Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeffrey Sweet

As writers, we often face the pressure to please our audience, avoid controversy, and "play it safe." But is this the most effective way to create meaningful, impactful stories? Many writers struggle with balancing moral responsibility and creative freedom, worried that their work might offend or alienate readers or viewers.In this episode, we dive deep into the ethics of storytelling and why sometimes offending the audience can be the most ethical act a writer can do. Drawing on insights from Jeffrey Sweet's work on playwriting, we explore the importance of depicting morally complex characters and scenarios, and how this can push audiences to examine their own worldviews. You'll learn how to embrace the responsibility of shaping the moral conversation through your work, without falling into the trap of censorship or moral complacency. By the end, you'll feel empowered to write stories that challenge, provoke, and ultimately enlighten.Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO!The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. You can watch your favorite podcast as well as listen. Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.Send us a textSupport the show

Themed Month has arrived!  This season, Jackson and Jacob are spending four episodes talking about "mini-mini" plays... plays that run about 10-minutes. First up is one of the first pieces of the theatre J&J ever worked on together: Cover by Jeffrey Sweet.  Listen in!  ------------------------------ Check out these other voices discussing the play:  One of the early reviews from 1970: https://www.nytimes.com/1970/11/29/archives/a-black-critic-on-les-blancs-an-incredibly-moving-experience-about.html   NLT Panel Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQeN2j4CewY   Joi Gresham talks Lorraine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D8nrLKcSkk ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Upbeat Soda Pop” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week. ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week.

Kelly sits down with playwright and author Jeffrey Sweet to discuss the new edition of his legendary book “Something Wonderful Right Away,” an oral history of The Second City.

Second City historian, playwright, author Jeffrey Sweet tells us about Second City Chicago, a notable SCTV cast rehearsal with Del Close, The Premise, Beyond the Fringe and the re-issue of his legendary oral history of Second City; Something Wonderful Right Away. 

Part two of Ken's discussion with author, playwright Jeffrey Sweet on his book “Something Wonderful Right Away” about the origin, history, and art of improvisational comedy and the brilliant crazy people who made it all happen.More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeffrey Sweet, the author of Something Wonderful Right Away, returns to the podcast to discuss the brand-new second edition of this granddaddy of all improv books. Jeff shares how his book had an impact over and above what he ever imagined; how the second edition features new interviews with Keegan-Michael Key and the founding mother of improv Viola Spolin; how improvisation shares so much with games; his many inspirations (including TJ and Dave and Lanford Wilson); and the similarities between improvisation and playwriting. (Length 18:35)

Playwright, author Jeffrey Sweet has written a terrific book on the origin, history, and art of improvisational comedy called “Something Wonderful Right Away.” He and Ken discuss this fascinating topic and its effect on popular culture. And you'd be surprised how many famous funny people started in improv workshops. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Here's the thing about AI. It doesn't have a soul, and it doesn't understand psychology, and it doesn't understand the quirks of human behavior. All it can do is strip-mine what has already been written by other people. So, AI is first and foremost in violation of copyright because it's using our material without compensating. Secondly, it has no sense of humor and it has no sense of character and so the stuff that comes out of AI sounds very stilted. Third, audiences aren't that stupid. They can tell when there's life behind something and there isn't." ~Jeffrey Sweet Jeffrey Sweet has had a split career. On the one hand, as a dramatist, he's been writing plays and musicals that first were produced professionally in 1970. They have been produced off-Broadway in New York and on stages around the world, though he's primarily identified with Chicago. He was part of the wave of writers, actors and directors who transformed Chicago's off-Loop theater scene beginning in the Seventies. 

This week on No Script, Jacob welcomes special guest Jeffrey Sweet to the show. Sweet is a playwright and teacher based in New York City. Together, he and Jacob discuss Lanford Wilson's semi-autobiographical play Lemon Sky. Sweet knew Wilson personally, and discussed the play with him on several occasions. Sweet brings these experiences, and many more, to the discussion. Listen in! ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Upbeat Soda Pop” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week.

Jeffrey Sweet’s Something Wonderful Right Away, an oral history of The Compass Players and Second City was first published in 1978 and it’s arguably still one of the definitive works about the rise of Chicago improvisation and maybe the defining actor training method of the second half of the 20th-century. Jeffrey discusses how the book came to be and talks about his encounters with such greats as Barbara Harris, Sheldon Patinkin, Jules Feiffer, Mike Nichols, Anne Meara, and Elaine May; how specific movies and plays revealed to him a specific style; reveals the joy and wonder of shared realities; what it means to have gotten a B from Martin Scorcese; gives a shout-out to oral history pioneer Studs Terkel; how poverty can be theatre’s friend; how the only two essential elements to theater are actors and audiences (not playwrights!); the devastating truth that playwriting is not literature; and finally, further proof that following your passion can frequently lead you to a career. (Length 20:45) The post Something Wonderful Now appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

In the last episode of Season 3, the boys of No Script return to Jeffrey Sweet's impressive body of work. Sweet's 1997 play "With and Without" is sharp, witty, and an absolute masterclass in forcing characters to make tough choices. In what Jacob calls one of his "favorite plays ever," Sweet tells the tale of a married couple who just wants to spend a relaxing weekend at the lake. Instead, they end up comforting their grieving friend as she faces the end of her marriage.    No Script will be on break through December - but we'll be back with Season 4 in January, 2020. See you then! ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Upbeat Soda Pop” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/ ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week.

Early in their college years, Jackson and Jacob produced a lovely 10-minute play by Jeffrey Sweet called "Cover." Now, years later, J&J return to Jeffrey Sweet for this new episode of No Script. Sweet's play "Bluff" is funny, gripping, and intensely theatrical. It's a simple story told brilliantly. Listen in!  ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast   We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Blessed” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Logo Design: Jacob Mann Christiansen Logo Text: Paralines designed by Lewis Latham of http://lewislatham.co/ ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We’ll see you next week. ------------------------------

Tonight we interview Playwright Jeffrey Sweet about his book, "What Playwrights Talk About When They Talk About Writing." Also, songs about writers.

John and his guest, Andy Hoglund, interview SNL and SCTV alumnus Robin Duke. Robin recounts her early days as a performer at Second City, her stint on SCTV, and her 4-year run on SNL. Robin also discusses her post-SNL film and TV career, and relates insights gleaned from working with Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Jay Baruchel and Mark McKinney. Support the podcast... Amazon.com (USA) & Amazon.ca (Canada): The best price and fastest shipping on everything. Please bookmark this link (USA) or this link (Canada) and use it each time you shop. Shopify: The best way to start an online store. Start your free 14-day trial. No credit card required. More free ways to support the podcast. Notes Andy Hoglund writes SNL in Review. Connect with Andy on Twitter: @SNLinReview Connect with us at: snlafterparty.fm feedback@snlafterparty.fm Twitter: @snlpodcast Facebook: @snlpodcast Instagram: snlpodcast Something Wonderful Right Away - An Oral History of The Second City & The Compass Players, by Jeffrey Sweet.

  Whoa boy — we’ve got an interview with the one and only Jeffrey Sweet! The famed playwright, historian, and author of Something Wonderful Right Away joins host Louis Kornfeld for this extended episode of the podcast. They start out by discussing the relationship between the Jews fleeing the Cossacks and the rise of satire […] The post #37: Jeffrey Sweet appeared first on Magnet Theater.

Jeffrey Sweet. Jeffrey is a playwright whose works have been produced around the world, and have featured such actors as Nathan Lane, Jack Klugman, William Peterson, Shelley Berman, and scores more. His classic book Something Wonderful Right Away is an oral history of Second City and The Compass Players, and has been mentioned by Charna Halpern and Mick Napier as inspiring them to open up their theaters. On location in New York City.

Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, by William Shakespeare, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, (2) NO CHILD . . ., by Nilaja Sun, at The Black Rep, (3) THE INVISIBLE HAND, by Ayad Akhtar, at the Repertory Theatre Studio Theatre, (4) THE GLASS MENAGERIE, by Tennessee Williams, at Insight Theatre Co., (5) THE VALUE OF NAMES, by Jeffrey Sweet, at the New Jewish Theatre, (6) THE ARABIAN NIGHTS, by Mary Zimmerman, at St. Louis Shakespeare, (7) BUG, by Tracy Letts, at Muddy Waters Theatre Co., (8) NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS, by Katherine DiSavino, at Kirkwood Theatre Guild, and (9) PUSS IN BOOTS, by Brian Hohlfeld, at the Imaginary Theatre Co.

On this week's podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber talks with producer Sharon Evans and storytellers Matt Miller and Jeffrey Sweet about the Filet of Solo Festival currently playing in various Roger's Park venues. They talk about the history and scope of the festival, the storytelling scene in Chicago generally, and some of the specific pieces included in this year's festival.

Jeffrey Sweet talks about the revitalization of theater in Chicago through the Second City and other theater companies, as well as his own experience as a playwright and the art of theater and musical theater.  

Jeffrey Sweet talks about the revitalization of theater in Chicago through the Second City and other theater companies, as well as his own experience as a playwright and the art of theater and musical theater.  [26:50]

Jeffrey Sweet talks about the revitalization of theater in Chicago through the Second City and other theater companies, as well as his own experience as a playwright and the art of theater and musical theater.  [26:50]

Jeffrey Sweet talks about the revitalization of theater in Chicago through the Second City and other theater companies, as well as his own experience as a playwright and the art of theater and musical theater.  [26:50]