Cori Thomas's guest appearances

Cori Thomas

Playing On Air: Short Audio Plays

Reppin

PWN's Debut Review

Milton Bradley

Tennessee Williams

Lynn Nottage

Peter Sagal

Marco Ramirez

John Guare

Hannah Anderson

Julia Whelan

Jesse Eisenberg

Mike Reiss

Brittany Ackerman

Jason Gray

Rajiv Joseph

Mfoniso Udofia

Jon Kern

OwlTail

Sara Kruzan

** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content, sexual abuse, violence and other mature themes and is not intended for children. Some listeners may find the material disturbing, triggering and offensive. Listener discretion is advised. In the previous episode of Reppin, I had the opportunity to speak with Sara Kruzan, a survivor of child sex trafficking. Sara was only 11 years old when she met a man who groomed and sold her for sex. From the time she was 13 to 16 years old, Sara was systematically trafficked and violated. When she finally managed to escape from this vicious cycle, Sara was manipulated by a local criminal who used her as bait to rob and, ultimately, kill the man who had trafficked her. Sara went to trial, where the history of abuse with her trafficker was not admitted into court as evidence. Despite being a juvenile, she was sentenced as an adult to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sara's experience as a child was one of repeated victimization by the adults in her life, from her abusive mother to the school authorities and doctors who failed to adequately follow up on obvious signs of violence, to the justice system and society as a whole. Cori Thomas is an award-winning playwright, an advocate for the incarcerated, and the co-author of Sara’s gripping memoir, I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance (Pantheon Press.) Cori was front and center, walking beside Sara as they collaborated to recap her past. As my guest on the show, Cori takes us behind the scenes to describe what they had to do to tell this powerful story with honesty and heart. The episode brings you all the details of Sara’s experience, what it was like to work together, and how Sara's story impacted and inspired Cori. Don’t miss the conclusion of this powerful and uplifting conversation.Be sure to purchase a copy of her powerful page-turner of a memoir: I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverancehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/i-cried-to-dream-again-trafficking-murder-and-deliverance-a-memoir-sara-kruzan/17377464?ean=9780593315880If you would like to learn more, help or TO GET HELP:humanrightsforkids.orgrights4girls.org worldwithoutexploitation.orgSUBSCRIBE! SHARE! DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST!Reppin's FULL line up: https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcastReppin on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReppinPodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc...Reppin's Youtube (Exclusive Extras, Behind The Scenes, Clips etc.)https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content, sexual abuse, violence and other mature themes and is not intended for children. Some listeners may find the material disturbing, triggering and offensive. Listener discretion is advised. In the previous episode of Reppin, I had the opportunity to speak with Sara Kruzan, a survivor of child sex trafficking. Sara was only 11 years old when she met a man who groomed and sold her for sex. From the time she was 13 to 16 years old, Sara was systematically trafficked and violated. When she finally managed to escape from this vicious cycle, Sara was manipulated by a local criminal who used her as bait to rob and, ultimately, kill the man who had trafficked her. Sara went to trial, where the history of abuse with her trafficker was not admitted into court as evidence. Despite being a juvenile, she was sentenced as an adult to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sara's experience as a child was one of repeated victimization by the adults in her life, from her abusive mother to the school authorities and doctors who failed to adequately follow up on obvious signs of violence, to the justice system and society as a whole. Cori Thomas is an award-winning playwright, an advocate for the incarcerated, and the co-author of Sara’s gripping memoir, I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance (Pantheon Press.) Cori was front and center, walking beside Sara as they collaborated to recap her past. As my guest on the show, Cori takes us behind the scenes to describe what they had to do to tell this powerful story with honesty and heart. The episode brings you all the details of Sara’s experience, what it was like to work together, and how Sara's story impacted and inspired Cori. Don’t miss the conclusion of this powerful and uplifting conversation.Be sure to purchase a copy of her powerful page-turner of a memoir: I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-cried-to-dream-again-trafficking-murder-and-deliverance-a-memoir-sara-kruzan/17377464?ean=9780593315880" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-cried-to-dream-again-trafficking-murder-and-deliverance-a-memoir-sara-kruzan/17377464?ean=9780593315880</a> If you would like to learn more, help or TO GET HELP:<a href="http://humanrightsforkids.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">humanrightsforkids.org</a><a href="http://rights4girls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rights4girls.org</a> <a href="http://worldwithoutexploitation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">worldwithoutexploitation.org</a> SUBSCRIBE! SHARE! DOWNLOAD THE PODCAST!Reppin's FULL line up: <a href="https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast</a>Reppin on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ReppinPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ReppinPodcast</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc..." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc...</a>Reppin's Youtube (Exclusive Extras, Behind The Scenes, Clips etc.)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Cori Thomas: Writing with Sara Kruzan: A child sex trafficking survivor 

In Episode Two of Season Three, we feature Cori Thomas, coauthor of the new memoir I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance, with Sara Kruzan. Cori is a playwright, screenwriter, actor, and activist of Liberian and Brazilian descent.Today, we discuss Cori’s role in co-writing Sara’s groundbreaking memoir, her longtime advocacy for the rights of incarcerated individuals, and her other interests, such as pandemic baking projects. We think you’ll enjoy hearing Cori’s perspectives.

In Episode Two of Season Three, we feature Cori Thomas, coauthor of the new memoir I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance, with Sara Kruzan. Cori is a playwright, screenwriter, actor, and activist of Liberian and Brazilian descent.Today, we discuss Cori’s role in co-writing Sara’s groundbreaking memoir, her longtime advocacy for the rights of incarcerated individuals, and her other interests, such as pandemic baking projects. We think you’ll enjoy hearing Cori’s perspectives.

You Take Back Your Power with Cori Thomas

Playing on Air presents Waking Up, an insightful short by Cori Thomas. It juxtaposes the experiences of an American urbanite’s and an African villager’s struggle with breast cancer. Although the details from diagnosis to ultimate triumph are vastly different, their stories underscore the universality of the human spirit. This play features Lynnette Freeman and Amy Staats. Conversation between host, Claudia Catania, and playwright, Cori Thomas, follows the play.

Playing on Air presents Waking Up, an insightful short by <a href="https://playingonair.org/cori-thomas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cori Thomas</a>. It juxtaposes the experiences of an American urbanite’s and an African villager’s struggle with breast cancer. Although the details from diagnosis to ultimate triumph are vastly different, their stories underscore the universality of the human spirit. This play features <a href="https://playingonair.org/lynnette-freeman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lynnette Freeman</a> and <a href="https://playingonair.org/amy-staats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy Staats</a>. Conversation between host, Claudia Catania, and playwright, Cori Thomas, follows the play.

WAKING UP by Cori Thomas

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, please listen to Waking Up, an insightful short by Cori Thomas. It juxtaposes the experiences of an American urbanite's and an African villager's struggle with breast cancer. Although the details from diagnosis to ultimate triumph are vastly different, their stories underscore the universality of the human spirit. It features Lynnette Freeman and Amy Staats. Conversation between host, Claudia Catania, and playwright, Cori Thomas, follows the play. Playing on Air is a public radio show and podcast featuring great American short plays with great American actors. We distribute audio productions of contemporary short plays, translating stage works into enduring modern radio theater. We aim to redefine radio drama for today's digital, mobile audience.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, please listen to Waking Up, an insightful short by Cori Thomas. It juxtaposes the experiences of an American urbanite's and an African villager's struggle with breast cancer. Although the details from diagnosis to ultimate triumph are vastly different, their stories underscore the universality of the human spirit. It features Lynnette Freeman and Amy Staats. Conversation between host, Claudia Catania, and playwright, Cori Thomas, follows the play. Playing on Air is a public radio show and podcast featuring great American short plays with great American actors. We distribute audio productions of contemporary short plays, translating stage works into enduring modern radio theater. We aim to redefine radio drama for today's digital, mobile audience.