Podcasts about classical theatre

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Adam and Budi continue our Grad School Series with Chair of Graduate Acting at NYU Tisch, Carl Cofield. Carl Cofield is the Chair of Graduate Acting at NYU Tisch and has served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem since 2018. CTH directing credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Seize the King, The Bacchae, Antigone, Macbeth, The Tempest, and Dutchman. He also directed  The XIXth (The Nineteenth) at the Old Globe Theatre as well as the world premiere of Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami for Rogue Machine Theater in Los Angeles, and later iterations at Miami New Drama and Denver Center. Other directing venues include Oregon Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre, and Yale Repertory. He has served on faculty at Yale School of Drama, Columbia School of the Arts, Manhattan School of Music, and the New School. Education: MFA in Directing from Columbia University.Support the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Tune in with the Master of Voice and Well being, and the renowned Angelic Emissary, Stewart Pearce , shares transformative techniques to unleash your authentic voice, empowering you to express yourself with confidence and clarity in all areas of life. Stewart Pearce is an internationally renowned Angelic Emissary, having received a Divine Initiation from the Angels of Atlantis in 1987. This profound mystical experience inspired Stewart to explore the heightened spiritual realms within our great global traditions of faith and beyond, whilst also spreading the Angels of Atlantis divine wisdom, loving grace, and sacred teachings around the globe. Stewart lives to honor the divine plan, which inspires all beings to live within the heart, becoming fully embodied, and transcendent at this time of the Great Shift. Stewart is also a legendary Master of Voice & Sound Healer who has coached leading Actors, Inspirational Speakers, and Public Personalities during his forty-five years of career. He was Head of Voice at one of Britain's leading Drama Schools from 1980-1997, and then the Master of Voice at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre London from 1997-2010. Stewart has also published a series of self-empowerment Books and Angelic Oracles, which aim to assist the path of enlightenment, whilst embracing the ancient wisdom traditions that hold the sanctity of the human heart as a crucible of love and peace. They include: The Alchemy of Voice, The Hearts Note, The Angels of Atlantis, Angels and the Keys to Paradise, and his latest work DIANA THE VOICE OF CHANGE which became an Amazon best-seller in 2022. Stewart also launched The Magnetic Voice Academy in 2023, a synthesis of unique voice and presence skills derived from his professional experience in Classical Theatre and coaching leading personalities like Margaret Thatcher, Diana Princess of Wales, and Marianne Williamson, which immediately became a cyber sensation. https://theangelsofatlantis.com https://stewartpearce.com ````````````````````````````````********** "Shine Your Brilliance – Live Your Best Life Now" is a transformative talk show and podcast hosted by intuitive guide, visionary artist, and transformational coach, Joan of Angels. Through insightful conversations, inspiring interviews, and guided meditations, Joan invites viewers and listeners on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and spiritual awakening. Drawing from her extensive experience as a spiritual teacher, artist, and healer, Joan delves into a wide range of topics designed to uplift, inspire, and illuminate the path to personal and collective transformation. From exploring the power of love and creativity to connecting with angels and spirit guides, each episode offers practical tools, profound insights, and uplifting wisdom to support viewers and listeners on their journey of growth and evolution. Whether you're seeking guidance on navigating the ascension process, embracing your divine purpose, or deepening your connection with the spiritual realm, "Turn Up Your Light" provides a sacred space to explore, learn, and expand your consciousness. Join Joan of Angels and her guests as they illuminate the way forward, empowering you to turn up your light, illuminate your soul, and transform your life. Joan offers private sessions and creates Soul Portraits for her special clients. Check out her work at www.joanofangels.com Be sure to Like, Subscribe and Share if you enjoy this channel. Be sure to Like, Subscribe and Share if you enjoy this channel. Other links for Joan: Links: www.joanofangels.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/joanofangels YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/JoanofAngels Telegram: https://t.me/JoanOfAngels Substack: https://joanofangels.substack.com You can support this channel by exploring and using the products and services I use to maintain my vibratory frequencies and support my physical well-being as I do my work supporting you to shine your brilliance and live your best life. Lifewave: lifewave.com/JoanofAngels Shop Asea: https://shopasea.com/joanofangels Visit her website at www.joanofangels.com and receive your free eBook on living your soul filled purpose. If you like these podcasts, please like, subscribe and share with those you love.  Sending love and light across the galaxy Joan of Angels   Spiritual Advisor  Cosmic Art Activations and Soul Essence Portraits  Angel of Light Cosmic Spiritual Leader Links: www.joanofangels.com Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoanofAngels Instagram: www.instagram.com/joanofangels YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/JoanofAngels Telegram: https://t.me/JoanOfAngels  Substack: https://joanofangels.substack.com Substack: https://joanofangels.substack.com

Stephen Burdman joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about accessibility, redefining classics and panoramic theatre. Stephen Burdman founded New York Classical Theatre in 2000 and is the vision behind the creation of Panoramic Theatre, and is celebrating their twenty-fifth season of providing free performances while inviting new audiences into green spaces. To find out more about Stephen and the company, visit the New York Classical Theatre website and insta.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

He is the producing artistic director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem, focusing on work from Sophocles to Shakespeare—the big S playwrights—to explore fundamental ideas. “These are living arguments, these classic plays.” Produced with CTH. Music: Kaden Jones, cello; Roen Jones, violin; Emery Jones, piano. This is our last new episode of the season. We're in reruns through August. Remember: they're all new if you haven't heard them.

This summer, The Classical Theatre of Harlem is putting on a free production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for Uptown Shakespeare in the Park. Director Carl Cofield discusses the production, which is set during the Harlem Renaissance and has performances through July 28.

Jerrell L. Henderson is a Theatre Director, Puppeteer, and African American Theatre Historian and Archivist. Through the mediums of theatre and/or puppetry and film, Jerrell seeks to disrupt generational curses of self-hate (i.e. racism, homophobia, religious intolerance, etc.). Intellectually curious and emotionally dexterous, Jerrell is at home in a number of wide-ranging genres including, but not limited to, American Realism, Magical Realism, Traditional and Contemporary Musical Theatre, Poetic Black-Queer Narratives, and Live Spectacle Events. Upcoming projects include directing Ragtime at Metropolis Arts Center this Spring. A recipient of a 2023 Henson Foundation Workshop Grant and the 2022 League of Chicago Theatre's Samuel G. Roberson Fellowship, Jerrell will present an original shadow play titled, AmericanMYTH: Crossroads with Free Street Theatre this Fall. Recent projects include directing Reverie by James Ijames (2022 Pulitzer Prize recipient for Fat Ham) with Azuka Theatre in Philadelphia, co-directing Marys Seacole by Jackie Sibblies Drury with Griffin Theatre in Chicago, and collaborating with The Classical Theatre of Harlem and St. Ann's Warehouse on: When The World Sounds Like A Prayer (https://www.cthnyc.org, walkwithamal.org) in Bryant Park in NYC. Other credits include Mlima's Tale with Griffin Theatre (Jeff Award nomination for Direction and Best Play), The River with BoHo Theatre, and Untitled with Inis Nua (Barrymore Award nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Play). Puppet short films include a filmed version of his signature puppetry piece, I Am The Bear with The Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival. Other puppet short films include, Hamlin: La Revue Sombre with Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams and Diamond's Dream with Chicago Children's Theatre. His Juneteenth Puppet Protest: The Welcome Table was featured in the New York Times (June 2020) and his Fall 2020 puppetry celebration of the lives of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian titled, Black Butterfly was later expanded into an educational performance piece with Tria Smith of Guild Row and a student collective working with Urban Growers Collective on Chicago's South Side. He received his MFA in Theatre Directing from Northwestern University (2015), is an artistic associate with Black Lives, Black Words, is a member of Lincoln Center's Directors Lab (2012), and was a Henson Foundation sponsored participant at the Eugene O'Neill National Puppetry Conference (2020). He is on the board of Directors Gathering. (DG) is a national organization based in Philadelphia, PA which offers theatre directors consistent community, resources, and elevation.  As a theatre historian and archivist, Jerrell contributed to Fifty Key Musicals (Routledge Press). He authored the chapter on Shuffle Along (1921) and co-authored the chapter on The Wiz (1975). He also serves as the creator and curator of black_theatre_vinyl_archive on Instagram. black_theatre_vinyl_archive is an extensive collection of vinyl albums which highlight the contributions of members of the African Diaspora in Theatre/Musical Theatre History.  

This week, as we count down the final episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby talks with the passionate Emilio Vieira, who takes on the role of Palamon in Shakespeare BASH'd unique production of "Two Noble Kinsmen." Together, we explore the thrills and challenges of performing one of the Bard's less frequently staged plays. Emilio reveals the intricacies of making Shakespeare's language resonate with contemporary audiences and discusses the emotional highs and lows his character endures in this tale of honour and forbidden desire. Embark on a behind-the-scenes journey with me as we examine the craft of adapting Shakespeare for today's audiences. We contrast the festival stage's grandeur with the intimacy of smaller productions and dissect the professional growth that comes from long-term engagement with Shakespearean drama. Moreover, the conversation turns to survival—both of the actor during an arduous theatre season and the creative spirit during the pandemic. We shed light on the birth of the SuddenSpark Collective and its aspirations, offering an inspiring look at the resilience and creativity of theatre professionals in unprecedented times. Bio Emilio Vieira is an actor/ creator currently working on Shakespeare BASH'd's Two Noble Kinsmen, playing at the Theatre Centre from January 25 to Feb 4, 2024. Emilio is about to embark on his 7th season with the Stratford Festival playing Antonio in Twelfth Night, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet and Richard Dazzle in London Assurance. Other credits include: Richard II, Grand Magic, Richard III, The Miser, Coriolanus, The Tempest, Napoli Milionaria!, Tartuffe, Macbeth, All My Sons, Bunny (Stratford Festival); The Three Musketeers (RMTC); Towards Youth: a play on Radical Hope (Crow's Theatre); Tartuffe, Measure for Measure, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, Titus Andronicus (Canadian Stage); february: a love story (Sudden Spark Collective/Globus Theatre); Cymbeline (Shakespeare BASH'd). Emilio has appeared on HBO's Titans and some indie projects you haven't seen. He continues to voraciously audition for film and television without much success. During the pandemic, Emilio, and his creative collaborator Ellen Denny launched Sudden Spark Collective, a company aimed at producing heartwarming stories as soup for the pandemic soul. Their two projects, february: a love story, and Above Ground Floor had successful digital debuts with great acclaim. Both went on to stream with Stratfest@Home, garnering international attention and meriting them an interview with Tom Power on CBC's Q. Emilio is a proud graduate of York University's Acting Conservatory and studied under the direction of Martha Henry and Stephen Ouimette at the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre. He loves dogs, hugs, mint chocolate and cricket! Instagram: @emiliovieira Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

She may be the “new kid in town,” but Keelie Sheridan brings a wealth of talent, skill, and experience to her new role as Artistic Director of the Irish Classical Theatre Company. Meet this dynamic and charming young woman when she sits down to talk to Peter about how thrilled she is to be joining Buffalo's established and thriving theater scene. But first, ICTC veteran Reneé Radzavich talks about her exciting new role directing operations at D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre!

A theatre director, puppeteer, and African American theatre historian and archivist that seeks to disrupt generational curses of self-hate, racism, homophobia, and religious intolerance. Intellectually curious and emotionally dexterous, Jerrell is at home in a wide range of genres including, but not limited to, American Realism, Magical Realism, Traditional and Contemporary Musical Theatre, Poetic Black-Queer Narratives, and Live Spectacle Events. He is the recipient of a 2023 Henson Foundation Workshop Grant and the 2022 League of Chicago Theatre's Samuel G. Roberson Fellowship. Recent projects include directing Reverie by James Ijames (2022 Pulitzer Prize recipient for Fat Ham) with Azuka Theatre in Philadelphia, co-directing Marys Seacole by Jackie Sibblies Drury with Griffin Theatre in Chicago, and collaborating with The Classical Theatre of Harlem and St. Ann's Warehouse on: When The World Sounds Like A Prayer in Bryant Park in NYC. Other credits include Mlima's Tale with Griffin Theatre (Jeff Award nomination for Direction and Best Play), The River with BoHo Theatre, and Untitled with Inis Nua (Barrymore Award nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Play). His puppet short films include a filmed version of his signature puppetry piece, I Am The Bear with The Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival. His other puppet short films include, Hamlin: La Revue Sombre with Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams and Diamond's Dream with Chicago Children's Theatre. His Juneteenth Puppet Protest: The Welcome Table was featured in the New York Times and his Fall 2020 puppetry celebration of the lives of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian titled, Black Butterfly was later expanded into an educational performance piece with Tria Smith of Guild Row and a student collective working with Urban Growers Collective on Chicago's South Side. He received his MFA in Theatre Directing from Northwestern University, is an artistic associate with Black Lives, Black Words, is a member of Lincoln Center's Directors Lab, and was a Henson Foundation sponsored participant at the Eugene O'Neill National Puppetry Conference.  As a theatre historian and archivist, Jerrell contributed to Fifty Key Musicals (Routledge Press). He authored the chapter on Shuffle Along (1921) and co-authored the chapter on The Wiz (1975). 

We start with a feature about the 40th anniversary of Curtain Up! as Lisa Ludwig talks about the excitement to come. Then, Vincent O'Neill performed his first show in a banquet room in Cheektowaga, but no one could have predicted the influence he and his brother Chris would have on the Buffalo theater community in the very near future. Vincent explains how it all began in this fun and important interview with the founder of the Irish Classical Theater Company.

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The Portland-based Northwest Classical Theatre Collaborative has a mission of bringing the art to underserved communities and performing in nontraditional spaces — like prisons and homeless shelters. And it’s deliberately financially accessible as well, with $10 ticket prices well below most admission prices for similar kinds of productions. Its new show “Happy Days” is a 1961 classic by Samuel Beckett, the late playwright best known for “Waiting for Godot.” Northwest Classical’s production is in a space that was once a Victoria’s Secret at Portland’s Lloyd Center shopping mall. Director Patrick Walsh joins us to talk about the production and the theatre’s mission, along with lead actress Diane Kondrat, who’s on stage for the entire 90-minute play.

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Twelfth Night @ The Classical Theatre of Harlem, The Wanderers @ Roundabout, Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! @ Greenwich House, West Side Story @ Argyle Theatre, Amani @ Rattlestick Theater / National Black Theatre, Othello @ New Place Players / Casa read more The post This Week on Broadway for February 19, 2023: Twelfth Night @ The Classical Theatre of Harlem appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Steve Smith, WNYC/Gothamist culture and arts editor, rounds up local outdoor theater productions and shares what makes the experience special. Some productions that were mentioned: The Public's Richard III and As You Like It Classical Theatre of Harlem's Twelfth Night The Drilling Company's Shakespeare in the Parking Lot's A Winter's Tale Hip to Hip Theatre Company's The Adventures of Pericles and Much Ado About Nothing Lincoln Center's Sweeney Todd and Inside/Out, Voices From the Disabled Community Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comTwelfth Night photo credit: Richard Terminewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comPhoto credits: Lia Chang, Jill Joneswww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comTwelfth Night photo credit: Richard Terminewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comPhoto credits: Lia Chang, Jill Joneswww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comTwelfth Night photo credit: Richard Terminewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comTwelfth Night photo credit: Richard Terminewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I believe that these plays are living arguments and that when you actually read the full text, not cut down versions of them, but the full text, you'll see that Shakespeare was commenting on the ruling class, and for some reason, he found a way to comment on the workings of folks who make decisions in society. Now, I think what's tended to happen over the years is that the ruling class has essentially taken over how we see these plays… We hope that we can move people, and we hope that these are the kind of plays that ignite discourse. I hope that at the end of seeing that piece of art, their hearts begin to beat in sync. I believe all progress begins with a conversation.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comPhoto credits: Lia Chang, Jill Joneswww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I am a person that my taste, my aesthetic is to always put music and dance in a theatrical production. That's just what I like to do. And in terms of this play Twelfth Night, the spark that creates the whole flame is that very line, "If music be the food of love, play on." And music is threaded throughout this entire play. I think that every human being, regardless of your taste, connects to music in some way, and that connection to music - again, how we are far more alike than we are different - that's what's so beautiful about this play. And that's what I love about music.During the summer, we invite Young People's Chorus of NYC, Chamber Music Center of NYC, Jazz Mobile, Harlem Opera, Harlem Chamber Players to do pre-shows. It's one of these things where I think it's important that multiple cultural organizations have to know that we're all essentially singing from the same sheet of music and being of support to one another.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comPhoto credits: Lia Chang, Jill Joneswww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

The Classical Theatre of Harlem provides theatrical productions, educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, organizations, and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination. Its productions have received a Drama Desk, OBIE, and New York Times Critics Pick Awards. From July 5th to 29th they bring an Afrofuturistic take on Twelfth Night to Marcus Garvey Park.NAACP and OBIE Award Winner, Ty Jones is Producing Artistic Director responsible for creating the Uptown Shakespeare in the Park series and other community initiatives.Allen Gilmore has played Othello, Iago, and created the role of James Hewlett in The African Company presents Richard The Third at the Public Theater. He makes his CTH debut in Twelfth Night.“I am a person that my taste, my aesthetic is to always put music and dance in a theatrical production. That's just what I like to do. And in terms of this play Twelfth Night, the spark that creates the whole flame is that very line, "If music be the food of love, play on." And music is threaded throughout this entire play. I think that every human being, regardless of your taste, connects to music in some way, and that connection to music - again, how we are far more alike than we are different - that's what's so beautiful about this play. And that's what I love about music.During the summer, we invite Young People's Chorus of NYC, Chamber Music Center of NYC, Jazz Mobile, Harlem Opera, Harlem Chamber Players to do pre-shows. It's one of these things where I think it's important that multiple cultural organizations have to know that we're all essentially singing from the same sheet of music and being of support to one another.”www.cthnyc.orgwww.cthnyc.org/dt_team/ty-jones-producing-artistic-director-cth-actorwww.cthnyc.org/twelfth-nightwww.allengilmore.comTwelfth Night photo credit: Richard Terminewww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.org

"You Gotta Make Them Say 'Wow!'"Our guest for this episode of MFM Speaks Out is Baba Don Eaton Babatunde. He is a percussionist and master of African drumming and the rhythms of the African Diaspora in the Americas.Baba Don has performed and recorded with Abidun Oyewole and The Last Poets, Pattie Labelle, Joe Henderson, Donald Brown, Jason Linder, Tyrone Jefferson, Tevin Thomas, James Spaulding, Ron Carter, George Clinton, Pharaoh Sanders, the Metropolitan Orchestra, Bill Laswell, and Philycia Rashad to name a few. His work with dance companies and choreographers includes The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Maurice Hines, Gregory Hines, Andy Williams, Chuck Davis Dance theatre, Frank Hatchet, Geoffrey Holder, Louis Johnson, and Pyramid Dance Company.His theatrical credits include The Classical Theatre of Harlem's productions of Macbeth, Caligula, and Dream on Monkey Mountain, He performed on HBO's Hoop Life soundtrack and Julie Andrews' Green Room, and has been featured on a Sesame Street segment called Drumming School.He has performed at Carnegie Hall, The State Theater,  Avery Fisher's Hall, City Center, The Apollo Theatre and The House Of Blues to name a few.He is also a respected music educator. His credentials include workshops throughout the Metropolitan, Tri State  Area, with many institutions such as The Harlem School of The Arts, John Jay College, Arts Connections, Harlem Late Night Jazz, African Horizon, Arts Horizon, Yaffa Productions, North Hampden High School and Jack and Jill Arts Center.Topics discussed:Baba Don's family lineage and their part in the history of Harlem and the civil rights movement, his education, his work as a music educator and purveyor of African drumming in modern western music, the many people he performed with, including his work with Abiodun Oyewole and the Last Poets, The Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and Patti LaBelle, his association with MFM, and his experience, thoughts, and advice about the music business. Music on this episode:"25 Years" by Abiodun Oyewole, featurning Baba Don Eaton"Brothers Working" by Abiodun Oyewole, featurning Baba Don Eaton"Festival" by Abiodun Oyewole, featurning Baba Don Eaton

Ty Jones, the producing artistic director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem, talks about how CTH has survived the pandemic; continues to provide theatrical productions and theatre-based educational and literary programs for free or at little cost to Harlem residents, businesses, schools, community-based organizations and all who seek Harlem as a cultural destination from around the world; and is trying to create a permanent home for not only itself, but all of Harlem's classical institutions. FEATURING: how we define classics; unintended consequences of the last two years; the difficulty of keeping the drama on the stage; the possibility of transforming lives, especially for children; creating a sustainable organization; the importance right now of doubling down on support for theater; how costs have skyrocketed post-pandemic; connections to Steve Harris and The Practice; getting the tools, and then sharpening them; the challenge of creating a home for the arts while also bringing the arts to where the people are; adhering to the motto of "go big and get a home!"; and a hugely important push-back on the idea that a parent has failed if their child goes into the arts! (Length 21:00) The post Harlem's Classical Theatre appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

The Exagoge of Ezekiel the Tragedian is the earliest documented Jewish play, thought to have been written in Alexandria, Egypt in the second century BCE.  From the fragments that remain, we know that it tells the biblical Exodus narrative in the style of a Greek tragedy. In 2016, theatre dybbuk combined the extant 269 lines with modern-day stories of refugees, immigrants, and other voices from the American experience to form a new adaptation, titled exagoge, that relates the ancient story to contemporary issues.This episode, presented in collaboration with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University, features performances from exagoge intercut with a conversation recorded at the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis in March 2022 between theatre dybbuk's artistic director, Aaron Henne, and Dr. Miriam Heller Stern. Dr. Stern, the Vice Provost for Educational Strategy at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and founder of Beit HaYozter/the Creativity Braintrust, studied theatre dybbuk's process alongside Dr. Tobin Belzer during the creation of the adaptation.This episode is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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In this week's episode, Jennifer chats with Diana Gonzalez-Morett & Akilah ‘AK' Walker about all things making a short film – from writing and directing to producing and fundraising to casting and shooting to everything in between! They unpack resources and give insight to anyone hoping to embark on the creative undertaking and endeavor of short filmmaking. About Diana: Diana Gonzalez-Morett is a creative producer, writer, actress, and caregiver. Diana finds creative strength in her fluidity as a multi-hyphenate and is passionate about supporting creative visions. In 2020 Diana and partner Akilah ‘AK' Walker co-founded Good Mother Films a BIPOC women-led creative company that specializes in producing personal stories told with emotional depth, bold artistry and always considering its social impact. The company produced its first award-winning short film, ‘Ivar Tunnel: Shook Ones' in 2021. When she is not filmmaking Diana works as a teaching artist/director for Bergen Performing Arts Center and administratively for Lotus Arts Management, one of the country's premier dance agencies. Diana is currently based in New Jersey where she is a caregiver for her mother living with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It would be unfair to not acknowledge that she does all of this with the help of her loyal chihuahua, Lupita.   About Akilah: Akilah “AK” Walker is an actress, writer/director, and creative producer fascinated by the performative, the magical and the absurd--especially as it relates to people of the Black diaspora. Akilah is one out of the 16 actors chosen to be a part of the 2020 ABC Discovers Talent Digital Showcase. Chosen out of 25,000 submissions and 2,500 auditions! This is ABC's first-ever digital showcase! Akilah holds an MFA in acting from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco as well as a BA in Acting from Fordham University. Akilah has previously performed with Classical Theatre of Harlem, New York Stage & Film, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, just to name a few. On film, she can be seen in 'Under The Lantern Lit Sky' from Emmy-nominated director Jaclyn Bethany and 'Sorry To Bother You' helmed by the legendary Boots Riley. Originally from Atlanta, Akilah A. Walker is now proud to call Los Angeles home. Akilah A. Walker is also a muse, as she posed as the basis of renowned contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley's sculpture 'Bound' which opened at the Brooklyn Museum in 2015. Akilah A. Walker is what you might call "Quad-Coastal", splitting her time between Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Atlanta. Diana IG: @dianalaurengm Akilah IG: @akthewayy ITSO IG: @itsofilm All things “Ivar Tunnel Shook Ones”: https://linktr.ee/IvarTunnelShookOnesFilm 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

In this episode Durell speaks with Niegel Smith. Niegel is a Bessie Award winning theater director and performance artist. He is the Artistic Director of NYC's Obie Award winning theater, The Flea; board member of A.R.T./New York; and ringleader of Willing Participant (www.willingparticipant.org) an artistic activist organization that whips up urgent poetic responses to crazy shit that happens.His theater work has been produced at The Alley Theater, The Barbican, Classical Theatre of Harlem, The Flea Theater, The Goodman Theatre, HERE Arts Center, Hip Hop Theatre Festival, The Invisible Dog, Luna Stage, The Melbourne Festival, Magic Theatre, Mixed Blood, New York Fringe Festival, New York Live Arts, Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, Playwrights Horizons, Pomegranate Arts, The Public Theater, St. Ann's Warehouse, Summer Play Festival, and Under the Radar, and his participatory walks and performances have been produced by Abrons Arts Center, American Realness, The Brooklyn Museum, Dartmouth College, Elastic City, The Invisible Dog, Jack, The New Museum, Prelude Festival, PS 122, the Van Alen Institute and Visual AIDS. He often collaborates with playwright/performer Taylor Mac. Smith is co-director of the critically acclaimed ‘A 24-Decade History of Popular Music', winner of the Kennedy Prize in Drama, Bessie Award, the Edwin Booth Award and a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He associate directed the Tony Award winning musical FELA! – restaging that production in London, Lagos and its world tour, assistant directed the off-broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and both the Broadway and off-Broadway productions of Tony Kushner's Caroline, or Change.  He has worked on the artistic staffs of The Public Theater, Trinity Repertory Company and Providence Black Rep. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Smith has received residencies, grants and/or fellowships from Brooklyn Arts Council, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the MAP Fund, New York Stage and Film, Sundance Theatre Lab, Theater Communications Group, Tucker Foundation, Van Lier Fund and VoxFest. Before surviving high school in Detroit, he grew up in the North Carolina piedmont, fishing with his dad, shopping with his mom and inventing tall-tale fantasies with his two younger brothers. www.niegelsmith.com

In this episode of fluency durell speaks with highly sought after artist and intimacy coordinator Ann C. James.  Ann James has an extensive career in international stage direction and theatre education spanning over three decades.  James recently made her debut as the first Black Intimacy Coordinator of Broadway for Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over. James is an expert in the burgeoning industry of intimacy direction and institutional consent culture for national arts organizations. In addition to her Broadway credit, she served as Intimacy Director and Sensitivity Specialist  for the provocative Off-Broadway productions of Moises Kaufman's Seven Deadly Sins by Tectonic Theatre Project and Seize the King produced by Classical Theatre of Harlem. On the West Coast, James provides consultation and intimacy coordination for the television and film industry most recently working with Rashida Jones, Mark Wahlberg, Issa Rae, Will Ferrell and Cynthia Enrivo. Her intimacy work has featured James as an expert voice for Theatre Communications Group, HowlRound,  the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, and Lincoln Center's Directors Lab West. Her company, Intimacy Coordinators of Color,has partnerships with ArtsEquity, TimesUp, and A.R.T./New York. James is in the second year of her studies as America's first MFA in Performance Pedagogy with an emphasis in Afrocentric Intimacy Pedagogy at Loyola Marymount University.

In this episode Durell speaks with Andrea Ambam (she/her/hers). Andrea is a Brooklyn-based artist, actress, and playwright, whose roots sprout from Cameroon. As a politically engaged storyteller who believes in the art's potential for movement building and transformative justice, Andrea best intersects spaces where community, performance, and truth-telling pulsate. Currently, Andrea is a Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX) Artist-In-Residence and serves as a Lead Facilitator for Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Reiminaging Equitable Productions workshops addressing racial equity within broadway, off-broadway, and touring theatre companies. She has developed her practice as an Inaugural Artivism Fellow with Broadway Advocacy Coalition, an Artist-in-Residence for Anna Deavere Smith, an EmergeNYC Fellow at the Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics, and as a competitive public speaker/performer where she has been awarded 10 national championships including "Top Speaker in the Nation'' three times, and gone on to debate conservative pundits on live TV. As a performer, writer, and facilitator, she's worked with Classical Theatre of Harlem/Playbill, gal-dem, Abrons Arts Center, NYU Prison Education Program, Artists' Literacies Institute, Centre for Social Innovation, and others. Recent acting credits include: Making Gay History: Before Stonewall (Provincetown Playhouse); Re-Writing the Declaration (Free Street Theater). Her plays include: R(estoration) I(n) P(rogress) (2021 NYU New Plays For Young Audiences Festival; 2021 Ashland New Plays Festival Semifinalist), Rehearsing Justice (Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Fellowship Hall), and Angelina Weld Grimke (Classical Theatre of Harlem/Playbill). Andrea holds a Master's degree in Art & Public Policy from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She is in the core acting ensemble of the New York Univerisity Verbatim Performance Lab.

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast Level up in your acting career & book more consistent work with an easy to use online tool that tracks audition & workshop metrics at: Auditiontrackers.com ________ IG: Insta Website: Tylie Working on: Labor ________ TyLie Shider is the recipient of the 2021-22 Liberty Live Commission at Premiere Stages, a 2020-21 Playwrights' Center Jerome Fellow, and an I Am Soul Playwright Resident at the National Black Theatre. His plays include Parable of the Backyard Roots (2019 Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Finalist), Bastard, Platform States of Mind and Talk. His work has been developed by The Kennedy Center, Liberation Theatre Company, Dixon Place, La MaMa, Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, SPACE on Ryder Farm, Harlem 9, Homebase Theatre Collective, 3:5 Creative[s], Yendor Arts, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, Luna Stage, Joust Theatre co., New York New Works Theater Festival, and The Theater Project. Awards include: Drama Desk from Delaware State University, and The Theater Project's One-Act competition 2015 Best Play and Audience Favorite. Member: Dramatist Guild of America, 2018 Playwright in residence at the Liberation Theatre Company, 2019-20 Playwrights' Center Jerome Fellow, and the 2020-21 The Civilians R&D Group. He holds a BA in journalism from Delaware State University and an MFA in playwriting from New York University. ___________ Some Questions I Ask: What draws you to writing? (2:00) On the day he started to write. (2:32) What about playwrighting specifically interests you? (3:04) What's process of writing? Does it vary project to project or is it the same? (4:31) What inspires you or most interests you currently? (5:54) Where did inspiration for your new play "Labor" come from? (7:50) What is "Labor" about? (9:45) On working with actors with a new play. (12:27) What distinguishes character voice on the page? How do you make them different on the page? (13:24) What is process of a writer bringing their work to theaters & getting their work in front of producers? (16:59) What advice do you have for aspiring writers? (18:26) When you think of the word "creative" who comes to mind for you and why? (20:24) How can people connect with you? (21:32) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

We chat with Ty Jones, the Producing Artistic Director of Classical Theatre of Harlem and an award-winning stage actor (NAACP, OBIE) about rebuilding the organization to make an uptown impact, finding inspiration for programming, and creating theatre that is all about the people.

Rebel-Actor, are you ready to dive into the sexy dirt of Shakespeare, soccer and life !?! Join me and today's very special guest, Rodrigo Beilfuss! Grab a pen + paper and get ready to jot down an abundance of aha's!   Rodrigo Beilfuss spent four years in Ontario with the Stratford Festival, and then relocated back to Winnipeg to be the new Artistic Director of Shakespeare in the Ruins (SIR) in the Fall of 2019. Born and raised in Brazil, Rodrigo moved to Winnipeg in 2001 as an exchange student, discovering Hamlet in high-school. Mr Gord McLeod is to be blamed for everything, for Rodrigo hasn't stopped pursuing Shakespeare since. In Winnipeg, Rod was a founding member of Theatre by the River, and he has directed and acted in several productions at various local theatres. Rod also has a passion for teaching, and he is a theatre instructor at various organizations and universities. He holds a BA (Honours) from the University of Winnipeg, an MA in Classical Acting from England's LAMDA, and he's a graduate of Stratford's two flagship programs: the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre and the Michael Langham Workshop for Classical Direction. More info at rodrigobeilfuss.com   In theatre, we always talk about being in the moment. But do we really know what that means?   Today, you'll discover: How Rodrigo transitioned to AD of SIR after four years in Stratford in 2019 SIR's dedication to performing Shakespeare in nontraditional spaces, particularly in the ruins of an old monastery with promenade staging, expanding the sense of the classical canon The outreach work SIR does with youth, emerging artists and inmates at Stony Mountain Penitentiary  How inmates get Shakespeare in a way trained actor's do not The outreach work at Stony Mountain is an exercise in empathy, exchange of experiences and a search to find a path forward, together SIR is performing The Winter's Tale in French and English this summer What you can do that is inspired by the moment as opposed to in spite of the moment  How Shakespeare was a passport for Rodrigo from Brazil to Canada  Why it's a fallacy for us to go around thinking Shakepearan actors know what they're talking about The danger of fatal fluency (when an actor pretends that Shakespeare's language is normal) How Shakespeare and soccer are cultural unifiers How futebol (soccer) is considered an art in Brazil Why Rodrigo loves the chaos, imperfections and improvisations of soccer Why you don't have to follow the narrative of what you think your life as a theatre artist should be all the time What Rodrigo is excited about giving to actors right now   And SO much more!! Rodrigo and I are super eager to hear what resonates with you, rolling around in the dust, so be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag @rodrigo_beilfuss and @serabanda in your Instagram stories to share your thoughts and takeaways!    Rodrigo gives us a feast of #speechforthestage, from exercises to lyrics to games, so be sure to give them a go and tell us what you felt!   Reach out to Rodrigo: ad@sirmb.ca   Explore Rodrigo's website and dig into his "Futebol Thoughts!"   Learn more about Shakespeare in the Ruins and their magnificent sunsets!   Check out Shakespeare in the Ruins on IG: @sirwpg   Connect with Rodrigo on Twitter: @Rbeilfuss   Write me a wish letter and let me know what you want to discuss next! impulse@actortoartist.com   Join the International Ensemble on Instagram: @actortoartist   Grab my FREE energy exercise to co-create your dream #actorslife!    Disclaimer: Your use of the content on this podcast, content on actortoartist.com, content on our social media or content from our email list is at your own risk. Actor to Artist does not guarantee any results from using this content and is for educational purposes only. It is your responsibility to do your own research, consult, and obtain a professional for your medical, psychological, legal, financial, health or other help that you may need for your situation.

"Shakespeare's world was not that of the 'Renaissance Pleasure Fair.' It was a world of oppression, spying and betrayal, mass executions, censorship. But understanding how we got something precious from that should be part of what strengthens our grasp of what we have received from the past." The great literary scholar and Shakespeare expert Stephen Greenblatt is here for a discussion about The Bard--- his plays, his influence, and how one goes about teaching Shakespeare. Themes that have come up before on this show reappear here, notably what does one do with the uncomfortable, sometimes disturbing content of The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, or The Merchant of Venice? What is a college class supposed to make of all this in America in 2021? How does Greenblatt take lessons from the history of world art and culture and funnel them through Shakespeare to his students, to the readers of his books? Also included here is a deep dive into Verdi's Otello-- what Greenblatt believes to be a profoundly moving treatment of one of Shakespeare's great masterpieces. Support Talking Beats with Daniel Lelchuk on Patreon. You will contribute to continued presentation of substantive interviews with the world's most compelling people. We believe that providing a platform for individual expression, free thought, and a diverse array of views is more important now than ever. Stephen Greenblatt is Cogan University Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University. He is the author of fourteen books, including Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics; The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve; The Swerve: How the World Became Modern; Shakespeare's Freedom; Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare; Hamlet in Purgatory; Marvelous Possessions; and Renaissance Self-Fashioning. He is General Editor of The Norton Anthology of English Literature and of The Norton Shakespeare, has edited seven collections of criticism, and is a founding editor of the journal Representations. His honors include the 2016 Holberg Prize from the Norwegian Parliament, the 2012 Pulitzer Prize and the 2011 National Book Award for The Swerve, MLA’s James Russell Lowell Prize (twice), Harvard University’s Cabot Fellowship, the Distinguished Humanist Award from the Mellon Foundation, Yale’s Wilbur Cross Medal, the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre, the Erasmus Institute Prize, two Guggenheim Fellowships and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of California, Berkeley. Among his named lecture series are the Adorno Lectures in Frankfurt, the University Lectures at Princeton, and the Clarendon Lectures at Oxford, and he has held visiting professorships at universities in Beijing, Kyoto, London, Paris, Florence, Torino, Trieste, and Bologna, as well as the Renaissance residency at the American Academy in Rome. He was president of the Modern Language Association of America and a long-term fellow of the Institute for Advanced Study in Berlin. He has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Philosophical Society, the Italian literary academy Accademia degli Arcadi, and is a fellow of the British Academy.

This episode features a lively chat about Shakespeare and playwriting with Craig Ester! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Shakespeare, Classical Theatre, Chekhov, Performing, Acting, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Detroit Theatre Programs, Mosaic Youth Theatre, Mapping the Text, Performing Shakespeare, Ball State University, Jennifer Blackmer, Zulu Manhood Ceremonies, PlaywritingSupport the show!Continue the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintheatrepodcast/Follow the pod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeintheatrepodcastInterested in sponsoring the podcast? Email the host athttps://www.tylercalhoun.com/contactFOLLOW CRAIG: https://www.craigesterjr.com/https://www.facebook.com/Sonnets4SanityPodcast Art by Christine FranzenTheme music by Tommy BarkerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/lifeintheatrepodcast)

Gather Round! is a short-form limited podcast series, co-hosted by Artistic Associate Lamar Perry and Arts Engagement Programs Manager Laura Zablit, that celebrates the holiday traditions and rituals of various San Diego communities during the winter season. Told through conversations with community partners who recall their childhoods, favorite recipes, and the rich history of their lives, Gather Round! makes space for partners to share their stories authentically and in their own languages. Audience members are guided through Christmas, Eid, Hanukkah, and many others as Lamar and Laura offer some light and laughs to the San Diego community.   MEET THE HOSTS   Lamar Perry (he/him/his) is a Queer Black director, producer, and writer originally from Connecticut who came to the Globe by way of the Classical Theatre of Harlem. His recent projects include the audio plays Punchbowl Spaces and The Family Sound (Blindspot Collective/La Jolla Playhouse). He also served as the Assistant Director of Katori Hall’s The Hot Wing King directed by Steve H. Broadnax III at Signature Theatre. Last fall, he taught and directed first-year M.F.A. acting candidates in a devising-theatre workshop at UC San Diego. He is a 2020–2021 member of Roundabout Theatre Company’s Directors Group and a National Alliance for Musical Theatre Observer. Follow him on social at @mrlamarperry.   Laura Zablit (she/her/hers) is a journalist, interactive performer, and arts organizer who currently manages arts engagement programs. Born and raised in San Diego, she has worked within the local queer, refugee, and immigrant communities, developing artistic programs and collaborative storytelling practices onstage and online. She earned a bachelor of fine arts in Drama and completed a bachelor of arts in Journalism at New York University. Follow her on social at @laura.zablit

Writer: Rom WatsonRom Watson is the author of the full-length plays Image and Likeness, Manifesto of Silence, Pickle Juice, The Norma Conquests: The Three Faces of Norma, My Fair Norma, The Importance of Being Norma; Lying Beneath the Surface and Pinocchio in The Bronx; the 10-minute plays A Twin Out of Time, The Test, Three Syllables of Shame, Celebrity Death Watch, Performance Anxiety, Mead and Stu go Caroling and Mr. Cuddles; and the libretto for Chamber Music for Bonsai Trees, which is based upon a short novel in the public domain. Twelve of his 30 short plays have been produced, and others have had readings at The Road Theatre, Moving Arts, The MET Theatre, Fierce Backbone, Alliance Repertory Company, Unknown Theatre, The Laura Henry Studio, Celebration Theatre, Neo Ensemble Theatre and the ALAP festivals Dramapalooza, Dramapocalypto and Dramakaze. He is a member of The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights and has been a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. since 1996. More at http://www.romwatson.com/Director: Jan SwankJan Swank has produced and directed over 300 theatre productions and appeared in over 100 in his professional career. He was Managing Artistic Director of three different theatres over 35 years. His production of The Diviners won four awards, including Best Producer (Director) and the Audience Award at the International Festival in Dundalk, Ireland. He attended Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne, Southern Oregon University, and the University of South Dakota. He holds a BFA in Classical Theatre, an MA in Theatre, and an MFA in Theatre Directing. He is a South Dakota Arts Fellow, a member of Actors' Equity Association, and a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife Jill live in Rapid City, South Dakota.CAST David Trice as RandallDavid Trice is pleased to have worked with Bernadette Armstrong a second time. The first was in her one-act play "Joan." He is very glad to be back. He has numerous Film and Television credits. He has been on "Big Bang Theory" "Mom" "Criminal Minds" and "Parks and Recs." His most recent was "Homecoming 2" ep 4 on Amazon PrimValerian Ruminski as WardValerian is the founder and Artistic Director of the Nickel City Opera, Buffalo NY., and is a graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. He is the recipient of many prestigious grants and awards including the Lincoln Center Martin Segal Award, a Richard Tucker Grant, a William Mattheus Sullivan Foundation Grant, a Gerda Lissner Foundation Grant, the 2000 MacAllister Award, winner of the NJ Verismo Competition, the NYSTA Coloratura Competition and the Marcella Sembrich Vocal Competition sponsored by the Kosciuszko Foundation.Sound Production: Recorded at ES Audio Services in Glendale, CA. Recorded and Mixed by: Hall CantrellSound Editor: Hall CantrellSound Effects: Ryan MarshSupport the show (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/open-door-playhouse)

Arab-American playwright with several off-Broadway premieres including The Black Eyed directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, Roar the first play about the Arab-American experience to be produced off-Broadway and The Strangest. Currently developing a new screenplay, As Soon As Impossible for the Arab-American actor Jamie Farr, based on the play commissioned by Second Stage and Time Warner. Current Mellon Foundation Playwright in Residence at the Classical Theatre of Harlem.

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Dominique Morrisseau Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Connect Detroit native Dominique Morisseau joins me for the 24th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss her process in writing, what upcoming writers can do to improve and much more. Dominique's work has been featured on Broadway, regionally as well as on screens. Dominique Morisseau is the author of The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle) which includes the following plays: Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater Company), Paradise Blue (Signature Theatre), and Detroit '67 (Public Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and NBT). Additional plays include: Pipeline (Lincoln Center Theatre), Sunset Baby (LAByrinth Theatre); Blood at the Root (National Black Theatre) and Follow Me To Nellie's (Premiere Stages). She is also the TONY nominated book writer on the new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial Theatre). Dominique is alumna of The Public Theater Emerging Writer's Group, Women's Project Lab, and Lark Playwrights Workshop and has developed work at Sundance Lab, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Eugene O'Neil Playwrights Conference. She most recently served as Co-Producer on the Showtime series “Shameless” (3 seasons). Additional awards include: Spirit of Detroit Award, PoNY Fellowship, Sky-Cooper Prize, TEER Trailblazer Award, Steinberg Playwright Award, Audelco Awards, NBFT August Wilson Playwriting Award, Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, OBIE Award (2), Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, Variety's Women of Impact for 2017-18, and a recent MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow. ________ Some Questions I Ask: First thing she generally does day to day? (2:30) If had to personify your parents to a poem or album which album or poem would it be and why? (3:45) About the day she discovered she didn't want to just act but write (5:55) Which book or play have you gifted the most in the past year and why? (7:55) If students are about to graduate college and feel uncertain about their careers or the creative process what practical advice would you give them to get started? (11:50) What character have you written that you have been most nourished by or learnt the most from? (14:30) On Pitching a script (17:40) State of theater: what she likes & what she wishes would change (20:24) Streaming services & theater (22:57) If you could put a motto on a billboard in Times Square what would it be? (26:15) On her current project "Ain't Too Proud" (28:48) Who's the first person you think of when you hear the word "creative"? (30:24) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

ABOUT: Dizzy is a seventy-year-old woman hell-bent on getting her tattoo removed. She and her friends end up in a Tattoo Parlor where she meets the much younger Char, a non-binary tattoo artist. Dizzy and Char spend some time in verbal sparring but end up finding common ground as they recognize the pain that formed each other's SCARS.WRITER: Pamela KingsleyPamela Kingsley is an actress and director with more than 200 productions to her credit. A playwright, Pamela's work has been selected by theatres in cities across the U.S. including Buffalo, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New Haven, N. ... She is a member of The Dramatists Guild.DIRECTOR: Jan SwankJan Swank has produced and directed over 300 theatre productions and appeared in over 100 in his professional career. He was Managing Artistic Director of three different theatres over 35 years. His production of The Diviners won four awards, including Best Producer (Director) and the Audience Award at the International Festival in Dundalk, Ireland. He attended Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne, Southern Oregon University, and the University of South Dakota. He holds a BFA in Classical Theatre, an MA in Theatre, and an MFA in Theatre Directing. He is a South Dakota Arts Fellow, a member of Actors' Equity Association, and a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife Jill live in Rapid City, South Dakota.ACTORS:Noelle Evangelisti - As Lindy Noelle received her MFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts. She was cast in the following major motion pictures: Terminator Two, LA Confidential, and Pacific Heights. Noelle has performed in numerous theaters in Los Angeles and one of her favorite and most memorable roles as Liz in The Philadelphia Story. She loves working on commercials and voice-overs and had a great time doing a radio play pre-Covid with the Screen Actors Guild. Enjoy and stay safe and healthy everyone!Joanne McGee - As BabsJoanne McGee has been a professional actor since 1977 and has work in Union and Non-Union theaters around the country includingThe Florida Rep., Utah Shakespeare Festival, Nevada Shakespeare in the Park, Detroit Rep., and Sonora Rep. To name a few. She’s been seen in Jag, General Hospital, America’s Most Wanted, West Wing, and others. She finally had a dream come true and performed at the Mark Taper Forum as, Sladjana, in the world premiere of, Archduke, with Center Theater Group. She has done voice-over and commercials but this is her very first PodCast. Bonnie Bailey-Reed - As DizzyBONNIE BAILEY-REED Bonnie’s career began in NYC with touring with two Musical Theatre First National Tours. In L.A., she has appeared in award-winning roles including Mags in the World Premiere of THE SUPER VARIETY MATCH BONUS ROUND at The Rogue Machine Theatre, Mrs. Brummett in the World Premiere of Arlene Hutton's GULF VIEW DRIVE (LA Weekly Award, Supporting Actress). Sue Gisser - As CharSue trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Steppenwolf West, the Groundlings, iOWest, Second City, Antaeus Academy, Theatricum Botanicum, and holds a BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers. In her professional career, Sue is blessed to seldom work with a director, show, or theatre company only once. SOUND PRODUCTIONRecorded at Clear Lake Studios in North Hollywood and mixed at Avant Sound Recorded and Mixed by Hall CantrellSound Editor: Hall CantrellSound Effects: Ryan MarshSupport the show (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/open-door-playhouse)

GISELA CHIPE is an award winning actor, writer and producer who works to create greater visibility for black and brown stories. Her theatre work has been seen Off-Broadway at the Classical Theatre of Harlem and PS122 and at regional theaters across the country including the Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Guthrie Theater, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Hartford Stage, Huntington Theatre, the Alley Theatre, Syracuse Stage, DC’s Studio Theatre, Great Lakes Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the Contemporary American Theater Festival and Florida Studio Theatre. Half-Ecuadorean and born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she grew up speaking Portuguese, Spanish and English. Her extensive TV and film work include the feature film Bel Canto opposite Julianne Moore, and roles on NBC’s Manifest and CBS’s The Good Wife. Gisela frequently lends her voice to national commercials, campaign and audiobooks, in English and Spanish, including the promos for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio for NBC Universal and Univision.

NAACP and OBIE Award Winner and Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem. Received the Best Actor award and AUDELCO Nominations for his performances in Macbeth, Trojan Women, and Romeo and Juliet with The Classical Theatre of Harlem. Recently starred as Special Agent Jerry Donavan on POWER, the number one show on the Starz cable network.

MUJER! is a feminist fashion and beauty magazine aimed at representing women as they really are—diverse, creative, passionate, flawed but beautiful—human. MUJER!’s mission is to change preconceived, patriarchy-derived notions of female beauty. There are no ads, no photoshopping and all of our models are 25+ (in real life, women do not disappear after this age). MUJER! is produced in Mexico City and distributed worldwide. (https://www.mujerrev.com) Arts in Color was founded in 2013 to celebrate, inform and inspire poc theater artists. We conducted equity & inclusion work, interviews, reviews, provided history, auditions, celebrated poc students showcasing across the country and much more! Currently the site is being revamped but you can find us on FB in the meanwhile (https://www.facebook.com/ArtsinColor/) Shavanna Calder is the Creative Director for MUJER! and founder of Arts in Color. She is a first-generation actor, stylist, singer, writer and human! Credit Highlights: SNL, Grammys (2018), Hairspray (National Tour), CBS 'Best of' Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, For Colored Girls (Lady in Green), Caroline, or Change (Emmie) etc. Shavanna is a Wellesley College and NYU alumna who also works in arts focused equity & diversity strategy. (www.shavannacalder.com) Spread Empathy

ABOUTMead & Stud learn how to talk about sex from penguins.DIRECTORJan Swank has produced and directed over 300 theatre productions and appeared in over 100 in his professional career. He was Managing Artistic Director of three different theatres over 35 years. His production of The Diviners won four awards, including Best Producer (Director) and the Audience Award at the International Festival in Dundalk, Ireland. He attended Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne, Southern Oregon University, and the University of South Dakota. He holds a BFA in Classical Theatre, an MA in Theatre, and an MFA in Theatre Directing. He is a South Dakota Arts Fellow, a member of Actors' Equity Association, and a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife Jill live in Rapid City, South Dakota.WRITERRom Watson is the author of numerous full-length plays. Twelve of his 28 short plays have been produced, and others have had readings at The Road Theatre, Moving Arts, The MET Theatre, Fierce Backbone, Alliance Repertory Company, Unknown Theatre, The Laura Henry Studio, Celebration Theatre, Neo Ensemble Theatre, and the ALAP festivals Dramapalooza, Dramapocalypto and Dramakaze. He is a member of The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights and has been a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. since 1996.ACTORSDavid Trice is pleased to have worked with Bernadette Armstrong a second time. The first was in her one-act play "Joan." He is very glad to be back. He has numerous film and television credits. He has been on "Big Bang Theory" "Mom" "Criminal Minds" and "Parks and Recs." His most recent was "Homecoming 2" ep 4 on Amazon Prime. One last thing. Please vote!Daamen Krall has worked as a professional actor/voice-over artist in films and television for the past 38 years. Some of the recent film credits include THE POST, CARS III, AMERICAN PASTORAL, UNBROKEN 2, and, for television, SLEEPY HOLLOW and MADMEN. One of his favorite projects was starring in the title role of the award-winning remake of THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI. He also produced the award-winning short film HIDE. Under the banner of MIDNIGHT SCREAM PRODUCTIONS with partner Robert Shelby, he is currently in post-production for the web series THE LISTENER. Daamen is also the host and sometimes cast member of the return of radio’s theatre of thrills, SUSPENSE, which is ha gained fans around the world and was nominated twice for a Peabody Award.Matthew Scott Montgomery For his portrayal as Kendall Parker in Del Shores' Yellow, Matthew Scott Montgomery won "Best Featured Performance in a Play" at the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards in 2011, nominated against actors such as Harry Groener and Chris Pine. He was also awarded "Best Featured Actor in a Play" at the 2010 Backstage Garland Awards and "Comedic/Dramatic Performance of the Year" for the 2010 Stage Scene LA Awards and was nominated for "Best Featured Performance in a Play" at the 2010 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards for the same performance.SOUND PRODUCTIONMercury Sound Studios Recorded and Mixed by Paul Ratajczak and Hall CantrellSOUND EFFECTSRyan MarshSOUND EDITORHall CantrellMUSICAudio JungleSupport the show (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/open-door-playhouse)

E.B. has over twenty years of experience as a director, performer, coach, producer, and teaching artist in the worlds of theatre, print, film, television, and voice-over, with a mission to inspire and encourage passionate storytelling. His goal is to empower as many diverse voices as possible so that we may all learn from one another just how vast the spectrum of identity can be. As an artist of colour, he brings a special recognition of the power of experiencing one’s own history and world view manifest on stage as well as furthering connections to the stories of others. It is his mission, therefore, to facilitate the cultivation and cooperation of artists from every cross section of our society, and across artistic styles and traditions. He received his training in the BFA Performance program at Ohio University, as well as two years at the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre at the Stratford Festival where he served for six years a text and acting coach and is currently in his tenth season as an actor. Twitter: @starringeb Instagram: @storyforge www.ghostlight.ca Twitter: @GhostLightca Instagram: @ghostlightca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ghostlightcanada/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRcAAaXC8de2u9wQ5NkWjQ

An exclusive interview with Nyambi Nyambi and the new season of the critically acclaimed “The Good Fight”. Nyambi discusses all things “Jay Dipersa”, the political & social environment we currently are living in and how art imitates life. We also dive into his love of comics & his hoop skills! All that and more with host @lindaissogirlie @nyambi Nyambi Nyambi currently stars as investigator Jay DiPersia in CBS All Access’ “The Good Fight.” The acclaimed legal drama will return for its fourth season this April. Nyambi is most notably known for starring alongside Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy in the CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly.” For six seasons, Nyambi portrayed the sarcastic Senegalese waiter/café owner Samuel. Nyambi recently completed production on the upcoming Billy Crystal and Alan Zweibel film “Here Today.” Nyambi’s diverse list of television credits include PBS’ “Mercy Street,” NBC's "Blindspot" and “American Koko,” an ABC digital series from Viola Davis’ production company JuVee Productions. Additionally, Nyambi voiced the role of ‘Martian Manhunter’ in the Warner Brothers/DC Entertainment animated features “The Death of Superman” and “Reign of the Supermen.” A lover of theater, Nyambi has participated in New York City’s Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Working alongside Al Pacino and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Nyambi starred in “The Merchant of Venice” and “The Winter’s Tale.” His additional theater credits include the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” and the role of Caliban in Classic Stage Company’s “The Tempest,” opposite Mandy Patinkin. He has worked with the Classical Theatre of Harlem and the Williamstown Theater Festival. Nyambi is a proud member of the Labyrinth Theatre Company based in New York City. Alongside Danai Gurira, Nyambi serves on the board for Almasi Collaborative Arts, an organization dedicated to developing emerging African artists. Nyambi is a first-generation Nigerian-American, born on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bucknell University before earning his Masters of Fine Arts from the Graduate Acting Program at New York University. He played four years of Division 1 basketball for Bucknell and made the ESPN Dick Vitale “All-Name Team,” which honors the best names in college basketball. Post-college, Nyambi took on the role of coach and led basketball teams at teen camps. A comic book aficionado and avid gamer, Nyambi writes and draws in his spare time and has two published works as an author. He contributed a poem to the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel Love is Love, which continues to donate all proceeds to various charities in honor of the victims and their families of the Orlando Pulse shooting. Make sure to subscribe to AfterBuzz! - http://youtube.com/afterbuzztv HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://afterbuzztv.com Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/afterbuzz-tv/id407139777?mt=2 Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/afterbuzztv Like us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/afterbuzztv See on us Instagram - http://instagram.com/afterbuzztv Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/AfterbuzzTV/ ABOUT AFTERBUZZ TV: Created by Emmy winner Maria Menounos & producer Keven Undergaro, AfterBuzz TV is the digital broadcast network dedicated to producing live and on-demand after-shows, news and coverage for nearly every TV show featuring expert recaps & interviews with cast & crew. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

this week the guys talk about the illustrious herbert v. tolkien debate and then alex gives us a convincing fan theory about hamlet and an accompanying fanfic. hope you enjoy! don't forget to follow suck my (fan) fic on social media and youtube! https://twitter.com/suckmyfanfic https://www.facebook.com/Suck-my-fan-fic https://suckmyfanficpodcast.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdIDIgKS-F1dgBcDWUBl2g you can also give them all (at least some?) of your monies if you feel so inclined https://www.patreon.com/suckmyfanfic

It was amazing for me to interview Yvonne and Jason, Lagralane Group. Yvonne Huff Lee Yvonne Huff Lee is co-CEO of Lagralane Group. She is an actor, creative investor, philanthropist and mother to three with her husband and co-founder Jason Delane Lee. Yvonne is inspired by the female experience and seeks to elevate both female-driven narratives and women’s perspectives. Through Lagralane, Yvonne has breathed life into a diverse slate of films. Personal credits include executive producing two 2017 SXSW premiere documentaries (SERVED LIKE A GIRL and THE BLOOD IS AT THE DOORSTEP) and associate producing 2017 Sundance premiere documentary UNREST which was shortlisted for an Academy Award. Yvonne also starred alongside Harry Dean Stanton in his final film LUCKY, which was distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2017. In 2018 Yvonne associate produced Sundance premiere narrative NIGHT COMES ON and co-executive produced Sundance premiere documentary THIS IS HOME. Jason Delane Lee Jason Delane Lee is co-CEO of the Lagralane Group. Additionally, he is an actor, philanthropist and father to three with his wife and co-founder, Yvonne Huff Lee. Jason co-executive produced the 2018 Academy Award winning documentary ICARUS, executive produced the documentaries SERVED LIKE A GIRL, UNREST, THE BLOOD IS AT THE DOORSTEP and a narrative feature LUCKY, all of which screened at SXSW 2017. Jason is a member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA and is a life member of the Actors Studio. He is also a founding member of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. Jason currently serves as a board member of the Geffen Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and the Chicago Media Project. Jason is also an active supporter of United Way of Greater Los Angeles and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children where he serves on the West Coast Advisory Board. https://lagralane.com/ Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=true Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/ Twitter twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook www.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213…7/?ref=bookmarks I love iPhone filmmaking, my latest short film shot on one, you can view it here! vimeo.com/348228831

It was amazing for me to interview Yvonne and Jason, Lagralane Group. Yvonne Huff LeeYvonne Huff Lee is co-CEO of Lagralane Group. She is an actor, creative investor, philanthropist and mother to three with her husband and co-founder Jason Delane Lee. Yvonne is inspired by the female experience and seeks to elevate both female-driven narratives and women's perspectives. Through Lagralane, Yvonne has breathed life into a diverse slate of films. Personal credits include executive producing two 2017 SXSW premiere documentaries (SERVED LIKE A GIRL and THE BLOOD IS AT THE DOORSTEP) and associate producing 2017 Sundance premiere documentary UNREST which was shortlisted for an Academy Award. Yvonne also starred alongside Harry Dean Stanton in his final film LUCKY, which was distributed by Magnolia Pictures in 2017. In 2018 Yvonne associate produced Sundance premiere narrative NIGHT COMES ON and co-executive produced Sundance premiere documentary THIS IS HOME.Jason Delane LeeJason Delane Lee is co-CEO of the Lagralane Group. Additionally, he is an actor, philanthropist and father to three with his wife and co-founder, Yvonne Huff Lee. Jason co-executive produced the 2018 Academy Award winning documentary ICARUS, executive produced the documentaries SERVED LIKE A GIRL, UNREST, THE BLOOD IS AT THE DOORSTEP and a narrative feature LUCKY, all of which screened at SXSW 2017. Jason is a member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA and is a life member of the Actors Studio. He is also a founding member of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. Jason currently serves as a board member of the Geffen Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and the Chicago Media Project. Jason is also an active supporter of United Way of Greater Los Angeles and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children where he serves on the West Coast Advisory Board.https://lagralane.com/Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=trueDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/Twittertwitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebookwww.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213…7/?ref=bookmarksI love iPhone filmmaking, my latest short film shot on one, you can view it here! vimeo.com/348228831

Justin Emeka is a director committed to creating high-quality, innovative storytelling in theater--engaging writers whose work is known and unknown--as well as finding new approaches to "classic texts". He has worked at theaters including: Seattle Children's Theater, Intiman Theater, ACT, Yale Repertory, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Karamu House, and the Seattle Theater Group. He is a Professor of Theater and Africana Studies at Oberlin Colllege and teaches acting, directing, and Capoeira Angola. New episodes every Thursday! #TheatreCornerThursday Website: www.theatre-corner.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theatrecorner YouTube: www.youtube.com/theatrecorner Instagram: www.instagram.com/theatrecorner

Welcome to The Mom Enterprise, a weekly podcast hosted by Kendra Martinez featuring working Moms who find a way to manage it all. Episode Guest: Rachel Dozier-Ezell Rachel lives in Upper west top of Manhattan in the community of Inwood with her husband Jon, her son Keaton, and their two guinea pigs Saturn and Jupiter. Rachel Dozier-Ezell is the costume director/resident designer at The New School for Drama. She has taught at The University of Illinois , The University South Dakota, The New School, Pace University, and Marymount College. She has worked for Classical Theatre of Harlem, Trisha Brown, Papermill, National Black Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Works, Ensemble Studio Theatre, The Black Hills Playhouse, American Players Theatre, and Elisa Monte Dance Company. She holds a BFA from the University of Montevallo & MFA from University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign. Selected Design portfolio: www.racheldozierezell.com   Listen to hear more about Rachel's story:  1:25 | Getting to know Rachel and how she got into Costume Design. 7:50 | Rachel's Motherhood Journey. 15:50 | Starting a family and managing it all in NYC. 29:40 | Rachel and Mental Illness. 38:05 | Rachel and Feminism. 46:40 | Motherhood and Bipolar Disorder. 50:35 | Looking back on what you could have used as a new mother. 52:15 | Lightening Round. 55:35 | Biggest Mom oops. 59:30 | What's next for Rachel.   Links mentioned: Instagram: artistracheldozierezell  Website: www.racheldozierezell.com   Follow this podcast: Instagram: @themomenterprise Website: www.themomenterprise.com Contact Us: themomenterprise@gmail.com   Producer: Kendra Martinez Co-Producer/Editor: Lexi Burrows Music: @noahbriton

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with acclaimed playwright, actress, and writer, Dominique Morisseau  about her deep appreciation for the arts and the importance of Detroit Black History.   Dominique also discusses the inspiration behind her works including her Broadway hit, "Ain't Too Proud" based on the life of The Temptations as well as her development as a writer attending the University of Michigan.    About Dominique:   DOMINIQUE MORISSEAU is the author of The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle) which includes the following plays: Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater Company), Paradise Blue (Signature Theatre), and Detroit ’67 (Public Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and NBT). Additional plays include: Pipeline (Lincoln Center Theatre), Sunset Baby (LAByrinth Theatre); Blood at the Root (National Black Theatre) and Follow Me To Nellie’s (Premiere Stages). She is also the TONY nominated book writer on the new Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Imperial Theatre). Dominique is alumna of The Public Theater Emerging Writer’s Group, Women’s Project Lab, and Lark Playwrights Workshop and has developed work at Sundance Lab, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Eugene O’Neil Playwrights Conference. She most recently served as Co-Producer on the Showtime series “Shameless” (3 seasons). Additional awards include: Spirit of Detroit Award, PoNY Fellowship, Sky-Cooper Prize, TEER Trailblazer Award, Steinberg Playwright Award, Audelco Awards, NBFT August Wilson Playwriting Award, Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, OBIE Award (2), Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, Variety’s Women of Impact for 2017-18, and a recent MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow.   Connect with Dominique:   Instagram: @domorisseau Twitter: @domorisseau Facebook: Dominique Morisseau  Official website : http://dominiquemorisseau.com/

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is a critically acclaimed, New York City-based theater company currently in its 20th season. The company was founded in 1999 with the goal of retelling theatrical classics as seen through the lens of the African diaspora while honoring the cultural legacy of the neighborhood in which it was founded: Harlem. Upon it founding, CTH became quickly regarded as a unique voice in New York’s theater scene, amassing several key awards in its first decade of operations. However, after years of financial mismanagement, in 2009 it was $400,000 in debt and on the verge of closing. In this installment of “Leonard Lopate at Large” producing artistic director Ty Jones, associate artistic director Carl Cofield and choreographer Tiffany Rea-Fisher talk about the legacy of the Classical Theatre of Harlem and the effort to preserve it.

Listen to Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director from the trailblazing Classic Theatre of Harlem (CTH) as he talks their 20th anniversary, the arts, Harlem faves and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Harlem's Ty Jones is the Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem, and star of the TV show Power. This year the CTH celebrates their 20th years by launching the ancient Greek tragedy The Bacchae. Ty was recently seen in the critically acclaimed production of ENRON. His Broadway debut was in the role of Lt. Byers in Judgment at Nuremberg, and was also seen in the Tony Award Winning production of Henry IV and Julius Caesar with Denzel Washington. He won an OBIE Award for his portrayal of Archibald in the revival of the critically acclaimed Off- Broadway production The Blacks: A Clown Show. He received Audelco Nominations for his performances in Macbeth, Trojan Women, Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death and won Best Actor for his portrayal of Nat Turner, in Emancipation: Chronicles of the Nat Turner Rebellion. He has been mentioned in a number of performances including Hamlet with the American Shakespeare Theatre Company in the title role, Paul in Six Degrees of Separation at the Baltimore Center Stage/MSC, Cory in Fences at the Guthrie, Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird at Indiana Rep., and other credits from the Cincinnati Playhouse, to the Cleveland Playhouse, to the Pittsburgh Public to the Utah to New Jersey Shakespeare Festivals.Get more info here: https://www.cthnyc.org/SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: www.youtube.com/harlemworldmagazine.comwww.facebook.com/harlemworldmagazine.comwww.harlemworldmagazine.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/theharlemworldmagazinepodcast)

Christopher & Justin Swader are New York-based identical twin scenic designers for theatre, opera, puppetry, site-specific performance and live events. Recent collaborations include designs with Two River Theater, Miami New Drama, The New Victory Theatre, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Big Apple Circus, Sotheby’s, National Geographic, Lincoln Center Education, ArtsEmerson, Emerson String Quartet, IBEX Puppetry, La MaMa, Park Avenue Armory, National Black Theatre, York Theatre Company, Ars Nova, 3LD, HERE Arts Center, Trusty Sidekick, Luna Stage, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Manhattan School of Music, Kitchen Theatre Company, Mason Holdings. Their design for JARRING was exhibited at the 2017 World Stage Design. 2016 American Theatre Wing Henry Hewes Design Award Nomination, 2017 AUDELCO Award, 2018 IRNE Award, Boston. Originally from Indiana, they are graduates of Ball State University. www.cjswaderdesign.com

Today we discuss infertility and the silence around it. We chat with Sonhara Eastman, creator of Black Girls Guide to Fertility. Here's a little more about our guest: Sonhara Eastman is a playwright and screenwriter originally from New York. She received her M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing at NYU Tisch, where she implemented the departments first-ever Black History Month Celebration through Art. Her plays are known for illuminating the black experience and include Pearl, and The Club. Sonhara’s plays have been workshopped at 7 Stages, The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Playwrights Playground, Working Title Playwrights Ethel Woolson Lab at the Alliance Theatre (Black Box), The Goldberg Theatre at NYU, and the La MaMa Theatre. She was a finalist for the National Playwright’s Center Many Voices Fellowship and a semi-finalist for the Made in New York Writer’s Room Program, and the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition. She has worked for numerous production companies such as NBC Universal, E! Entertainment, MTV, ESPN, Lifetime, Lionsgate, and most recently wrote and produced her highly-talked about Web Series, Black Girls Guide to Fertility, through her own production company. Sonhara is a member of the Writer’s Guild East and Dramatist Guild. Check her out: blackgirlsguidetofertility.com What are you waiting for? Listen, download, subscribe, comment and rate!!! (like for real, I need you to do that) and get in touch with me at www.vagesteem.com or on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vagesteem instagram: http://instagram.com/vagesteem Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vagesteem Text us or leave a vm at 443-692-7802

There is a new webseries that has been all the buzz on Instagram, and its called Black Girls Guide to Fertility, created, written, and based on Sonhara' Eastman’s own battle with infertility. Black Girls Guide to Fertility tackles infertility in a profoundly intimate way that’s both dramatic and comedic without ever feeling rigid. It focuses on Ava, a 37-year old romance novelist, who faded into obscurity after finding love–and now finds herself on the rise again after self-publishing a diary detailing her fertility woes. Each episode is a recreation of Ava’s diary entry, adding a unique and compelling touch to the everyday struggle of infertility. I had the pleasure of prescreening the first two episodes and when I tell you, you do not want to miss this webseries. In this episode we discuss Sonhara’s vision, her personal infertility battle, and what is next with Black Girls Guide to Fertility. The webseries premieres on Friday, January 18, 2019 and if you are listening to this in real time that is two days away. Be sure to subscribe to their youtube page, and join us in the private Sisters in Loss community at sistersinloss.com for our Watch party on Tuesday, January 22 at 8pm EST. Sonhara Eastman’s BioSonhara Eastman is a playwright and screenwriter from New York. She received her M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing at NYU Tisch, where she implemented the departments first-ever Black History Month Celebration through Art. Her plays are known for illuminating the black experience and include Pearl, The Club, and Black Girls Guide to Fertility. Sonhara’s plays have been workshopped at 7 Stages, The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Playwrights Playground, Working Title Playwrights Ethel Woolson Lab at the Alliance Theatre (Black Box), The Goldberg Theatre at NYU, and the La MaMa Theatre. She was a finalist for the National Playwright’s Center Many Voices Fellowship and a semifinalist for the Made in New York Writer’s Room Program, and the We Screenplay Diverse Voices Competition. She has worked for numerous production companies such as E! Entertainment, MTV, ESPN, Lifetime, Lionsgate, and the Comcast Network. Sonhara is a member of the Writer’s Guild East and Dramatist Guild.   Join the Sisters in Loss in DC for the Annual Sisters in Loss Brunch on Saturday, April 13, 2019! Tickets are on sale NOW! Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sonhara on Social Twitter @SonharaEastman Instagram @SonharaEastman Facebook facebook.com/blackgirlsguidetofertility You can follow Erica on Social Join the Sister's in Loss Facebook Group Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

NYU’s Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Yale’s Jason Stanley discuss Trump’s brand of authoritarianism and dissect the similarities and differences between Trump and fascist leaders Mussolini and Hitler.  Actor Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director at The Classical Theatre of Harlem, perform’s Langston Hughes’s poem “Let America Be America Again.”  Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting’s Adam Johnson breaks down how white supremacy and fascism are discussed in U.S. media, hypocrisy on Saudi Arabia and the false both-sides paradigm on radical rightwing violence and terrorism.  And hardcore punk musician Julian Cashwan Pratt, of Show Me the Body, talks about  "Work Sets You Free," a silent visual essay juxtaposing federal prisons in America with the band’s own footage of visits to concentration camps while touring Europe.

In this week's program the Season Announcements include the summer theatre Hope Summer Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre in NYC, Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee WI, Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora, CA. In our segment Who's In and Who's Out finally after a few weeks of no changes three people are moving into new positions. Stephanie Ybarra will helm Center Stage in Baltimore, Classical Theatre of Harlem will welcome Carl Cofield as associate artistic director and up in Alaska at Perseverance Theatre, Joshua Midgett joins the team as the managing director. Next up will be Articles and Interviews I want to share with you. TDF.org has an interview with Austin Pendleton "Meet the Hardest Working Man in New York Theatre." Broadwayworld.com has a piece about Actors' Equity's new BAT agreement. Then I have an update to last week's Something I Had To Share With You courtesy of my pal, Jo Twiss.

Piera Van de Wiel is a British Actor, Singer and Producer living in New York City. She has performed with the Off-Broadway theatre company the Classical Theatre of Harlem with reviews from the New York Times, TimeOut and Stagebuddy. Piera is also an entrepreneur and has founded 2 companies this year. She joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to share her journey as a creative.

Piera Van de Wiel is a British Actor, Singer and Producer living in New York City. She has performed with the Off-Broadway theatre company the Classical Theatre of Harlem with reviews from the New York Times, TimeOut and Stagebuddy. Piera is also an entrepreneur and has founded 2 companies this year. She joins Natasha Nurse on Our Voices to share her journey as a creative.

In this podcast, Annie Talks to a good friend, Alphonso Walker Jr who relocated from his home state, Florida, to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in Television and Film. I met Alphonso a few years ago and together we performed in the musical “Chess” in the city of Long Beach. He is a very talented singer/actor/dancer who has the drive and dream to be in TV & Film. Alphonso, in this podcast, has a positive spin on taking challenges and turning them into opportunities to adjust, rather than conform to the norm. This philosophy is the key factor in what sets himself apart from others. He has demonstrated a strong work ethic in all that he does, and I can certainly attest to that, having seen first hand his dedication in all performances and any leading or supporting role he lands. He also shares tips for aspiring actors to know, but above all else, the most important lesson is to BE YOURSELF. Alphonso will be performing in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at The Taylor Performing Arts Center through December 3, 2017. For tickets and show times, visit lktaylorperformingarts.com. ABOUT ALPHONSO WALKER JR Alphonso Walker Jr. is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance and Minor in Dance. He specializes in Musical Theatre and Dance, and holds the firm belief that dancing is fun that everyone can in enjoy. At Florida Atlantic University, Alphonso performed in Cabaret (Ensemble), Beauty and the Beast (The Beast) and was an active member of the Department of Theatre and Dance Student Choreography Showcase. His First professional job was at Jubilee Dance Theatre of Ft. Lauderdale, FL as an ensemble dancer under the Artistic Direction of Lu Welters. Dancing his way into a position as a semifinalist on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance for the Miami segment Alphonso was not selected for Vegas. However he returned to the stage in The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Romeo and Juliet (Peter/Gregory/Ball Dancer). His more recent performances are in Westside Story (Pepe), Footloose (Cowboy Bobby) and Jesus Christ SuperStar (Simon) and is excited to be a part of this talented cast in Dream Girls. Here now is my conversation with Alphonso Walker Jr. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nedra McClyde is New York based actor born in Maryland. She is a descendant of American Slaves, and this episode focuses on that lineage.  She moved to New York to pursue the arts. Her professional credits include Mr. Burns at Playwrights Horizons, Headstrong at Ensemble Studio Theatre, and Macbeth at Classical Theatre of Harlem. Nedra is a recipient of New Dramatists' Charles Bowden Award, two-time AUDELCO Award nominee, NYIT Best Leading Actress nominee, Associate Artist with The Civilians, MFA graduate of The Actors Studio Drama School, Assistant Professor of Acting at the New School for Drama, and Adjunct at Pace School of Performing Arts. Favorite regional theater includes Good People at The Old Globe and Fairfield at Cleveland Play House. Nedra has made television appearances on new Netlfix/Marvel series "Jessica Jones," "Blue Bloods," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "30 Rock," "As the World Turns" and "One Life to Live." Please visit her website.

Miriam A. Hyman (a Philadelphia native) is an actress/Hip Hop Recording Artist with the moniker Robyn Hood. Her latest EP “For Higher” was internationally released in Dec 2016. She’s a 2016 Leonore Annenberg Fellowship recipient for “Performing Arts”, a 2012 Yale School of Drama (MFA in acting) and a 2011 Princess Grace recipient of the George C. Wolfe Award in Theater. Theatre Credits: Vietgone/MTC, Cymbeline/Yale Rep, The Piano Lesson/McCarter Theatre,  Tempest/LaMaMa, Richard III/Public Theater, As You Like It/Two River. Film/TV: Most Beautiful Night(2017 Best Film/SXSW), Split, and The Congressman. Hyman currently plays the recurring role of M.E. Emile Cooper on CBS’s Blue Bloods and has appeared on the newest seasons of Odd Mom Out, Master of None, and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She’s also appeared on Red Oaks, Unforgettable, Falling Water, The Blacklist, Hostages, 30 Rock, Law & Order, and The Wire. Next up: Catch Miriam as D’Artagnan in The Three Musketeers at Classical Theatre of Harlem.http://www.cthnyc.org/the-three-musketeers/  The production runs July 7-30th at 8 pm at the Marcus Garvey Park. Tixs: Free Tixs: Free NYC's Time Out Magazine - "Move over Wonder Woman, there is a new shero in town," says NYC's Time Out Magazine the full write up https://www.timeout.com/newy…/theater/the-three-musketeers-1 ... The NY Times D’Artagnan is now a woman, played by the amusingly swaggering Miriam Hyman … Stage Buddy Miriam Hyman, who plays D’Artagnan with determination, and in doing so, largely carries the play.  … Hyman’s furious strength as D’Artagnan The kinetic Ms. Hyman gives Posthumus a surprising and personalized definition of her own… The NY Times     Television Miriam is currently the recurring medical examiner Emile Cooper on CBS’ Blue Bloods. Hyman has recently been featured in the new seasons of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Master of None. She will soon appear in the new season of Bravo’s Odd Mom Out. She’s also made appearances on Red Oaks, Falling Water, Unforgettable, The Blacklist, Hostages, 30 Rock, Law & Order, The Wire, and Conviction. Film Hyman is featured in the 2017 SXSW “Grand Jury Prize” winning film Most Beautiful Island written and directed by Ana Asensio. Hyman plays Bikie, a Senegalese French speaking model who bonds with Luciana (Asensio) and encourages her on her journey. The film will have a fall release in cinemas and premiers June 21st BAM. Vimeo: MIRIAM A. HYMAN REEL Recent Films Split, a 2017 release written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier is the surreal and epic journey a young woman takes to claim her own darkness and sexuality so she can stop putting it into the hands of her abusive lover. When Inanna, a young actress, becomes obsessed with a mask maker, she sacrifices parts of her life in order to win his love. Hyman plays Jill/Ninshubur, another young actress who accompanies Inanna on her mythical plight. Currently in Audiobooks/Video Games You can listen to Miriam as she narrates the audio book Queen Sugar by the 2015 NY Times Best seller and Oprah’s Book Club author Natalie Baszile. Oprah Winfrey has produced a series based on the book on her network OWN directed by Ava Duvernay, (Selma) which began airing September 2016. Hyman is also featured in the TellTale video game The Walking Dead Michonne as the voice of Donna. “The voice talent, Miriam Hyman was really excellent. I could clearly tell the difference between characters, plus she enunciates beautifully.” Audiobook Reviewer “In Queen Sugar ...[the novel] is a sensory experience, a tableau vivant that Baszile skillfully paints in a palette simultaneously subtle and bold. Queen Sugar is a bright and enticing reminder that, sometimes, you can go home.” O Magazine Community Outreach: Educate Through Entertainment Recently interviewed by CBS News 2 Chicago, Miriam’s program “Education Through Entertainment” focuses on Chicago’s youth and their daily challenges. Website: Miriam A. Hyman  Twitter:  @bookmhyman Facebook: Miriam A. Hyman | Facebook Instagram: RobynHoodFanz Miriam A. Hyman - IMDb   *Music Video: Robyn Hood - 'Reach' feat Erika Hicks  *Website:  RobynHoodFanz.com  Robyn Hood @Robynhoodfanz | Twitter  Robyn Hood Fanz | ReverbNation SoundCloud: Robyn Hood Ft. Erika Hicks- Reach prod. by RocProductions iTunes: Robyn Hood Music  Google Play: Robyn Hood - Music on Google Play Also, available on Tidal/Spotify/Google Play Music    Thank You for checking out Hollywood Breakthrough Show  |   Follow us on Twitter @TheBreakThur This podcast main purpose is to serve up positive information. Join us at Hollywood Breakthrough Show, as we interview some of the most talented people in the business, which names you may, or may not know! But you have seen their work! Whether they're well- established veterans of the business, or current up and comers, these are the people who are making a living in Hollywood. Screenwriters, directors, producers and entertainment industry professionals share inside perspective on writing, filmmaking, breaking into Hollywood and navigating SHOW BUSINESS, along with stories of their journey to success!   HELP SPREAD THE WORD PLEASE! SCREENWRITERS, DIRECTORS, AUTHORS, we would love to help spread the word about your Film, Book, Crowdfunding, etc., Contact us! (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com ) See Videos of all interviews at Hollywood Breakthrough Show Please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! Follow us on Social Media Sites | Twitter @TheBreakThur| Facebook: facebook.com/HollywoodBreakthroughPodcast Subscribe! Or, Please contact us for Interviews or Sponsorship of an episode! Hollywood Breakthrough Show Website (EMAIL: Info@hollywoodbreakthrough.com ) View Apps Sponsor: Press and hold links to visit the page: Hollywood Hero Agent Fenix Hill Pro Scottie The Baby Dino ---    Miriam A. Hyman / Robyn Hood  

In episode 14 we listen to Courtney Gilmore at our March 2017 Polished Ft. Worth Luncheon. Courtney is currently a weekday morning reporter at NBC 5 and she began her career reporting in Houston, where she spent nine years reporting and anchoring for KPRC Channel 2. Courtney graduated from Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and degree in Classical Theatre. She has performed and trained around the world from Shanghai and Beijing, China to London, England. And now she is on the news and back in school to earn her master's degree at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Ngozi and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Ms. Lovely, Sarah Baartman, freedom, shame and the colonial gaze, “othering” and why we no longer have excuses. Buy Your Tickets here. Synopsis: The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely, which is being staged as part of the inaugural season at The Crow's Theatre March 28 - April 8, 2017. The one-woman play stars Ngozi Paul (Da Kink in My Hair) and is directed by Canadian Screen Award winner Zack Russell (She Stoops to Conquer).  Especially relevant in today's social and political climate, The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely is a hilarious, timely and evocative tale of a young woman’s search for love and agency. At different stages in her life Lovely struggles with her understanding of herself as a Black woman and awakens to her sexual identity as mirrored through popular culture. Personal stories from Lovely's life interweave with the story of Sarah Baartman (The Venus Hottentot), the historical symbol of the commodification of Black women’s sexuality. From the 21st century twerk to the “faux-cul” of the 19th century, Lovely travels a musical landscape using movement, sound and dance, looking for self-love and emancipation on her journey.  The play was a Now Magazine critic's pick at the 2015 SummerWorks Festival, where Ngozi Paul also won the Spotlight Award for her performance. Would you be interested in speaking to her about the play and it's broader context in today's society? Biography Ngozi Paul is an award-winning Canadian producer of film, television and trans-media projects. Ngozi is best known for creating, producing and starring in the award winning television series ‘da Kink in My Hair. This top-rated sitcom has been broadcast in over a dozen countries and garnered multiple nominations and awards, including the Gold Medal Ribbon award for best scripted series and numerous Gemini awards. Ngozi was also a member of the original creative team behind Canada’s first black sitcom, Lord Have Mercy!, which was nominated for two Gemini Awards including best comedic series. In addition to being a recent graduate of the prestigious Canadian Film Center Producers Lab, Ngozi was selected by Women in View as a Creative Leader for 2012-13. This inaugural initiative is geared towards advancing accomplished women in television, film and the digital sector. Ngozi is also an award-winning actress and a recent graduate of the world-renowned Stratford Festival Conservatory for Classical Theatre. Ngozi has been called “a strong force, using her artistic voice to push boundaries,” (24 News). With a focus on creating stories that celebrate the diversity of the human experience and appeal to a global audience, she continues to raise the bar by seeking innovative ways to create, distribute and tell provocative stories that are commercially successful. Finding the sweet spot where artistic merit, passion and commercial viability intersect, Ngozika Productions is looking forward to new ways of reaching, entertaining and engaging audiences. Find out more about her here. ---------- For more information about my podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit my site here. With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound.   Image Copyright: Ngozi Paul, NGOZIKA prodocutions. Used with permission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Macbeth Act 1, Scene 7 Macbeth  November 11, 2016   "Unsexy" and "middle-class" are not words you would naturally associate with Ty Jones, the actor and Producing Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem.   But when it comes to his vision for the future of the American Theatre, Mr. Jones makes no bones about what it will take for both actors and theatre companies to survive and thrive.   We get a taste of his critically-acclaimed turn as the lead in CTH's record-breaking production of Macbeth, and learn why our foreign policy leaders should listen carefully to Shakespeare. Click here to follow along with the text. Click here for a First Folio version of the text. Click here for a scanned version of the text. Contributing Editor: Andres Montejo

Lindsay, Liz, and our comedy specialist Elise check-in on the state of comedy performance in New York City. We saw improv (regular and immersive!), sketch, and standup. We also highlight a few recent comedy specials and comedy podcasts we’re excited to share with you. MEETUP NOTICE: We’re seeing Classical Theatre[...]

Amanda Warren plays Lucy Warburton who is the mayor of Mapletonon the show HBO show The Leftovers. http://www.hbo.com/the-leftovers/#/ Born and raised in New York, Amanda Warren received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, and her Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama. Most recently, Warren appeared in USA Network's 'Royal Pains.' In 2012, she had a recurring role on the final season of 'The Closer.' On the small screen, Warren has also appeared in 'Detroit 1-8-7,' 'Gossip Girl,' 'Rubicon,' 'Law & Order,' 'The Good Wife,' and 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Warren's film credits include 'The Adjustment Bureau,' 'Deep Powder,' 'All Is Bright' and 'Seven Psychopaths.' Warren began her professional career on stage receiving rave reviews for her work in The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production of 'Three Sisters,' Terrence McNally's 'Golden Age' and Lincoln Center Theatre's 'When I Come to Die,' for which she received an AUDELCO nomination for her portrayal of 'Chantel Robinson.'    

Keeping up with Paul Chan could be two peoples full time job. This time out he and Paul talk about the context of publishing, Documenta, and what Paul has been up to since 2010. Check out Paul's site here... http://www.nationalphilistine.com/ the followoing was borrowed from Paul. He really is a lovely fellow. Paul Chan is an artist who lives and works in New York. His work has been exhibited widely in many international shows including: Documenta 13, Kassel, 2012;Before The Law, Ludwig Museum, Cologne, 2011-12; Making Worlds, 53rd Venice Biennale, Venice, 2009; Medium Religion, ZKM, Karlsruhe, 2008; Traces du sacrê, Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2008 and the Whitney Biennial, Whitney Museum of Art, New York, 2006. Recent solo exhibitions include Paul Chan: The 7 Lights, Serpentine Gallery, London and New Museum, New York, 2007–2008. In 2007, Chan collaborated with the Classical Theatre of Harlem and Creative Time to produce a site-specific outdoor presentation of Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot in New Orleans. Chan’s essays and interviews have appeared in Artforum, Frieze, Flash Art, October, Tate etc, Parkett, Texte Zur Kunst, Bomb, and other magazines and journals. Chan founded Badlands Unlimited, a press devoted to publishing artists writings and writings about art in paper and digital forms in 2010. 

As Suplicantes de Eurípides, representadas no contexto da Guerra do Peloponeso (431-404 a.C.), resultam numa acutilante e sofrida reflexão sobre as consequências da guerra, de todos os tempos. O coro que dá o título à peça é constituído pelas mães dos sete generais que pereceram no cerco de Tebas, aliados de Polinices quando este pretendeu recuperar o poder ao irmão Etéocles. Em termos mitológicos, portanto, a peça vem no seguimento directo dos Sete Contra Tebas de Ésquilo, do Édipo em Colono de Sófocles e das Fenícias de Eurípides, tratando tema idêntico ao da Antígona de Sófocles – o dever de prestar honras fúnebres aos mortos. O mito é já, contudo, um marco central no Ciclo Épico, com as obras Tebaida e Epígonos, de que nos chegaram apenas escassos fragmentos. O pano de fundo da peça é o santuário de Elêusis, ao qual se deslocam Adrasto, velho rei dos Argivos, e as sete mães suplicantes, para pedir a Etra que convença o filho Teseu a reclamar junto de Creonte os corpos mortos dos sete generais. Relutante a início, Teseu aceita a tarefa. Chega entretanto um arauto tebano que conta a vontade contrária de Creonte, o que leva o rei de Atenas a partir para Tebas com um exército, que sai vitorioso. Os cadáveres entram depois em cena e, quando as mães os depositam na pira, surge Evadne, viúva de Capaneu, que, em delírio de Bacante, deseja morrer com o marido. Apesar dos pedidos do pai, ela acaba por se suicidar e arder com o marido, nas chamas que considera o seu leito nupcial. Num happy end tipicamente euripidiano, surge ex machina a deusa Atena, formalizando o pacto de amizade entre Argivos e Atenienses. A guerra (justa e injusta), a morte, o amor e a defesa da Democracia, são estes os grandes temas que Eurípides apresenta e discute em Suplicantes. Uma peça nem sempre fácil de colocar em cena, mas cuja mensagem – grande mérito da tragédia clássica – é de todos os tempos. Carlos Jesus Tradução: José Ribeiro Ferreira Consultor: José Luís Brandão Figurinos: Maria João Antunes, Inês Santos Sonoplastia: Luís Albuquerque Cenografia: Carlos Santos Luminotecnia: Carlos Santos Elenco Ângela Leão (Etra) Luís Marques Cruz (Teseu) Artur Magalhães (Adrasto) Carlos Jesus Vitor Teixeira Nélson Ferreira Sónia Simões Coro: Carla Braz (Corifeu), Susana Bastos, Ândrea Seiça, Patrícia Ligeiro, Carla Rosa, Carla Correia, Susana Rosa, Verónica Fachada.

A peça Agamémnon foi apresentada pela primeira vez em Atenas no ano de 458 a.C.. Foi escrita por Ésquilo (525 a.C. – 456 a.C.) e faz parte de uma trilogia intitulada Oresteia, a única trilogia completa que chegou até aos nossos dias, composta por três tragédias: Agamémnon, As Coéforas e As Euménides. A trilogia é inspirada nas histórias do regresso dos heróis que lutaram contra a cidade de Tróia. Agamémnon teve que sacrificar a filha Ifigénia a Ártemis, no início da guerra, para que os Exércitos gregos chefiados por ele pudessem chegar a Tróia. Na realidade Ifigénia não morreu durante o sacrifício, pois foi poupada pela deusa que a transformou numa sacerdotisa da cidade de Tauris. Acreditando que a filha havia sido morta, Clitemnestra jurou vingança. Tornou-se amante de Egisto, filho de Tiestes, e começou a conspirar contra o marido durante sua longa ausência. Agamémnon regressa vitorioso após dez anos de guerra em Tróia, mas é imediatamente assassinado por Clitemnestra e Egisto, tal como Cassandra, princesa troiana, que recebera por escrava. Tradução: Manuel Oliveira Pulquério Sonoplastia: Tiago Cabral Luninotecnia: Carlos Santos e Vitor Teixeira Coreografia: Andreia Paixão Figurinos: Maria João, Inês Santos Elenco Delfim Leão (Agamémnon) Sónia Simões, Ângela Leão (Clitemnestra) Patrícia Ligeiro (Cassandra) Nelson Ferreira (Egisto) Mário Pais, Ândrea Seiça (Vigia) Coro: Carlos Jesus (Corifeu), Artur Magalhães, Ândrea Seiça, Luís Albuquerque, Joana Militão, Linda Miriam, Ana Fonseca, Susana Bastos.

In October of 1984, Hungarian-Canadian director John Hirsch, who directed classical theatre for thirty-two years and served as Artistic Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival from 1981-1985, sat down with Richard Harden for a ninety-minute roundtable discussion. He talks about the definition of classical theatre, which he defines as plays which survive the test of time and speak to audiences of all ages, and classicists, who submerge themselves in a single subject. Hirsch and Harden discuss Shakespeare, Chekhov, and the ecology of playwriting in which playwrights must know the classics to write new ones. The industry struggles they address, including financial accessibility and lack of importance outside of the arts world, bear a striking resemblance to those facing the theatre world over twenty-five years later. For an insightful exploration of classical theatre or to recall a time when an expensive Broadway ticket cost "only" $45, listen to this interview!

Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of the newly Tony-recognized Chicago Shakespeare Theater, talks about the company's evolution from a classical acting workshop to a major institution with an impressive home on Chicago's Navy Pier. She discusses her own background, including training at Northwestern University and an acting stint in NYC, alongside her approach to classical theatre, the expanding repertoire of the company (including why their next production features Willy Wonka), the nature of the Chicago theatre community, the development of Chicago Shakespeare's international work, and her plans for the company's future -- including a 1,000 proscenium theatre to complement their current 500 seat thrust stage. Original air date - June 20, 2008.

Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of the newly Tony-recognized Chicago Shakespeare Theater, talks about the company's evolution from a classical acting workshop to a major institution with an impressive home on Chicago's Navy Pier. She discusses her own background, including training at Northwestern University and an acting stint in NYC, alongside her approach to classical theatre, the expanding repertoire of the company (including why their next production features Willy Wonka), the nature of the Chicago theatre community, the development of Chicago Shakespeare's international work, and her plans for the company's future -- including a 1,000 proscenium theatre to complement their current 500 seat thrust stage. Original air date - June 20, 2008.

A trio of classical theatre veterans - Kate Fleetwood, Peter Francis James and Laila Robins - share their thoughts about the importance of language in performing the classics and the physical connection they feel to the language; why the classics force audiences to think; the reaction of younger audiences to classical theatre; tackling the pre-conceived ideas held by audiences about the classics; and their opinion on setting the plays in different eras.