The Parsnip Ship

The Parsnip Ship, hosted by Iyvon Edebiri, is an intimate series of plays performed before live audiences and made accessible as a monthly podcast. The series fosters community by exploring diverse perspectives and bringing awareness to inspiring voices.

http://www.theparsnipship.com

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 1h39m. Bisher sind 60 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint alle 4 Wochen.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 14 minutes

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Br'er Peach Episode 1


Vonda's luck changes overnight when she finds a giant magical peach. At first bite, she's thrilled that years have melted off of her elderly face and body, and she can't wait to share it with her husband, Waylon. But their celebrations quickly become complicated by the surprise birth of their son, Momotaro—who looks nothing like them! When a raccoon steals the magical peach, Momo bravely sets off into the wilds of Georgia to rescue it, meeting animal friends and foes along the way...


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 February 1, 2022  44m
 
 

episode 64: ‘A’ (What The Black Girl Found While Searching For God) by Taji Senior


Directed by Matrex Kilgore, with musical guest Alwyn Robinson
 "16-year-old ‘A’ is at war, battling herself and the world around her. She takes comfort in her relationship with God, her patient and compassionate friend who offers ‘A’ stillness and a li...


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 May 3, 2020  1h25m
 
 

episode 63: The Last Ring by Ashley Lauren Rogers


directed by Diane Chen, with musical guest Psyche Chimère "Mari is a closeted transgender woman from Japan, and the number one contender for a professional wrestling title; if she doesn’t pay a ransom her trans status will be revealed to the wor...


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 March 28, 2020  1h39m
 
 

episode 62: Morir Sonyando by Erlina Ortiz


directed by Rebecca Aparicio, with musical guest Xiomara Syngz "Genesis left her past behind long ago. But her mother’s release from prison forces them both to confront long-buried pain – and to wonder if they can ever become a family again. Morris Son...


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 March 3, 2020  1h46m
 
 

episode 61: Abraham's Daughters by Emma Goldman-Sherman


directed by Dalia Ashurina, with musical guest Aya Aziz "Although Abraham is a Jew from Flushing, and he only has 1 daughter, Maxine, and her only daughter Racie is a lesbian, Abraham still believes he'll be the Father of Nations. He moves to Te...


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 January 15, 2020  1h52m
 
 

episode 60: Buried Roots (Part Two) by Michelle Tyrene Johnson


directed by Cezar Williams, with musical guest Marie Gabrielle "Jaime McBride, an African-American woman college professor, studies and teaches genealogy. She has improperly used her resources to find out about her biological family. And without...


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 December 14, 2019  1h6m
 
 

episode 59: Buried Roots (Part One) by Michelle Tyrene Johnson


directed by Cezar Williams, with musical guest Marie Gabrielle "Jaime McBride, an African-American woman college professor, studies and teaches genealogy. She has improperly used her resources to find out about her biological family. And without knowin...


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 December 6, 2019  57m
 
 

episode 58: The Flora and Fauna by Alyson Mead


directed by Blayze Teicher, with musical guest Diana DiCostanzo "Ginnie and Adele have been friends for decades, helping each other navigate through life’s twists and turns. But when an inescapable event arises, they’re forced to confront the dark secr...


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 November 13, 2019  1h31m
 
 

episode 57: A Shero's Journey or What Anacaona and Yemayá Taught Me (Part Two) by Guadalís Del Carmen


directed by Celestine Rae, with musical guest Afro Dominicano "Zoila has had her entire life planned and laid out for her by her family and society. She finds herself at a crossroads when she falls in love with a friend from the past. When tragedy hits...


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 September 17, 2019  1h39m
 
 

episode 57: A Shero's Journey or What Anacaona and Yemayá Taught Me (Part One) by Guadalís Del Carmen


directed by Celestine Rae, with musical guest Afro Dominicano "Zoila has had her entire life planned and laid out for her by her family and society. She finds herself at a crossroads when she falls in love with a friend from the past. When tragedy hi...


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 September 17, 2019  58m