Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon J Dirden

Brandon J. Dirden is an actor and director who has appeared in TV shows like The Americans and plays like the Tony Award-winning All The Way (he played Martin Luther King Jr. alongside Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson). He's also a director — most recently of Yale Repertory Theatre’s production of Eden. The play takes place in 1920s Manhattan. It focuses on two families living in the same apartment building. Eustace Baylor comes from the south and falls in love with Anetta Barton. Anetta’s family is from the West Indies. Her father, Joseph, does not approve of Eustace. This hour, we talk to Brandon about the complex racial dynamics in Eden and the power of theater. GUEST: Brandon J. Dirden: actor, director and Associate Arts Professor in the Graduate Acting Department at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He directed Yale Repertory Theatre’s production of Eden, which runs until February 8th. You can learn more about Yale Repertory Theatre's production of Eden on their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Meg Wolitzer presents perfect mismatches. In “The Man and the Moose” by Ben Loory, performed by Michael Cerveris, a man's best bud has antlers. In “Red Dirt Don't Wash” by Roger Mais, performed by Brandon J. Dirden, a young man's courtship is at risk—she doesn't like his shoes. And a piano lesson is out of tune in “The Piano Teacher's Pupil” by William Trevor, performed by Kathryn Erbe. Authors Elizabeth Strout and Marlon James present commentary from the stage at Symphony Space. 

Meg Wolitzer hands off to guest host Roxane Gay in this rebroadcast of a show about considering people and feelings at a distance.  Italian fabulist Italo Calvino observes young love on the slopes in “The Adventure of a Skier,” performed by James Naughton.  In Edwidge Danticat's “New York Day Women” a daughter watches her mother walking through Manhattan.  The reader is Laurine Towler.  And the James Baldwin grapples with what it means to be an American in "Notes for a Hypothetical Novel," performed by Brandon J. Dirden.

Actor Crystal Dickinson and director Brandon J. Dirden join us to discuss their upcoming production of the Alice Childress play, "Wine in the Wilderness," at Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey. The show runs until November 6.

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Jules Latimer about their career trajectory thus far, from taking a break before returning to Julliard, booking their first Off-Broadway contract while showcasing and auditioning for their first series regular, to being #2 on set as their first TV gig, acting in a star-studded movie, and gearing up for their release of a series regular on CBS TV show. Jule's shares how they learned while on the job, how important it is to be a good person first and foremost, and how you cannot poo-poo on your unexpected blessings.   About Jules:Jules Latimer is a New York based actor who recently graduated from The Juilliard School. Before graduation, she had the pleasure of leading her first off-broadway show PARIS at the Atlantic Theater Company by Eboni Booth. After her critically praised performance her career has been on the fast track. While at Juilliard and at Bard Summerscape, she worked with renowned theater directors Daniel Fish in MOST HAPPY, Jenny Koons in THE TEMPEST, and Brandon J. Dirden in PARADISE BLUE. After graduation, she started filming her first television series GUILTY PARTY opposite Kate Beckinsale. She's completing her first feature film, RUSTIN, with legendary director/writer George C. Wolfe highlighting the March on Washington in 1963 which will premiere on Netflix. Recently, she was cast in her second television series FIRE COUNTRY that will premiere on CBS in the Fall on Friday's at 9ET/8CT. Jule's IG: @juleslatimer Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com  

Listen to hear how starting rehearsal before the shutdown brought the cast closer than ever, the audience feedback Dirden and Ramos have received on their characters, and how spending a week at a baseball camp made the Take Me Out cast a true team.View full transcript here.

Broadway Flea-sized bits if information for you this time... Broadway News: Lin Manuel shared the opening track to his next musical film adaptation, Tick Tick Boom, called 30/90. The song is sung by Andrew Garfield, Joshua Henry, Vanessa Hudgens, Robin De Jesus, Alexndra Shipp and MJ Rodriguez. Aladdin has suspended performances until October 12 due to COVID-19 breakthrough cases detected in the cast. They released a statement that said “We apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this causes ticket holders, but we trust that audiences agree that safety must be at the forefront of our return to Broadway….” We wish the cast and crew of Aladdin health and wellness on this journey. Thoughts of a Colored Man, the new Broadway play by Keenan Scott II has pushed up their opening day, and now will officially open on Wednesday, October 13th. This production also teamed up with merch., the first Black-owned Broadway merchandise company, to create and sell unique merchandise for Thoughts of a Colored Man. merch. was founded in July 2021 by Brandon Gloster and Brooklyn McLain. Pal Joey, the Rodgers and Hart-John O'Hara classic musical, has been revised in a brand-new production that will be heading to Broadway in the 2022-2023 season. There will be a new book by Richard LaGravenese, and iconic co-directors Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover who will also do the choreography.  Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have joined the roster of producers for the Broadway production of Chicken & Biscuits. The Tony-winning revival of Chicago, which reopened its doors September 14, has joined forces with the Broadway League to present a ¡Viva Broadway!night—celebrating Hispanic and Latino theatre makers and audiences—October 18 at the Ambassador Theatre. Portions of that evening's performance of the long-running production, which is celebrating 25 years on Broadway, will be performed in Spanish. The company is currently led by a trio of Latin leads: Ana Villafañe as Roxie Hart, Bianca Marroquín as Velma Kelly, and Tony winner Paulo Szot as Billy Flynn. The owners & operators of all 41 Broadway theatres in New York City have extended the vaccination and mask requirements for audiences through the end of the year. Casting News: The cast of Skeleton Crew will feature Chanté Adams, Brandon J. Dirden, Adesola Osakalumi and joining previously announced Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad. Skeleton Crew is written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Skeleton Crew will begin performances Tuesday, December 21, 2021 and open Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. A new production of Macbeth is headed to Broadway next year, starring Daniel Craig in the title role, alongside Ruth Negga, who will make her Broadway debut as Lady Macbeth. Girl From The North Country has announced the full cast for the production's return to Broadway on October 13th. Colin Bates will be joining the cast in the role of Gene Laine. Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast starring alongside LaChanze in the Broadway production of “Trouble in Mind.” Michael Zegen will star as Al Manners, Chuck Cooper will star as Sheldon Forrester and Danielle Campbell will star as Judy Sears. Casting has been announced for the upcoming National Tour of The Prom. Kaden Kearney will star as Emma, Kalyn West as Alyssa Greene, Courtney Balan as Dee Dee Allen, Patrick Wetzel as Barry Glickman, Emily Borromeo as Angie Dickinson, Bud Weber as Trent Oliver, Sinclair Mitchell as Mr. Hawkins, Ashanti J'Aria as Mrs. Greene, and Shavey Brown as Sheldon Saperstein. Follow @BwayPodNetwork on Twitter. Find co-hosts on Twitter at @AyannaPrescod and @CLewisReviews. Tickets for Is This A Room and Dana H. playing in rep at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway are on sale NOW! Purchase HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two stories about families. In Heather Monley’s “Paddle to Canada,” a risky family boating trip becomes contested history. Jenna Ushkowitz is the reader.  And Jamel Brinkley’s “A Family” shows people coming together in unexpected ways after a loss. Brandon J. Dirden performs this Best American Short Stories 2019 selection.   Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Roxane Gay presents three works about considering people and feelings at a distance.  Italian fabulist Italo Calvino observes young love on the slopes in “The Adventure of a Skier,” performed by James Naughton.  In Edwidge Danticat’s “New York Day Women” a daughter watches her mother walking through Manhattan.  The reader is Laurine Towler.  And the James Baldwin grapples with what it means to be an American in "Notes for a Hypothetical Novel," performed by Brandon J. Dirden. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June Thomas talks with Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys about their feelings about the series finale. Then Noah Emmerich and Brandon J. Dirden discuss their reactions to Stan Beeman's and Dennis Aderholt's behavior in Episode 610. Finally, Russell, Rhys, Emmerich, Dirden, and Costa Ronin share their strongest memories from their time on the show. Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June Thomas talks with Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys about their feelings about the series finale. Then Noah Emmerich and Brandon J. Dirden discuss their reactions to Stan Beeman's and Dennis Aderholt's behavior in Episode 610. Finally, Russell, Rhys, Emmerich, Dirden, and Costa Ronin share their strongest memories from their time on the show. Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode.

Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, along with actors John Douglas Thompson and Brandon J. Dirden discuss Manhattan Theatre Club's revival of “Jitney” - the first of 10 plays in the late August Wilson’s The Pittsburgh Cycle.

Almost halfway through the fourth season of The Americans, Agent Dennis Aderholt, aka actor/director Brandon J. Dirden, has taken a more prominent role. Through nefarious means, we were able to spirit Brandon to an undisclosed location and interrogate him to find out exactly what he knows about what is going on! We talk with him […]