Gail Bean & Biko Eisen-Martin on ‘Table 17’ and Love at the Geffen Playhouse

Join Keith L. Underwood and special guest co-host Joel Crump, Broadway’s youngest journalist, for a powerful and insightful conversation with Gail Bean and Biko Eisen-Martin, stars of ‘Table 17’ at the Geffen Playhouse. In this candid interview, the actors open up about the play’s themes of Black love, forgiveness, reconnection, and emotional truth as they prepare for its West Coast premiere. Gail and Biko share what drew them to Douglas Lyons’ new work, how they built onstage chemistry, and why this story resonates so deeply with audiences today. They also discuss working with director Zhailon Levingston and reflect on the growing momentum of live theatre in Los Angeles. This conversation offers meaningful insight into the heart of ‘Table 17’, the artistry behind it, and the emotional complexities that bring this story to life onstage. TABLE 17 📍 Geffen Playhouse – Gil Cates Theater 📅 November 5 – December 7, 2025 🎭 Written by Douglas Lyons 🎬 Directed by Zhailon Levingston