Tag: writers
Margaret Cho: Comedienne, Actress & Singer
Dmae Roberts talks with Emmy & Grammy- nominated comedian and actress, Margaret Cho who’s coming to Portland Nov. 15th at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Â Cho, who was host of Dmae’s 8-hour Crossing East Asian Pacific American … Read the rest
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Guest host S.W. Conser talks with Theatre Vertigo director Bobby Bermea and actors Karen Wennstrom and Tom Mounsey all from Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” – adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. Dmae Roberts presents a preview … Read the rest
Julie Wu – The Third Son
What immediately drew me to Julie Wu’s debut novel The Third Son were the similarities of her setting and time to my mom’s story and history.
Set in Taiwan during World War II, the novel opens in 1943. Â An … Read the rest
In the Mix
 In The Mix: Conversations with Artists…Between Races by Dmae Roberts is a radio exploration of mixed-race artists. Through the voices of artists who have dedicated their lives to building bridges and talking about interracial experiences through their art. … Read the rest
Cheryl Strayed: On Writing, Family & Success
Tune into Stage & Studio for an in-depth and intimate talk with author Cheryl Strayed. The last year and a half has been a whirlwind of success for Strayed with “Wild” hitting #1 on the NY Times Bestseller list, an … Read the rest
Remembering Octavia Butler
As part of Black History Month, I thought I would call attention to a writer I’ve “discovered” in the last two years. I’ve long been a fan of science-fiction literature, but had not read any for at least a decade … Read the rest