Posted on January 17th, 2012 at 11:48 am
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The Playwrights’ Voice 2012
Playwrights Lydia R. Diamond, David Henry Hwang and Suzan-Lori Parks discuss their work and other American playwrights and how they influenced them; the moment each was aware they wanted to be writers; their process; experiencing their work on Broadway for the first time; and the role mentors played in their lives and their role as mentors.
Original airdate – January 15, 2012.
Running time – 1:00:00.
For more information, to watch online, or to download the episode go to Working in the Theatre’s The Playwrights’ Voice 2012 program page.
You can also download directly the The Playwrights’ Voice 2012 program (mp4).
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Posted on January 12th, 2012 at 9:39 am
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In Conversation With… Moisés Kaufman
Directors rarely get the opportunity to spend time and share ideas in a room with other directors. This new one-on-one conversation series was conceived by director Thomas Kail to give himself, and his peers, an opportunity to do just that. This series of conversations explores topics that stretch from finding the spark in their work, making a life as a director, and how they landed on this side of the table. Each director’s vision is distinct, and their way of working is their own, but this series also addresses all they have in common beyond the shared title.
In July 2011, Thomas Kail sat in conversation with Moisés Kaufman at the SDC offices. In this exchange, Thomas and Moisés traverse career beginnings, varying paths of directors, and the struggles involved with telling stories rooted in historical events on stage.
Originally recorded on – July 1, 2011.
Running time – 58:59.
For more information, to listen online, or to download the episode go to SDCF Masters of the Stage’s In Conversation With… Moisés Kaufman program page.
You can also download directly the In Conversation With… Moisés Kaufman program (mp3).
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Posted on January 4th, 2012 at 8:59 am
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Elaine Paige and Ron Raines
From Follies.
What happens when Follies star Elaine Paige sits down to interview her co-star Ron Raines? Listen now to the lively discussion about everything Follies and Sondheim: his lyrics, Sondheim as teacher, and the difficulty in performing Sweeney Todd, among other topics. Sondheim isn’t the only show in town. Paige and Raines also talk about balancing life and art, musical theatre vs. opera, the economics of Broadway, career longevity in the theatre, The King and I, transitioning from film/television acting to acting on the stage, and Paige’s most embarrassing stage moment while performing in Evita. Of course, it all goes back to Follies and its cast and why it’s so hard for Raines to follow Paige’s showstopper “I’m Still Here!”
Original airdate – January 4, 2012.
Running time – 29:56.
For more information, to listen online, or to download the episode go to Downstage Center’s Elaine Paige and Ron Raines program page.
You can also download directly the Elaine Paige and Ron Raines program (mp3).
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Posted on December 29th, 2011 at 9:45 am
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In Conversation With… Joe Mantello
Directors rarely get the opportunity to spend time and share ideas in a room with other directors. This new one-on-one conversation series was conceived by director Thomas Kail to give himself, and his peers, an opportunity to do just that. This series of conversations explores topics that stretch from finding the spark in their work, making a life as a director, and how they landed on this side of the table. Each director’s vision is distinct, and their way of working is their own, but this series also addresses all they have in common beyond the shared title.
In June 2011, Thomas Kail sat in conversation with Joe Mantello backstage at the Golden Theater. From Mantello’s dressing room, their conversation traces his arc from actor to director and back, and the responsibility of taking risks to continue to evolve throughout a career.
Originally recorded on – June 1, 2011.
Running time – 59:48.
For more information, to listen online, or to download the episode go to SDCF Masters of the Stage’s In Conversation With… Joe Mantello program page.
You can also download directly the In Conversation With… Joe Mantello program (mp3).
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Posted on December 19th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
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Producers: A Creative Approach
Producers Jean Doumanian and Daryl Roth talk about creating a supportive environment for artistic teams bringing shows to the stage; collaborating with other producers; the benefits and challenges of casting stars in a show; and the economics and creative process of producing off Broadway vs. on Broadway.
Original airdate – December 18, 2011.
Running time – 1:00:00.
For more information, to watch online, or to download the episode go to Working in the Theatre’s Producers: A Creative Approach program page.
You can also download directly the Producers: A Creative Approach program (mp4).
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