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The New Normal Rep's Play Date Podcast is an extension of New Normal Rep: A New Theater for a New Era. Jack and John will talk with those in the New York theater community about storytelling in the year 2022. New Normal Rep is dedicated to presenting bo


    • Nov 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Step 9 | Episode One: The Letter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 22:33


    Episode One: The Letter Emily is jolted by a letter which brings a trauma from her past into the present. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Two: Two Households

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 24:36


    Episode Two: Two Households Emily confides in her mother, whose different approach to managing the crisis puts the two at odds. Emily begins a correspondence with Rob as he tries to make amends with his fractured family. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Three: Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 10:28


    Episode Three: Boundaries As Lindsay returns home for the summer, Emily strains to maintain her equilibrium as both real and imagined correspondence with Rob continue to occupy more of her energies. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Four: The Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 9:46


    Episode Four: The Visit Chloe confronts Rob about Emily's accusations. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Five: Mothers and Daughters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 20:01


    Episode Five: Mothers and Daughters Ann, Emily, and Lindsay struggle to understand each other's view of the unfolding events. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Six: Hard Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 20:42


    Episode Six: Hard Truths Chloe's sister Rebecca pushes her to face difficult decisions. As Emily's case starts to draw national attention, her family tries to cope with the mounting scrutiny. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Seven: Revelations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 18:14


    Episode Seven: Revelations Ann reveals a story from her past which alters Emily's understanding of her childhood and her mother. Emily comes to a critical decision. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Step 9 | Episode Eight: Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 13:22


    Episode Eight: Homecoming Emily's decision creates repercussions for Lindsay, forcing Ann to confront her granddaughter about her choices. *** Written by: Jack Canfora Directed by: Eleanor Handley Starring: Jill Eikenberry and Carol Todd

    Getting To Know Jack Canfora

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 41:21


    In this episode, John turns the tables on Jack, because they look out of place. Then he interviews him about their friendship, writing for theater, and NNR's upcoming premiere of a new audio play, Step9. We learn what motivated NNR to do a "podcast play." Lastly, John drops his usual aggressive facade with Jack and reveals his gentler, passive-aggressive side. 

    Creating Theatre In This Strange Time We Find Ourselves In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 47:01


    On this episode, John and Jack talk with the Artistic Directors of three of New York's respected Off Broadway theater companies: Lynnea Benson of Frog and Peach, Tim Errickson of Boomerang Theatre Company, and Aaron Rossini of Fault Line Theatre Company.  The panel discusses the challenges of making theater in NYC post (?) pandemic. Also, John gets palpably irritated whenever anyone finds anything Jack says remotely amusing.  Learn more about our guests by visiting their websites: https://www.faultlinetheatre.org/ http://frogandpeachtheatre.org/ https://www.boomerangtheatre.org/ *** Visit newnormalrep.org for more! Hosted by: Jack Canfora and John Schaffler Music by: Michael Satow Follow us on social media: Twitter: @normalrep Instagram and Facebook: @newnormalrep Subscribe on YouTube: New Normal Rep

    Turning Corners with Julia Blauvelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 51:27


    This week John and Jack talk with up and coming playwright Julia Blauvelt about her transition from actor to playwright, what she learned studying playwriting at NYU, and what writing has taught her about herself. Also, John viciously outs Jack as a Wordle-phobe and speculates as to what weaknesses in his character that fear speaks to. Visit newnormalrep.org for more! Hosted by: Jack Canfora and John Schaffler Music by: Michael Satow Follow us on social media: Twitter: @normalrep Instagram and Facebook: @newnormalrep Subscribe on YouTube: New Normal Rep  

    New Normal Rep's All-Star: Melissa Joyner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 63:52


    This week John and Jack talk to Mrs. America actress and NNR All-Star Melissa Joyner, who adds relationship counselor between John and Jack to her already impressive resume, as Jack shamelessly fishes for compliments and John tries to victim-shame Jack. Visit newnormalrep.org for more! Follow us on social media: Twitter: @normalrep Instagram and Facebook: @newnormalrep

    Golden Globe Award Winning Actress Jill Eikenberry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 43:50


    Episode Two features Golden Globe Award winning actress Jill Eikenberry as she deigns to talk to Jack and John about her life, career, and why she's excited about being a founding member of New Norma Rep. John also makes fun of Jack and although Jack laughs, it's clearly to cover the hurt. Visit newnormalrep.org for more! Follow us on social media: Twitter: @normalrep Instagram and Facebook: @newnormalrep Subscribe on YouTube: New Normal Rep Hosted By: Jack Canfora and John Schaeffler Music By: Michael Satow

    Introducing the New Normal Rep's Play Date Podcast with Special Guest: Eleanor Handley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 60:59


    Welcome to the New Normal Rep Play Date Podcast! On this inaugural episode, we'll tell you more about how New Normal Rep came to be and chat with the amazingly talented Eleanor Handley. Jack also shares what he has in common with Kim Kardashian and John makes a dubious claim about Jazzercise. Visit newnormalrep.org for more! Follow us on social media: Twitter: @normalrep Instagram and Facebook: @newnormalrep Subscribe on YouTube: New Normal Rep Hosted By: Jack Canfora and John Schaeffler Music By: Michael Satow

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