Tone Deaf: A Theatre Nerds Guide for their Musically Challenged Spouse

Author: K and Warren

A married couples journey through musical theatre.
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Episode 138: History of Black Theatre Part 25 - Don't Play Us Cheap
Episode 153
Thursday, 25 September, 2025

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/tonedeafmusical Subscribe for more shenanigans! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvkOoAewCm516PyofP7agBw?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our podcast here on youtube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHJ9qmk-v3mRC-OlKfHSdD0mrStgyGE53&si=AWuXj-MrsuGPxDiK In this episode, K introduces Warren to their new favorite director, screenwriter, and playwright, Melvin Van Peebles by way of the musical "Don't Play us Cheap". We briefly talk about Melvin Van Peebles' amazing life, we discuss metaphorical cannibalism (it makes sense in context), and Warren learns about The Screwtape Letters. Remember folks, "If you see a devil, SMASH HIM!" Promo: One Mic Black History Help out local theatres and check out BeAnArtsHero, Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund, The Actor’s Fund, and the Artist’s Relief Tree to find out how you can help local theatres!