Podcast appearances and mentions of Jessica Hecht

On today's episode I sit down with the joyful and hilarious Zoë Laiz. We discuss everything from her Shakespearean career to losing a theatre award to Jessica Hecht.If you're looking for handmade wooden home decor then my Etsy shop is perfect for you! For a look at my catalog go to: JohnMadWoodworking.Etsy.com Be sure to follow/subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you're streaming it!Support the show

Connor and Dylan are joined by Tony Award nominee Amber Gray (Eureka Day, Hadestown). In their first new recording of 2025, the twins sat down to debrief holiday film releases Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown ahead of welcoming this queen to the pod. Amber Gray, y'all! Dream guest alert! Amber joins us moments after the miracle announcement that the original principal actors from the Original Broadway Cast of Hadestown are reprising their roles in the West End. GAGGED. Amber walks us through discovering Persephone, cut lyrics from the musical, and the beautiful opportunity for closure on this 11 year journey. We dig into balancing Broadway and motherhood, raising remarkable sons, and the “happy accident” of having a musical theatre career. Amber dishes on her current Broadway project: Eureka Day. Stay tuned for a cameo or two from living legend Jessica Hecht, who stars alongside Amber in this timely new play. Our fabulous guest reminisces on collaborating with Dave Malloy and Rachel Chavkin, leading to her turn as Hélène in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Which version of Comet was her favorite? Listen and find out! We also discuss Amber's character in Here We Are, Claudia, resembling RHONY's Sai de Silva, Squid Games, farm to table recipes, and more. Charmante, charmante, charming. Period.Follow Amber on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Interviews live from the opening night ofEureka Day, which took place on December 16th, 2024. The order of interviews is: Thomas Middleditch Anna Shapiro Amber Gray Jonathan Spector Chelsea Kurtz Bill Irwin Jessica Hecht  Eureka Day brings comedy and contemplation to the stage, tackling personal beliefs, community conflict, and the art of truly listening. These interviews explore the play's themes of empathy, collective responsibility, and the nuances of human connection amidst a mumps outbreak at a progressive private school. You'll hear insights about the challenges of portraying deeply layered characters who all believe they are "right," the parallels between the play's themes and real-world conflicts, and the humor that helps audiences face uncomfortable truths. Whether you're a fan of theater, thoughtful storytelling, or the quest to find common ground in divisive times, this episode delivers heartfelt takeaways and plenty of laughs. Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eureka Day is running on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre through February 16th. Visit www.manhattantheatreclub.org for more information. Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Present Stage supports the national nonprofit Hear Your Song. If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with two-time Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, who is currently starring on Broadway in Jonathan Spector's EUREKA DAY. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how FIDDLER ON THE ROOF led to The Campfire Project, finding her character's voice in SUMMER, 1976, learning from Arthur Miller during AFTER THE FALL, how she related to her character in THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, finding her interpretation of Blanche in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, the challenges of playing opposite Denzel Washington in JULIUS CAESAR, how she got cast on FRIENDS, why she connects to the work of Neil Simon, and so much more. You won't want to miss this honest conversation with one of Broadway's finest actresses.

Another opening night on Broadway! Join The Art of Kindness live from the EUREKA DAY red carpet in December 2024, as Robert Peterpaul chats with all the stars about listening, decision making and, of course, kindness. In this episode, you'll hear from Eureka Day cast members Tony Award nominee Amber Gray (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Hadestown), two-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Summer, 1976 at MTC, A View from the Bridge), Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Largely New York), Emmy Award nominee Thomas Middleditch (“Silicon Valley”), Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz (“Scandal,” “The Flash”) and playwright Jonathan Spector. You'll also hear from VIP guests Michael Cyril Creighton ("Only Murders in the Building") and comedian Sam Morrison. Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the hilarious Broadway play "Eureka Day," mumps break out among the student body at a private school in Berkeley, California, and stir up virulence among its executive board, as they debate school policy on vaccines and more. Actors Bill Irwin, Jessica Hecht, and Thomas Middleditch join us. "Eureka Day" runs through Jan. 19 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater. 

In this episode, we take center stage with "Eureka Day," the thought-provoking Broadway production at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. This Manhattan Theatre Club presentation tackles the timely issues of vaccination and community responsibility through the lens of a progressive private school's parent board. We dissect the play's pre-pandemic origins and its eerie relevance today, analyze the standout performances (especially Jessica Hecht's tour de force), and debate the effectiveness of the direction and set design. Does "Eureka Day" successfully balance comedy and drama while addressing serious societal concerns? Tune in as we explore how this production captures the chaos of virtual communication and challenges audiences to consider personal beliefs versus collective good. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on "Eureka Day" on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trailblazing movie director Susan Seidelman shares a funny and insightful first-person story of her life from her Twiggy obsessed girlhood to the Madonna mania of the 80s and beyond, in her memoir “Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir about Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls." Susan Seidelman will be in Conversation with Jessica Hecht at Images Cinema in Williamstown, Massachusetts on Wednesday July 17 at 7 p.m.

Annabelle has returned from her multi-country tour that took her to Singapore, Tel Aviv and Uganda. In this episode, she'll tell us about her plans for the Uganda trip that were thwarted almost immediately, and how she learned how to let it go, and accept life on life's terms. Plus, Lisa from Raleigh calls in with what Laura House describes as “an office supply victory”.Mentioned in the episodeThe Campfire ProjectThings You Should Stop Worrying About This WeekGiraffe poop necklaceEd Sheeran's already-dug graveThis episode is sponsored by…Microdose GummiesMicrodose Gummies deliver perfect, entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. To get free shipping & 30% off your first order, go to Microdose.com, and use code TINY Do YOU have a tiny victory to share? Call the Tiny Victories Hotline: (323) 285-1675We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we'll assume we're just talking into the void every week and nothing matters. Prove us wrong. Did you finally do that thing you were putting off? Tiny victory! Reconnect with someone you haven't been in touch with for ages? Victory! We only ask that you try to keep messages to under a minute so we're able to play it on the show.If you prefer, you can record a tiny victory on your phone and then email us the audio. Email: TinyVictories@maximumfun.orgHOW TO @ USTwitter@GetTinyPod@LAGurwitch@ImLauraHouse@Swish (producer Laura Swisher)Instagram@GetTinyPod

Hear Tessa (Omni), David (Bi), Cameron (Pan), talk more about this incredible season on Broadway, moving in NYC, maintaining adult friendships, teenaged hosts, permanent dick-pics, raising the Palace, and more. Don't miss this fun-filled episode Bi-cons!

The 76th Annual Tony Awards will be given on June 11 and friend of the station Jessica Hecht is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her portrayal of Alice in Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn's “Summer, 1976.”

Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews  and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.Summer, 1976 is playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Find out more at www.manhattantheatreclub.comIf you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org  Follow The Present Stage on Instagram at @thepresentstageThe Present Stage: Conversations with Theater Writers is hosted by Dan Rubins, a theater critic for Slant Magazine. You can also find Dan's reviews on Cast Album Reviews and in The New Yorker's Briefly Noted column.The Present Stage supports the national nonprofit Hear Your Song. If you'd like to learn more about Hear Your Song and how to support empowering youth with serious illnesses to make their voices heard though songwriting, please visit www.hearyoursong.org

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of Broadway with a discussion on two new plays that are taking the stage by storm. First up, we have "Summer, 1976" starring Jessica Hecht and Laura Linney. Set in the heat of the summer, this play follows the lives of two women as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and their own personal struggles. With powerhouse performances from Hecht and Linney, "Summer, 1976" is a must-see for anyone seeking a poignant and thought-provoking theatrical experience.Next, we turn our attention to "Good Night, Oscar" starring Sean Hayes. This play tells the story of a struggling actor who, after receiving some unexpected news, must come to terms with his past and his future. Hayes delivers a captivating, heartbreaking, and humorous performance, showcasing his range as an actor.Join us as we discuss these two riveting new plays and explore the themes and performances that make them stand out in the world of Broadway. Whether you're a seasoned theater-goer or a newcomer to the scene, this episode will surely inspire your love for the stage.The Entertainment District Podcast Welcome to the our official podcast where we talk movies, series, and anime. Thanks...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review. Share your thoughts with us on this episode below:On Instagram: @halfhourpodcastOn TikTok: @halfhourpodcastOn our website: www.twoworldsentertainmentllc.com

It's an unofficial "hostage week" in Washington DC, with activities being held to call attention to Americans wrongfully detained in foreign prisons. A driving force behind this week's events is the James W. Foley Foundation, which fights to free the wrongfully detained and to protect journalists around the world. The foundation was launched by Diane Foley, mother of James, who was publicly and horrifically executed by ISIS nearly a decade ago. Christiane speaks with Diane Foley about channeling her grief into action.  Also on today's show: Actors Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht; US Senate Independent Angus King To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Tony Nominees and legit stars, Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht are back on Broadway in the world premiere of Summer, 1976. On this episode of the pod, Tamsen sits down with Laura and Jessica to talk about the new play, lasting female friendships, products they miss from the 70's, and why we miss 'Wendy' from the Netflix series Ozark. Plus, Aaron Sorkin has a new musical on Broadway this spring. It's a new telling of the Lerner and Loewe classic Camelot. But with a brand new script, and no magic wands. Tony Award Winner Andrew Burnap plays King Arthur. He's chatting with Paul Wontorek.

Welcome to the 90s NBC Must See TV Single-in-the-City Sitcom Universe! The Single Guy WAS a show…starring Jonathan Silverman, Joey Slotnick, Ming-Na Wen, Jessica Hecht and Ernest Borgnine! Right smack in the middle of Friends and Seinfeld, NBC had a show that seemed to draw on aspects of both shows to create a bridge between the two. Seinfeld was about single people who want to be single. Friends is about single people who want to be married. Along came The Single Guy, a show about one single man amongst a group of married friends. Late 90s television was the era of the single 30-something hanging out in New York city, so why wasn't this show a huge hit? Brynn, Aaron & Barry take to the Manhattan streets (but really the Seinfeld backlot in LA) to find out. Visit our website! thatwasashow.com Email: thatwasashow@aol.com (Because 90s AOL still exists for some reason!) Leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/thatwasashow and it might make it into a future episode! Follow us on Instagram @thatwasashow Merch: redbubble.com/people/thatwasashow Hosted by: Brynn Byrne @brynnabyrne Aaron Yeger @aaronyeger Andrew “Barry” Helmer @andrewhelmer Podcast logo and artwork by Brian Walker @briguywalker

Jenny Gersten serves as Line Producer for Beetlejuice on Broadway and National Tour, Executive Producer for the musical Born for This, Producer of Musical Theater for New York City Center, and Interim Artistic Director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She sometimes produces commercially, including the award -winning Off Broadway “pie shop” production of Sweeney Todd. She works with Jessica Hecht on The Campfire Project, an arts program that primarily serves Syrian and Ukrainian refugees overseas. Previously, Jenny served as Executive Director of Friends of the High Line and as the Associate Producer of The Public Theater in New York City. At sea, she is the Creative Producer of Virgin Voyages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Single Guy was a sitcom starring Jonathan Silverman as a struggling New York writer attempting to manage his way through the dating scene. The show premiered in 1995 on NBC and was immediately thrown into its Thursday night "Must See TV" lineup. The show was given the opportunity of a lifetime when thrown in the 8:30 timeslot placing it right in between the networks two biggest hits, "Friends" & "Seinfeld". The show however was written-off as one in a long line of "singles in the city" sitcoms that emerged in the mid-1990s. After only two seasons The Single Guy was dropped by its network, leaving it as one of the most highly rated shows to ever be canceled. Was the show just a product of "right place, right time" or did it have enough substance to survive on its own? Find out as we do a deep dive into the show's pilot episode.  www.S1E1POD.com Starring: Jonathan Silverman, Jessica Hecht, Mark Moses, Joey Slotnick, Ming-Na Wen, Ernest Borgnine, Jeff Bornstein, Olivia d'Abo and Larry Miller

EPISODE 107 – DAN IN REAL LIFE “Why are we attacking each other? There's a movie to attack.” This week, Brandon wants to get to the pancake factory; Ashley expands the Bechdel Test; Brian can't handle coke slang; and Chris learns a new cherry trick. BTW: Our first ever Red Card—but for whom?! Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Alison Pill, Britt Robertson, Marlene Lawston, Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney, Nobert Leo Butz, Amy Ryan, Jessica Hecht, Frank Wood, and Emily Blunt Directed by Peter Hedges FOLLOW US:Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/trashwatch)Instagram (@trashwatchpodcast)Twitter (@trashwatchcast)TikTok (@trashwatchpodcast)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trashwatch/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpPcNIBmqNvvLvxa3WTLA)Email (trashwatchpodcast@gmail.com)Listen to Brian's music at (https://www.brianhorne.com)Support the show

Karak Chai| Batch no.1  Celebrating all things Theatre, Film, Series and Podcast. I have curated a collection of hidden gems to watch and listen to-- all whilst sipping on your first or fifth Karak Chai. This is batch No.1 of many more to come. I hope you enjoy and do let me know which one was your favourite and also, this is the the first time I am putting this type of episode out. So, please do give me some feedback innit.  The Projects in the episode are as Follows:  Theatre An Adventure by Vinay Patel & Kash Arshad at Octagon Theatre An Adventure follows three decades tale of a couple who meet in post-partition India in 1954, marry and move first to Nairobi then 1970s England.  Cast: Esh Alladi, Saba Shiraz, Daon Broni & Jessica Kaur.  Period Party by Gayathiri Kamalakanthan at Hampstead Theatre with Kali Theatre Period party tells a story of a South Asian non-binary Queer teen. Who through this journey and celebration of a period party is going on a journey of discovering who they are. Concha by Carly Fernandez & Manisha Sondhi at Brixton House Concha is a semi-autobiographical show following our lead who is queer and trans, on discovering they have chlamydia,  and how they must now inform their recent sexual partners. Cast: Carly Fernandez.  10 Nights by Shahid Iqbal Khan & Kash Arshad at Bush Theatre with Tamasha Theatre 10 Nights about our lead character Yasser who decides to take part in itikaf,  which is sleeping and fasting in the mosque for the last ten nights of Ramadan. And how that experiences pushes him to deal with certain things in the past.  Cast: Zaqi Ismail, Safyan Iqbal & Sumayya Si- Tayaeb.  After The End by Dennis Kelly and Lyndsey Turner at Theatre Royal Stratford East After The End tells a tale  about a city under attack from a nuclear blast. As the dust settles, Louise wakes to find herself in a fallout shelter with Mark, the colleague who has saved her life. They have enough water and food to last two weeks. Now they just need to find a way of surviving each other.   Cast: Nick Blood & Amaka Okafor. Our Streets by Beth Kapalia & co at Tara Theatre Our Streets explores through film and live performance, a group of 14-18-year-old women and non-binary people of Wandsworth will take the audience on an adventure through the city, all while never leaving the theatre.  Delving into a variety of themes, including recent events and discussions around women's safety in London, Our Streets will open up the conversation of what Wandsworth could and should look like if we all played a part in designing and imagining our local urban landscapes.  Cast: Hania, Leona, Issy, Charly, Shania, Anousha, Violet, Daniella & Blu.  The Hen-nah Party by Amani Saeed at Richmix The Hen-Nah Party is all of the joy of a henna night without the stress, gender norms, and aunties at the wedding. Featured Artists: Amrit Kaur, Amani Saeed, Sanah Ahsan and Meral Alizada. Rouge by Marion Motin by Rambert Dance Rouge is about finding our real selves: our instinct and nature, rather than our culture. It's about leaving the artificial world to just live, to connect with real bodies and real people Cast: Daniel Davidson, Juan Gil, Liam Francis, Miguel Altunaga, Aishwarya Raut, Simone Damberg Würtz &Guillaume Quéau. Film Stalling it by Jemma Moore & Caroline Ward Stalling It follows five toilet stalls, three bridesmaids, one pregnancy test, one nosey neighbour - zero ideas of what to do next. The 1980's an era of female independence, sexual freedom, experimentation, self expression and style. Sometimes. It's 1988, Sammy, Bethan and Jo are bridesmaids at their best friend's wedding. Their outfits are fabulous, their hair do's are huge, the nuptials have been made and the drinks are now flowing. We join our bridesmaids in the midst of the time honoured female tradition...the joint bathroom break. Cast: Sophie Hopkin, Jemma Moore, Caroline Ward & Sacharissa Claxton. Little Sky by Jess X Snow Little Sky follows the journey of SKY, a Chinese-American pop star who returns to the city they were raised in to find their estranged immigrant father. Haunted by their childhood memories, SKY risks their non-binary identity to end the cycle of violence in their family. In the confrontation, SKY discovers something that changes how they feel about the people they love. Cast: Wo Chan, Kyoko Takenaka, Fenton Li, Yiging Zhao, Austin Deng, Bruce Liu & Tao Qiu. How To Raise a Black Boy by Justice Jamal Jones How To Raise a Black Boy follows four boys as they journey through a fantastical world of black boyhood, queer identity, and fraternity in a modern reimagining of the fairy tale genre. Cast: Maiya Blaney, Rodney Chrome, Christian Coston-Payne, Emperor Kaioyus, Eric Payne, Rayceen Pendarvis, Justin Smith, Nicklaus Vallie & Cory Walkers.  Yaha Waha by Sarah Li Yaha Waha follows a South Asian DJ and a performance artist use their platforms to celebrate their heritage. Cast: Almas Badat, Anthony Pius (Bolly Illusion).  Shams by Pauline Beugnies Shams follows Eden, a 30-year-old Belgian woman, works in a cultural center a few thousand kilometers away from her home, in the bustling capital of Cairo. She makes a life-changing encounter with a young woman named Shams. One day, Shams brutally disappears. With the support and friendship of two valiant young Egyptians, Eden starts a fight against her own fears, denials and bias to find Shams. Cast: Claire Beugnies, Amina El Banna, Reem El Maghraby, Zainab Magdy & Alaa Taha. Baba by Adam Ali & Sam Arbor Baba is about an unexpected discovery forces Britannia, a gay Libyan teenager, to question whether to stay or flee his beloved homeland. Cast: Adam Ali, Mudar Abbar, Ahmed Elmusrati, Ali Gadema, Samar Abu Kaf, Elysia Kazinos, Colette Dala Tchantcho & Usaim Younnis.  Beirut Dreams in Color by Michael Collins Beirut Dreams in Color tells the stories of Masrou' Leila, a Lebanese rock band with an outspoken gay singer, and Sarah Hegazy, an Egyptian activist. Both parties have experienced oppression because of their sexual orientation and beliefs. The short documentary shows what it's like for the LGBTQIA+ community to be oppressed and threatened by the governments in the Middle East. The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night by Fawzia Mirza & Kausar Mohammad  The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night is about Pakistani Muslim woman brings her Puerto Rican girlfriend home for the first time on the family's annual game night.  Cast: Kausar Mohammad, Vico Ortiz, Meera Rohit Kumbhani, Pia Shah & D'Lo.  Meenakhsi Sundareshwar by Vivek Soni & Aarsh Vora  Meenakhsi Sundareshwar is about a couple who are forced to live apart due to a unique job prospect. Follow along as the two newlyweds face the hassles, hiccups - and hilarity - that arise from their long distance marriage. Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Abhimanyu Dasani , Shivkumar Subramaniam, Nivedita Bhargava, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Komal Chhabria, Manoj Mani Mathew, Archana Iyer, Ritika Shrotri, Kalp Shah, Mahesh Pillai, Sonali Sachdev, Varun Shashi Rao, Sukhesh Arora, Khuman Nongyai, Danish Sood & Guneet Wahan Muhafiz by Pradipta Ray & Ashutosh Pathak Muhafiz is set against a backdrop of sectarian violence, can a gay Hindu man find the courage to help a Muslim? Cast: Jaydeep Ashra, Deepak Chunara, Rishabh Dhangra, Prerna Gandhi, Pradeep Kumar, Arfi Lamba, Prince Mahajan, Angel Modi, Kamiesh Rajendra Patil, Rohan Pujari, Sushant Sharma, Mukesh Shukla, Akash Sinha, Shiv Tandan & Neha Vyas.  Series  Delhi Crime by Richie Mehta. Delhi Crime is based on the Nirbhaya case, Delhi Crime follows the Delhi Police investigation into the finding of the men who perpetrated this crime. Cast: Shefali Shetty, Adil Hussain, Denzil Smith,  Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang · Yashaswini Dayama, Aaron Kaplan, Jeff Sagansky, Anurag Arora, Jaya Bhattacharya, Vinod, Sharawat, Gopal Datt, Sidharth Bhardwaj, Swati Bhatia, Gaurav Rana, Amitabh Acharya, Sanjay Bishnoi, Shobhna Bharadwaj, Mridul Sharma & Abhilasha Singh. A Black Lady Sketch Show by Robin Thede. A Black Lady Sketch Show is A half-hour sketch comedy written by and starring Robin Thede. Cast: by Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black, Quinta Brunson and Skye Townsend. Yearly Departed by Linda Medoza & Amazon Prime Yearly Departed is a comedy special that tackles some of the end of year highlights that people probably want to forget about. There is a 2020 show as well a 2021 instalment. Cast: (2020) Phoebe Robinson featuring Rachel Brosnahan, Tiffany Haddish, Patti Harrison, Natasha Leggero, Sarah Silverman, Christina Aguilera, Natasha Rothwell, and Ziwe. (2021) Yvonne Orji featuring Chelsea Peretti, Jane Fonda, Aparna Nancherla, Alessia Cara, Dulcé Sloan, Megan Stalter & X Mayo. Special by Ryan O'Connel Special follows A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence in hopes of finally going after the life he wants. Cast: Ryan O'Connell, Jessica Hecht, Punam Patel. Marla Mindelle, Augustus Prew, Patrick Fabian & Max Jenkins. Sort Of by Bilal Baig & Fab Filippo Sort Of follows a gender-fluid millennial who straddles various identities, exposing the identities and labels that are no longer applicable. Cast: Bilal Baig , Gray Powell, Amanda Cordner, Ellora Patnaik, Grace Lynn Kung, Supinder Wraich, Alanna Bale & Kaya Kanashiro. Chernobyl by Craig Mazin Chernobyl is based on a true story where in April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics becomes one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes. Cast: Jared Harris,  Stellan Skarsgård, Paul Ritter, Jessie Buckley, Adam Nagaitis, Con O'Neill, Adrian Rawlins, Sam Troughton, Robert Emms, David Dencik, Nadia Clifford, Douggie McMeekin, Alan Williams, Emily Watson, Paul Ritter, Karl Davues, Michael Socha, Laura Elphinstone & Jan Riccia. Q-Force by Gabe Liedman Q- Force follows handsome secret agent and his team of LGBTQ superspies embark on extraordinary adventures. Cast: Sean Hayes, Matt Rogers, Wanda Sykes, Patti Harrison, Gary Cole, David Harbour & Laurie Metcalf. Honourable Mentions Made in Heaven on Amazon Prime. Four More Shots Please! On Amazon Prime. Podcasts  Las Culturistas by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Las Culturistas is a pop-culture and comedy podcast co-hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, Honourable Mentions  No Thank You, Please  Brown People We Know  Talk Art Bitten Peach Pod I'm Still Standing The Front Room  Kiki In The Cronx Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/  Links: Myself: https://linktr.ee/raimuitfum  Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.  

Our Season 3 finale opens with “The Trick Is to Pretend,” a poem by Natalie Scenters-Zapico, read by the singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers: “I climb knowing the only way down / is by falling.” The actor Jessica Hecht plays Joan Didion in a reenactment of her classic Art of Fiction interview with Linda Kuehl. Jericho Brown reads his poem “Hero”: “my brothers and I grew up fighting / Over our mother's mind.” The actor, comedian, and podcaster Connor Ratliff reads Bud Smith's “Violets,” the story of two unlikely arsonists rediscovering life in the flames. The episode closes with Bridgers performing “Garden Song.”   To hear more from Connor Ratliff, check out his podcast Dead Eyes. To hear Avery Trufelman's latest show, find the podcast Nice Try! “Hero” by Jericho Brown appears courtesy of the 92nd Street Y Unterberg Poetry Center.   This episode was sound designed and mixed by Hannis Brown, and mastered by Justin Shturtz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer / Director Elias Plagianos' film and television projects have won Best Director, Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best TV Pilot, and Best Actor awards for his cast at over 75 International Film Festivals including 10 of MovieMaker Magazines list of Top 25 and Top 50 Festivals.In addition to his creative work behind the camera, he is a partner at the new media startup venture "Zero Channel". Their first project (written and directed by Plagianos) "Shoot Me Nicely" stars iconic actors Linda Hamilton and William Sadler. Shoot Me Nicely won over 40 awards at international festivals, including being named Best Independent TV Pilot by Sky TV, Europe's largest media broadcaster, at Snowdance, and winning Best TV Pilot at the Academy qualifying Hollyshorts in Los Angeles.Elias recently directed and produced "Distemper" from a grant by the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, produced the Australian film "Rancour" for Blumhouse-owned CryptTV, and toured the world with his award winning future noir filmed in Havana, Cuba - "Sombra City". He is in development and post production on several feature film and new media projects including the private eye series "Hudson Falls" starring Richard Kind, Tara Westwood, Jessica Hecht, and William Sadler.For the past 2 years Elias has been the Artistic Director for the North Fork TV Festival. He is very proud of his work curating submissions and working with top industry show-runners and executives to highlight diverse, independent voices and be a champion of independent television.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)

The celebrated podcast returns for its third season! Join us on an audio odyssey through the pages of The Paris Review, featuring the best fiction, poetry, interviews, and archival recordings, from the world's most legendary literary quarterly. This season features fiction by Yohanca Delgado, Venita Blackburn, Bud Smith, Allan Gurganus, and Edward P Jones. Poetry from Monica Youn, Deborah Landau, Jericho Brown, Antonella Anedda, and Natalie Scenters-Zapico. Plus excerpts of interviews with Joan Didion, Robert Frost, Rachel Cusk, and George Saunders. This season includes the voices of Phoebe Bridgers, Connor Ratliff, Jessica Hecht, and Amber Gray. Check out this trailer for a preview of the upcoming season, and subscribe now to hear the first episode on October 27th, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're kicking off Pride month by answering all of your hidden, repressed questions about 2004's Saving Face. How much soy sauce should an expectant mother eat? Is it possible to end a conversation without getting a phone call? What blend of adaptogenic herbs stops your son from impregnating a woman twice his age? Is dating your father's protege still considered daddy issues if you're a lesbian? Find out all that and more this episode!

"Special" is, well, a special show--a surprisingly honest and nuanced story about disability, sex, dating, and most importantly, the relationship between a gay man and his mother. While Ryan O'Connell is the mastermind of the show, Jessica Hecht's brilliant performance as his mother Karen is at the heart of it. This week we dive into the fourth episode of the second season to discuss one of our favorite topics, navigating grief, plus our own feelings as 30-something creatives who don't have Netflix shows, some love for Lauren Weedman both as Tanya and as Doris in "Looking," and a call for more single take shots of women looking at themselves in a mirror on the day of a funeral, preferably while eating candy or doing their makeup. Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Twitter: @bsapod Colin Drucker Twitter: @colindrucker Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov Twitter: @nickkochanov Instagram: @nickkochanov

From Breaking Bad, The Boys, and her iconic performance as Susan, the lesbian lover to Ross’s ex-wife on Friends to recent hits like The Sinner and Special, Jessica Hecht has been a familiar and welcome presence on film, television, and stage for nearly 30 years. She also lends her voice and talent to raising money for a number of important causes. Join Jessica for an inspiring discussion on bringing Shakespeare to Syrian refugees, arts education, philanthropy, and more.  Looking for ways to give back? Learn more about the organizations discussed in this episode: The Campfire Project The Campfire Project Video The Possibility Project Hope Border Institute Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast: Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast Twitter: @broadwaygives Produced by Dori Berinstein and Alan Seales with Brittany Bigelow  A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. Special thanks to my producing partner, Jim Lochner; Katie and Yo from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; Eric Becker and Broderick Street Music; to everyone at the Charity Network; and my fiancé and consultant, Glenn Weiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiiii, it’s Kiiim! We are just pleased as punch to have Kimberly Norris Guerrero on the show today. You Might Know Her From The Wilds, The Cherokee Word for Water, The Glorias, Son of the Morning Star, Seinfeld, Naturally Native, and the original Broadway production of August: Osage County. Kimberly was kind enough to indulge our questions about playing Martha’s mom Bernice on our current obsession, The Wilds, playing real life icon and activist Wilma Mankiller (twice!), and getting to imbue her character Johnna in August: Osage County with the varied stories of the real Native women in her life. All that plus, still being recognized as Jerry’s girlfriend Winona on Seinfeld, getting flown to New York for one line on The Sopranos, and her friendship with Hollywood icon Ernest Borgnine. This one was just a total joy.  Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne  Lesley Ann Warren’s episode of Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre: The Dancing Princesses co-starring Sachi Parker (Shirley MacLaine’s estranged daughter) and Zelda Rubinstein Desperate Housewives set drama (Teri Hatcher, Nicolette Sheridan, etc) Grey’s Anatomy set drama (Isaiah Washington, Katherine Heigl, etc) Jennifer Love Hewitt’s The Client List Plays Bernice, mother of Martha in new Amazon series, The Wilds Jenna Clause and Erana James are both young indiginous actresses in the cast Irene Bedard full YMKHF episode  Tantoo Cardinal, Sheila Tousey, Wes Studi, Graham Greene Got first job through Will Sampson (Chief from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) Son of the Morning Star (1991) she starred as Kate Big Head (Buffy Sainte-Marie narrated) Hanay Geiiogamah was Kimberly’s mentor at UCLA  Plays Winona, Jerry’s Native American girlfriend on Seinfeld’s “The Cigar Store Indian” Georgina Lightning   Michael Greyeyes on Rutherford Falls (Michael Shur Peacock sitcom) Portrayed Wilma Mankiller in The Cherokee Word for Water (only time she’s been #1 on a shoot) Did 1000+ performances of August Osage County in Chicago, New York, London, Sydney, San Diego “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity” - Seneca (apparently) Portrayed Wilma again in The Glorias (2020) directed by Julie Taymor Naturally Native (1998) was the first movie fully financed by a Native American tribe  Native Americans are classified as part of Department of the Health & Human Services Tracy Letts’ father, Dennis Letts was cast as the father August Osage County  Misty Upham played Johanna in the movie  Misty was found dead in 2014 and is part of MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)  Killers of the Flower Moon (upcoming movie directed by Martin Scorcese) The Dark Divide (2020); Dogman (2012)  Plays a blackjack dealer in episode of The Sopranos episode “Sentimental Education” S5ep06 (directed by Peter Bogdanovich) Steve Buscemi and Michael Imperioli were not racist  2 credits with Ernest Borgnine: Frozen Stupid (2008) and Barn Red (2004) {Damian and Anne mentioned the Ethel Merman biography story in our Jessica Hecht episode 16} Ernest Borgnine was in The Wild Bunch, Marty, The Poseidon Adventure, and was Jonathan Silverman’s doorman in The Single Guy  Anne’s high school mascot is the Kewpie (Hickman High School)

 Laura, too, has taken up an odd activity, and it’s one that’s frightened many of her friends. Plus, we’ll share a call from Tiffany, with a neighborly tiny victory. Do YOU have a tiny victory to share? Things You Should Stop Worrying About This WeekBlue check homesWell-hung chameleonsBillionaires Condos from Hell Call the Tiny Victories Hotline: (323) 285-1675We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we’ll assume we’re just talking into the void every week and nothing matters. Prove us wrong. Did you finally do that thing you were putting off? Tiny victory! Reconnect with someone you haven’t been in touch with for ages? Victory!If you prefer, you can record a tiny victory on your phone and then email us the audio.Email: TinyVictories@maximumfun.orgHOW TO @ USTwitter@GetTinyPod@LAGurwitch@ImLauraHouse@Swish (producer Laura Swisher) Instagram@GetTinyPod

*Jessica Hecht On Playing Emma Goldman In J. Edgar. *Free Voices Of Labor: The Jewish Anarchists. Jack Shalom in a conversation with the filmmaker, Joel Sucher. * Bro On The Global Television Beat: Taking a look at the sitcom One Day At A Time.

Back on our bullshit with the incomparable Sarita Choudhury. You Might Know Her From Homeland, Mississippi Masala, Jessica Jones, She Hate Me, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, Learning to Drive, A Hologram for a King, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Sarita tells us her pal Sakina Jaffrey convinced her to come on our little show and we are so glad she did. We talk about Sarita’s upcoming horror film Evil Eye out on Amazon Prime on October 13, sitting next to her Homeland husband Mandy Patinkin on an airplane while he reads sheet music, and, of course we had to quiz her on her plethora of lesbian and bisexual characters. This one was especially sweet! Let us know what you think with a little review, wontcha? Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne  SPOILER ALERT: Anne Heche WAS on DWTS (so is AJ McLean) says she’s only been with one woman Anne Heche’s ex from Men in Trees Coley Laffoon? If These Walls Could Talk 2 (Anne Heche directed Ellen & Sharon Stone’s vignette) Cher and Demi Moore in the much more serious, If These Walls Could Talk 9th Ave Saloon has shuttered but they sadly put the key to the woman’s bathroom on a hanger Anne’s essay in “The Sound of Music is the Hottest Movie I’ve Ever Seen” in She Found it At the Movies: Women Writers on Sex, Desire and Cinema. Get a free copy when you follow us on all social media and leave a 5-star review.  Sarita’s friend Sakina Jaffrey recommended us. Listen to the full Sakina Jaffrey #YouMightKnowHerFrom interview (one of our faves) Evil Eye out on Amazon Oct 13th She co-starred on Netflix’s Jessica Jones Played Mira, Mandy Patinkin’s wife on Homeland  Tom Tykwer who directed Run Lola Run knew her from Homeland to cast her in A Hologram for the King where she starred as Tom Hanks’ love interest Film debut in Mississippi Masala (dir: Mira Nair,1991) opposite Denzel Washington Worked with Mira Nair two other times: Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, The Perez Family Started opposite Indira Varma in Kama Sutra which was banner when it came out Intimacy coordinators Played Chilean in House of Spirits, Saudi Arabian in and A Hologram for the King, and was referred to as Castillian in A Perfect Murder Lesbian in Jessica Jones, Blindspot, High Art (uncredited thanks a lot Lisa Cholodenko) The full Jaffrey: when women of color are cast as lesbians in interracial relationships  She Hate Me is bad and homophobic. Anthony Mackie did not show his dick.  Jessica Jones cello sex scene Sonia braga Kim Cattrall  hands and then “sex” in Sex and the City Sarita didn’t sing in Wild West and For Real  Ben Kingsley was cast as originally cast as her father in Mississippi Masala and 23 years later cast as her love interest in Learning to Drive Rosie Perez in Exactly with Sarita We think Michael Douglas must’ve requested her for It Runs in the Family Jessica Hect told us that fake teeth are the wave of the acting future (Jessica Hecht full episode) Anne Heche is Celestia

Spoilers for Special and minor spoilers for The Boys. In today’s Bubble, Laura and I chat about the Netflix original series, Special, starring Ryan O’Connell, Jessica Hecht, and Punamn Patel, and the overall importance of representation in TV and movies.  Hope you enjoy as we spoil everything Special about Special.  Thanks and keep streaming!  This episode was recorded via Skype and I did my best to clear up the audio.

Tony-nominated actress Jessica Hecht always brings the goods! Remember her on Friends? She was Ross's ex-wife's wife, Susan. And Breaking Bad? She played Walter White's wealthy ex-partner, Gretchen. A View from the Bridge? Seriously. And now ... The 24 Hour Musicals and the sweet new Netflix series Special. Jessica popped over to the RIU Plaza New York Times Square recently and after recording this fun podcast (more on that in a minute), we did an EXTRA video Q&A. Check it out on my YouTube channel -- youtube.com/reallyfamous. SUBSCRIBE while you're at it. You'll find dozens of little videos I've filmed with my Really Famous, really fascinating guests. Meanwhile, on the podcast ... Jessica Hecht chats about: Being George Wendt's nanny (Norm!) Her husband, talented TV director Adam Bernstein (Fargo, Breaking Bad) Excellent Sheep Why she wants to be YOUR babysitter Growing up with 2 therapists as parents, a lot of yelling, volatility, and feelings talk Facts vs. emotions Relating to other people Narcissism vs. altruism Doing Breaking Bad Red Oaks, Party of Five, Dan in Real Life Asking Danny DeVito if he remembered her Jessica Goldberg, Liz Flahive and Emily Althouse Williamstown Theater Festival Steve Carell and Amy Ryan Why Seinfeld wasn't her best moment Why Friends was Trusting your instincts Working with Arthur Miller, Jim Parsons, Laurie Metcalf and Eric Bogosian   BONUS VIDEO! Subscribe now to my YouTube channel:  YouTube.com/reallyfamous Watch Jessica Hecht's funny Q&A:  https://youtu.be/OhBqJFTqoUQ    Jessica's friends who've been on Really Famous: Patrick Fabian Yul Vazquez Eric Bogosian   NEW! ... MERCH! I now have Really Famous MERCH! What?!?!? Get a bandana for your dog. Get a tee for you. Get a baseball cap for your dad. Get it before July 19 and get 15% off with the code welcome-100640887 Go to shop.spreadshirt.com/really-famous # #   Join my (FREE!) SPECIAL INSIDERS GROUP. https://reallyfamouspodcast.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f61df6c5ebb2b3fad24db6558&id=47e8c674d1   #   This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square. Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime   # LET'S BE FRIENDS! Connect with me on: Instagram:  @reallyfamouspodcast https://www.instagram.com/reallyfamouspodcast/ Twitter: @kara1to1 https://twitter.com/kara1to1 Facebook:   @karamayerrobinson https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson YouTube:   Really Famous https://www.youtube.com/ReallyFamous   # I want to interview ... YOU! (Or someone you know.) Want to do something spectacular for someone in your life? Give them an episode of Really Famous (for their own private collection...or yours!). I'll interview anyone you like -- your family member, friend, colleague, you -- and package it as a podcast episode. It won't air on Really Famous, but you'll have a major keepsake -- forever. Get started here: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate  # Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson. Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons  

Live from her bathroom, Jessica Hecht talks about her mischievous youth, training, audition process for Fiddler on the Roof, and the ways in which she has crafted many of her celebrated performances throughout her Tony-nominated career.

Younger and Law & Order: SVU actor Peter Hermann and I get into the groove! You'll hear: Peter and I hit it off big time. You'll laugh + smile (a lot!) We gush about our favorite movies. Digressions! Tangents! We go majorly off-topic. Then he flips it on me. Suddenly it's The Peter Hermann Show and I'm his first guest. In fact, we record an extra episode later on, with Peter as host and me as guest. Subscribe to Really Famous now and get it now. We talk Younger, Charles, Liza, Maggie and whether he's #teamcharles or #teamjosh. But there's MORE TO THIS than I can reveal just yet. Listen to the show for more details.   Watch Peter's exclusive Really Famous video! https://youtu.be/6UlrsJJ0M4s   Original release date: 8/27/18 # NEW! ... MERCH! I now have Really Famous MERCH! What?!?!? Get a bandana for your dog. Get a tee for you. Get a baseball cap for your dad. Get it before July 19 and get 15% off with the code welcome-100640887 Go to shop.spreadshirt.com/really-famous # EXTRAS: My HILARIOUS chat with Miriam Shor, aka Diana Trout, Peter's Younger co-star: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/miriam-shor-1 My REVEALING conversation with Debi Mazar: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/debi-mazar-1/go Peter's list of films. Well, a partial list: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/peter-hermann Behind-the-scenes photos of Peter: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/peter-hermann Get inside scoop from me! https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider/ Donate to Really Famous podcast and get major appreciation from me: https://www.reallyfamouspodcast.com/donate Buy Peter's book, If the S in Moose Comes Loose: https://www.amazon.com/If-S-Moose-Comes-Loose/dp/0062295101 Watch Younger now: http://www.tvland.com/shows/younger  # Say hi on social media. Share your thoughts with me - and everyone! Twitter: @kara1to1 -  https://twitter.com/kara1to1 Instagram:  @reallyfamouspodcast  - https://www.instagram.com/reallyfamouspodcast/ Facebook:   @karamayerrobinson  - https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson # Thank you to: 1. Dann + Ellie. You are amazing. Thanks for your enthusiasm + for spreading the word on Twitter. 2. The RIU Plaza New York Times Square, where we recorded this episode. #itsriutime 3. Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome, for being a spectacular host. Special thanks to Gianfranco, Ciro, Albert and Roberto. # Get tickets to The 24 Hour Musicals with Jessica Hecht: 24hourplays.com See my sneak peek video with Jessica Hecht: YouTube.com/reallyfamous # Peter Hermann SNEAK PEEKS: We bond over Boyhood. We deeply analyze films from The Incredibles to The Godfather Part 2. We talk Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, The Sinner, The Affair, Lost, Get Out. He questions my parenting. (Hint: It has to do with The Shining.) He shares how he met his wife, Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay. We fret over attention spans, iPhones and parenting. We try to get a grip on how planes and phones work. We ponder what to do when you tell yourself, "It's too late." Peter flips the interview back onto me. I give inside scoop on the therapist's perspective - BIG reveals! I also dish on being a writer. # Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson. Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Damian and Anne swoon for Jessica Hecht in this week’s episode. You Might Know Her From Friends, Breaking Bad, Special, Dan in Real Life, A View From the Bridge, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Single Guy. We talk to Jessica about entrance applause, Denzel Washington and becoming a staple of the New York theatre. Turns out she loves  lesbians and dishing on her water cooler moments in TV history. Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week:Jessica’s IBDB & IMDB Wesley Morris binged Game of Thrones in a month Aaron Glick two time Tony nominee for: The Boys in the Band (Mart Crowley) & What the Constitution Means to Me (Heidi Schreck) Anne’s list of men: Tommy Lee Jones, Laurence Fishburne, John Goodman, Andre de Shields, John Travolta The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told (Paul Rudnick) {not the most wonderful play ever told as we said on podcast, whoops sorry PR} Special (Ryan O’Connell) Patrick Fabian as Jeremiah Laskey on Saved the Bell the College Years Hartford Stage, The Guthrie, The Long Wharf The Heidi Chronicles (Amy Ryan, Amy Irving, not Madigan) Nannied for George Wendt & Bernadette Birkette The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Alfred Uhry) StopKiss with Sandra Oh Friends with Jane Sibbett Friends lesbian wedding ft Lea Delaria Subaru targeting lesbians The Single Guy Ethel Merman on Ernest Borgnine Danny burstein interview The Price with Mark Ruffalo Anarchy TV (Dweezil and Moon Unit Zappa) Arthur Miller she’s done: after the Fall, A View From the Bridge, The Price Arthur Miller to do: Broken Glass, The Last Yankee Arthur’s daughter, Rebecca Miller Williamstown Cabaret: July 13th A View from the Bridge with Brittany Murphy and Allison Janney Ivo van Hove Lesbian Friends reboot:Cherry Jones Sarah Paulson Holland Taylor Wanda Sykes Cynthia Nixon Christine Milioni Jessica in Julius Caesar with Denzel Washington in Julius Caesar Robert Goulet in South Pacific tour

In 24 Years by Leslie Ayvazian (Nine Armenians), a couple celebrates their 24th anniversary. Champagne in hand, and huge cast on leg (from an overly enthusiastic soccer mishap), this immobilized husband still manages to stay one step ahead of his exasperated wife and to declare his vows again. Leslie's play features Jessica Hecht (catch her this summer at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House directed by PoA vet Rebecca Taichman! July 19-29) and Dominic Fumusa (Edie Falco's ex on "Nurse Jackie"). 24 Years is directed by novelist/playwright/filmmaker/director Peter Hedges (What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Baby Anger, About a Boy, Dan in Real Life). Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation moderated by our Producing Artistic Director, Claudia Catania. And happy anniversaries! Playing on Air is a public radio show and podcast featuring great American short plays with great American actors. We distribute audio productions of contemporary short plays, translating stage works into enduring modern radio theater. We aim to redefine radio drama for today's digital, mobile audience.

The Cinematic Flushers take on babysitting!  When an unemployed loser (Jonah Hill) is charged with watching three obnoxious kids so his mom (Jessica Hecht) can go on a long overdue date, a series of unfunny misadventures ensue involving a crazed drug dealer (Sam Rockwell), exploding toilets, gang related activity, and lame pedophile jokes. Joining us as part of our extended co-flushing team this time out is former co-cinematic flusher, film critic, and author, Kris Anger.

To begin, actress Jessica Hecht (Marvel's Jessica Jones) joins Blake to talk Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway and then Ben and Blake are joined by Robin Weigert (Marvel's Jessica Jones) and Logan Miller (Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man) to talk their film ...

To begin, actress Jessica Hecht (Marvel's Jessica Jones) joins Blake to talk Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway and then Ben and Blake are joined by Robin Weigert (Marvel's Jessica Jones) and Logan Miller (Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man) to talk their film ...

País Estados Unidos Director Joseph Ruben Guión Gerald DiPego Música James Horner Fotografía Anastas N. Michos Reparto Julianne Moore, Dominic West, Gary Sinise, Anthony Edwards, Alfre Woodard, Kathryn Faughnan, Tim Kang, Christopher Kovaleski, Kathrina Miccio, Linus Roache, Ken Abraham, Jessica Hecht, Lee Tergesen Sinopsis Telly Paretta (Julianne Moore) es una mujer que lucha por superar la pérdida de su hijo de ocho años. Pero, de repente, su psicoterapeuta le dice que su hijo no es más que un producto de su imaginación. Sin embargo, cuando Telly conoce a un paciente que se encuentra en su misma situación, empieza a investigar por su cuenta porque necesita probar no sólo la existencia de su hijo, sino también su propia cordura.

Título original Sideways Año 2004 Duración 123 min. País Estados Unidos Estados Unidos Director Alexander Payne Guión Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor (Novela: Rex Pickett) Música Rolfe Kent Fotografía Phedon Papamichael Reparto Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke, Jessica Hecht, Missy Doty, M.C. Gainey, Shaun Duke, Robert Covarrubias, Patrick Gallagher, Shake Tukhmanyan Productora Fox Searchlight Pictures Género Comedia. Drama. Romance | Web oficial http://www.fox.es/entrecopas/ Sinopsis Miles, un divorciado deprimido, aspirante a escritor y apasionado del vino, propone a su viejo amigo Jack, un actor fracasado que está a punto de casarse, hacer un viaje para visitar viñedos y probar vinos antes de su boda. Forman una extraña pareja: Jack es un seductor; Miles, un pesimista. Jack pretende saborear sus últimos días de libertad, Miles sólo aspira a paladear un vino perfecto. Jack se conforma con un Merlot barato, Miles se muere por el perfecto Pinot. De hecho, lo único que tienen en común son sus ambiciones fallidas y la pérdida de la juventud. Jack se enamora como un chiquillo de una experta catadora de vinos y amenaza con cancelar su boda. También Miles tendrá su cita romántica. Ambos se tambalean peligrosa y cómicamente en la crisis de la mediana edad.

While in New York, Hollister & O’Toole had the enormous pleasure of speaking with the amazingly talented writer and director Elliot Thomson – founder of Empire Arts Film Corp. Elliot’s short film “Le Refuge” is currently enjoying a very successful run at festivals around the globe – from Istanbul to the Cleveland International Film Festival – an Oscar-qualifying fest, where it recently won Best Comedy Short out of 224 films. Le Refuge elegantly tells the tale of an American lawyer – on vacation with her family in Lausanne, Switzerland – who’s coming unhinged from the guilt of representing the manufacturer of a cheap car that tips over when it turns left. Talking with Elliot is like viewing his art – witty and thought-provoking – and very, very engaging. We might as well call this podcast How to Make a Film with Integrity.  Holding on to Your Vision.  Collaborating without Compromising. Elliot aimed high, and landed on his star. Come along for the ride - listen to how his short film is linked to Broadway greats, the New York Philharmonic - and even the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. We spoke to Elliot for nearly 2 hours - truly, one of the most engaging afternoons we’ve had. While we couldn’t manage to whittle that conversation down to a length shorter than “Le Refuge” itself, we wanted to include here as much as possible - since, in our opinion, listening to these 38 minutes with Elliot is a gift (and one that sure beats the price of film school). Integrity in (wry) storytelling.  That’s what it’s all about. Caption for photo:  Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht, writer/director Elliot Thomson, Tony Award winner Frank Wood, and crew on the set of “Le Refuge”. #ScreenThoughts #ShoutouTs: #LeRefuge #CIFF #DeanMinow #WomenMakeMovies #VanessaRedgrave #SchindlersList #JessicaHecht #FrankWood

We’re five episodes into our season one re-watch of Breaking Bad, episode 105 “Gray Matter”.  We juxtapose Walt at his most sympathetic as he explains his choice to refuse treatment for his cancer during the powerhouse “Family Meeting” scene, and yet we also see him seemingly throw away his chance to be treated and secure his family’s financial future to preserve his pride.  How to reconcile Walt the every man with Walt the egomaniac?  Join us as we discuss this and much more, including lots of quality feedback and a spoiler section where we ponder why the Villigan decided to play certain cards so close to his chest that we never actually got to see them on screen. Some links mentioned on the podcast.  Beware!  These could include spoilers! * Heisenberg Chronicles companion piece for our previous, 104 episode, by Shayne Bowman. * The Seriable.com “Breaking Bad Observation”s for “Gray Matter” * Interview with Jessica Hecht regarding her and Walt’s backstory * Join me and Jim out at the ABQ Breaking Bad Fan Fest!! Intro: Breaking Mad by Dienst&Schulter Support Bald Move:  Amazon  |  Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review Join the discussion:  Email  |  Forums  |  Facebook  |  Twitter

Sarah Ruhl's new play Stage Kiss follows the antics of two actors who renew an old romance when they appear together in an antique drama from the 1930s. Jessica Hecht and Dominic Fumusa star in the production, which is directed by Rebecca Taichman for Playwrights Horizons. New York Times theater critic Charles Isherwood tells us the consequences of what happens when actors fall back in love — and life begins to imitate art.

Jessica Hecht, now on Broadway as Eddie Carbone's long-suffering but cleared-eyed wife Beatrice in the Broadway revival of "A View From The Bridge", talks about her role in the play's tragic love triangle and why her preparation for this performance was so different than her usual practice. She also discusses how she began studying at Connecticut College, only to have the famed actor Morris Carnovsky send her off to New York to study at New York University; her earliest roles, including an appearance in "Hamlet" at Hartford Stage, near her hometown of Bloomfield CT, as a silent lady-in-waiting to Pamela Payton-Wright as Gertrude; her Broadway debut in "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" where, after being raised in an observant Jewish home, she appeared as part of a Southern family disconnected from their Jewish roots; how she handled portraying a character alternating between dawning love and heart-rending tragedy in the non-linear "Stop Kiss"; working on "After The Fall" at the Roundabout with Arthur Miller and her interaction with the legendary playwright; playing in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" with Denzel Washington -- and how that yielded the greatest entrance ovation she's ever experienced; the joy and pain of opening in "Brighton Beach Memoirs" but never being able to perform for an audience in the prematurely closed "Broadway Bound"; and why she's drawn back to the Williamstown Theatre Festival year after year. Original air date - March 17, 2010.

Jessica Hecht, now on Broadway as Eddie Carbone's long-suffering but cleared-eyed wife Beatrice in the Broadway revival of "A View From The Bridge", talks about her role in the play's tragic love triangle and why her preparation for this performance was so different than her usual practice. She also discusses how she began studying at Connecticut College, only to have the famed actor Morris Carnovsky send her off to New York to study at New York University; her earliest roles, including an appearance in "Hamlet" at Hartford Stage, near her hometown of Bloomfield CT, as a silent lady-in-waiting to Pamela Payton-Wright as Gertrude; her Broadway debut in "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" where, after being raised in an observant Jewish home, she appeared as part of a Southern family disconnected from their Jewish roots; how she handled portraying a character alternating between dawning love and heart-rending tragedy in the non-linear "Stop Kiss"; working on "After The Fall" at the Roundabout with Arthur Miller and her interaction with the legendary playwright; playing in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" with Denzel Washington -- and how that yielded the greatest entrance ovation she's ever experienced; the joy and pain of opening in "Brighton Beach Memoirs" but never being able to perform for an audience in the prematurely closed "Broadway Bound"; and why she's drawn back to the Williamstown Theatre Festival year after year. Original air date - March 17, 2010.