The Theater Project Thinks About...

Today TTP is thinking about...Teaching our up and coming playwrights. Young Playwrights Competition event coordinator, Kevin Carver, talks with Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Theater Director, Sandra Toll. Sandra has spent the past 25 years as a Theater Arts teacher and directing high school students in theater productions. Sandra discusses the process of working with students to develop their unique voices and to build skills that will serve them throughout their lives both within and outside of the Arts.  General description:Sandra Toll discusses the process of working with students to develop their unique voices and to build skills that will serve them throughout their lives both within and outside of the Arts. Credits:Audio Engineer Kevin CarverOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De SandiesReferences:Thomas Jefferson Arts Academyhttps://www.epsnj.org/jeffersonMontclair State Universityhttps://www.montclair.edu/Boston Conservatoryhttps://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/Two River Theaterhttps://tworivertheater.org/Luna Stagehttps://www.lunastage.org/Digital Theater Plushttps://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/Broadway HDhttps://www.broadwayhd.com/Backwards and Forwards by David Ballhttps://www.amazon.com/Backwards-Forwards-Technical-Manual-Reading/dp/0809311100Fiddler on the Roofhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_RoofPeter Panhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan

Playwright Brigid Amos sits down with Timothy Scholl, the Executive Artistic Director of Angels Theatre Company, to discuss what is dramaturgy, how did it start and what role does it play in live theater.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Timothy W. Scholl is a director, dramaturg, and scholar by avocation and an academic administrator by vocation.  As a theatre artist he specializes in new play development, dramaturgy, directing, German theatre history, and dense 18th Century German playwrights. He serves as the Executive Artistic Director for Angels Theatre Company in Lincoln where he also manages the Salon Reading Series.  Selected Directing credits include I Carry Your Heart With Me, Predictor, This Mortal Life Also, Losing the Ring in the River, Killing Crazy, Two Suits, Trailing Colors, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, for which he received a Santa Barbara Independent Award.  Timothy specializes in German Theatre and Drama with a particular emphasis on the production of the German Classics (Deutches Klassiker) in Berlin after 1945.   He currently works as an academic administrator at Purdue University Global.  He was trained at the University of Evansville, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of California Santa Barbara.Angels Theatre Companyhttps://angelscompany.org/Gotthold Ephraim Lessinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthold_Ephraim_LessingHamburg Dramaturgyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg_DramaturgyCome From Awayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_from_AwayHedda Gablerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_GablerDianne Weisthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_WiestYale Repertoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_Repertory_TheatreHenrik Ibsenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_IbsenThe Wild Duckhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_DuckBackwards and Forwards by David Ballhttps://www.amazon.com/Backwards-Forwards-Technical-Manual-Reading/dp/0809311100Arthur Millerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_MillerAll My Sonshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_My_SonsTom Stoppardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_StoppardSarah Ruhlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_RuhlNaomi Wallacehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_WallaceJennifer Blackmerhttps://www.jenniferblackmer.com/

Host Mary Iannelli sits down with renowned Cabaret artist Jeff Harnar to talk about what Cabaret is to him, how he has navigated the art throughout his career and what advice he has for young artists coming up.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Jeff Harnarhttps://jeffharnar.com/Alex Rybackhttps://www.facebook.com/alex.rybeck/Marilyn Mayehttps://marilynmaye.com/Carnegie Hallhttps://www.carnegiehall.org/54 Belowhttps://54below.org/Birdlandhttps://www.birdlandjazz.com/Sondheimhttp://www.sondheim.com/Cole Porterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole_PorterSammy Cahnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_CahnMOIPEIhttps://www.instagram.com/moipei.official/?hl=enManhattan Association of Cabarethttps://macnyc.com/MAC Awardshttps://macnyc.com/awards/

Mary Iannelli sits down with Jen Ponton to discuss what inspired her to create her one woman show and what were some of the challenges she faced while doing so.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:La Mamahttps://www.lamama.org/Dixon Placehttps://dixonplace.org/The Fleahttps://thenewflea.org/ChatGPT: is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. The language model can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media posts, essays, code and emails.https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/ChatGPT#:~:text=ChatGPT%20is%20an%20artificial%20intelligence,learning%20to%20improve%20future%20responses.Fractured Atlashttps://www.fracturedatlas.org/Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/?ref=navDenver Fringe Festivalhttps://denverfringe.org/United Solo Festivalhttps://unitedsolo.org/The longer my mother is dead, the more I like her by Deborah Ungerhttps://www.deborah-unger.com/bioAna Gasteyer Survival KitEntertainers Secret:  https://www.amazon.com/Entertainers-Secret-Throat-Relief-Scratchy/dp/B000Y023YC?tag=googhydr-20&source=dsa&hvcampaign=catchall&gclid=CjwKCAiA-Oi7BhA1EiwA2rIu2yLV6n7W89XnxxSZwVX-fyEsyqEfw3_a_VXgMlYVxFLCc3AWizEWgRoCX-YQAvD_BwENasacortPine Brothers Glycerin LozengersBone Broth individual packsLiquid IVDoterra:  https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/breathe-respiratory-blend-oil54 Belowhttps://54below.org/Duplexhttps://www.theduplex.com/

Host Gary Glor sits down with Artistic Director Mark Spina to discuss the benefits of staged readings in the play development process and with playwright Brigid Amos to discuss what they have meant for herCredits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:The Odd Couplehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odd_Couple_(play)Neil Simonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Simon

Kelley Rose McAndrews sits down with Mary Iannelli and discusses what it's like to be a working actor.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Kelley Rose McAndrewshttps://kelleymcandrews31.wixsite.com/kelleymcandrewsGrease the Musicalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(musical)Playbillhttps://playbill.com/jobs?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnAVIz6C5RnurNiz0majK88b6c_450xJut4bmh325hx6xcWBlZmH-FMaAlzhEALw_wcBBackstagehttps://www.backstage.com/Actors' Accesshttps://actorsaccess.com/Mini Ring Lighthttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=mini+ring+light&crid=I3NQF5W6CZ1H&sprefix=mini+ring+light%2Caps%2C93&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-sample-20_1_15Blue / Gray Backdrophttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SLT5ZW8/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B08SLT5ZW8&ref_=sxts_sparkle_sbv&qid=1723588995&pd_rd_w=5JOUb&content-id=amzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942%3Aamzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_p=8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_r=K6TXSAG61RQVEAWZC49B&pd_rd_wg=lwEiD&pd_rd_r=4ecb97ba-def3-4f15-ba44-98abaaddcee2&pd_rd_plhdr=tHB Studiohttps://www.hbstudio.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnAzelg1yc7dzWBz388gTjNr3eTGBdxmHFXeLV9vjMMxQn0KOsUM6igaAujNEALw_wcBMacbethhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacbethStandardized Patient The major responsibility of this position is to portray all the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients will often be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students learning experience.https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-is-a-standardized-patient-55088/Carol Burnetthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_BurnettAnnie (Musical)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_(musical)Meryl Streephttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_StreepRachel McAdamshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_McAdamsJimCaruso's Cast Partyhttp://www.castpartynyc.com/

3rd place prize winner of our 2024 Young Playwrights Competition, Jaylen Mingo introduces an audio reading of their award-winning play, Death Gamble. Followed by an interview with, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.Credits:Audio Engineer Kevin CarverOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De SandiesReferences:Thomas Jefferson Arts Academyhttps://www.epsnj.org/jeffersonMontclair State Universityhttps://www.montclair.edu/Yale Universityhttps://www.yale.edu/The House is Haunted by Russ Colombohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_ColumboA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickenshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_CarolHome Alonehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_AloneRaisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Raisin_in_the_SunClybourne Park by Bruce Norrishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clybourne_Park

Mary Iannelli sits down with internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist, Ari Axelrod to discuss his interpretation of a Cabaret artist, how he came to be one and what you should consider if you want to pursue that career. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Liz Callawayhttps://lizcallaway.com/Christine Ebersolhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Ebersole54 Belowhttps://54below.org/A Place For Us, A Celebration of Jewish Broadwayhttps://www.ariaxelrod.com/upcoming/event-two-emateAlex Rybeckhttps://www.facebook.com/alex.rybeck/Amy Sapphttps://www.amyesapp.com/Anne Hampton Callawayhttps://www.annhamptoncallaway.com/Ariana Grandehttps://www.arianagrande.com/Autumn Leaves songhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn_Leaves_(1945_song)Barbara Cookhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_CookBilly Stritchhttps://billystritch.com/Birdlandhttps://www.birdlandjazz.com/Brian Darcy Jameshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_d%27Arcy_JamesBring Him Homehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_Him_HomeCarol Schmidthttps://cabaretscenes.org/tag/carol-schmidt/Chia Riverahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chita_RiveraChris Dennyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-denny-b718578a/Don Rebichttps://donrebic.com/Don't Tell Mama NYChttps://donttellmamanyc.com/Eastern Michigan Universityhttps://www.emich.edu/Ella Fitzgeraldhttps://www.ellafitzgerald.com/#/Faith Princehttps://faith-prince.com/Gavin Creelhttps://www.gavincreel.com/Hal Princehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_PrinceJason Robert Brownhttps://jasonrobertbrown.com/Jeff Harnarhttps://jeffharnar.com/Jen Tepperhttps://www.jenniferashleytepper.com/Jerry Hermanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_HermanJerry Robbinshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_RobbinsJim Caruso's cast partyhttp://www.castpartynyc.com/Jim Dolanhttps://www.facebook.com/JimmyDolanJr/Judy Garlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_GarlandKaren Masonhttps://www.karenmason.com/about-karen/Kathy Najimyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_NajimyKT Sullivanhttps://www.ktsullivan.com/bioLara Teeterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_TeeterLena Catrakilishttps://cabaretscenes.org/2022/10/04/lina-koutrakos/Leonard Bernsteinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_BernsteinLive at Birdland albumhttps://www.ariaxelrod.com/albumLucy Arnezhttps://www.luciearnaz.com/Mandy Patinkinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_PatinkinMarilyn Mayehttps://marilynmaye.com/Marty SchechtmanMichael Orlandhttps://www.facebook.com/MichaelOrlandMusic/Miracles of Miracles from Fiddler on the Roofhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n21JmcvxKL8October 7th Attackhttps://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-18/ty-article-static/.premium/what-happened-on-oct-t/0000018e-c1b7-dc93-adce-eff753020000https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_warPeisha McPheehttps://peishamcphee.com/Rick Jensenhttps://nitelifeexchange.com/the-cabaret-community-mourns-the-passing-of-rick-jensen-1958-2021/Ron McGowanhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Ron-McGowan-Pianist-Accompanist-Vocal-Coach-St-Louis-100047719014894/Sandler Center in Bocahttps://levisjcc.org/culture/Sheldon Harnickhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_HarnickSimon Sinekhttps://simonsinek.com/Something's Coming from West Side Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOQPMjKLQQUStephen Sondheimhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_SondheimStart with Why https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/Tedd Firthhttps://www.teddfirth.com/The Green Roomhttps://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/The Shooting at the Tree of Life Synagoguehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_synagogue_shootingTim Shellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-schall-7239768/West Bank Cafehttps://www.westbankcafe.com/West Side Storyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_StoryWestport Country Playhousehttps://www.westportplayhouse.org/

Mary Iannelli sits down with The Theater Project's Artistic Director, Mark Spina, to gain some insight on his directing style.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Connecticut Collegehttps://conncoll.edu/Eugene O'Neill Theater Centerhttps://www.theoneill.org/National Theater Institutehttps://www.nationaltheaterinstitute.org/National Playwrights Conferencehttps://www.theoneill.org/npcAgnes of Godhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_of_GodDianne Wiesthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_WiestThe Revolutionistshttps://www.laurengunderson.com/all-plays/the-revolutionistsThe Mystery of Irma Vephttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_VepDC Digesthttps://www.dcdigest.com/homeNew Play Exchangehttps://newplayexchange.org/Theatre Digesthttp://theatredigest.com/Hello, Dollyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello,_Dolly!_(musical)Imelda Stauntonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imelda_StauntonThorton Wilderhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_WilderStephen Sondheimhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_SondheimFollieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FolliesThe Interpreterhttps://www.thetheaterproject.org/the-interpreterJoseph Vitalehttps://www.josephvitale.net/Bill Mesce Jrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mesce-jr-750a6015/The Holocausthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holocaust

Today TTP is thinking about...Pride Month In honor of Pride month, We are re-running a podcast from 2021 - Theater before and after Stonewall. Mark Spina and Harry Patrick Christian share their observations about changes in theater and film over the course of their lifetimes.Credits:Thanks for listening to this episode of “The Theater Project thinks about”.   Our Audio Engineer was Gary Glor and Our Theme music was by Gail Lou and Demien De SandiesVisit TheTheater Project.org to sign up for our mailing list, as well as check out all the links and resources in the show notes. And if you enjoyed what you heard, please consider leaving a comment on our FB or IG page.That's all for this episode, we'll see you next time!References:https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riotshttps://www.pridecenter.org/The Drag: https://stageagent.com/shows/play/22881/the-dragThe Nance: https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=4884Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/cat/character/brick/A Streetcar Named Desire: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/streetcar/quotes/theme/sexuality/Picnic: https://stageagent.com/shows/play/6305/picnicSeparate Tables: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/8967/separate-tablesTea And Sympathy: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/1038/tea-and-sympathyWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf: https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=1623Take Me Out: https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/multiple.asp?indexm=25&start=1&limitResult=all&options=all&limitResult1=allgenres&total=all&male=all&female=all&keysearch=take%20me%20outThe Front Runner: https://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964Christopher Durang: http://www.christopherdurang.com/Nicky Silver: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_SilverWill And Grace: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_%26_GraceThe Boys in the Band: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2499/the-boys-in-the-band-original-versionRoots: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_(1977_miniseries)Bent: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2618/bentAngels in America: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_in_America_(miniseries)Michael Riedel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Riedel_(journalist)The Inheritance: https://theinheritanceplay.com/

Mark Spina sits down with members of our playwrights group, Joe Vitale and Lynn Marie Macy, to discuss the challenges when writing about historical events or people, what drew them to that genre and the various approaches a writer can take when doing so.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:The Lost Patrolhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Patrol_(1934_film)Peter Shafferhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_ShafferThe Royal Hunt of the Sunhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Hunt_of_the_SunPizzaro Brothershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizarro_brothersAmadeushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_(play)Dragons in the Creasehttps://newplayexchange.org/plays/105516/dragons-creaseThe Fourth State of Matterhttps://www.josephvitale.net/plays-1The Interpreterhttps://www.josephvitale.net/plays-1Richard Sonnenfeldthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_SonnenfeldtHermann Göringhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_G%C3%B6ringNuremberg Trialshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_trialsVile Things in Dark Corners (still a work in progress, but here's Lynn Marie's website)https://lynnmariemacy.com/Nellie Blyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_BlyJack the Ripperhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_RipperJane Austin at Prinny's Palace from Hearthside Reading Series by Theater 2020, co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Heights LibraryPart 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqdhTs5mOE8Part 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlKIqsdFv2sHenry VIIIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIIIMadame Henriette Campanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henriette_CampanHamiltonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical)1776https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1776_(musical)Martin Luther Kinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

Mary Iannelli sits down with Emma Green, Head of Emma Green Casting, to discuss the role of a casting director and what up and coming actors should know about the casting process.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Damian DeSandiesReferences:Emma Green Bio:  Emma Green is a seasoned Casting Director and Development Producer. Originally from Australia, Emma forged her way into the world of Casting and Producing from humble beginnings as an eager intern with companies such as Maura Fay/Tom McSweeney (AUST) and Cast Iron Productions (USA). She has a keen eye for talent and a relentless willingness to find the right person for every role no matter how big or small. This has helped her climb the ranks from Associate to Coordinator to Producer and Director in a relatively short amount of time. She worked for several years with Fremantle Media USA- focusing on development casting needs as well as several seasons on the hit NBC show- America's Got Talent. From there Emma branched out as a Development & Casting Producer for TV and was appointed Manager for US Factual Development at Temple Street Productions, the company best known for Orphan Black, Killjoys & Million Dollar Critic. Now she is at the helm of Emma Green Casting; a boutique company that provides casting services for US and International Productions, with a specialization in foreign castings and talent for TV, Film, Commercial and New Media projects. Emma has earned her reputation as a hardworking professional in the world of entertainment with keen attention to detail, a personalized and refreshing 'out of the box' approach to get every job done right!Casting websites:StarNowhttps://www.starnow.com/Backstagehttps://www.backstage.com/Casting Networkshttps://www.castingnetworks.com/Actor's Accesshttps://actorsaccess.com/Breakdown Serviceshttps://breakdownservices.com/Upcasthttps://getupcast.com/Casting Frontierhttps://castingfrontier.com/Warner Brothers Internship Opportunitieshttps://careers.wbd.com/global/en/internship-opportunitiesFremantle Mediahttps://fremantle.com/Coogan Work Permit:  All actors under the age of 18 in the state of California—which is to say, actors who either live here or are doing work here, even if they legally reside in another state—are required to open a Coogan Account (also known as a blocked trust account) before they are allowed to work.This means that if you are coming to Los Angeles to audition for anything—even for a short time, like a week or two—you need to have this account set up and in place. If your audition leads to a role, depending on the type of role/production, you could be on set literally the next day, and production will expect you to have the paperwork in order. No Coogan Account, no work.This applies not only to film and TV, but also to commercials, modeling, voiceover work, etc. New York, Louisiana, and New Mexico have similar laws. The intention of the Coogan law is that a minimum of 15% of each dollar a young actor makes goes into an account that is untouchable until they turn 18. It is named after Jackie Coogan, the child star from the 1930s whose fortune was squandered by his parents

Today TTP is thinking about...what it's like to coordinate an event like our Young Playwrights' Competition. Grace Carver, the event coordinator, sits down with the competition's director, and her father, Kevin to talk about her personal experience, what it takes to coordinate such an event and provides a retrospective highlighting selected plays from previous years.Credits:Audio Engineer Kevin CarverOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

Some of the finalists of last year's THINK FAST competition sit with Mark Spina to give us their take on the pros and cons of these programs.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:THE PANELISTS:Teddy Durgin https://www.facebook.com/teddy.durgin  Michael Towers  https://www.facebook.com/michael.towers.395/Curt Stricklandhttps://pwcenter.org/profile/curt-stricklandhttps://curtsview.com/Helen Chang Maohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/helencmaoCindy Samson Braffhttps://www.facebook.com/cindi.sansonebraffOTHER PLAY COMPETITIONS:Short and Sweet Play Festivalhttps://shortandsweet.org/New City Playershttps://newcityplayers.org/labRated S Sketch Comedyhttps://www.stagecoachtc.com/rated-s-sketch-comedy/Secret Theatrehttps://secrettheatre.com/Play Submission Helperhttps://playsubmissionshelper.com/New York City Playwrightshttps://www.nycplaywrights.org/Think Fast Festivalhttps://www.thetheaterproject.org/think-fast-short-play-competitionSpark Theatrehttps://emergingartiststheatre.org/spark/Playwright's Centerhttps://emergingartiststheatre.org/spark/Manhattan Repertory Theatrehttps://www.manhattanrep.com/Baltimore Playwright's Festivalhttps://www.baltplayfest.org/International Playwriting Festivalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Playwriting_FestivalSilver Spring Stagehttps://www.ssstage.org/OTHER REFERENCES:Lesley's Playwriting Mastershttps://lesley.edu/academics/graduate/creative-writingFell's Point Corner Theatrehttps://www.fpct.org/Rachel Feeney-Williamshttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=rachel%20feeney%20williamsAugust Wilsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_WilsonLloyd Richardshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_RichardsTennessee Williamshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_WilliamsElia Kazanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elia_KazanThe Glass Menageriehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_MenagerieA Streetcar Named Desirehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Streetcar_Named_DesireCat on a Hot Tin Roofhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof

Host Mary Iannelli sits down with Nancy Foster, a principal at Foster Media LLC, who has over 30 years experience in Multi-Media Production to take a deep dive into Film EditingCredits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Nancy's Bio:  Foster Media LLC, A Post-Production House and Design Firm.Nancy Foster, principal, has over 30 years of experience in Multi-Media Production.Clients have included:  ABC, Fox Broadcasting, 21st Century Syndication, CNBC, FoxNewsMedia, Fox Business, Comcast, MyNetworkTV, The New York Post, and Lancit Media LLC.Television Marketing:  Creative direction and execution of numerous TV Network & Syndication marketing campaigns.  Including developing cohesive on-air promotional materials, integrated promotion in programming, and advertising sales presentations.Film Narrative: Post-production work for numerous independent feature length films, shorts, music videos, long-form documentaries, and short bio pieces.Graphic Design:  Website design for TV Network & Syndication programs. Newsletters, out-door media, event advertisements, hospitality materials, and logo design. Foster Media has a long-standing commitment to supporting diverse community efforts and charitable organizations. We are honored to have developed video projects for:NYC Education Based “Partnership with Children” Catholic Charities Drug Rehabilitation CenterLaunched Wounded Warrior Promotional CampaignInternational Women's Media Foundation “Courage in Journalism” Award Black History Month Features on Hundred Black Men and NYC Eagle AcademyHispanic Heritage Month Features on NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles, KIND's CEO Daniel Lubetzy, Grammy Award-Winning Mariachi Band Flor De ToloacheMandy.comhttps://www.mandy.com/Adobe Premiere Prohttps://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.htmlFinal Cut Prohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Cut_ProLightroomhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Lightroom

3rd place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Mia Longenecker introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Burning Conversations. Followed by an interview with 2021, 1st place winner, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.Credits:Audio Engineer Kevin CarverOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De SandiesReferences:Joyce Carrol Oateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Carol_OatesMamma Mia - Musicalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(musical)Arrested Development - TV Showhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrested_DevelopmentBoston University - Summer Creative Writing Programhttps://www.bu.edu/summer/courses/creative-writing/

esports has been around since1978 when Atari laid the foundation with a Space Invaders tournament.  The early gaming classic was played at the 1980 Space Invaders Championships with over 10,000 gamers competing. Mary Iannelli sits down with Emmy award winner, Willow Forde to discuss this old, but new, art form, how they became involved with it and what they think the future holds.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Overwatchhttps://www.overwatchleague.com/en-us/Fortnight World Cuphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnite_World_CupValor Championshttps://valorantesports.com/Ms Pac-Manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Pac-ManTwitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/Digital Emmy Awards:  The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced [Dec 9, 2019] a new Sports Emmy category, Outstanding Esports Coverage. The award will “recognize the craft behind the delivery of coverage and presentation of competitive, organized video gaming to the viewer during a championship or final event.”The awards committee for the Academy made the unanimous decision to recognize esports journalism in an effort to “expand the Emmy universe,” said Justine Gubar, executive director of Sports Emmy Awards Administration, and herself a four-time Emmy Award winner.Fortnitehttps://www.fortnite.com/Battle Royale traditionally refers to a fight involving many combatants, usually conducted under either boxing or wrestling rules, where the winner is the one who registers the most kills. In recent times, the term has been used in a more general sense to refer to any fight involving large numbers of people who are not organized into factions. Within combat sports and professional wrestling, the term has a specific meaning, depending on the sports being discussed.In Game Observer are the greatest unsung heroes in esports.  They are the cinematographers of esports!https://www.oneesports.gg/gaming/in-game-observers-esports-job/Castors  is another name for a commentator, who will speak over the action to engage, inform and entertain the viewer. Casters will need good knowledge of the game and teams they are casting, to offer personality and bring a match to life.Open Broadcaster Softwarehttps://obsproject.com/Gaming Map is just a representation of the game world or a part of it. All video games have a map of the playing area. Sometimes only the developers can see that and the player just has to discover the section/level/world on their own, such as Doom. In others, the map is drawn as you exploreesports winter/esports bubble:  It's a term that's being used to describe the current state of the industry in which esports teams are struggling financially to stay afloat.https://www.oneesports.gg/gaming/esports-fans-esports-winter-industry/Links to watch:Champs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWXDui9Cjmg&ab_channel=VALORANTChampionsTourWorlds 2022 Finals Tease - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpO5bZEzVzI&t=43s&ab_channel=LoLEsportsWorlds 2022 Moments and Memories - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxvqmyb-d4&ab_channel=LoLEsports

Mark Spina and Lynn Marie Macy sit down to discuss the On Her Shoulders project, spearheaded by the New Perspectives Theatre Company, which strives to make it impossible for producers and theater companies to deny or ignore the 1,000-year history and value of women's contribution to the theatrical canon.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Lynn Marie Macyhttps://lynnmariemacy.com/Melody Brookshttps://www.newperspectivestheatre.org/artistic-directorAccess info about On Her Shoulders and the Database from this page:https://www.newperspectivestheatre.org/on-her-shoulders-pageTheater 2020https://www.theater2020.com/5050 x 2020https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5050x2020Hedgepig Ensemblehttps://www.hedgepigensemble.org/Expand The Canon:https://www.hedgepigensemble.org/expand-the-canon?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVgW6W74Rz_p-ngE3GzcwD6d8iSkD9j5BBE9GtpkhjLsNnd2g4Tt8l4aAiYhEALw_wcBGoethe and the Weimar Circlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weimar_Classicism#:~:text=The%20Weimarer%20Klassik%20movement%20lasted,during%20the%20period%201788%E2%80%931805.League of Professional Theatre Women:https://www.theatrewomen.org/WP Theater:https://wptheater.org/History Matters:https://www.historymatterscelebratingwomensplaysofthepast.org/Parity Productions:https://parityproductions.org/Los Angeles Female Playwrights initiative:https://lafpi.com/The Count:https://the-lillys.org/the-count-1Playwrights:Aphra Behnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphra_BehnFanny Burneyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_BurneyPedro Calderón de la Barcahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Calder%C3%B3n_de_la_BarcaRachel Carothershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_CrothersSusanna Centlivrehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_CentlivreAlice Childresshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_ChildressMercedes de Costahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_de_Acosta Olympe de Gougeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympe_de_GougesAna Caro de Mallénhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Caro_de_Mall%C3%A9n#:~:text=El%20conde%20partinupl%C3%A9s%20and%20Valor,that%20are%20still%20known%20today.Lope de Vegahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lope_de_VegaMartin Dentonhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Martin-Denton/Madame DesJardinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie-Catherine_de_Villedieu Susan Glaspellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Glaspell Hildegard of Bingenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildegard_of_BingenPauline Hopkinshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_HopkinsHrotsvithahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HrotsvithaZora Neale Hurstonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zora_Neale_HurstonEstelle Anna Lewishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estelle_Anna_LewisDawn Powell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_PowellSusanna Rowsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_RowsonGeorge Sandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_SandFreddie Schillerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_SchillerFrances Chamberlin Sheridanhttps://www.juggernaut-theatre.org/first-100-years-the-professional-female-playwright/frances-chamberlaine-sheridan/Richard Brinsley Sheridanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Brinsley_SheridanCatherine Trotterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharine_Trotter_CockburnJohann Wolfgang von Goethehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Wolfgang_von_GoetheCharlotte and Caroline von Langfieldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_von_Lengefeldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_von_WolzogenCharlotte von Steinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_von_SteinMercy Otis Warrenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_Otis_WarrenPlays/Works:Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Vindication_of_the_Rights_of_WomanDido by Charlotte von Steinhttps://www.jstor.org/stable/23980730Dido by Christopher Marlowehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dido,_Queen_of_Carthage_(play)Dido and Aeneashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dido_and_AeneasLady Susan or The Captive Hearthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Captive_HeartNorthanger Abbey by Jane Austinhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northanger_AbbeyRights of Manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rights_of_ManSappho of Lesboshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95SDtZdT8sAArticles:CELEBRATING 1,000 YEARS OF WOMEN WRITING PLAYShttps://witonline.org/2022/03/21/celebrating-1000-years-of-women-writing-plays/(Women's) History Mattershttps://howlround.com/womens-history-mattersNew York State Council on the Arts ReportREPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT?https://www.womenarts.org/nysca-report-2002/Opening the curtain - Thesis tackles gender bias in American theaterhttps://paw.princeton.edu/article/opening-curtain

1st place winner of our 2023 Young Playwrights Competition, EliseHarvey introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Alistair's Garden. Followed by an interview with 2021 1st place winner, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.Credits:Audio Engineers Alex Gomez and Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De SandiesReferences:The children's hour by Lillian Hellmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Children%27s_Hour_(play)

Mary Iannelli sits down with Diane Foster, actress, producer, director and the founder of Wallybird Productions to discuss what is a producer, what role(s) do they play in the making of a film and all that is involved with producing a film from inception through distribution.Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Diane Foster Biohttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1341466/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smWallybird Productionshttps://wallybirdproductions.com/Tribeca Film Festivalhttps://tribecafilm.com/festivalStage 32https://www.stage32.com/welcome/IMDBhttps://www.imdb.com/Canvahttps://www.canva.com/Wrap Bookhttps://www.wrapbook.com/Set Herohttps://sethero.com/Reese Witherspoonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese_WitherspoonAva DuVernayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ava_DuVernayArray Nowhttps://arraynow.com/Kathryn Bigelowhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000941/

As we welcome back former Theater Project Jr alums to perform a Broadway Jukebox next month, we thought it would be a good time to do a lookback at our podcast from last year. ________________________________________________Mary Iannelli talks with her previous students to see what impact theater has had on them, their lives and their futures.  Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Montclair State University: https://www.montclair.edu/Governor Livingston High School: https://www.bhpsnj.org/livingstonIthaca College: https://www.ithaca.edu/University of Virginia: https://www.virginia.edu/Villanova University: https://www1.villanova.edu/university.htmlWilliam and Mary: https://www.wm.edu/Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey LLC (RMANJ): https://rmanetwork.com/our-locations/rma-new-jersey/

3rd place winner of our 2023 Young Playwrights Competition, Nicole Beltre introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, EL LATIDO DEL CORAZÓN. Followed by an interview with Young Playwright Competition Coordinator, Kevin Carver.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorAudio Description by Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Albert Camus - The Strangerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stranger_(Camus_novel)Mexican dream by Piero Piccionihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xlLt4k1lXAHeaven on the beach with you by Robert Lesterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC5Axj2nO-Q

Host Mark Spina sits down with Fred Kinney, a professor of scenic design at California State University, Fullerton to walk us through what the set design process might be for a production of The Glass Menagerie. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Bio: Fred Kinney is a California based designer who has designed over 80 theatre productions as well as trade shows and television. He has worked at numerous theaters, including California's South Coast Repertory and San Diego Repertory, and New Jersey's Shakespeare Theatre, New Jersey Repertory Company, and even The Theater Project. He has also designed in Europe at Vienna's English Theatre. TV credits include Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Extravaganza, Jeopardy!, Urban Monk, and Basketball Wives.  Fred is a professor of scenic design at California State University, Fullerton. He has been a Visiting Artist at Stanford University & at Montclair State University, NJ. The Glass Menagerie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_MenagerieThe Burgdorff Center for the Artshttp://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/the-burgdorffProofhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play)Arthur Millerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_MillerTennessee Williamshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_WilliamsRomeo & Juliethttps://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/Companyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_(musical)West Side Storyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_StoryJessica Tandyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_TandyKathereine Hepburnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_HepburnLaurette Taylorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurette_TaylorFrench ScenesDefinition: A "scene" division within a play marked (as in French drama) by the entrance or exit of an actor.Withttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(play)The Glass Menagerie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_MenagerieThe Burgdorff Center for the Artshttp://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/the-burgdorffProofhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play)Arthur Millerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_MillerTennessee Williamshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_WilliamsRomeo & Juliethttps://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/Companyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_(musical)West Side Storyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_StoryJessica Tandyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_TandyKathereine Hepburnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_HepburnLaurette Taylorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurette_TaylorFrench ScenesDefinition: A "scene" division within a play marked (as in French drama) by the entrance or exit of an actor.Withttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(play)The Glass Menagerie The Burgdorff Center for the ArtsProofArthur MillerTennessee WilliamsRomeo & JulietCompanyWest Side StoryJessica TandyKatharine HepburnLaurette TaylorFrench ScenesWithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Menageriehttp://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/the-burgdorffhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Millerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Williamshttps://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_(musical)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Storyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Tandyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Hepburnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurette_TaylorDefinition: A "scene" division within a play marked (as in French drama) by the entrance or exit of an actor.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(play)

General description:Mary Iannelli sits down with Jody Lebel, an award-winning author, playwright, actor, and voiceover talent, on the art of writing in general and as it pertains to writing short stories specifically. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Write Better Right Now Jody's eBookList of Magazines currently paying for short stories Tamiami StranglerNora Roberts / JD RobbPretty WomanThe Big FiveSix Stages of Plot Structure by Michael Hauge

General description:3rd place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Isabel Lindsay introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Community Garden. Followed by an interview with 2020 Young Playwright Competition honoree, Jacob MakofskeCredits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:The Cast:Bryan Rodriguez as Andres CargalMaria Forero as Aiere SayerDeb Maclean as Reina HemeldezNo Exit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_ExitThe Secret History by Donna Tart  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_HistoryAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle_and_Dante_Discover_the_Secrets_of_the_UniverseBenjamin Aire Saenz  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Alire_S%C3%A1enz

Theater Project Jr Alum, Dylan Randazzo sits down with Mary to discuss his love of theater, all things creative and how it all came together when he started his own YouTube channel.Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Dylan Randazzo                    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3615090/YouTube                                https://www.youtube.com/Siskel and Ebert                    https://siskelebert.org/The Dyl Pickle Movie Network          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYX69CGdNRxVUHGcDWwTK8wMarvel                                    https://www.marvel.com/Dan Murrell                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eULnt68fl1MPatreon                      https://www.patreon.com/Rotten Tomatoes                   https://www.rottentomatoes.com/Equipment needs:           Yeti Blue Mic https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blue+yeti+microhpone&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19eroLore6QjEG2yC2bjfg8eP2JQDuM_Y0s3C_czen3QfW5RgWFgC4WxoCDRUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=256417639852&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012005&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16537323950450493542&hvtargid=kwd-464214987284&hydadcr=29865_9846694&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_257w2byfd1_e Ring Light Reviews                https://bestpicks.today/best-ring-lights-review/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=124312088343&utm_term=best%20selfie%20ring%20light&campaignId=14214831568&adGroupId=124312088343&feedItemId=&targetId=kwd-304480055998&locInterestMs=&locPhysicalMs=9012005&matchType=b&network=g&device=c&deviceModel=&deviceType=desktop&campaignType=search&creativeId=538247134028&keyword=best%20selfie%20ring%20light&placement=&category=&adPosition=&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19egehuznuGT8iHcm4HGwHxHeHDXcjyhZu6s9lXWlbl3Jz2B-oTPvvKRoCvyIQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19egehuznuGT8iHcm4HGwHxHeHDXcjyhZu6s9lXWlbl3Jz2B-oTPvvKRoCvyIQAvD_BwEiMovie            https://www.videowinsoft.com/imovie-movie-maker-mac.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19em-j8_EMl4jmW45qiI3Scac1awviXuyP1I8bQ405J0YDDWLoxJM1rhoCq54QAvD_BwE

Our own Mark and Harry have a conversation that starts out about communication and takes a much more interesting turn to communication on and off the stage.  We hope you enjoy.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Mark Anthony Spina:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-spina/Harry Patrick Christian:  https://www.vividstage.org/harry-patrick-christianMeryl Streep:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_StreepGlenn Close:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_CloseJack Nicholson:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_NicholsonCathy Weiss:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-weiss-4501a59/William Gillette:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_GilletteGeorge Arliss:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_ArlissGeorge Arliss / Disraeli:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disraeli_(1929_film)Warner Baxter:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_BaxterNorma Shearer:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_ShearerJanette McDonald:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_MacDonaldLillian Gish:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_GishDavid Sedaris:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_SedarisJessica Lang:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_LangeAlex Baldwin:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_BaldwinDianne Weist:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_WiestMary Louise Parker:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary-Louise_ParkerAmanda Plummer:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_PlummerGeraldine Page:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldine_PagePaul Newman:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_NewmanThe Matchmaker:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MatchmakerBeanie Feldstein:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beanie_FeldsteinLea Michelle:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_MicheleGlee:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glee_(TV_series)Carol Channing:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_ChanningBette Midler:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_MidlerBernadette Peters:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_PetersThornton Wilder:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_WilderDonna Murphy:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_MurphyMadeline Kahn:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline_KahnAllison Janney:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_JanneyDenzel Washington:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_WashingtonJulia Roberts:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_RobertsBette Davis:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_DavisAngela Lansbury:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_LansburySweeney Todd:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_ToddGelsey Kirkland:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelsey_KirklandLucie Arnaz:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucie_ArnazAngela Lansbury:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_LansburyLen Cariou:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Cariou 

Host Mary Iannelli sits with Anne Ganguzza, a professional voice actor, coach, and award-winning producer with a dynamic presence and a passion for all things voice + technology. She works with talent around the world who are interested in boosting their VO career to the next level, using target-marketed demos and customized marketing strategies in addition to vocal coaching. Her networking group, the VO Peeps, offers meetups and workouts with incredible opportunities for feedback and growth; while her VO BOSS podcast can be heard weekly around the globe, and highlights prescient industry topics with a fresh take on what's happening in voice over. Short Description:Mary sits with voice talent, coach and producer Anne Ganguzza to gain insight into what it's like to start a career in voiceover work. They discuss everything from how to get started, the business aspect, how important is marketing, technology and the industry in general. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References: Anne's links: Website: https://www.anneganguzza.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneGanguzzaVoice?ref=ts&fref=tsTwitter: https://twitter.com/aganguzzaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/annganSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anneganguzzaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aganguzza/Blog: https://www.anneganguzza.com/blogVO Peeps: https://www.vopeeps.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneganguzza?challengeId=AQFwk5-VDryraAAAAYCE6MAMDyyqZjjTZox9riiUemndiZGGUfr9cur_ER2uanNksE65Vfz_nDG4Ee88_G5xxLH7cBerKuh87Q&submissionId=de9d7268-084c-eb16-f788-22df62ffdb09  Warm up exercises:   Appcompanist https://www.appcompanist.com/  Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters https://www.amazon.com/Rodney-Saulsberrys-Tongue-Twisters-Warm-Ups/dp/0974767824  Anne's Studio Gear Recommendations https://www.anneganguzza.com/studio-gearAudio editorsTwisted Wave for MAC: https://twistedwave.com/Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html?sdid=KKQPG&mv=search&ef_id=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuIcvnoEH37XahytBYiI2UHIxrMDntTwlrAqEqaaPGp8mFkir3YtIA-BoCi8gQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!379243313516!e!!g!!adobe%20audition!1712851908!83024457248&gclid=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuIcvnoEH37XahytBYiI2UHIxrMDntTwlrAqEqaaPGp8mFkir3YtIA-BoCi8gQAvD_BwELogic Pro: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/ Where to find work: Voice 123: https://voice123.com/pages/voice-over-jobs/ CastVoices: https://castvoices.com/projects VOPlanet: https://www.voplanet.com/Marketing: Boss Blast: https://www.voboss.com/product/boss-blast 

Host Mary Iannelli sits with Anne Ganguzza, a professional voice actor, coach, and award-winning producer with a dynamic presence and a passion for all things voice + technology. She works with talent around the world who are interested in boosting their VO career to the next level, using target-marketed demos and customized marketing strategies in addition to vocal coaching. Her networking group, the VO Peeps, offers meetups and workouts with incredible opportunities for feedback and growth; while her VO BOSS podcast can be heard weekly around the globe, and highlights prescient industry topics with a fresh take on what's happening in voice over. Short Description:Mary sits with voice talent, coach and producer Anne Ganguzza to gain insight into what it's like to start a career in voiceover work. They discuss everything from how to get started, the business aspect, how important is marketing, technology and the industry in general. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References: Anne's links: Website: https://www.anneganguzza.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneGanguzzaVoice?ref=ts&fref=tsTwitter: https://twitter.com/aganguzzaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/annganSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anneganguzzaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aganguzza/Blog: https://www.anneganguzza.com/blogVO Peeps: https://www.vopeeps.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneganguzza?challengeId=AQFwk5-VDryraAAAAYCE6MAMDyyqZjjTZox9riiUemndiZGGUfr9cur_ER2uanNksE65Vfz_nDG4Ee88_G5xxLH7cBerKuh87Q&submissionId=de9d7268-084c-eb16-f788-22df62ffdb09  Warm up exercises:   Appcompanist https://www.appcompanist.com/  Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters https://www.amazon.com/Rodney-Saulsberrys-Tongue-Twisters-Warm-Ups/dp/0974767824  Anne's Studio Gear Recommendations https://www.anneganguzza.com/studio-gearAudio editorsTwisted Wave for MAC: https://twistedwave.com/Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html?sdid=KKQPG&mv=search&ef_id=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuIcvnoEH37XahytBYiI2UHIxrMDntTwlrAqEqaaPGp8mFkir3YtIA-BoCi8gQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!379243313516!e!!g!!adobe%20audition!1712851908!83024457248&gclid=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuIcvnoEH37XahytBYiI2UHIxrMDntTwlrAqEqaaPGp8mFkir3YtIA-BoCi8gQAvD_BwELogic Pro: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/ Where to find work: Voice 123: https://voice123.com/pages/voice-over-jobs/ CastVoices: https://castvoices.com/projects VOPlanet: https://www.voplanet.com/Marketing: Boss Blast: https://www.voboss.com/product/boss-blast 

General description:2nd place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Izaiah Solano introduces an audio reading of his award winning play, The Subway. Followed by an interview with 2020 Young Playwright Competition honoree, Jacob Makofske.Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Complete our survey at:  https://surveys.blubrry.com/theater_project_thinks_aboutThe Subway by Izaiah Solano recordingJamie - Cooper MendonssaRomero - Bryan RodriguezDirected by Dennis DaPrile

Scott Cagney sits down with Mary Iannelli and discusses how he has found work in Film and TV and gives us a glimpse of what life as a working actor is like. We cover all the ins and outs of being an actor - how to get work and what you should expect once you get it.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Scott Cagney https://www.backstage.com/u/ScottCagney/Backstage https://www.backstage.com/Actors' Access https://actorsaccess.com/ID Investigation Discovery https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/Strange Dog Theatre http://www.strangedogtheatre.com/Take Care Now sketch group on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88xxHeXJTPlD-8407F2RfAThe Trilogy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trilogy-podcast/id1262672022Brian Parks https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3337669/ Joe Drechsel https://www.facebook.com/joe.drechsel

1st place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Lina Olazabal introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Roll Sisyphus. Followed by an interview with 2018 1st place and 2017 3rd place winner, Kianni Keys.Credits:Producer Mary A IannelliAudio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien Desandies References:Performance of Roll Sisyphus by Lena OlazabalDemetrius: Jay DuniganHades: Scott CagneySisyphus: Matt McCarthyDeath: Harry Patrick Christian*Zeus: Paul MurphyAthena: Kelley McAndrewsNarrator: Andre DeSandies*Member of Artists Equity AssociationDirected by Gary Glor Sisyphus: The Myth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisyphus:_The_MythOur Town - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_TownUrinetown - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UrinetownKianni Keys https://www.backstage.com/u/kianni-keys/Lina Olazabal https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-olazabal-14a8a3212/

New Jersey native Bill Mesce, Jr. is an author of fiction and non-fiction, as well as a screenwriter and playwright. He talks with Mark Spina about the differences in approach when writing for the stage versus the screen. Bill's first novel, The Advocate, won in the novel-writing category of the America's Best competition, and was followed by two equally-acclaimed sequels, Officer of the Court and The Defender, as well as the non-fiction works Peckinpah's Women: A Reappraisal of the Portrayal of Women in the Period Westerns of Sam Peckinpah and Artists on the Art of Survival: Observations on Frustration, Perspiration, and Inspiration for the Young Artist. His screenwriting credits include Road Ends, starring Dennis Hopper and Mariel Hemingway, and uncredited work on Brian DePalma's political thriller Blow Out. His plays include A Jersey Cantata, which was named one of the best new plays to debut in New Jersey in the 97-98 season, and will be revived this summer by The Theater Project in Maplewood. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References: Neil Simon                            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_SimonPaddy Chayefsky                      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_ChayefskyAaron Sorkin                          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_SorkinA Few Good Men                        https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104257/Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?             https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_Afraid_of_Virginia_Woolf%3F_(film)The Odd Couple.                 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odd_Couple_(film)Glengarry Glen Ross                    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104348/Mike Nichols                         https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001566/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0The Hospital                           https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067217/Network                            https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074958/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Sidney Lumet                         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_LumetNed Beatty                            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_BeattyPeter Finch,                           https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_FinchOwen Roizman                         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_RoizmanIron Man                             https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/Cary Grant                            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cary_GrantKatharine Hepburn                    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_HepburnBringing Up Baby                       https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029947/What's Up, Doc?                        https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069495/The Hangover                         https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/Irma Vep.                             https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irma_Veptik toks                                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTokThe Godfather                          https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/All The President's Men                  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Spotlight                             https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/The Advocate                            https://www.amazon.com/Advocate-Bill-Mesce-Jr/dp/1530943043HBO                              https://www.hbo.com/The director's company                      https://www.directorscompany.org/

Mary Iannelli talks with her previous students to see what impact theater has had on them, their lives and their futures.  Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Montclair State University:  https://www.montclair.edu/Governor Livingston High School:  https://www.bhpsnj.org/livingstonIthaca College:  https://www.ithaca.edu/University of Virginia:  https://www.virginia.edu/Villanova University:  https://www1.villanova.edu/university.htmlWilliam and Mary:  https://www.wm.edu/Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey LLC (RMANJ):  https://rmanetwork.com/our-locations/rma-new-jersey/

3rd place winner of our 2021 Young Playwrights Competition, Julian Martin introduces an audio reading of his award winning play, We Are Numbers. Followed by an interview of Julian by 2018 1st place and 2017 3rd place winner, Kianni Keys.Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:We Are Numbers by Julian Martin Rory:   Jonathan BaumNoah:   Mason BeiterApril:    Andrea BernardoJack:    Bryan Rodriquez Director: Dennis DaPrile Quote: David Lynch“I don't know why people expect art to make sense. They accept the fact that life doesn't make sense.”Jul 29, 2019

Only a minority of actors, directors, and playwrights live their lives signing autographs beside swimming pools or in penthouses; the vast majority will juggle side by side careers for most of their working lives -- three careers if they are raising families. Harry Patrick Christian and Mark Spina reflect on lives spent straddling that particular fence.

Michael Striano discusses all the ins and outs of being a background actor - how to get work as an "extra" and what you should expect once you get it.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Michael Striano:   IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5001524/ Backstage:  https://www.backstage.com/u/MichaelStriano/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/mstriano/Central Casting:  https://www.centralcasting.com/Grant Wilfley Casting:  https://www.gwcnyc.com/Casting Networks:  https://www.castingnetworks.com/“The Hollers”:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3714720/Irish Rep Theater:  https://irishrep.org/Wonder Wheel:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5825380/

2nd place winner of The Theater Project's 2021 Young Playwright Competition, Ryan Rosenthal introduces an audio reading of his award-winning play, The Patron's Redeemer. Followed by an interview of Ryan by 2018 1st place and 2017 3rd place winner, Kianni Keys.Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou

Movie mavens Mark Spina and Harry Patrick Christian have some suggestions for lesser known classic films with holiday themes.  Credits:Audio Engineer Alex GomezOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Holiday:   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030241/A Christmas Memory:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179551/The Thin Man 1934 movie:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSThEEeFYeUThe House Without A Christmas Tree (1972):  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068720/The Lady on a Train:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037859/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Lady in the Lake:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSl9Z77HSNkBlack Christmas:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KPXWKUiCiUScrooge (Albert Finney):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjVP1_I_5dsMr Magoo's Christmas Carol:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAnjjnwD4Ok&list=PL75fKsKZxlkC9MYwMKu98FUv0_Bd0ekzJIt Happened One Christmas:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6qFwYeK8ZsThe Homecoming:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umEEnFtmV0IThe Christmas Tree:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FdY0MV27IYFalling in Love:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PUYTF0m-28Love, Actually:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFr9B_Zx3wYThe Bishop's Wife:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlMKPpy0Z-I&list=PLWYQC8QGTjHlb54lReHKMarFq8l03fexvThe Shop Around The Corner:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3nsHRKZJA&list=PLiqh4eY_4ufvVhDLed1mdWYZyqxXQYB9R

Rising pop singer/songwriter Kristina Lachaga, "The Girl With The Big Pink Heart™," discusses how she got started and gives tips on how you can begin to build your brand!https://www.kristinalachaga.com/https://www.instagram.com/kristinalachaga/https://open.spotify.com/artist/20lFOC1hCNvIZpNCHiVLA6?si=ViZ8TCCdRX-IL9R4EK1l-Q&dl_branch=1Music credits: No Doubt, R.S.V.P. (Acoustic), and Calendar are provided to The Theater Project for Episode 1.8 with Kristina Lachaga. All Music: © Big Pink Heart Music LLC/Kristina Lachaga. Warning: All rights reserved. Unauthorized commercial use or publication is prohibited.

Three playwrights – Joe Vitale, Lynn Marie Macy and TyLie Shider -- current and former members of The Theater Project playwrights' workshop, discuss how to get your play produced in today's competitive theater environment. They discuss how to find submission opportunities online, preparing your script for submission, following up with theaters and researching theaters to find the best match for your play. They also talk about the pros and cons of self-produced plays, getting an agent and creating a website that highlights a playwright's work.

Singer, actor, and comedian Arielle Gonzalez joins us for a discussion about what to expect after college while you're trying to “make it”. https://www.ariellegonzalez.com/ One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou & Demien DeSandies https://gaillousings.bandcamp.com/ https://www.gaillousings.com/

Co-winner of The Theater Project's 2021 Young Playwright Competition, Brennan Columbia-Walsh introduces a full audio performance of his award winning play, The Opossum. Followed by an interview of Brennan by 2020 Young Playwright Competition honoree, Jacob Makofske. Announcer: Mary Iannelli Audio Engineers: Gary Glor and Alex Gomez Reference info: The Opossum by Brennan Columbia Walsh Directed by Gary Glor* Slim Jim Welsh was played by Matt McCarthy Fatman Lennie Shaw by Scott Cagney and Colonel Murdock by Harry Patrick Christian* *Member of Actors Equity  

Mark Spina & Harry Patrick Christian share their observations about changes in theater and film over the course of their lifetimes. Links and Resources: https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots https://www.pridecenter.org/ The Drag:  https://stageagent.com/shows/play/22881/the-drag The Nance:  https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=4884 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof:  https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/cat/character/brick/ A Streetcar Named Desire:  https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/streetcar/quotes/theme/sexuality/ Picnic:  https://stageagent.com/shows/play/6305/picnic Separate Tables:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/8967/separate-tables Tea And Sympathy:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/1038/tea-and-sympathy Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf:  https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=1623 Take Me Out:  https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/multiple.asp?indexm=25&start=1&limitResult=all&options=all&limitResult1=allgenres&total=all&male=all&female=all&keysearch=take%20me%20out The Front Runner:  https://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964 Christopher Durang:  http://www.christopherdurang.com/ Nicky Silver:  Nicky Silver - Wikipedia Will And Grace:  Will & Grace - Wikipedia The Boys in the Band:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2499/the-boys-in-the-band-original-version Roots:  Roots (1977 miniseries) - Wikipedia Bent:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2618/bent Angels in America:  Angels in America - Wikipedia Michael Riedel:  Michael Riedel (journalist) - Wikipedia The Inheritance:  https://theinheritanceplay.com/

OUR FIRST EPISODE! Vocalist/Songwriter Gail Lou and Songwriter/Producer Shawn V. Lucas discuss the music industry and what up and coming artists should know. One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou I Still Love is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Cannonball Records