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Sundays @ 11:00 AM
Playing Weekly On Brüka Theatre’s Facebook Page
Broadcast on Ghost Light TV (YouTube)
Transcripts at www.sidewayseight.co
Facebook & Instagram @biggestlittlecollectivebreath
and @sidewayseightprojects
ONLINE ZOOM LINK:
Recommended for High School age to Infinity
BRÜKA'S UP CLOSE & PERSONAL INTERVIEW
WITH HOST JESSE JAMES ZIEGLER
What lights you up about poetry?
JJZ ~ It is the purest release I have for stress, anger, sadness, joy, and curiosity. It is the cheapest therapy I can think of. It is a way to grow a flower from concrete, build community, share from my innermost, and tell a memorable story, all with rhythm and style.
When did you first discover your passion for the poem?
JJZ ~ I knew fairly early on between Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and Fairy Tales. My Dad had a poem entitled ‘The Man in the Glass’ framed on his desk when I was little. It still inspires me to this day.
What was the first poem you wrote? What was the inspiration?
JJZ ~ The earliest individual poem I wrote (which I can remember)
was about the Easter Bunny for a school competition in 3rd grade.
What inspires you now?
JJZ ~ addition to ‘The Man in the Glass’, I’d add William Shakespeare’s sonnets, Rudy Francisco, Ashlee Haze, Brandon Leake, Chosen Family at Bruka Theatre and Spoken Views Collective. I am inspired by social justice movements, telling and hearing great stories, broad sweeping gestures of love, and Kendrick Lamar winning a Pulitzer Prize.
What is your mission with Collective Breath?
JJZ ~ My mission is to build up a community of people who are passionate about great storytelling.
How long have you lived in Reno?
JJZ ~ Since September 25th, 2014
What groups do you champion?
JJZ ~ Bruka Theatre, Spoken Views Collective, Nevada Humanities, The POTENTIALIST, Good Luck Macbeth Theatre, Reno Little Theatre, Sierra Arts Foundation, KWNK Radio, The Holland Project, Wolf Speaks, Black Wall Street, Reno Arts News, Poetry Out Loud, and all disenfranchised or marginalized segments of our population.
What is your favorite place to find inspiration?
JJZ ~ Walking in the high desert with my dogs.
What else comes to mind when we are talking about your passion for poetry?
JJZ ~ Poetry competitions, late nights writing, sharing with respected friends and colleagues, early mornings writing, the movie Dead Poets Society, Amanda Gorman, Andrea Gibson, open mics gathering and virtual, memorizing lines, editing, inspiration, good crying, and changing the world for the better through great art.
BRÜKA THEATRE 28TH SEASON ~ PERSEVERE
COLLECTIVE BREATH
a weekly spoken word & wellness writing workshop
LIVE ON SUNDAYS @ 11 AM
Reno, NV - Brüka Theatre’s 28th Season: Persevere continues VIRTUALLY with COLLECTIVE BREATH, Written and hosted by Jesse James Ziegler and produced in partnership with Brüka Theatre and in collaboration with Spoken Views Collective (western Nevada’s longest standing Spoken Word/Poetry organization est. 2006).
The principle aim of this weekly spoken word session and wellness writing workshop is to broaden diversity of perspective and voice through Open Mics, Slam Poetry Competition, Workshops, Guest Poet Performances, Radio Shows, and Special Event Series. Ziegler, the host, is an active poet, principle photographer, and board member of Spoken Views Collective.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIME: Every Sunday morning LIVE at 11:00 AM on Brüka Theatre’s FACEBOOK PAGE. For posterity on Ghost Light TV YouTube Page. Transcripts available at www.sidewayseight.co
PRICES: It is free for the listening. If you are compelled to support live theatre before or after you take it all in, please go to www.bruka.org to make a donation or go to our online shoppe at https://shop-co-100227.square.site/s/shop and pick up some cool SWAG.
Each WEEKLY Session will consist of two steps:
Step 1:
11:00am - Tune in to Brüka Theatre of the Sierra’s Facebook Page to see Bruka Theatre’s Poet in Residence, Jesse James Ziegler perform original pieces of poetry and speak about the theme/prompt of the week. (Personal Podcast Portion)
Step 2:
11:15am - Using the link provided in the Facebook Event “Collective Breath”, join on Zoom for the meeting to discuss and share creative output related to the Topic/Prompt.
Group Workshop Portion ZOOM LINK: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8127754640?pwd=RE41WS94RkVidUxERmxteXZTY3ZPdz09
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE’S POET IN RESIDENCE: Jesse James Ziegler continues as Bruka’s Poet in Residence for our 28th season, when we need his hopeful, insightful and inspiring work more than ever. He graduated from Cal Poly SLO, obtaining a degree in Philosophy, having a concentration in Ethics and Society, and a double minor in Spanish and Speech Communication. While pursuing a Master’s in English Literature he traveled extensively across the USA and the world at large. Jesse also hosts the ongoing collaborative special event series ‘Poets of the Caribbean’. The series gives voice to local poets and authors from the Caribbean Region in order to broaden diversity of perspective across a wide range of relevant topics.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE Now celebrating the 28th season in downtown Reno. Brüka has remained closed due to the Covid - 19 Pandemic. Because of our patrons and community, we stay working, learning and innovating with virtual offerings and a solid partnership called “Ghost Light TV” on YouTube with other local theatre companies RLT & GLM. Brüka Theatre is a leader in the region, recognized for its innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and acclaimed Theatre for Children series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka has been named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka, a non-equity, small professional, not-for-profit member theater company of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced over 100 shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.
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