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Gettin’ Comfortable With Discomfort

Gettin’ Comfortable With Discomfort

Update: 2025-06-24

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In this episode, hosts Jordan Ealey and Leticia Ridley interview director and playwright Robert O’Hara about his approach to his craft, his experience as a Black artist in the theatre industry, and how he leans into discomfort.

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Gettin’ Comfortable With Discomfort

Gettin’ Comfortable With Discomfort

Robert O'Hara, Leticia Ridley, Jordan Ealey