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Back on the ground. All right, y'all. We're gonna get back in to part two. I'm Lauren LaRosa. This is The Latest with Lauren LaRosa, which is your daily dig on all things pop culture, entertainment news, and all of the conversations that shake the room. We've been having a conversation with creator, storyteller, actor, director, and writer Marcus Callender. He played Oliver Power Grant. Or you may remember him if you've watched Ghost Power Book Two. He played Ray Ray. Y'all remember we lost Raina, baby Raina, because of Ray Ray. Now tap in as we get into the final part of our conversation about how he stuck it out. Good, bad, ugly. They say the power actors don't get more jobs, but he stuck it out. And now he is bringing space to play to life on stage here in New York.
And you guys get an exclusive listing of what the inspiration was. So talk to us about why spades. Like I know you said you walked into a a a place one time in LA and people were playing space check. I gotta get back to it. But originally, like, why write a play about spades? Like why is that? This is like your passion project. And also tell us about tell us, you know, briefly what What is the story? What is the log line of the blessing?
What is the story?
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Chapters
6 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–12:32
2
What inspired Marcus Callender to create the play Spades?
12:32–19:14
3
What challenges did Marcus face after losing his representation?
19:14–26:39
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How did real‑life friends and experiences shape the characters in Spades?
26:39–36:54
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Why does Marcus emphasize authentic Black storytelling in theater?
36:54–50:39
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How is the play Spades designed to give audiences a unique theater experience?
50:39–53:35