This month I speak with NY playwright Catherine Weingarten about her dark comedy Karate Hottie. We discuss the challenges of humanizing an unlikable character and finding footing in a world of absurdity, and I also help Catherine face her frustrations in not obtaining the coveted Unicorn Frappuccino.

The scene featured in today’s episode features Jaried Kimberly as John and Julianne Schaub as Dart. Stage Directions provided by Robert Gene Pellechio.

The scene featured in this month’s episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.