This “Behind the Scenes” episode is the final episode in the PUNKAST/Adobe Punk: the concert Mini-Session Interview series. It features Jessica Schwartz in conversation with Theresa Chavez, Gabriel Garza, Dorothy Hoover, and Sage Lewis, who discuss their inspirations and contributions to Adobe Punk’s creation and production. Theresa Chavez highlights About Productions' collaborative approach, which has been building projects from the ground up for decades. Gabriel Garza emphasizes the intergenerational and historical aspects of Adobe Punk, while Dorothy Hoover and Sage Lewis elaborate on the set design and soundscapes, respectively. The conversation touches on future plans for the production and educational outreach efforts, aiming to deepen the connection between youth and historical and cultural contexts through the medium of punk theater.

For more information: https://www.aboutpd.org/adobe-punk

Dorothy Hoover

https://www.dorothyhoover.com/

IG: _dorothyhoover

Gabriel Garza

https://gaberealgarza.com/

IG: gaberealgarza

Sage Lewis

https://sagelewismusic.com/

IG: sagelewis

Song Samples:

“Sound Collage” constructed by Sage Lewis for Adobe Punk, 2022.

“Camera Shy,” Theresa Chavez and Nina Diaz, 2022.

Interview Transcript: https://sonix.ai/share/SahkVXNiMPtBJRz1v67ZY1W2

This episode was recorded over Zoom on May 23, 2004. 

Bella Gerard edited the audio and transcript.