Mission

The Parsnip Ship is a play development company that amplifies bold stories and storytellers. Our theatrical experiences are eclectic, intentional and personal. We serve writers and the artistic community to create transformative, accessible work for Brooklyn and beyond. 

OUR STORY

The Parsnip Ship was launched in Spring 2015 by Artistic Director and Host, Iyvon E., as a fun, passion project rooted in bringing back a rarely produced form of theater – radio plays. The Parsnip Ship soon developed into a platform rooted in innovation, community development, and collaboration.

The Parsnip Ship re-imagines the concept of the radio play by specifically focusing on stories that differ in form, content, and plot by underproduced playwrights. The series features new plays and new music performed live and released as a free podcast. This live event and podcast series highlights diverse voices in both theater and music and brings awareness to inspiring artists. No other theatrical company provides a free live event with our format, which includes the curation of live independent musicians and a personal interview with the playwright. Recorded live every month in Brooklyn, The Parsnip Ship is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher.

As we believe there are as many distinctive styles and voices as there are playwrights, we remain open to a wide range of plays that will engage audiences in an intimate setting and on a podcast format. We see our recordings as a collaborative effort among us, the playwright, the directors, the musicians, and the actors! 

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