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Unplug from your goopy sleep pod and tune in to this month's episode as Austin and Big T discuss the 1999 action sci-fi film The Matrix. Listen in as we explore the philosophical dilemmas that arise in the film and talk about how exactly the matrix works. Join us as we dive down the rabbit hole and ask each other the classic question: which pill would you take?So grab your bowl of runny egg mush and have a listen, then tune in next month when we discuss the 2010 mystery film Black Swan. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @layersoffilmpod

Public/Private is Gail's memoir about her life with famous producer/director Joe Papp as they founded the Public Theater in NYC. Over their 26-year relationship, Gail and Joe established a legendary partnership that built the famous theatrical institution. In her memoir, Gail gives you an inside look at the early years of the Public when plays such as A Chorus Line were just starting and then little-known actors were making their way in show business. Gail and Joe's production genius was responsible for an extraordinary body of work that launched the careers of dozens of actors, including James Earl Jones, Colleen Dewhurst, Gloria Foster, Morgan Freeman, Raúl Juliá, Kevin Kline, Mandy Patinkin, George C. Scott, Martin Sheen, Meryl Streep, and Diane Venora, all of whom make an appearance in the book.Opening in the early Sixties, Gail's narrative spans the years she and Joe worked, then lived together until Joe's death in 1991. During most of that time, Gail was the Developer of New Plays and Musicals at The Public while it staged hundreds of productions, ranging from the free Shakespeare in Central Park series to new plays, such as Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, and musicals like Hair and A Chorus Line. Gail Papp paints a comprehensive picture of the ways that The Public was driven by Joe's ambition to create a democratic theater whose artists and audiences would reflect the city's population. Also highlighted are unfamiliar aspects of his many battles with the establishment, from tilts with Robert Moses to theater critics the scourge of AIDS, its impact on the many friends, family and colleagues close to Joe and Gail, and the toll it exacted on Joe's son, Tony.At a time when America remains divided over issues of equality, identity, and freedom of expression, Public/Private is an important chronicle of how The Public Theater became a transformative beacon for social change and of the couple who created it.

Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 602 With Public Theater Legend Gail Papp Public/Private is Gail's memoir about her life with famous producer/director Joe Papp as they founded the Public Theater in NYC. Over their 26-year relationship, Gail and Joe established a legendary partnership that built the famous theatrical institution. In her memoir, Gail gives you an inside look at the early years of the Public when plays such as A Chorus Line were just starting and then little-known actors were making their way in show business. Gail and Joe's production genius was responsible for an extraordinary body of work that launched the careers of dozens of actors, including James Earl Jones, Colleen Dewhurst, Gloria Foster, Morgan Freeman, Raúl Juliá, Kevin Kline, Mandy Patinkin, George C. Scott, Martin Sheen, Meryl Streep, and Diane Venora, all of whom make an appearance in the book.

Dom and Q hop back 20 years with this box office classic starring kenau reeves The Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 American science-fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis.[a] It is the sequel to The Matrix (1999) and the second installment in the Matrix film series. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Gloria Foster who reprise their roles from the previous film, while Jada Pinkett Smith was introduced in the cast.DONT GET LEFT BEHIND YOU CAN FIND THE PREVIOUS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uumqiMrxInIIF YOUR EVER BORED PLEASE CHECK OUT https://youtu.be/4Y4D8oN4GTkLIKE WHAT YOU WATCHED ? PLEASE Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbcaf6NSUrElozRGqsiORAREVIEWING REBELS Podcast: https://linktr.ee/reviewinrebelsLOCATE DOM CRUZE THOUGHTS Twitter - https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoeInstagram - https://instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= LACED RHYMES CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/@LacedRhymesREVIEWIN REBELS CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbcaf6NSUrElozRGqsiORALOCATE Q THOUGHTS TWITTER-https://twitter.com/king_quisemoe?s=21&t=5Za3tXoDFCF10bAN71ZhnwInstagram -https://instagram.com/king_quisemoe?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=CHECK Q PODCAST AND EVERYTHING ELSE HE IS DOING -https://instabio.cc/208309BQ3Ka?fbclid=PAAaZKNpF7Czdl_TUYFPh_uRwZUB0JhQ9NpyziUKGSvGlrv7hHfdYukzaW-_oI HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEO AND WHAT WE ARE DOING HERE AT REVIEWIN REBELSTHANKS FOR THE WATCH AND I HOPE WE HAVE MADE YOU FANS OF OURS !#podcast #MOVIES #LOVEYOU CAN ALOS FIND TONIIBANKZEpisode 44 is here! Tonii talks about Jenna Ortega & Wednesday, YEs recent outbursts, Fortnite Chapter 4, CDL Online Qualifiers Week 1 & much, much more!Want to be apart of the show ? Email Us! Email - askthebankzcast@gmail.comMake sure to follow the podcast socials! Twitter - @TheBankzcastPod - https://bit.ly/3dJXgUDInstagram - @thebankzcastpod - https://bit.ly/3nfHMLfCheck out my YouTube Channels! Main Channel - ToniiBankz - http://bit.ly/2Li1hQPCOD Gaming Channel - ToniiBankz 2 - http://bit.ly/2ko94myEverything Gaming Channel - More ToniiBankz - http://bit.ly/2kOwRfyToniiBankz VODs Channel - https://bit.ly/3F7hsfuEnjoy watching live gameplay ? Come hang out with me on stream! Twitch - ToniiBankz - Twitch.tv/toniibankz Want to stay up to date with me ? Follow me on social media and get updated as soon as something happens!Tiktok - @ToniiBankz - https://bit.ly/3dfvvpFTwitter - @ToniiBankz - https://bit.ly/2QwtD02Instagram - @toniibankz - http://bit.ly/2J13BKzSnapchat - @toniibankz - https://bit.ly/3M3m1cJBusiness inquires: domcruzemi@gmail.com

Fresh off her award-winning debut feature film RED PILL which she wrote, produced directed, and starred in, Tonya Pinkins returns to the New York Stage after a seven-year hiatus and to the Public Theater where she originated the role of Caroline in Caroline or Change as Lena Younger in Robert O'Hara's visionary new rendition of RAISIN IN THE SUN. Lena Younger has been played by some of the greatest actresses in history: Claudia McNeil, Bea Richards, Gloria Foster, and Phylicia Rashad. But, never has Mama been as fully realized as Tonya Pinkins has in this production. We are honored to have Ms. Pinkins join us on the Black Women Amplified podcast. And thrilled for the time to speak with us during her triumphant return to the New York stage. Her warmth and honesty are refreshing. This Tony Award-winning actor in film, television, and stage has been featured in Scandal, The Walking Dead, 24,  Women of the Movement, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Enchanted, and countless other works. You can find out more about her and her incredible work on her website, www.TonyaPinkins.comPlease enjoy and share. This conversation is priceless.  Join our email list and receive a free giftwww.monicawisdomhq.com/storyThank you for listening! Please share with your tribe and leave us a great review. Appreciate it!Join our waitlist for the Power Story Formula. An incredible course designed to help you choose, build and monetize an impactful story. www.monicawisdomHQ.com to sign up. Join our private community. Women EmergedEnjoy your day, Monica Wisdom

Special Guest Chase Routten joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Matrix (1999) [R] Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Martial Arts Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Anthony Ray, Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor, David Aston, Marc Aden Gray, Ada Nicodemou, Deni Gordon, Rowan Witt   Director: The Wachowskis Recorded on 2022-07-16

For Ryan's dual pick, the ongoing story of Neo and Trinity in the most recent movie cast a more interesting light on their relationship from the original. Diana has a conundrum with the podcast “what happens next” rules since only Lana Wachowski came back to write and direct Resurrections. Here is the Twin Peaks You Tube video Ryan mentions. The Matrix – When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth — the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Anthony Ray Parker, written and directed by Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. (from IMDb.com) The Matrix Resurrections – Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. Stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jonathan Groff, Jessica Henwick, Neil Patrick Harris, Jada Pinkett Smith, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Christina Ricci, written and directed by Lana Wachowski. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

Leonard (Bill Cosby) formerly lived a life of danger as a CIA agent. After retiring, he opened a successful restaurant in San Francisco and is now a millionaire. As he revels in the pleasures of luxury and decadence, Leonard entertains little nostalgia for the perilous adventures of his past. But, when a nefarious vegetarian (Gloria Foster) appears poised to take over the world, Leonard resigns himself to saving humanity and takes up battle against the villainess and her army of killer animals. APRIL FOOL'S DAY!

On the final WLM episode of the month (and our final episode of the year!) we're chatting about one of the all-time great sci-fi/action masterpieces, The Matrix! How incredible is all this fight choreography? How much different (and worse) would this film have been with Will Smith in the lead? And how many of us cranked this rad and loud soundtrack back in 1999? PLUS: Is Agent Smith a Barenaked Ladies superfan? The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, and Anthony Ray Parker as Dozer; directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski. Catch WHM's VIRTUAL live show on Mortal Kombat (2021)! Check out the WHM Merch Store - Just in time for the holidaze! Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can believe it, there's a new Matrix movie on the horizon, so we thought we'd take a look back at one of the more maligned entries in the franchise with 2003's The Matrix Reloaded. Is it a worthy follow up to one of the greatest films of all time? Or is it simply too big for its own good? We'll jack in to decide once and for all. Plus, we unveil HBO's newest tagline, discuss what the city of Zion must smell like, read what is quite possibly the most insane IMDb "trivia" we've ever seen, and, of course, we'll talk about Jet Li's The One (a lot) with special guest John "Houzer' Smith!The Matrix Reloaded stars Keanu Reeves, Harold Perrineau, Carrie-Anne Moss, Nona Gaye, Gloria Foster, Jada Pinkett Smith, Harry Lennix, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and Monica Bellucci. Directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski.If you enjoy what we do, please subscribe to our show, and leave us a rating and some feedback as well!Like us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterCatch up with us on InstagramJoin the discussion on our subredditBrought to you by HOLY Propaganda

Don your shiniest pleather trench coat and rimless sunglasses as we plug into the Wachowskis' cyber-punk behemoth The Matrix. Did the inane sequels and toxic fanboy co-opting forever taint the often enjoyable original? Why wasn't the totally badass Carrie-Anne Moss the protagonist of this film? And was Joey Pants right to want to swallow that blue pill with a smile on his face? All we know is that we get fittingly philosophical in this episode.  Read Randall's full episode notes at yourenofun.com.And follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter. 

O episódio 27 do Sala de Projeção podcast talvez nem precisasse de descrição, só o título já basta: The Matrix. Mescla harmoniosa de ficção científica cyberpunk, kung fu, inteligência artificial, a alegoria da caverna e Alice no País das Maravilhas, talvez só Pulp Fiction tenha gerado mais discípulos, imitadores e fãs fervorosos. Mas será que ainda é um filmaço, 22 anos depois de seu lançamento? Muitos afirmam que The Matrix é uma tremenda aula de filosofia disfarçada de ficção científica; outros defendem que é simplesmente um ótimo filme de ação com pitadas de filosofia de botequim. Não deixe de ouvir esse episódio imperdível do Sala de Projeção Podcast e descubra onde a gente fica nessa discussão. Venha conferir as nossas interpretações e delírios sobre um dos filmes mais influentes dos anos 90. --- Quer fazer um comentário, uma crítica ou uma sugestão? Envie um email a saladeprojecaopodcast@gmail.com e responderemos em breve. -- Ficha do Filme: The Matrix, 1999. Direção e roteiro: The Wachowskis. Elenco: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster. 136 min. EUA. -- Créditos: Ilustração: Felipe Sobreiro Edição e Identidade Visual: Thiago Vergara Música de Introdução: https://www.bensound.com Músicas de The Matrix: Dissolved Girl (Massive Atack), Spybreak (Propellerheads), Clubbed to Death (Rob D) e Wake Up (Rage Against The Machine) Música de Crédito ao Editor Wake Up (Rage Against the Machine)

Escolha o tema do FGcast #212 https://forms.gle/NeUSQC7WUvYn1Z7c6 Após derrotar as máquinas em seu combate inicial, Neo (Keanu Reeves) ainda vive na Nabuconodosor ao lado de Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) e Link (Harold Perrineau Jr.), o novo tripulante da nave. As máquinas estão realizando uma grande ofensiva contra Zion, onde 250 mil máquinas estão escavando rumo à cidade e podem alcançá-la em poucos dias. A Nabucodonosor é convocada para retornar a Zion, para participar da reunião que definirá o contra-ataque humano às máquinas. Entretanto, um recado enviado pelo Oráculo (Gloria Foster) faz com que a nave parta novamente, levando Neo de volta à matrix. Lá ele descobre que precisa encontrar o Chaveiro (Randall Duk Kim), um ser que possui a chave para todos os caminhos da matrix e que é mantido como prisioneiro por Merovingian (Lambert Wilson) e sua esposa, Persephone (Monica Bellucci). Seja Membro, tenha diversas vantagens e ajude o Filmes e Games. SIGA O FILMES E GAMES: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/fgcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KfJKth Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/br/show/1374722 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmesegames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmesegames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/filmesegames

On this week’s episode – whoa! – we’re breaking down the casting of The Matrix! Which five-time Grammy-winner was approached to play Trinity? Which Oscar-winner had her choice of Trinity OR Neo? And wouldn’t the machines have an easier time stopping the rebellion if they set the Matrix on the Oregon Trail? Also – step right up and win yourself a Neopet in the Matrix claw game! The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Anthony Ray Parker, and Belinda McClory; directed by Lana and Lilly Wachowski

Join Pamela and Alexa for another "Movie Night" episode! This week they talk about Lana and Lilly Wachowski's 1999 film, The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, and Anthony Ray Parker. Spoilers will be included, so if you haven't seen the film, beware. They'll dive into important plot points, their favorite acting performances, and how the film affected each of them. As always, they conclude with the eternal question… Are You Okay? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/noonesokay @PamelaPortnoy @AlexaMarieAnderson1 Thank you for listening! A quick note: Since we've been recording remotely, our sound is not up to our usual standards. We really appreciate your patience as we navigate our new equipment and tech options. We look forward to bringing you our usual sound quality as soon as possible. We hope you enjoy Movie Night!

The Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 science fiction action movie and the sequel to The Matrix.  Stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Gloria Foster.  Directed by the Wachowskis.

This week, Billy and Will re-examine "The Matrix" 20 years later, discussing the computer effects, the jaw-dropping stunts and the talented twosome that made the movie … and then did something even more amazing a few years later.

The Matrix, the Wachowskis' groundbreaking, iconic sci-fi, is twenty years old this year, and we catch a one-off screening of its 4K restoration. Mike can't believe he's old enough for a film he watched as a kid to have a restoration, but this is the world we live in. Or is it? Well, what an experience The Matrix remains. None of its pleasures have diminished with time, and with the benefit of the years that have passed since its initial release, we see it with fresh eyes. Mike looks at it as part of a late-90s cyberpunk/rave culture era that acts like a time capsule, comparing it to films such as eXistenZ, The Beach, and Johnny Mnemonic, films born of the same culture and dealing with similar philosophical themes, and asking why only The Matrix has stood the test of time. José notes how the film is a product of its time in terms of technology - landline phones are not only everywhere but have plot functions, the computers are large and clunky, the text they display neon green. We remark upon the film's slow, noirish start, its willingness to flit between ideas and motifs, dropping them as quickly as it picks them up, and of course, the extraordinary action scenes, as thrilling today as they ever were. José considers the sustained, if not indeed increasing, appeal of Keanu Reeves, and the world's affection for him. Mike asks whether Neo and Trinity's love story really works, offering that he found the emotional core of the film to instead be the Oracle scene, and in particular the extraordinary warmth and humour that Gloria Foster brings to it. He also bangs on for a bit about Plato's Allegory of the Cave and assorted other shite. (He would also like to add here that his phone background has for years been an image of the Matrix's 'green rain', and he may, in fact, believe that he is the One.) What an unadulterated thrill it was to see The Matrix again, on the big screen where it belongs, after so many years. It may be bizarre to think of it as an old film now, but time makes fools of us all, and it's a true great. Recorded on 31st July 2019.

In Episode 15 of The Cinescope Podcast, TJ Draper returns to talk with Chad about his favorite movie, The Matrix! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes The Matrix on iTunes The Matrix soundtrack on iTunes Stats Released March 31, 1999 Dir. The Wachowskis (The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Speed Racer, Cloud Atlas, Jupiter Ascending, Sense8) Written by The Wachowskis Music by Don Davis (The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, The Animatrix, Jurassic Park III) Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster Contact TJ NightOwl.fm Twitter Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: TJ Draper.

This week, Griffin and David examine the highly anticipated 2003 follow up, The Matrix Reloaded. Was it a misstep to build this release around a video game (Enter the Matrix) most viewers hadn’t played and an animated series (The Animatrix) most of the audience hadn’t seen? Was it worth bringing Agent Smith back? Does David convince Griffin to reevaluate his feeling towards this film? Listen along as they discuss how most of the characters in this movie represent computer programs, the tragic loss of actress Gloria Foster during the production, the grossness of the Merovingian and Producer Ben shares his thoughts on The Keymaker.

This week, Griffin and David discuss the Wachowski's game changing 1999 film, the Matrix. Just how big of an influence was this movie on mainstream cinema? Other than the nu metal, has this film aged gracefully? How can this only be the siblings second film?! Together, they discuss the trajectory of Keanu Reeves’ career leading up to the Matrix, their shared love for Gloria Foster’s performance as the Oracle, the superb screenwriting, and the renowned martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping. Plus, box office stats, Y2K and another edition of the Burger Report.

Título original The Matrix Año 1999 Duración 131 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Hermanos Wachowski Guión Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Hermanos Wachowski Música Don Davis Fotografía Bill Pope Reparto Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Hugo Weaving, Marcus Chong, Gloria Foster, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Julian Arahanga, Anthony Ray Parker, Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor, Marc Aden Gray Productora Warner Bros / Village Roadshow Pictures / Groucho II Film Partnership. Productor: Joel Silver Género Ciencia ficción. Fantástico. Acción. Thriller | Thriller futurista. Cyberpunk. Distopía. Internet / Informática. Película de culto Sinopsis Thomas Anderson es un brillante programador de una respetable compañía de software. Pero fuera del trabajo es Neo, un hacker que un día recibe una misteriosa visita...

Título original The Matrix Año 1999 Duración 131 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski (AKA Larry Wachowski) Guión Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski (AKA Larry Wachowski) Música Don Davis Fotografía Bill Pope Reparto Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Hugo Weaving, Marcus Chong, Gloria Foster, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Julian Arahanga, Anthony Ray Parker, Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor, Marc Aden Gray Productora Warner Bros / Village Roadshow Pictures / Groucho II Film Partnership. Productor: Joel Silver Género Ciencia ficción. Fantástico. Acción. Thriller | Thriller futurista. Cyberpunk. Distopía. Internet / Informática. Película de culto Sinopsis Thomas Anderson es un brillante programador de una respetable compañía de software. Pero fuera del trabajo es Neo, un hacker que un día recibe una misteriosa visita...

The panel of performers -- Mary Alice (Having Our Say and Tony winner for Fences), Matthew Broderick (two-time Tony winner for Brighton Beach Memoirs and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying), Alan Campbell (Sunset Boulevard), Gloria Foster (Having Our Say), John Glover (Love! Valour! Compassion! for which he won a Tony Award in 1995), Robert Sean Leonard (Arcadia and Tony winner for The Invention of Love)), and Helen Mirren (A Month In The Country) -- talk about how they got started performing, what lessons and training they had, the challenges of working on their current productions, and the playwright's involvement in a production.

The panel of performers - Mary Alice ("Having Our Say"), Matthew Broderick ("How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"), Alan Campbell ("Sunset Boulevard"), Gloria Foster ("Having Our Say"), John Glover ("Love! Valour! Compassion!"), Robert Sean Leonard ("Arcadia"), and Helen Mirren ("A Month In The Country") - talk about how they got started performing, what lessons and training they had, the challenges of working on their current productions, and the playwright's involvement in a production.