The Frogs Live-

Episode 10- The Theatre Is Ours

Location: Outside In Theatre, Los Angeles

Recorded Live: May 24, 2025

A night of theater, culture, and vibe: recorded live with a studio audience under the lights of Outside In Theatre.

This special episode features a live performance and deep conversation with the creators and stars behind Red for Revolution, an award-winning audio drama centering Black femme queer love, lineage, and liberation.

We’re also joined by the incomparable Roger Q. Mason, playwright and provocateur, discussing their genre-busting Calif’s trilogy, in development with Outside In.

Featuring:

• 🎭 Jana Naomi Smith, creator of Red for Revolution, writer, director, and cultural conjurer

• 🎙️ Caro Guzmán, actor, storyteller, and performer in Red for Revolution

• 🖋️ Roger Q. Mason, Obie-nominated playwright of Lavender Men and creator of the Califa’s Trilogy:
  • California Story

  • Hide & Hide

  • Juana Maria

• Ave.Noelle, musical guest
  An unforgettable blend of vintage soul and future-forward vibes.

Follow us:

@the_frogs_podcast_ | @OutsideInThtr | @rogerq.mason | @redforrevolutionpod

Special thanks to:

Outside In Theatre, the cast of Red for Revolution, and our community of listeners and dreamers.

Produced by:

Outside In Theatre in conjunction with The Frogs

Created by Alex Ubokudom & Tobie Windham

Edited by Brianna Seamster

Recorded & Mixed by Arlo Sanders

Theme Song by Arlo Sanders

Produced by Brianna Seamster & Jessica Hanna

Executive Produced by The Frogs & Outside In Theatre

Live show program Design by: Atlas Buescher