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The Fire Pit

The Fire Pit

Written by: Rookie Productions
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The Fire Pit is a 7 episode miniseries meant to be a companion piece to the upcoming feature film from Rookie Productions, Chalet. In each episode director/actor, Marcus Ellison Jr, interviews a member of the ensemble cast about their individual experience with the COVID-19 pandemic and how that ties into their involvement with the film.

With this podcast and eventually with the film, we're seeking to further de-stigmatize that period of time and open more doors for honest conversations about our individual & shared experiences with it.

To Keep Up To Date With Rookie Productions Follow The Links Below

Website: https://www.rookieproductions.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookieprod/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RookieProductionsllc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rookie-productions-llc/

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Episodes
  • Episode 7: Todd A. Jackson

    Episode 7: Todd A. Jackson
    Jun 17 2026

    In our finale episode we welcome Todd A. Jackson (he/they) to The Fire Pit. Todd is an actor/writer/filmmaker that's used the industry's shifted focus to streaming to his advantage making a name for himself on web series like Unrequited & I (Un)Do (which he wrote & directed on as well).

    Throughout this episode you'll hear Todd talk about his struggles with his mental health during COVID, how the civil unrest of 2020 awakened something in him as a Black man; why he thinks Chalet is an important story to tell right now & much more!

    So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.

    If you'd like to learn more about Todd feel free to follow him on Instagram: @itstoddfoolery
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    53 mins
  • Episode 6: Emma Claye

    Episode 6: Emma Claye
    Jun 10 2026

    On this week's episode we welcome Emma Claye (she/her) to The Fire Pit. Emma is a multi-hyphenate artist from Maryland with a deep well of experience both as an actor & as a singer/songwriter; having traveled on the most recent Hamilton national tour and performed multiple times with SoFar Sounds.

    Throughout this episode you'll hear Emma reminisce on working multiple jobs in New York during the pandemic, navigate what it was like to mourn the loss of a family member from afar, what being a part of Chalet means to her & much more!

    So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.

    If you'd like to learn more about Emma feel free to follow her on Instagram: @emmaclaye_
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    36 mins
  • Episode 5: Janna Jalla

    Episode 5: Janna Jalla
    Jun 3 2026

    On this week's episode we welcome Janna Jalla (she/her) to The Fire Pit. When Janna isn't taming the waves on the beaches of California she's showcasing her talents as an actor & model; having appeared in ads for the likes of Target, 24 Hour Fitness, and Amazon.

    Throughout this episode you'll hear Janna talk about what it was like to experience the pandemic in Singapore, how being a world away from her family affected her, how Chalet challenges her & much more!

    So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.

    If you'd like to learn more about Janna feel free to follow her on Instagram: @jannajalla
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    38 mins
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