originally from Katy, Texas. His play Down the Rocky Road and All the Way to Bedlam was recently produced at the Theatre School at DePaul university, directed by Shade Murray. Other plays include Carnivores...?, The Midnight Litany, and Clockwork Children or The Rhetoric of Suicide. His plays have been produced at Gorilla Tango, the Wulfden, the arc Theatre, and MPAACT, and have been read as part of the Greenhouse Theatre's Trellis series. An integral member of The Horror! ensemble, he has been a part of devising and performing every iteration of the show. Most recently, he co-created and performed in an improv show, Pirate Night at the Playground!, alongside longtime friend and collaborator Dan Sonenberg.

Hampton Cade is a 4th year Theatre Arts student. His recent directorial credits include The Marat/Sade Project (TTS), Down the Rocky Road (TTS), The War Boys (HCC), and Caligula (The Academy Theater). He also assistant directed with Heidi Stillman on the world premiere of The Women Eat Chocolate, as well as The Lady from the Sea directed by Erin Kraft. He was recently named this years Next Generation Artist of 2017 by Cock and Bull. Currently he is directing a production of Olivia Dufault's For Want of a Horse (TTS). Theatre Lab Insta: https://www.instagram.com/forwantofahorselab/

Bri is a Sophomore at The Theatre School majoring in Dramaturgy and about to declare a double in Women and Gender Studies. She wants to create immersive and devised work centering around activist themes. She is a production and admin assistant at Artemisia, A Chicago Theatre and will be interning at We Players in San Francisco this summer. She loves most genres of punk music (The Front Bottoms are her favorite) and she spends her free time thrift shopping and re-watching every season of BoJack Horseman. Insta: @brischwartz

Elon Sloan is a Playwrighting and Women’s and Gender Studies student from Oak Park, IL. Elon works as an LGBTQIA Student Advocate where they facilitate Gender ? a weekly trans, GNC, genderqueer, and gender-questioning focused discussion space, and give workshops on topics such as trans inclusion, and LGBTQIA allyship. In 2016 they received the Evelyn Hooker Special Recognition Award for their work in queer and trans student advocacy. They are also a member of the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health’s Change, Heal, Act Together Network, where they work on Title IX advocacy, as well as a former Artistic Assistant with Youth Empowerment Performance Project.