Shakespeare Theatre Company

Explore the fundamentals of theatre, learn about the roles of STC’s staff, get the inside scoop on our shows, and hear fun stories from special guests. Actress E. Faye Butler, Production Stage Manager Joe Smelser, and Production Assistant Chevonne Baylor join LeeAnet in discussing their roles at STC, the process of acting, and some fun times […]

Explore the fundamentals of theatre, learn about the roles of STC’s staff, get the inside scoop on our shows, and hear fun stories from special guests. In Episode 1, LeeAnet Noble chats with Whitney White, director of The Amen Corner, and STC’s Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul about the role of the director, cultivating creativity during […]

Join hosts LeeAnet Noble and Drew Lichtenberg for a riveting conversation about James Baldwin, church, family and the rehearsal process with cast members E.Faye Butler, Marty Lamar, and Harriett D.Foy from STC’s upcoming production of The Amen Corner. 

Next Up takes a candid look into the theatre community as we navigate the present climate in the United States, inclusivity, and the future of theatre. On the first episode of Next Up, we explore the 2019/20 season at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Audience Enrichment Manager LeeAnet Noble is joined by Nicole Brewer (actor, director, and […]

Next Up takes a candid look into the theatre community as we navigate the present climate in the United States, inclusivity, and the future of theatre. On the first episode of Next Up, we explore the 2019/20 season at Shakespeare Theatre Company. Audience Enrichment Manager LeeAnet Noble is joined by Nicole Brewer (actor, director, and […]

Join hosts LeeAnet Noble and Drew Lichtenberg as they venture into Neverland with cast members from Peter Pan and Wendy. Featuring Isabella Star LaBlanc (Tiger Lily), Sinclair Daniel (Wendy), and Calvin McCullough (Noodler).

Join cast members from Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Everybody as they dive into the unique rehearsal process, the lottery and rich themes with hosts LeeAnet Noble and Drew Lichtenberg.

Cast members journey through the rehearsal process, themes, characters and more in connection to The Oresteia, Michael Kahn’s final production as Artistic Director of STC, with our hosts Drew and LeeAnet. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager LeeAnet Noble, Audience Enrichment Manager The Oresteia cast members: Franchelle Stewart Dorn (Chorus) Alvin Keith […]

Enjoy hearing from a living playwright at Shakespeare Theatre Company! Kate Hamill shares her process in creating her creative adaptation of Vanity Fair with Drew and Samantha. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Samantha Wyer Bello, Director of Education and Engagement Kate Hamill, Playwright (via Skype) Prosecast recorded by James Guess […]

Take a listen into the rehearsal process with artists from Richard The Third. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Samantha Wyer Bello, Director of Education and Engagement Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Cody Nickell, George, Duke of Clarence/Tyrrel Cara Ricketts, Lady Anne of Neville Michael Rudko, Lord Stanley Podcast editor: Ellery Rhodes, Gordon Nimmo-Smith  

Take a look at the process of creating The Panties, The Partner and the Profit. On this episode of the Prosecast, Shakespeare Theatre Company staff members Drew Lichtenberg and Hannah Hessel Ratner are joined by the three women performing in the David Ives’s contemporary adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s trilogy. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company […]

The Prosecast has returned to give audiences an inside look at the productions on the Shakespeare Theatre Company stage. Shakespeare Theatre Company staff members Drew Lichtenberg and Hannah Hessel Ratner are joined by Shakespeare Theatre regular Ted van Griethuysen in a conversation about The Comedy of Errors, working with Michael Kahn and the changes since […]

Recorded live during the AsidesLIVE Symposium: Romancing Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot on Sunday, June 3, 2018. The conversation looks at how audiences, artists and scholars approach the musicals of the mid-Twentieth century in the current era. The discussion features Vulture and New York Magazine Theatre Critic and stage director Sara Holdren, STC’s Guenevere Alexandra Silber […]

This short Prosecast recorded in the Green Room at Sidney Harman Hall gives you a look inside backstage before Camelot. Hear directly from musicians, actors and even a dog. Podcast editor: Alexis Macchiaroli

Listen in to a conversation on Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot. Shakespeare Theatre Company staff members Drew Lichtenberg and Hannah Hessel Ratner are joined by STC favorite Floyd King in a conversation about the lusty month of May, classic musicals and the Arthurian myth. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment […]

Listen in to a conversation on Waiting for Godot and Samuel Beckett with Shakespeare Theatre staff members Drew Lichtenberg and Hannah Hessel Ratner. Plus, a special cross-ocean conversation with Rory Nolan about being a member of the Druid ensemble, approaching Pozzo and playing Godot across Ireland and the world. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company […]

This short backstage Prosecast takes you into the Lansburgh Theatre to meet the people who spend their time before the show in the backstage green room. Podcast editor: Alexis Macchiaroli Subscribe to the Prosecast on iTunes

This backstage Prosecast takes you backstage at Sidney Harman Hall to spend time with the people on stage and behind Hamlet.  As the stage manager calls half hour the green room fills up with actors and the team of people who make the production run every night. Join them for card tricks, birthday greetings, cake […]

Listen in to a conversation on Heather Raffo’s Noura with Shakespeare Theatre staff members Drew Lichtenberg and Hannah Hessel Ratner joined by actor Dahlia Azama. Learn how a classic theatre embraces new work, the path to development with Noura  and how artists talk about a play when they don’t want to give anything away. Recorded […]

Listen in to a conversation on Hamlet with Shakespeare Theatre staff members Drew Lichtenberg, Hannah Hessel Ratner and Education Fellow Emma Vissicchio. Plus, a special conversation with Michael Urie about his path to Hamlet.   Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Emma Vissicchio, Education […]

This backstage Prosecast takes you backstage at Sidney Harman Hall to spend time with the people on stage and behind Twelfth Night.  As the stage manager calls half hour the green room fills up with actors and the team of people who make the production run every night. Podcast editor: Alexis Macchiaroli   Subscribe to […]

Listen in to a conversation on Twelfth Night with Shakespeare Theatre staff members Drew Lichtenberg and Hannah Hessel Ratner. Learn about Shakespeare’s comedy with a touch of melancholy and go deep into the rehearsal process with Heath Saunders who sheds light on the character of Feste and his own journey from musical theatre to Shakespeare. […]

This mini Prosecast takes you backstage in the Lansburgh to spend time with the people behind Harold Pinter’s The Lover and The Collection.  As the stage manager calls half hour the green room fills up with actors, stage management and the other people (and animals) who make the production run every night. Sound engineer: Kurt […]

Listen in to a conversation about Harold Pinter, pauses and how Michael Kahn “conducts” the actors in the latest episode of The Prosecast. Featuring Patrick Ball and Jack Koenig.

Sit in on a conversation with STC Affiliated Artist Gregory Wooddell in the latest instillation of the Prosecast.  The episode explores how actors prepare to dive into the symphonic world of David Ives’ comedies plus  a refresher on Molière and a look at how David Ives’ approached his latest transladaptation. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre […]

The latest Prosecast brings you into the world of Macbeth.  The episode explores Liesl Tommy’s production from the thrill of the rehearsal room to the vision for the conversations ahead. Plus, should we say Macbeth in the theatre? Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Anna Alison Brenner, Artistic […]

The latest Prosecast fills you in on the context and drama of King Charles III and The Select (The Sun Also Rises).  The episode discusses the relevance of both productions, how contemporary artists connect to historic material and why Americans are so gosh-darned obsessed with the Royal family. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: […]

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of The Secret Garden. The episode looks into the rehearsal room, discusses the effect on the tear-ducts of the play’s soaring music and the life of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment […]

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of Romeo & Juliet.  Hear about teenage antics, the power of love and Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Teddy Roger, Associate Director of Audience Development and Promotions Amy Huges, Publicist Andrew Veenstra, Romeo Sound engineer and […]

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In honor of the upcoming D.C. Pride weekend, STC employee Mike tells the story of how his senior thesis opened the doors for a very important conversation in this week’s installment of Stories Voiced. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

In this week’s Stories Voiced, STC’s Associate Director of Marketing Austin Auclair tells a story about the time when the police mistook him for a high-schooler—at 26 years old. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of The Taming of the Shrew.  Hear about Ed Sylvanus Iskandar’s welcoming approach to the experiential theatre, the spectrum of gender and the thrill of the Renaissance intermezzo. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager […]

In this week’s episode of Stories Voiced, Ursula David, STC’s beloved receptionist describes a time when she accidentally took on the role of casting director… for a dog audition. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

STC Acting Fellow Jackson Knight Pierce describes his how he got his theatrical start. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

In this week’s Stories Voiced episode, former STC fellow Freddy Mancilla (who now works as the Development Assistant for the Hillwood Museum!) shares a story about how a directing exercise left him with a life-long best friend. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of Othello. The logic of Shakespearian cartography, the mysteries of Othello’s past and Desdemona devotion. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Ryman Sneed, Desdemona Sound engineering by Brian Burchett and editing by Roc Lee […]

In this week’s Stories Voiced episode, Major Gifts Officer Eric Bailey applauds his high school theatre teacher for inspiring his passion for—and eventually his career in—theatre. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud        

  In this week’s Stories Voiced, our Resident Teaching Artist Renea Brown tells a story about standing up to discrimination in a college audition. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

  In preparation for Valentine’s Day, STC’s system administrator, Pat, shares a hilarious story about his first love—and his first heartbreak—in this week’s Stories Voiced episode. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

  In this week’s Stories Voiced, one of our patrons, Leah tells a story about all the stories she used to read. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

For this week’s Stories Voiced, STC’s Company Management Fellow Averill Corkin talks about the importance of learning what make and model car your date drives. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of The Critic & The Real Inspector Hound.  The conversation covers the mining for comedy in theatre, impassioned research and haircuts. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Robert Stanton, Puff and Moon Sound engineering […]

In this episode of Stories Voiced, Dat Ngo, Associate Director of Education, shares a story about a ripcurrent in his “babymoon.” Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

In this episode of Stories Voiced, the Academy for Classical Acting’s Director, Gary Logan, explains how Dick Van Dyke saved him from a bear attack. Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on iTunes Subscribe/Listen to STC’s podcasts on SoundCloud

  Inspired by Yaël Farber’s retelling of Salomé and the citywide Women’s Voices Theater Festival, STC has launched our latest podcast series, STORIES VOICED. Check back for more stories from our visiting artists, staff and members of the D.C. community .   This week’s story comes from Tamar Ilana, the singer from Yaël Farber’s Salomé, who […]

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate. The conversation covers the joy of musicals, Shakespeare triple threats and raising a Broadway Baby. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Robyn Hurder, Lois Lane Clyde Alves, Bill […]

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre production of Salomé.  The conversation covers the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, being nameless but not voiceless, and the devised-work creation process. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager Olwen Fouéré, Nameless Woman Subscribe to the Prosecast […]

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Free For All production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The discussion takes a trip down memory lane and discusses meta-theatricality, parenthood and the play as a three-ring circus. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Manager […]

This special edition of the Prosecast takes you behind the scenes a little more than usual with a phone call between Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Associate, and Ethan McSweeny, Director of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this season’s Free for All production. Drew and Ethan talk about the unique opportunities that come with remounting a past production, […]

The latest Prosecast takes you inside the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Tartuffe.  The discussion explores Moliere’s scandalous life, the play’s cross-country experience and turning a religious hypocrite into a Don Juan.  Featuring actor Steven Epp.  Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Hannah Hessel Ratner, Audience Enrichment Manager Drew Lichtenberg, Literary Associate Steven Epp, […]