Podcasts about Irish Repertory Theatre

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Nicola Murphy Dubey, the director of “Irishtown” at the Irish Repertory Theatre. “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. Angela Reed, Kevin Oliver Lynch, Kate Burton, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Brenda Meaney in Irish Rep’s 2025 production of read more The post Class Notes: Nicola Murphy Dubey “Irishtown” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

For our latest Whisper int he Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on actor Reed Lancaster, to talk about a fabulous holiday production, A Child's Christmas in Wales. This fantastic work being presented by Irish Repertory Theatre, made for a fun conversation. So be sure you tune in and get your tickets now!A Child's Christmas in WalesDecember 4th- 29th@ Irish Repertory TheatreTickets and more information are available at irishrep.org And be sure to follow Reed to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions:@lostinthereeds

On the latest episode of Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we sat down with actor/director Ciaran O'Reilly, to talk about the latest production playing at Irish Repertory Theatre, Philadelphia, Here I Come. This was such a fantastic conversation, not only about this classic piece, but about Ciaran's experience in the theatre. So make sure you tune in and turn up for this brilliant production before it closes!Irish Repertory Theatre PresentsPhiladelphia, Here I ComeNow-May 5th@ Irish Repertory Theatre Tickets and more information are available at irishrep.orgAnd be sure to follow Ciaran to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions:irishrep.org

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Clare O'Malley, who plays Katie Doogan in “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” at the Irish Repertory Theatre. “Class Notes” actively covers New York's current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway. Clare O’Malley and David McElwee in Irish Rep’s 2024 production of PHILADELPHIA, HERE I read more The post Class Notes: Clare O'Malley from “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

From cults and documentaries to their deeply thought out character motivations, actors John Lavelle and Haskell King look back on their theatre journey. The two share their background, doing productions when they were younger, and what eventually made them pursue acting as a career. Currently starring in "Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy", they talk about how they got involved with the show, hitting it off on the first meeting, and the allure of cults and how people get drawn into them. With the show being as relatable as ever today, they reflect on how it changed their relationship with social media, how they interact with it, and the complexity of playing as bad guys. John and Haskell also impart some advice to aspiring actors and their motivations, including the desire to be seen and connect with others and become a better person for one's family. Haskell King has performed all over the Off-Broadway and regional stages such as the Irish Repertory Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Abingdon Theatre. His TV and film credits include “Dear Edward”, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”, “As the World Turns”, “The Fly Room”, and “Shadow & Lies”. John Lavelle has been on Broadway in “The Graduate”, and off-Broadway stages including La Jolla Playhouse, The Shakespeare Center LA, and The Old Globe. His TV and film credits include “Selma”, “Frozen”, “Wreck-It Ralph”, “Zootopia”, “The Taking of Pelham 123”, “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”, and “Grace and Frankie” among many others. They are both part of the stellar cast of the off-Broadway production of “Russian Troll Farm”, an office comedy, at the Vineyard Theater in New York City. More info and tix here: https://vineyardtheatre.org/shows/russian-troll-farm/ Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, we have 8 partner companies diving into our 2023 list with us and producing readings. We were honored to have 4 of our New York partners represented –– Jessie Austrian from Fiasco Theater, Nicola Murphy Dubey from Irish Repertory Theatre, Lou Moreno from INTAR Theater, and Devin Brain from The Acting Company. Director of Outreach and Development Triza Cox lead the panel, digging into the state of classic theatre and why this work is important. Recorded live at Caveat NYC on January 22, 2024, this is Part 2 of 2.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-is-a-classic-the-expand-the-canon-theatre-podcast/donations

On our latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we had the honor to speak with actor Seth Numrich, who is currently playing the role of Owen in Irish Repertory Theatre's Production of Translations. We spoke about the show, it's powerful meaning, and gained some fabulous insight from Seth and his incredible theatrical career. So make sure you tune in, and hurry and get your tickets to see this wonderful show!Irish Repertory Theatre PresentsTranslationsNow- December 31st@ Irish Repertory TheatreTickets and more information can be found at irishrep.org

Tinuke and Alli bring Amanda Jane Cooper in for this episode to discuss not only more insight on defining success but where success intersects faith. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on life, decisions and believing in yourself. Amanda Jane Cooper is delighted to be here today! Broadway: WICKED (15th Anniversary & Commercial Glinda), KRISTIN CHENOWETH: FOR THE GIRLS (Special Guest). 1st & 2nd National Tour: WICKED (Glinda). Off-Broadway: THE STREETS OF NEW YORK at Irish Repertory Theatre, LETTER FROM ALGERIA with Abingdon Theatre Company. Select Regional: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Sacramento Music Circus. Select Television: “Glee”, Disney's “Jessie”, “CSI”, “Bones”, ABC's “Selfie”, “Law & Order: SVU”, HBO's “Hello Ladies”. Select Film: “Smart People”, Lifetime's “Homecoming”, Hallmark's “The Michaels”. BFA, Carnegie Mellon University. Amanda is honored to teach students in her private studio online, as well as travel to speak in cities across the country as well as internationally. Amanda shares her story of faith which is viewable at IAmSecond.com/Amanda - you can inquire about coaching or speaking at AmandaJaneCooper.com, follow her journey on Instagram @Amandajanecoop and enjoy her podcast A TIME TO LIVE with Amanda Jane Cooper. For reference: WWW.AMANDAJANECOOPER.COM IG: @amandajanecoop

Sam Underwood was born in Woking, Surrey and attended the Winston Churchill School. He trained at the Karen Clarke Theatre Group (now Summerscales Performing Arts). He was taught by vocal coach Phil Wisdom and attended Songtime Theatre Arts. He moved to the United States in 2006 where he studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York.After graduating he went on to appear as Marchbanks in George Bernard Shaw's Candida at the Irish Repertory Theatre, New York. In April 2010, he was asked to play the part of Alan Strang in a production of Equus at the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall of East Hampton, co-starring alongside Alec Baldwin.In 2013, Sam was cast in the eighth season of television series Dexter in the recurring role of Zach Hamilton, Dexter Morgan's 'protégé'. He subsequently joined the third season of Homeland as Leo Carras.Beginning in February 2014, Sam took on the dual roles of twins Mark and Luke Gray in the second season of the Fox murder mystery The Following. But after the death of Luke, he was left playing Mark – who had split identities – in its third and final season.In 2017, Sam went on to join the cast of the hit AMC thriller series Fear the Walking Dead in its third season as Jake Otto, the enigmatic son of the colony leader.In 2019, he was cast as Adam Carrington in The CW television series Dynasty, a reboot of the 1980s series of the same name.When this podcast was recorded, he was playing the title role of Holly Martins in the brand new musical production of The Third Man directed by Trevor Nunn at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.

Welcome to The "For the Makers" Podcast where we interview artists on their journeys, inspirations, and processes and encourage you, the makers, to listen well and tell stories. Today's guest is Kimberly Yates. Kimberly Yates is a New York based actress. Some of her favorite projects include the LA premiere of The Mistakes Madeline Made by Elizabeth Meriweather, creator of New Girl, the New York Premiere of Fabuloso at the Irish Repertory Theatre, The Cherry Orchard playing opposite Jim Parsons, The Woolgatherer playing opposite Bradley Cooper, playing alongside Sue Galloway in the Wonder of the World and Criminal Minds', Kirsten Vangsness in the Inv:s:ble Play. She can be heard in tons of anime features including Evangelion, Gunsmith Cats and Read or Die for which she won the Dubbie Award for Best Voice Actress in a Leading Role. She's the acting coach for clients including A$AP Rocky, Jack Whitehall and 2 time Emmy winner Tamara Braun. One of the founding members of the improv team High Status and their spinoff podcast called, High Tea. She gave a TedxTalk called Re-Learning Forgiveness. She graduated with a Masters of Sacred Theology from General Theological Seminary in May of 2022 and won the historic Seymour Prize for Extemporaneous Preaching. She has written the book Rivers of Life: A 40 day devotional, the film Relatively Speaking starring Jim Parsons, and was commissioned to write the short film “Kissing.” She has recently workshopped her first full length play: La Joie: A Play about Suffering. It is based on the Chagall painting named La Joie, so if the title is hard to pronounce blame it on him. Kimberly's socials: Website: Kimberly-yates.com IG: @kimberlyyat La Joie IG: @playlajoie Ted Talk on YouTube IMDb Seeded Productions, LLC: Visit our website to support us on Patreon: www.seededproductions.com And follow us on Instagram: @seeded.productions Podcast Producers: Seeded Productions, LLC Todd & Tina Gifford Huge thank you to Cultivate NYC for allowing us to use their space and equipment!

Growing up with one foot in Dublin and the other in Cork, Michael “Mick” Mellamphy now has a foot in Ireland and one in New York, where he's in starring in Ronán Noone's The Smuggler at the Irish Repertory Theatre, part of the Origin Theatre's 1st Irish Festival he curated, on stages around NYC for Jan. & Feb. 2023.And he still made time to sit down with us a couple of hours before The Smuggler's final dress rehearsal before opening night a few hours later.But as well known as Mick is in the New York theater scene, but for avid gamers he's famed as the performance capture artist of the cheeky Irish gunslinger Sean MacGuire from Rockstar's hugely popular video game Red Dead Redemption 2.It all started when his grandmother took him to the Cork Opera House to see a Christmas “panto” – the traditional holiday season performance of songs, gags, comedy and dancing – and told him “you could be up there, doing that for a living.”Mick shares tales from the Irish stage, his early days in New York, his time bartending at and later owning the popular New York pub Ryan's Daughter, his first forays into New York theater, why he likens his video game work to performing on the stage, while sliping into an impressive array of accents along the way.Join us for an engaging conversation with a Global Irish Citizen of stage, screen, and video games, Michael Mellamphy!LinksTwitterInstagramLinkedInOrigin Theatre/1st Irish Festival:Origin Theatre TwitterThe Smuggler at the Irish Repertory Theatre

TVC 591.1: We'll bring you Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and director Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Judging Amy, Pretty Little Liars). Topics this segment include Joe's award-winning stage play Chester Bailey, and how the works of Rod Serling, Herb Gardner, Kurt Vonnegut, and Ray Bradbury both influenced and inspired Joe to become a writer. Joe's new book, A Screenwriter's Companion: Instruction, Opinion, Encouragement offers insights and advice, both practical and nonpractical, to writers and would-be writers about the writing process, how to survive in “the business,” and reflections on the influences that led Joe to a successful career. A Screenwriter's Companion is available now through Amazon.com as well as your local bookseller; a select number of autographed editions are available through Fayetteville Mafia Press. A new production of Chester Bailey opens Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York City and continues through Sunday, Nov. 6. For tickets and more information, call (212) 727-2737 or visit IrishRep.org. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Puette (alexpuette.com)(IG:@apuette) currently in Hadestown on Broadway was born and raised in a small town outside of Cleveland, OH, Alex fell in love with performing at a very early age. He made his stage debut in the pivotal role of Frog #1 in a local youth theatre production of Narnia: The Musical. The bug had bitten and Alex continued performing and training in Cleveland. He began working professionally at the age of twelve when he was cast in Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's production of Bye Bye Birdie, and worked at several other notable regional theatres in the area.  At the age of eighteen, Alex was accepted into University of Michigan's highly selective and prestigious musical theatre program, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. In NYC, Alex completed the two year Meisner training program at The William Esper Studio, and has studied acting with powerhouse teachers Scott Freeman, Matthew Corozine, and Andrew Stewart-Jones. He has also had the honor of studying voice with Matt Farnsworth and Mike Ruckles.  During his junior year of college, Alex got his Actors' Equity card at the St. Louis MUNY in the first regional production of The Producers, shortly followed by the first Broadway national tour of Legally Blonde upon graduating. Following Blonde, he continued to tour the country with the first national tours of Young Frankenstein and A Christmas Story. Internationally, Alex had the honor of performing at the distinguished Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris as Riff in West Side Story. In New York City, he has performed off-Broadway at the award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre in the first revival of New Girl In Town, as well as in various workshops, readings, and festivals. After performing in Andrew Lippa's opera I Am Harvey Milk at Lincoln Center, Alex was personally selected by Lippa to participate in the out of town try out of his companion operas I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk at the Strathmore Arts Center outside of Washington, D.C., starring Kristen Chenoweth. Alex has been seen at some of the country's best regional theatres, including Kansas City Starlight, The MUNY, Ogunquit Playhouse, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Ford's Theatre (Washington, D.C.), and North Shore Music Theatre. Favorite roles regionally include Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain, Nick Massi in Jersey Boys, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Ernst in Cabaret.  Alex currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his husband, choreographer Billy Griffin, and their dog, Archie. 

Alex Puette (alexpuette.com)(IG:@apuette) currently in Hadestown on Broadway was born and raised in a small town outside of Cleveland, OH, Alex fell in love with performing at a very early age. He made his stage debut in the pivotal role of Frog #1 in a local youth theatre production of Narnia: The Musical. The bug had bitten and Alex continued performing and training in Cleveland. He began working professionally at the age of twelve when he was cast in Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera's production of Bye Bye Birdie, and worked at several other notable regional theatres in the area.  At the age of eighteen, Alex was accepted into University of Michigan's highly selective and prestigious musical theatre program, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. In NYC, Alex completed the two year Meisner training program at The William Esper Studio, and has studied acting with powerhouse teachers Scott Freeman, Matthew Corozine, and Andrew Stewart-Jones. He has also had the honor of studying voice with Matt Farnsworth and Mike Ruckles.  During his junior year of college, Alex got his Actors' Equity card at the St. Louis MUNY in the first regional production of The Producers, shortly followed by the first Broadway national tour of Legally Blonde upon graduating. Following Blonde, he continued to tour the country with the first national tours of Young Frankenstein and A Christmas Story. Internationally, Alex had the honor of performing at the distinguished Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris as Riff in West Side Story. In New York City, he has performed off-Broadway at the award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre in the first revival of New Girl In Town, as well as in various workshops, readings, and festivals. After performing in Andrew Lippa's opera I Am Harvey Milk at Lincoln Center, Alex was personally selected by Lippa to participate in the out of town try out of his companion operas I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk at the Strathmore Arts Center outside of Washington, D.C., starring Kristen Chenoweth. Alex has been seen at some of the country's best regional theatres, including Kansas City Starlight, The MUNY, Ogunquit Playhouse, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Ford's Theatre (Washington, D.C.), and North Shore Music Theatre. Favorite roles regionally include Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain, Nick Massi in Jersey Boys, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Ernst in Cabaret.  Alex currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with his husband, choreographer Billy Griffin, and their dog, Archie. 

We discuss “The Butcher Boy” at Irish Repertory Theatre, The Black Keys in concert, the new “Persuasion” adaptation and “The Bob's Burgers Movie.” Plus, RIP to the HBOMax catalog.

Growing up in a Dublin home with no TV, Aedín turned to books, reading them aloud, drawing out the characters, and letting the words wash over her, which is how at age ten she managed to read James Joyce's intimidating novel Ulysses. She was drawn to the rhythms and music in the words of the great writers, no surprise coming from a home with her avid reader mother and her father, Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains.But she'd feel the lure of the stage and after early acting experiences in Dublin she ventured to London and found success, ironically, considering her upbringing, on television. But New York beckoned, where Aedín has acted in a string of Off Broadway plays often at the famed Irish Repertory Theatre. She has also worked to amplify the voices of women on the stage through the Fallen Angel Theatre Company she founded, focused on Irish and British plays by and about women, which she often performed, directed, or produced.We talked to Aedín as she was concluding her successful Irish Rep run of Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom, which she and Colum McCann adapted from the closing section of Ulysses, directed by John Keating, with music by Paddy Moloney. It's a one-woman show where Aiden never leaves the stage for 90 minutes, electrifying for the audience, exhausting for Aedín.But not so exhausting that she doesn't want to stop channeling the spirit of Molly Bloom as she and Colum are working to take the show on tour to Ireland and the UK.And for the second time, Aedín gifts Irish Stew with a passage from Yes!, so be sure to stay to the end when she brings Molly to vibrant life performing the “Mulvey's Letter” section of Molly Bloom's Soliloquy.Links:Website: http://www.aedinmoloney.com/Fallen Angel website: https://www.fallenangeltheatre.org/homeofficialsiteTwitter: https://twitter.com/AedinMoloneyFallen Angel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FallenAngelNYYes! Reflections of Molly Bloom: https://irishrep.org/show/2021-2022-season/yes-reflections-of-molly-bloom-3/

Shakespeare's most famous soliloquy, 'To Be or Not Be' offered in languages from throughout the world.  This  podcast features Una Clancy in Irish Gaelic.  In support of and solidarity  with the people of Ukraine. Mrs. Clancy is  known  for  her  work  not only  with  the  Drilling  Company  but  also with New York's famed , Irish Repertory Theatre  among  many others. The Drilling  Company is  known for  Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, Bryant Park Shakespeare and world premieres of new plays in New York City over  the  last  two  decades , championing playwrights  and nurturing a dynamic ensemble of actors, anchored in New York City  from  all over the world.

As mandates are being lifted across the country after over two years of pandemic waves, it feels like we're all coming back to life again. But how do we go about finding a new normal? And what exactly does that mean? Melissa speaks with those who are living it, in real time - in New York City. People who make New York a place others flock to, as well as a place millions call home: Tom Birchard from Veselka, Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O'Reilly from the Irish Repertory Theatre, and Maria Nazzoli from Pearl Oyster Bar.

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Kate Forbes, from “A Touch Of The Poet” playing the The Irish Repertory Theatre. A TOUCH OF THE POETon the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage By Eugene O'NeillDirected by Ciarán O'Reilly With Belle Aykroyd, David Beck, Robert Cuccioli, Kate Forbes, Mary McCann, Andy Murray, Emma read more The post Class Notes: From “A Touch Of The Poet,” Kate Forbes appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

This episode is with the delightful, gem-of-a-human-being known as Ciaran Byrne. We talk about him working as a plasterer for over 20 years, moving from Northern Ireland to Nantucket, being inspired by the play Doubt to become an actor, How Catherine Zeta-Jones helped him propose to his wife, shaving his head to play Angus is Diery, how he got involved with The Irish Repertory Theatre and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Ciaran! Twitter/Instagram: @RealCiaranByrne www.ciaranpatrickbyrne.com Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show and get early releases! Patreon.com/JediBrian

'Angela's Ashes the Musical' livestreams from today 9/9/21. Award winning, five star musical, that I adored being part of. Search Olympia Theatre, or Ticket-master, or New York's The Irish Repertory Theatre. And yes I boldly nicknamed our Whats App group 'Angela's Arsehole' during rehearsals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/heal-your-hole. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was summer 2020. Covid-19 lingered on, with no end in sight. After months of canceled performances, funds were dwindling at Washington, DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company. Their last hope, the annual fundraising gala, was set for October. As the date drew near, it became clear that there would be no party. The staff had to come up with Plan B, and they had to do it fast. This is the story of a creative project team, dedicated to their mission. Their clear, agile response provides concrete and inspiring lessons in the power of Project Management. Listen, learn, and get a free PDU! PDU Information Use the following information in PMI’s CCRS system to register the PDUs for this podcast: PDU Category: Online or Digital Media Provider Number: 4634 Talent Triangle: Strategic & Business Mgmnt Activity Number: PMPOV0085 PDUs for this episode: 1 About the Speakers Amy Hand is the General Manager at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC.  Prior to joining STC she served as the Operations Manager at San Francisco Ballet, the Associate General Manager at American Conservatory Theatre, and the Production Stage Manager for Atlanta Ballet.  Mara Mignogna is the Development Events Manager at DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company, and oversees the planning of all of the Theatre’s internal events including the 2021 Virtual Gala, Shakespeare Everywhere. Seeing the joy and lasting memories created fuels Mara’s spirit for designing and executing events. LeeAnet Noble is a Howard University graduate, and certified in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from Purdue University. As an actor, director, choreographer, musician, and writer, her career has spanned over twenty years, working with STOMP, The Irish Repertory Theatre, Disney’s The Lion King Experience, and more.  She is passionate about creating change and celebrating inclusivity through the arts.  Alan Paul is a director of theater and opera, and the Associate Artistic Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC. Alan is also the recipient of the 2014 Helen Hayes Award for Best Director of a Musical for his production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.  Neal Racioppo, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for the Shakespeare Theatre Company, has been an arts marketer in Washington, DC since 2001, working with STC and Arena Stage. He oversees the strategies and processes for STC's earned revenue and communications strategies.  Roger Whyte is the Founder & Principal of RJ Whyte Event Production, established in 2010. With a background in technical theater and production, Roger has been able to apply his skills to events in both the in-person and virtual spaces. He is an expert in designing events that are on budget, achieve fundraising goals, run smoothly, and have people talking for years to come. Laura Willumsen is Senior Director of Development of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, responsible for all fundraising efforts. Prior positions include Institutional Major Gifts Officer at the Smithsonian’s Freer|Sackler, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Director of Marketing for Pittsburgh Opera, and Manager of the Folger Consort. Willumsen holds a bachelors and masters degree in music performance.

"Success in music is not guaranteed, but as long as you are persevering and helping others along the way, you will reach your goals."In this episode of MFM Speaks Out, Adam Reifsteck interviews conductor and pianist Geraldine Anello about immigrating to the United States from France in her early 20s which ultimately led to a career as a Broadway musician. Topics discussed include how she created an online community and professional development resource called Theatre Music Directors, the issue of gender inequality on Broadway, and finding a new creative outlet as a writer and poet during the pandemic.Geraldine Anello has conducted Kinky Boots and School of Rock on Broadway, The Fantasticks off-Broadway, and played in the orchestras of Broadway’s School of Rock, Bronx Tale, Aladdin, and On the Town. She has also worked on the Broadway productions SpongeBob the Musical, An American in Paris, On Your Feet, and Matilda. Anello served as music director of We Are the Tigers off-Broadway, and of Renascence for the Transport Group, Finian’s Rainbow at the Irish Repertory Theatre, and Children of Salt at the New York Musical Festival.Visit Geraldine Anello at geraldineanello.comOrder Geraldine's new book of poetry on Amazon.The following music is featured in this episode:Opening track: "Fragmented Fractals" by Adam Reifsteck featuring Geraldine Anello (piano) and Roberta Michel (flute)Middle track: "Wallflower” from the musical We Are the Tigers by Preston Max Allen; Geraldine Anello, music director and pianistEnding track: "Renascence” from the musical Renascence by Carmel Dean, Dick Scanlan. Edna St. Vincent Millay; Geraldine Anello, music director and pianist

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Hannah has worked as an actor/singer on stage and screen in Melbourne, Sydney and New York City. In 2019, Hannah appeared Off-Broadway in The Irish Repertory Theatre's ‘Sean O'Casey Series', which included the world premiere of ‘Sean, Women & Song', a musical review by Stephen Kennedy Murphy. Other recent U.S. credits include: ‘The Fling LP' (Summerfest 2019), ‘The Richard Project' and ‘Troilus and Cressida' (Bard City), ‘Star-Spangled', (an original musical by Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn), ‘Spring Awakening' (The Academy Company), and ‘Welcome Home', a film by More And More productions/Eric John Morton. Hannah also released two original songs ‘Corduroy (& There Soon)' in December 2021, and is about to publish her first poetry chapbook ‘Drawing Blood'! Hannah is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and was a member of their New York 2018-19 Company. Based in NYC.   Find more of Hannah: Instagram: @hannahadelebailey Website: hannahadelebailey.com   A Statement from Hannah: "This song was written late last year together with Corduroy (featured on yesterday's episode) as a Christmas gift for my family back in Australia. I have not been able to see my family for over a year, and on my first Christmas away from them, I wanted to remind them that I will be there soon, even if it feels impossible right now. This song is for those separated from their loved ones – I hope you will be together again soon." Other Credit: Evan Crommett (production) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Hannah has worked as an actor/singer on stage and screen in Melbourne, Sydney and New York City. In 2019, Hannah appeared Off-Broadway in The Irish Repertory Theatre's ‘Sean O'Casey Series', which included the world premiere of ‘Sean, Women & Song', a musical review by Stephen Kennedy Murphy. Other recent U.S. credits include: ‘The Fling LP' (Summerfest 2019), ‘The Richard Project' and ‘Troilus and Cressida' (Bard City), ‘Star-Spangled', (an original musical by Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn), ‘Spring Awakening' (The Academy Company), and ‘Welcome Home', a film by More And More productions/Eric John Morton. Hannah also released two original songs ‘Corduroy (& There Soon)' in December 2021, and is about to publish her first poetry chapbook ‘Drawing Blood'! Hannah is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and was a member of their New York 2018-19 Company. Based in NYC.   Find more of Hannah: Instagram: @hannahadelebailey Website: hannahadelebailey.com   A Statement from Hannah: "This song was written late last year together with There Soon (featured on tomorrow's episode) as a Christmas gift for my family back in Australia. The lyrics are drawn from a letter written by my parents on my very first day of school. This song helped me say something really meaningful to the people I love and miss most – I hope it inspires you to do the same."   Other Credit: Evan Crommett (production) Robert Newman (violin) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part Twelve of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Music Director & Orchestrator."John Bell (Music Director) On Broadway, John has conducted My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, On the Town, and An American in Paris. He is also the music director of the First National Tour of Lincoln Center Theater's My Fair Lady.  John has been the music director/supervisor at Irish Rep for their innovative digital streaming production of Meet Me in St Louis, as well as On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Finian's Rainbow, Donnybrook, and their gala concerts since 2014. For City Center Encores: Brigadoon, Me and My Girl, The New Yorkers, Cabin in the Sky, Do I Hear A Waltz, Lady Be Good, and more (Associate Music Director). Other New York credits: Sondheim's Marry Me A Little(New Cast Recording) and Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days(Keen Company); Radio City Christmas Spectacular; Candideat Carnegie Hall.  He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College, a Masters in Music from CUNY, and has studied at the Manhattan School of Music.Josh Clayton (Orchestrator) Josh's orchestrations have been heard across the country in the National Tour of Lincoln Center's Tony-winning revival of My Fair Lady. Other recent orchestration credits include; The King and I (National Tour), Titanic (Signature Theatre and South Korean productions) and A Funny Thing…Forum (Two River Theatre). He has provided arrangements for many shows at the Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC including productions of Meet Me In St. Louis, On A Clear Day, Finian's Rainbow, Donnybrook! Recently,  On Broadway, Josh provided additional orchestrations for Gypsy (with Patti LuPone), On The Town (Revival), and was the assistant conductor of the 2009 revival of Finian's Rainbow. He has provided orchestrations for such stars as Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Cheyenne Jackson, and Denyce Graves. He is currently the assistant musical director of the New York City Center Encores! series.Be sure to check out my Self-Care Membership, courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to becoming a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here.

Finally, it's time for some theatrical discussion! Join Jojo and Sarah as they discuss the costumes in Irish Repertory Theatre's digital production of "Meet Me in St. Louis" and the Broadway smash hit "Hamilton". Featuring a lively discussion about the accessibility of theatre and the future of the art form in COVID times. You can still reserve a free ticket to Meet Me in St. Louis here!Also mentioned in the episode: Bernadette Banner's videos on Hamilton: interview with Paul Tazewell and analysis of the costumes.Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot! Meet Me in St. Louis Hamilton Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Instagram and Twitter Transcript here

It's double the fun when Jojo and Sarah analyze two different adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novel Emma. What do the two films have in common? Is Gwenyth's cloak made of blanket? Is Mrs. Elton going to a hair show? Let's get to the bottom of it!Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot! Emma (1996) Emma (2020)Don't forget to reserve a ticket to watch Irish Repertory Theatre's "Meet Me In St. Louis" for free here so you're prepared for our next episode! Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Instagram and Twitter Transcript here

SURPRISE! It's the first bonus episode! Sarah and Jojo had to jump on the Bridgerton train, so join them as they discuss period accuracy, Shondaland, and chemises (or lack thereof) in a more casual, conversational episode. Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram here!Reserve a ticket to Irish Repertory Theatre's "Meet Me in St. Louis" here!Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.Follow us:Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumesSarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSewsThe Costume Plot on Instagram and Twitter Transcript here

Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly founded Irish Repertory Theatre in 1988. Ever since they have been passionately devoted to bringing Irish and Irish-American works to the stage. The Irish Rep presents everything from classics to contemporary works as they nurture new generations of Irish and Irish-American playwrights. Now in its 31st season, Moore serves as Artistic Director and O'Reilly is Producing director. They have won the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, the Lucille Lortel Award and the Jujamcyn Theatres Award for their excellence. In 2019, Moore and O’Reilly were both inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame and received Ireland’s Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad. Irish Repertory Theatre has presented over 190 productions and worked with more than 500 company members. The theater now has entire online component and thriving online summer season.  Love Noël: The Songs And Letters of Noël Coward, starring Steve Ross and KT Sullivan and directed by Charlotte Moore, will be online from August 11 to August 15. For more details visit, https://irishrep.org/show/irish-rep-online-2020/love-noel-2/ This episode was recorded May 19, 2020. Produced in part by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geraldine Anello has conducted Kinky Boots and School of Rock on Broadway, The Fantasticks off-Broadway, and played in the orchestras of Broadway’s School of Rock, Kinky Boots, Bronx Tale, Aladdin, and On the Town. She has also worked on the Broadway productions SpongeBob the Musical, An American in Paris, On Your Feet, and Matilda. Off Broadway credits include We Are the Tigers, Renascence for the Transport Group, Finian’s Rainbow at the Irish Repertory Theatre, and Children of Salt at the New York Musical Festival (be sure to check out the cast albums for these amazing projects!) She was the music supervisor and conductor of the benefit concert Double Standards at Town Hall in New York City, featuring Sarah Bareilles, Denee Benton, and Ingrid Michaelson, amongst others. She is the leader of Theatre Music Directors, an industry group of 8,600 members worldwide, for which she offers educational opportunities taught by Broadway conductors. She is the author of the upcoming book (title TBD) where she interviews musicians at the top of the game across all music disciplines. MM: WMU. DMA: BU Connect with Geraldine!https://geraldineanello.com/home/https://www.facebook.com/geraldinebcl[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVaJPieF7iWPY-F0oCCmcA/feature?fbclid=IwAR1RdsbTpx3rIMb3wSDWzh3s4IlKZyHmsMIcawhOWD2e7cTmCCUzqCCGVTc](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVaJPieF7iWPY-F0oCCmcA/feature?fbclid=IwAR1RdsbTpx3rIMb3wSDWzh3s4IlKZyHmsMIcawhOWD2e7cTmCCUzqCCGVTc) Contact us here!www.aspiringartistpodcast.comwww.rachelsandlermusic.comInstagram @rachelsandlermusicTik Tok rachelsandlermusicFor podcast inquiries: aspiringartistpodcast@gmail.comFor music & lessons inquiries: rachelsandlermusic@gmail.com

March showcase celebrates IRELAND & GALWAY, the European Union’s selection for 2020 as the Capital City of Culture. Join us as we discover what the country has to offer travellers of all sorts in 2020 along with GALWAY, a unique destination and this year’s international site for nearly 2000 cultural events and programs. Bill Condon Bill Condon is Vice President for Marketing & Product Development for the Irish Tourist Board in New York. He’s a 35+ year veteran in Tour & Travel, and postings with Tourism Ireland and Aer Lingus, the country’s national carrier, Previously he was Manager for Southern & Northern Europe for Tourism Ireland well as Manager for Australia & New Zealand. Golf in Ireland is his game. email: bcondontourismireland@ireland.com; www.ireland.com John Crumlish John Crumlish is C.E.O. for the GALWAY INTERNATIONAL ATS FESTIVAL in Galway, Ireland since 2002. A native of County Mayo, he holds a MA and MBS in Business Practices and is a member of the GALWAY Arts Council. He was nominated as Person of the Year in 2013 and Honorary Fellow from County Mayo in 2016. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of the Arts degree from NUI Galway. email:jcrumlish@giaf.ie.; ww.giaf.ie Frances Howarth Francis Howarth is Dir. of Marketing at the IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE in New York having previously served in a variety of capacities at the American Ballet Theatre, Jazz @ Lincoln Center, and the Town Hall. She’s a European History scholar with degrees from Barnard College and New York University where she earned a Masters degree in Performing Arts Administration email:frances@irishrep.org; www.irishrep.org Barry O’ Seanain Barry is the Program & Special Projects Coordinator for the Irish Cultural Arts Institute in New York working with the development and planning departments therein. He has served as a theatrical producer and grant writer in Ireland. He is proficient in English Literature with a degree in Modern Irish from Trinity College, Dublin, and has an MA in Cultural Policy & Arts Management from University College, Dublin. email:barry@irishartscenter.org; www.irishartscenter.org James Donahue James Donahue is the Executive Chef and Restaurant Manager at the Fitzpatrick Hotels in New York City since 2013. In his position, he oversees all operations in food and service management for both properties. He is an award-winning restauranteur having earned citations from media and television. email:jdonahue@fitzpatrickhotels.com

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Sam Yates, Director of “Incantata” playing off-Broadway at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Class notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off Broadway.

Australian and Filipino actress Hannah Bailey joins us in this episode of SHIPS! We discuss how acting is a powerful vessel for human connection and how it has the power to bring about a better sense of awareness and centeredness in our lives. Hannah also shares her journey thus far in the entertainment industry, how an online presence can help our careers, and how we have the ability to create our own opportunities. You can check out Hannah and the great work she is doing at https://www.hannahadelebailey.com/ and @hannahadelebailey. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Hannah has worked on stage and screen in Melbourne, Sydney and New York City. Most recently, Hannah appeared in The Irish Repertory Theatre’s Sean O’Casey Series, which included the world premiere of Sean, Women & Song, a musical review by Stephen Kennedy Murphy. Recent U.S. credits include: The Fling LP (Summerfest 2019), The Richard Project and Troilus and Cressida (Bard City), Star-Spangled, (an original musical by Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn), Spring Awakening (The Academy Company), and Welcome Home, a film by More And More productions/Eric John Morton (set for an early 2020 release). Hannah is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and was a member of their New York 2018-19 Company. Please visit patmcandrew.com for information about the host and producer of the SHIPS Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support

Considered by many to be Beckett’s greatest play, “Endgame” will be presented by Tallahassee’s Irish Repertory Theatre at the Goodwood Museum and Gardens Carriage House Jan. 31, Feb.1 and Feb. 2 and at Crawfordville’s Palaver Tree Theatre Feb. 7, 8 and 9.  To discuss the play and its relevance to modern audiences is: Irish Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Lanny Thomas; “Endgame” Director Gary Brame; Theatre Board Chair Jim McMurty who portrays “Hamm” in the play; and FSU English Professor Stan Gontarski who both worked with the playwright and has written extensively about him and his works.

This week's CitySpeaks podcast features Pittsburgh City Theatre's Director of New Play Development, Clare Drobot, in conversation with director Michael John Garcés and playwright James McManus.   Michael John Garcés has been an ensemble member at Cornerstone since 2006, where he's written plays including Magic Fruit, the "bridge" project of the multi-year Hunger Cycle which brought together the many communities of the cycle; Consequence, out of story circles with students, teachers, administrators and parents in South Kern County; Los Illegals, created in residence with communities of day laborers and domestic workers; and The Forked Path, a collaboration with Stut Theatre and the Van der Hoeven Kliniek in the Netherlands, which was performed at the Net Even Anders Festival in Utrecht and The International Community Arts Festival in Rotterdam. Directing credits at other theaters include Wrestling Jerusalem by Aaron Davidman (premiere at Intersection for the Arts; other productions include The Guthrie Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre and Mosaic Theatre), The Arsonists by Max Frisch (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company), District Merchants by Aaron Posner (The Folger Theatre), and Seven Spots on the Sun by Martín Zimmerman (The Theatre @ Boston Court). Michael is a recipient of the Rockwood Arts and Culture Fellowship, the Princess Grace Statue, the Alan Schneider Director Award, a TCG/New Generations Grant, the Non-Profit Excellence Award from the Center of Non-Profit Management, is a Southern California Leadership Network Fellow and a proud alumnus of New Dramatists. He serves as vice president of the executive board of SDC, the theatrical union for stage directors and choreographers.   James McManus is the author of ten plays, which have been developed and performed at La Jolla Playhouse, Cornerstone Theater Company, Labyrinth Theater Company, The Road Theatre, Dell’Arte International, Working Theater, Apothecary Theatre Company, The Clockwork Theatre, Glass Umbrella Creative (Sydney), Revolt Theatre (Melbourne), New Dramatists, The Kennedy Center, Round House Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Barebones Productions, Irish Repertory Theatre, Son of Semele, The Side Project Theatre Company, The Lark Play Development Center and the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. James was the recipient of the Princess Grace Award in Playwriting for Cherry Smoke, which is published by Samuel French. He has also received the Helen Merrill Playwriting Award and is a proud alumnist of New Dramatists.   Thanks for listening to Pittsburgh City Theatre's CitySpeaks podcast.    Get tickets here: https://citytheatrecompany.org/   Listen to more City Speaks here: https://postindustrial.com/

Melissa (IG: @melissa_errico_fairymom) is best known for her starring roles on Broadway, but her career is characterized by diverse interests in many creative corners of show business. She has had a steady career in television, appeared in feature films, and performed in non-musical roles in Off-Broadway plays by Shaw, Wilde, and others. She has also explored music as both a recording artist and concert singer, releasing several music albums and working with some of the world’s best symphonies and jazz and cabaret spaces. More recently, she established herself as a writer, publishing essays in The New York Times and beyond. As a musical theater actress, she starred in the Broadway musicals Anna Karenina, My Fair Lady, High Society, Dracula, White Christmas, and Amour which won her a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical and began a longtime association with its composer Michel Legrand. Melissa was recently honored with a caricature at Sardi’s in celebration of her Broadway starring theatrical performances, her concerts as well as her engaging essays for The New York Times on the actor’s art.   Her latest album Sondheim Sublime was released to critical acclaim, with The Wall Street Journal calling it, “The best all-Sondheim album ever recorded.” And throughout 2017, 2018, and 2019, Melissa performed successful and extended runs at Feinstein’s/54 Below of her solo concert “Melissa Sings Sondheim” celebrating the music of Stephen Sondheim and won raves when she brought it to London’s Live at Zédel for her sold-out UK concert debut co-written with Adam Gopnik in 2018. She also brought her Sondheim program to The Ravinia Festival in the fall of 2018 and appeared again at Feinstein’s/54 Below in for the new Sondheim CD release in November 2018. Her 2019 Sondheim performances include playing The Baker’s Wife in three concert performances of Into the Woods with Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley in March, the run of “Wordplay” at Lyrics & Lyricists produced by Ted Chapin for the 92nd Street Y in April, and being a featured performer on the forthcoming PBS Poetry in America portrait of Stephen Sondheim. Melissa also returned to London in May 2019 to Live at Zédel with her Sondheim concert after her sold-out run in 2018. Melissa’s professional debut at age 18 was as Cosette in the premiere national tour of Les Misérables. Her Broadway credits include Anna Karenina, the revival of My Fair Lady in which she played Eliza Doolittle (The New York Times called her “beguiling”). She went on to star on Broadway in High Society, Amour (Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical), Dracula the Musical, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. At The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, she starred in The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady (with John Lithgow), and Camelot (with Jeremy Irons). She has worked with Stephen Sondheim on the revival of Sunday In the Park with George (Dot/Marie at The Kennedy Center), followed by John Doyle’s production of Passion (Clara) for which she was nominated for a sixth Drama Desk Award, and most recently as Leona in the 2016 Encores! production of Do I Hear A Waltz? at City Center. In 2016 she also reprised the role of Sharon in the smash hit Off-Broadway revival of Finian’s Rainbow at Irish Repertory Theatre, which was extended three times, received rave reviews and was filmed in January 2017 for The Lincoln Center Library. She has also starred in plays by Shaw, Oscar Wilde and Wally Shawn and last year starred in another acclaimed Irish Repertory production of On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. Her solo CDs include Blue Like That (EMI/Capitol Records), Lullabies & Wildflowers (Universal), Legrand Affair (Ghostlight/Sony), and What About Today? Melissa Errico Live at 54 Below (Broadway Records; CD & DVD). In December 2017, Melissa had a new single release (Ghostlight/Warner Music Group) “Hurry Home” written by multiple Oscar-winner Michel Legrand, made an accompanying music video with filmmaker Gary Gardner, and proudly sings it on the title credits of the film Max Rose. Television roles include the series Central Park West by Darren Star, recurring roles on Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick (Catherine), and Showtime’s Billions (June). Melissa also recently finished shooting a role in The Magnificent Meyersons, an Eric Oppenheimer film with Kate Mulgrew (2019 release). Her other feature films include Frequency with Dennis Quaid and Life or Something Like It as Angelina Jolie’s character’s best friend. Melissa has also served on The National Endowment for the Arts and has published essays for The New York Times and is a contributing essayist in Cristina Cuomo’s The Purist and other magazines. She is married to tennis player and sports commentator Patrick McEnroe and they have three young daughters and a Yorkie named Pepper.

The legendary actress is a four-time Oscar nominee and winner of two Golden Globe Awards. Ms. Mason has appeared in countless productions on New York stages and can be seen Off-Broadway in Little Gem for Irish Repertory Theatre.

We talk to Charlotte Moore, one of the founders of Irish Repertory Theatre, about the show "Love, Noel," playing at the theatre through August 25. Then we talk to Bernadette Gavin-Palmieri, inkeeper of Gavin's Country Inn, about the rock festival Gavinstock, which takes place August 16-18. and to Seamus Keane of The Narrowbacks.   Featured Tune: "Streets of Woodlawn," by The Narrowbacks.

Jessica most recently appeared on Broadway in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC with Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch. Her other Broadway credits include:  SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Celeste 2), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Miss Dorothy), and LES MISÉRABLES (Eponine).   At age 15, Jessica originated the role of Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as well as on the National Tour, performing alongside legends Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt.  She received a Jefferson Award nomination for her portrayal, and can be heard on the 1998 Grammy nominated cast recording. Jessica played Polly on the National tour of THE BOY FRIEND (directed by Julie Andrews), recreating the same role Ms. Andrews created in the 1954 Broadway production. Jessica’s Off-Broadway credits include ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (Diana Barry), ILLYRIA (Viola), and the World Premieres of IRON CURTAIN, TRANSPORT at The Irish Repertory Theatre, and most recently THE UNDERCLASSMAN (Prospect Theatre Company). Regionally, Jessica has starred as Ariel in Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Eliza in MY FAIR LADY (Wilde Award Nomination), The Witch in INTO THE WOODS (Wilde Award Nomination), Amalia in SHE LOVES ME (Connecticut Critics Circle Award Nomination), Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Sarah Brown in GUYS AND DOLLS, Lil’ Luz in GIANT (World Premiere), Laurey in OKLAHOMA! (with the film’s Laurey, Shirley Jones, as Aunt Eller), Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA with the Nashville Symphony, Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS, Eva in EVITA, Dorothy in WAS (World Premiere), Anne Frank in YOURS, ANNE (Columbus Dispatch Award, Best Actress), and Fleur-de-Lys and Esmeralda in NOTRE DAME DE PARIS (U.S. and English Language Premiere in Las Vegas). Jessica founded The Jessica Grové Fund for the Performing Arts, which financially assists students in her hometown in pursuing their dreams in the arts. She is married to fellow Broadway Actor, Daniel Cooney, who is Head of Musical Theatre at CCPA at Roosevelt University in Chicago and also the Founding Artistic Director of The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan.  At The Encore, Jessica and Dan are the program directors of the new Maas Conservatory. They are the proud parents of Gavin and Lolly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Melissa Errico recently released her new album, Sondheim Sublime, and she is here to celebrate. Tony-nominated for her turn in Amour, she has also appeared on Broadway in Anna Karenina, My Fair Lady, High Society, White Christmas and Dracula. She most recently starred in On A Clear Day You Can See Forever at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Sondheim Sublime marks Errico's sixth solo recording and features her favorite Sondheim selections. Follow her on social media at @melissa_errico.Hosted by Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan.

We talk to Ciarán O'Reilly,  of Irish Repertory Theatre, about his production of Marina Carr's "Woman and Scarecrow," running through June 24. We talk to George Heslin, of Origin Theatre Company, about his (totally free!) Bloomsday Breakfast at  Bloom's Tavern.

Evanna is best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the HARRY POTTER films, which earned her praise from critics and fans. She recently starred as the title character in the feature My Name Is Emily, for which she received an IFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Her other recent film and TV work includes Dynamite, Sinbad for Sky and Danny and the Human Zoo by Lenny Henry for BBC. For the past few years, Evanna has been studying acting in Los Angeles. You can catch her as Runt in Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs at the IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE running through this weekend.

Woody Sez, the Irish Repertory Theatre production now in New York through September 10th, is the latest in a long line of biographical and musical treatments of the life and work of Woody Guthrie. Sara Fishko visited Nora Guthrie, his daughter, for this Fishko Files. (Produced for the Guthrie centennial in 2012) For tickets and more information, visit the Irish Repertory Theatre's website. Fishko Files with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia BrileyMix Engineer: Paul Schneider and George WellingtonEditor: Karen Frillmann

Gwen Orel talks to Bernadette Gavin, of Gavin's Irish Country Inn, to Kevin McCarthy of Shilelagh Law, and to David Lutken, who plays Woody Guthrie and is one of the devisers of 'Woody Sez' at Irish Repertory Theatre.   Featured tune: "Together in the End," by Shilelagh Law.

Gavin Quinn from Dublin’s Pan Pan Theatre talks to us about The Rehearsal, Playing the Dane.   Darrah Carr talks about her dance company ModERIN and their performances at Irish Arts Center 11-13 November, and Donie Carroll tells us about the Gala Concert, In Partnership with the Poor, which will be at Irish Repertory Theatre

The Artistic Directors of four off-Broadway not-for-profit theatre companies -- Douglas Aibel of Vineyard Theatre, Charlotte Moore of Irish Repertory Theatre, Tim Sanford of Playwrights Horizons and Jim Simpson of The Flea Theater -- share their thoughts about attracting audiences to their shows, the cost of keeping their theaters going, the challenges they face competing with commercial productions, how they choose the works performed on their stages and what they hope to accomplish for their companies in the next several years.