Podcast appearances and mentions of neil pepe

Neil Pepe is an acclaimed director and has been the Artistic Director of Atlantic Theater Company since 1992. Neil has been a master teacher at the Atlantic Acting School at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and an associate adjunct professor of directing at Columbia University Graduate Film Division. He has been a guest at The O'Neill Playwrights Conference as well as the American Theatre Wing. Neil holds an Honorary Doctorate as well as a BA from Kenyon College in Ohio. He has served on the Board of ART/NY as well as the Selection Committee for Harold and Mimi Steinberg Playwriting Award as well as the Pew Charitable Trust in Philadelphia.  As a director, Neil's Broadway credits include David Mamet;s American Buffalo, Doug Wright, Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green's musical Hands on a Hardbody, the acclaimed revival of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, as well as Mamet's A Life in the Theatre. At the Atlantic, Neil has most recently directed John Guare's 3 Kinds of Exile, Moira Buffini's Dying For It, Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song, Mojo and The Night Heron. Other Off-Broadway and Regional credits include: Ethan Coen's Happy Hour, Offices and Almost an Evening; Harold Pinter's Celebration and The Room; Adam Rapp's Dreams of Flying, Dreams of Falling; David Mamet's American Buffalo (Donmar Warehouse, Atlantic); Romance, Keep Your Pantheon/School (Center Theatre Group, Atlantic); Zinnie Harris' Further than the Furthest Thing (Manhattan Theater Club); Jessica Goldberg's Refuge (Playwrights Horizons); Frank Gilroy's The Subject Was Roses with Martin Sheen (CTG) and Eric Bogosian's Red Angel (Williamstown Theater Festival). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/4u1Fk93JKM4 Hailed as “a star performer,” Bart Shatto has made his mark on Broadway, TV, Concert, and beyond. A member of the original Broadway casts of Tony-nominated "Hands on a Hardbody” and "The Civil War,” he has also been seen on Broadway in “War Paint,” the iconic role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables” and as originating the role of Quincey Morris in “Dracula.” Helen-Hayes nominated for the Ford's Theatre production of "The Civil War," he has worked with award-winning directors Michael Greif, Andy Blankenbuehler, Des McAnuff, Jerry Zaks, Jason Moore, Neil Pepe, Jeff Calhoun, Richard Maltby Jr. and Gabriel Barre. Regionally, he has performed at renowned regional theaters including Papermill Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Alley Theatre, Ford's Theatre and the Barter Theatre, and more. As a voiceover artist, Bart can be heard as the voice of "Gaspard's Papa" in the animated series for Disney Jr. "Gaspard and Lisa". As a singer, he is a veteran member of the Gold/Platinum-selling symphonic progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra, who have sold over 10 million concert tickets, and 10 million concert albums, and play to 1 million fans each season. Billboard Magazine ranked TSO the top 25 touring artists of the decade. Cast albums include Stephen Schwartz's "Children of Eden" and "Tara Tremendous" (also released by Broadway Records in 2017). Bart's solo show “Back to Broadway: Heroes, Villains and Dreamers” will be produced at Feinsteins/54 Below later this year.  He resides in New Jersey with his wife, Dr. Amy Bladen PhD, and their German Shepard, Maverick. https://www.bartshatto.com

At a laundromat in Istanbul, a chatty seamstress (Carol Kane) and a guarded, young academic (Melis Aker) discover that they're linked, and haunted, by the myth of the same man.   Written by, starring, and featuring original music by Melis Aker (Kilroys List, Ars Nova Play Group), SCRAPS AND THINGS also marks the PoA return of legendary Oscar nominee Carol Kane (The Princess Bride, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” PoA’s Hedgehog Years) and is directed by Neil Pepe, Artistic Director of the Atlantic Theater Company. After the play, host Claudia Catania joins the artistic team to discuss personal legacies and how artists divulge their deepest secrets through their work.     SCRAPS AND THINGS was originally commissioned by Atlantic Theater Company as part of their 2018 Middle Eastern MixFest. 

In a Manhattan cafe, word processor Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) meets and talks literature with Marcy (Rosanna Arquette). Later that night, Paul takes a cab to Marcy's downtown apartment. His $20 bill flying out the window during the ride portends the unexpected night he has. He cannot pay for the ride and finds himself in a series of awkward, surreal and life-threatening situations with a colorful cast of characters. He spends the rest of the night trying to return uptown.  'After Hours' was directed by Martin Scorcese from a screenplay by Joe Minion with an assist from Joe Frank. PODCAST NOTES: Chris' tribute to radio pioneer/legend Joe Frank/cold open (00:00:01), Joe Frank's "Lies" excerpt, legal settlement, and Joe Minion's script for 'After Hours' (00:03:00), Chris' play with Larry Block (00:05:00), Phil Hendrie radio program (00:08:00), Lisa Robinson and Griffin Dunne's anecdote about Tim Burton and Scorcese (00:11:00), Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus and his 16 films with Fassbinder (00:15:00 ), Scene with Griffin Dunne and Bronson Pinchot as word processors (00:18:00), Rosanna Arquette and Griffin Dunne diner / Wizard of Oz scene (00:22:00), Rosanna Arquette is or isnt the inspiration behind Toto's 'Rosanna' and Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes' (00:30:00), Griffin Dunne in 'I Love Dick' (00:31:00), the brilliant Teri Garr with Griffin Dunne in the apartment scene from 'After Hours' (00:33:30), Griffin Dunne and Linda Fiorentino's scene with the great Will Patton as 'Horst' (00:39:30), Neil & Pepe played by Cheech & Chong (00:40:00), Terminal Bar's appearance in 'Taxi Driver' and Emerald Pub in Soho (00:45:00), Clarence Felder as a hilariously philosophical bouncer in the nightclub scene from 'After Hours' (00:46:00), Catherine O'Hara's great scene as a Mr. Softee driver screwing up Griffin Dunne's phone call from 'After Hours' (00:49:00), Griffin Dunne's brilliant recap monologue in his pick-up's (Robert Plunket) apartment (00:52:00),  Alternative endings suggested for 'After Hours' by everyone from Spielberg to Terry Gilliam, to Michael Powell, husband of Spielberg editor Thelma Schoonmaker (00:55:00), Scene from Lars Von Trier's 'The Kingdom', because: Chris (00:56:00), Cheech & Chong's quotes on art (00:59:00), Ebert on Scorcese (01:00:00), Rants 'n Raves with Michael Apted's '63 Up' series, Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite',  (01:02:00), Martin Scorcese's quote's on Marvel movies and why Bong Joon-ho says he won't be able to direct a Marvel movie, Headlines (01:09:15), Bomb Squad with 'Cats' Trailer #2 and box office correction to 'Ford v Ferarri' (01:10:30), Latch-Key TV with 'Beverly Hills Teens' (01:15:00), Final Lines (01:16:00)   After Hours IMDB page. Joe Frank website. Phil Hendrie website.  

Center Theatre Group’s Artistic Director Michael Ritchie hosts “30 to Curtain,” a podcast featuring 30-minute interviews with some of the theatre artists creating work across the stages of the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles. Joining this episode of “30 to Curtain” is Neil Pepe, Artistic Director of the Atlantic Theater Company and also the director of "A Play Is a Poem," a new play by Ethan Coen currently making its World premiere at the Taper. He’s led the Atlantic Theater since 1992. He’s back with Center Theatre Group, having previously directed on David Mamet’s “Two Unrelated Plays” and “Romance” and later Frank Gilroy’s “The Subject Was Roses.” For more on Center Theatre Group and its upcoming productions, visit CenterTheatreGroup.org

Neil Pepe is an acclaimed director. His Broadway credits include Hands on a Hardbody, the acclaimed revival of Speed-the-Plow, and A Life in the Theatre. Off-Broadway and Regional credits include: Ethan Coen’s Happy Hour, Harold Pinter’s Celebration, David Mamet’s American Buffalo, Romance, Further than the Furthest Thing, Jessica Goldberg’s Refuge, The Subject Was Roses, and Eric Bogosian’s Red Angel. He has been a guest at The O’Neill Playwrights Conference as well as the American Theatre Wing. He has served on the Board of ART/NY as well as the Selection Committee for Harold and Mimi Steinberg Playwriting Award as well as the Pew Charitable Trust in Philadelphia.  I grabbed Neil after a rehearsal for The Penitent, the latest Mamet play, which is premiering at The Atlantic in just a few days, and we chatted about what it’s like to run a major non-profit in the city, and . . . The definition of a Director’s job . . . and an Artistic Director’s job. Why he doesn’t fill one of his season’s slots on purpose. The test he uses to determine if he should book a show or not. How he finds new and emerging writing talent. What he worries about with our current political administration. Keep up with me: @KenDavenportBway www.theproducersperspective.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 2003 panel discussion includes artistic leaders Clinton Turner Davis, Diane Paulus, Sabrina Peck, Neil Pepe (Atlantic Theater Company), Scott Elliot (The New Group), and Tisa Chang (Pan Asian Repertory). The discussion centers on challenges and opportunities for artistic leaders. Topics cover how economics affect artistic choices, how to sustain a creatively fulfilling career, and projections on what issues the next wave of artistic leaders will face. This conversation gives stimulating insight into artistic leadership as it is now and where it is heading.

Neil Pepe, artistic director of New York's Atlantic Theater Company, discusses the development of the company as an outgrowth of acting classes led by playwright David Mamet and actor William H. Macy; his own introduction to the company as both carpenter and actor; the Atlantic's acclaimed work with playwright Martin McDonagh on his American debut, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane", and -- almost a decade later -- "The Lieutenant of Inishmore"; and how the Atlantic came to produce its most expensive production and first-ever musical, "Spring Awakening". Original air date – March 16, 2007.

Neil Pepe, artistic director of New York's Atlantic Theater Company, discusses the development of the company as an outgrowth of acting classes led by playwright David Mamet and actor William H. Macy; his own introduction to the company as both carpenter and actor; the Atlantic's acclaimed work with playwright Martin McDonagh on his American debut, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane", and -- almost a decade later -- "The Lieutenant of Inishmore"; and how the Atlantic came to produce its most expensive production and first-ever musical, "Spring Awakening". Original air date – March 16, 2007.

Five off-Broadway artistic directors—Tisa Chang of Pan Asian Repertory, Loretta Greco of The Women's Project, Eduardo Machado of INTAR, James C. Nicola of New York Theatre Workshop and Neil Pepe of the Atlantic Theatre Company—join with Virginia Louloudes of ART/NY for a discussion of the state of Off-Broadway's institutional theatres.