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Encore: John Waters

Sunday, January 7, 2024
1:00pm Pacific Time
KQED Broadcast: 12/31/2023

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This program was originally recorded live at the Sydney Goldstein Theater on May 9, 2023.


“If you go home with somebody and they don’t have books, don’t f**k them.”—John Waters

John Waters is a writer, a film director, an actor, and a visual artist best known for his films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Serial Mom. He is the author of the national bestsellers Role Models, Carsick, and Mr. Know-It-All. His newest book is his first novel, Liarmouth. His spoken-word shows This Filthy World, False Negative, and A John Waters Christmas continue to be performed around the world. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Aubrey Plaza is an actress, comedian, and producer, best known for her roles in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation and the second season of the HBO series The White Lotus.

Photo by Greg Gorman