Our next guest is David Maier, fight coordinator who has last worked with the Marin Theatre and their show Yaga. Jake and I interview David as he talks about the world of combat on stage, his upbringing and where he sees himself in the future.You can reach out to Dave directly via Instagram: @duelingartsdaveJameelah Rose has her own business selling healthy drinks - MelanA☥D is a black owned business that specializes in alkaline elixirs used to heal the mind and body. It's currently being sold at the Mandela Shopping Mart and you can find more info on MelanA☥D on this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/melanaidWe also want to thank Charles Blades Barbershop for sponsoring The Yay! Charles Blades Barbershop is located at 180 Second Street in downtown Oakland. It’s a very cool, relaxing place where you can get your cuts and they’ll even serve you a complimentary drink. Charles is also selling men’s hair products on his website https://cbbgroominingproducts.myshopify.comHair Gels, Pomades, Shampoos and Conditioners. Hop online, give the products a try and support minority businesses like my man Charles Blades. Book an appointment online here: https://www.cbb.hairErin Merritt (Episode 191) is a gifted actress and director – creator of Women’s Will, the all-female Shakespeare group that ran from 1998-2009, who is suffering from ALS. She has been a blessing to the bay area theatre community and this is an opportunity to be a blessing for her. Her GoFundMe page link is below – please consider giving to help with her medical needs. Even a little bit counts. Erin Merritt’s Go Fund Me site: https://gofund.me/e85e9f04SHOWS:The Contest (Central Works)Oct 19 – Nov 17Alan Coyne (Episodes 29 & 233) is in the showGary Graves (Episodes 24 & 277) wrote and directed the showhttps://centralworks.org/the-contest/Pickpocket (Musical Café)November 3 & 4https://www.playcafe.org/performancesFour Seasons in the Political Landscape (part of Playground 2024 Innovator’s Showcase)Nov 4 – 24Judicial Process (written & directed by Reg Clay)Cinquo de Mayo Compared to What (written by Richard Talavera, directed by Norman Gee)The Stick and the Ball (written and directed by Neil Harkins)UNTITLED (written and directed by Kristi Lin Billun)https://playground-sf.org/incubator/My Brother’s Gift (New Conservatory Theatre Center)LAST SHOW TOMORROWZoe Chien (Episode 285) is in the playhttps://nctcsf.org/event/my-brothers-gift-matinee/Ghostrave (Magic Theatre)LAST SHOW TOMORROWSharon Shao (Episode 176) is the vocal director for the showhttps://magictheatre.org/calendar/ghostraveDeath of a Salesman (Actor’s Ensemble)Nov 15 – Dec 1stBruce Kaplan (Episode 294) is Willy Lomanhttps://www.aeofberkeley.orgWaitress (SF Playhouse)Nov 21 – Jan 18, 2025Tanika Baptiste (Episode 253) is in the showDorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the showSharon Shao is in the showhttps://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2024-2025-season/waitress/The Thanksgiving Play (Altarena Playhouse)Oct 25 – Nov 24Cary Ann Rosko is in the playKimberly Ridgeway (Episodes 155 & 251) is directing the playhttps://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/Yaga (Marin Theatre)October 10 – Nov 3Adam KuveNiemann (Episode 274) is in the showhttps://www.marintheatre.org/show-details/yagaChoir Boy (Shotgun Players)LAST SHOW TONIGHTAe’Jay Antonis Marquis (Episode 165) is the choreographerDr. Stephanie Johnson (Episode 177) is the lighting designerhttps://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.aspThe Curious Savage (Encore Players)Nov 16-24Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is directing the playhttps://encoreplayers.netThe Breakup – A Latina Queer Torch SongDec 6 – 15Tina D’Elia (Episode 268) wrote and is the star of her one woman showhttps://www.brava.org/all-events/thebreakup