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Arnetia Walker has lit up stages and screens for decades and she joins us this week to review her stunning show biz resume, including her latest entry, Bookie, the Chuck Lorre Max comedy on which she is currently slaying as Grandma.We are also joined by artist and Holocaust Survivor Erika Kahn, a first-hand witness to the consequences of authoritarian rule, scapegoating, and nationally sanctioned brutality. Erika offers vital insight for us in our fight against a dangerous wave of fascism.Orphaned as a child, Arnetia Walker's showbiz career began at New York City's High School for the Performing Arts where her talent and dreams were nurtured and encouraged. Arnetia was embraced by a similar culture of community and support when she won her first Broadway role with Hal Linden in The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window and then A Raisin in the Sun. Both Lorraine Hansberry's plays.With a favorable alignment of the stars and talent recognition from Michael Bennet, Arnetia went from understudying Stephanie Mills in The Wiz to co-starring in Dreamgirls… a show within which she ultimately played every starring character. (But not on the same night.) As gifted an actor as she is a singer, Arnetia talks about her slew of TV appearances, including her lead role in the Witt Thomas Harris sitcom, Nurses and the circumstances under which that part prevented her from being cast in E.R.Currently, she is stealing every scene as the ruthlessly direct Grandma in Bookie. Arnetia shares what it's like to work with Chuck Lorre and Sebastian Maniscalco. She tells us about her cabaret era and her passion for cooking and she boldly takes on a round of IMDB Roulette that jars some treasured TV memories!Then, Centenarian Erika Kahn recalls her childhood in Nazi Germany, and she contrasts and compares the climate which led to the Nazi atrocities with that of our current perilous pivot point in America. Erika is a tenacious activist whose words of hope and optimism are essential for those of us taking on the rise of American fascism.In recommendations --Fritz: Netflix Series 'American Manhunt: OJ Simpson'Weezy: The Movie 'Studio One Forever' (2023), streaming on several platforms Path Points of Interest:Arnetia WalkerArnetia Walker on IMDBArnetia Walker on WikipediaArnetia Walker on TiktokBookieErika KahnWe Played Marbles: Remembering A Stolen ChildhoodA documentary featuring Erika KahnAmerican Manhunt: O.J. SimpsonStudio One Forever
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Episode 092: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorainne Hansberry Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Tinuke Craig Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We'll discuss the play's origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. When Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun opened in New York in 1959, its author became the first African-American woman to have a play on Broadway, and this with her debut at age of 29. The play was ground-breaking for its realist portait of a black working-class family, spotlighting their personal dreams and the public prejudice they confront. We recorded this episode shortly after an acclaimed new production of the play completed its run at the Lyric Hammersmith theatre in London, and I am delighted to talk with the production's director, Tinuke Craig, about this landmark play.
Court Theatre's ‘A Raisin In The Sun' is honoring Lorraine Hansberry's South Side Tale 60 Years After Her Death.The cast of South and West Side natives are bringing a fresh “heartbeat” to the Broadway play nearly 70 years after its debut.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Atavia ReedRead More HereBuy Tickets Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.
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Today's guests were from The Center for the Arts. Bryan Barrett talks to Tara Winton, Director of Education, and Vera Stevens, Director of the upcoming production of "A Raisin
On today's show, the enduring power of A Raisin in the Sun: we talk with Vanessa R. Butler and Kathy Tyree from TheatreSquared's production of A Raisin in the Sun. Plus Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics delivers details on some expensive processes, and a scandal on ice in the podcast Broomgate.
One family's matriarch does all she can to honor her late husband's memory, save her son from despair, and support the dreams of her daughter — Is there hope for them, a family who the world is against, a family who already feels death inside the walls of their dwelling? The play: A Raisin in the Sun The playwright: Lorraine Hansberry LET'S GET LIT!!! - View the video podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@litsocietypod Sources for theme discussion: The Lasting Effects of Covenants and Red-Lining https://www.npr.org/2017/05/03/526655831/a-forgotten-history-of-how-the-u-s-government-segregated-america https://www.npr.org/2021/11/17/1049052531/racial-covenants-housing-discrimination Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod Our website — www.LitSocietyPod.com. Subscribe to emails and get free stuff: http://eepurl.com/gDtWCr
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Paul and Drew review the Prize-Winning Drama That Warms The Screen With Its People and Its Passions!... "A Raisin in the Sun (1961)"A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.WHERE CAN WE WATCH: TUBIDIRECTED BY: Daniel Petrie (Lassie, Cocoon: The Return)WRITTEN BY: Lorraine Hansberry (Hawaii 5-0) STARRING: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Louis Gossett, Jr.IMDB RATING: 8.0BOX OFFICE: Budget: $1.5 Mil, Gross: $1.3 Million#aaactionpodcast #movieclassics #film #movie #moviereview #thekilling #martinscorcese #moviepodcast #paulsoldassmovieclassics #araisininthesun #sidneypoitier #tubi #play
Episode 401: A Raisin In The Sun In this episode, we continue our collaboration with Bristol Riverside Theater. Join us as we glean insights from director Lisa Strum, who shares her production notes, illuminating the importance of this enduring masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of Bristol Riverside Theater's rich history and nestled in the quaint surroundings of historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, this production promises to captivate audiences from January 30th to February 18th. For an unforgettable theatrical experience, secure your tickets and explore more about this remarkable rendition by visiting Bristol Riverside Theater's website or by contacting the BRT box office at 215-785-0100. Have you considered a donation to help us remain ad-free? If you enjoy what we're doing and would like to help us continue doing it without having to talk about MeUndies and SquareSpace, please visit our PayPal donation page or our Patreon page or you can simply scan or click the QR code below to make a one-time donation via PayPal. Now you can support us with a purchase from our Merchandise Store! Click Here To Visit Our Store Writers Wanted If you're a writer and would like to read your work on a future episode, please send an email to writers@asreadbyme.com. As Read By Me Episode 401 Produced by Frank Goldstein, David Stiles and Peter Waitze. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by David Stiles As Read By Me and the ARBM Logo are trademarks of As Read By Me, PA. ©2024 As Read By Me, PA All Rights Reserved
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!! A significant episode in our ongoing exploration of Sidney Poitier on the main show as Morgan and Jeannine talk the staggeringly emotional, entirely engrossing, thoughtful, powerful, and supremely watchable A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961) starring Poitier alongside Claudia McNeill, Ruby Dee & Diana Sands! Our YouTube Channel for Monday Madness on video, Morgan Hasn't Seen TV, Retro Trailer Reactions & More https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow The It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music. Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1 IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://its-a-wonderful-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Sub to the feed and download now on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_ Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/support
Listen as Robin and Lisa discuss "A Raisin in the Sun," written by Lorraine Hansberry, a seminal American play that explores the dreams and struggles of a Black family on the cusp of change. Set in 1950s Chicago, it delves into issues of race, identity, and the pursuit of a better life amid societal challenges. The film stars phenomenal performances from Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil. Believe it or not, it was based on Lorraine Hansberry's family experiences and the landmark trial Hansberry v. Lee. https://www.instagram.com/realoldreels/
What if I told you staying organized can help you 'break a leg.' In this episode, Naeemah Chats with Actor, Writer, and Producer Vincent Alston, he talks about how he organizes his life around auditions, content creation, and working on his craft. Vincent Alston has been acting for over twenty years. What started as an elective “on the whim” acting class, quickly evolved into a life-long passion. A theatre veteran, Vincent first tackled the role of Malcolm X in a Jeff Stetson play called The Meeting which he performed at numerous venues in the Midwest. Further honing his skills at the John Beasley Theatre, he starred in productions of Joe Turner, Jitney, and A Raisin In The Sun to name a few. In 2007, Vincent ventured into the world of film when he wrote, produced, and starred in the independent film For Love of Amy. He also appeared in several Television dramas such as ATL Homicide, Murder Calls, Calls From The Inside, etc. These days, Vincent has stepped back from the on-camera work, moved to the Southeast with his beautiful fiancé' Sherry, and is working on his own content and is presently shopping a pilot and several screenplays. Learn more about Vincent on his IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1707688/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 You can learn more about For Love of Amy here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1147683/ Follow us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/organizemeradio/ https://www.facebook.com/OrganizeMeRadio For more information about Naeemah, visit her website https://naeemahfordgoldson.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naeemah-ford-goldson/message
In this episode, Jennifer talks to casting director Erica Jensen who shares her personal journey of getting her MFA in Acting to finding her true calling in casting. They discuss the evolving landscape of auditions in this “post-pandemic” world, the technical aspects of self-tapes, and navigating one's social media presence. They also speak about the significance of cultivating relationships, the joy of discovering and launching careers, and also unpack deeper intricacies of casting. About Erica: Erica Jensen is a casting director at and co-owner of Calleri Jensen Davis. Her 20-year-plus career with partners James Calleri and Paul Davis spans film, television, regional, off-Broadway and Broadway theater. Casting credits include shows for Actors Theater of Louisville, Classic Stage Company, Rattlestick Theater, City Theater, McCarter Theatre, People's Light and Theatre, Hartford Stage, LaJolla Playhouse, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and The Flea Theater. B'way credits include Thoughts of A Colored Man, For Colored Girls (2022), Topdog/Underdog and The Piano Lesson, Past B'way credits: Fool For Love, Hughie, A Raisin In The Sun, Of Mice and Men, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. TV credits include Queens, Love Life, Dickinson, Lipstick Jungle, and The Path. In addition to casting, Erica is the Program Director of and Professor of Practice at the Tepper Semester, a study abroad professional theater program in New York City. She's the co-founder of She-Collective with partner and talent manager, Dani Super. And she's a proud and anxious mom to an awesome 11-year-old. Erica's IG: @ericamjensen Erica's Email: erica@callerijensendavis.com Erica's Websites: www.she-collective.com, www.callerijensendavis.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Nominate a Podcast Guest! https://form.jotform.com/220608577638162 Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com
Legendary actor Glynn Turman remembers a time when hardly any Black men or women were prominently featured in television. Over six decades later, he's played hundreds of characters in film, TV and on-stage, including work as an acclaimed writer, producer and director – both in theater and television. Notable roles include the 2020 Netflix film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom; the FX drama series, FARGO; more recently, the Paramount sports comedy, 80 for Brady, and an upcoming biographical film, Rustin, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground. His acting career started as a 12-year-old, when friend of the family—esteemed playwright, Lorraine Hansberry—asked permission from his mother to star alongside Sydney Poitier, Louis Gosset Jr. and Ruby Dee in the original Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun. But it was his movie role in 1975's Cooley High, that he admits to I SEE U of his defining moment as an actor. Join us as host Eddie Robinson chats candidly with celebrated actor, Glynn Turman. The Emmy Award winner will share riveting stories and narratives of how he's managed longevity in the industry. Turman will also offer up a preview of his new documentary, his love and passion for horses as well as his fondest memory of being married to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Jay Kaplan has been the staff attorney for the ACLU of Michigan's LGBTQ+ Project since its founding in 2001. He has worked on cases including challenging undercover sting operations targeting gay men, fighting Michigan's constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage in 2004, defending the validity of second parent adoptions in Michigan and recently advocating for a transgender high school student to run for prom court. He's been recognized and received multiple awards for his work. Many in the LGBTQ+ and theater community also know Jay as a talented singer, dancer, actor and director. He has appeared in many local productions and recently directed the play "A Raisin In The Sun." He has enjoyed performing since he was a child. He talks about his impressive career fighting for social justice and his love of performing. What's next for Jay? The skies the limit!!
Jasmine Lee-Jones (winner of a 2023 Windham-Campbell Prize for Drama) joins Windham-Campbell Prize administrator Michael Kelleher for a wide-ranging conversation about the incredible power of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, linking the work of Hansberry and Jordan Peele, and the power of dreams. Reading List: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry August Wilson's Century Cycle Get Out by Jordan Peele Magnolia by Paul Thomas Anderson "A Love Supreme" by John Coltrane Beneatha's Place by Kwame Kwei-Armah Jasmine Lee-Jones is a writer and performer. Jasmine was a writer-on-attachment for the 2016 Open Court Festival, and was further developed as a writer through the Royal Court's Young Court programme. Her first play seven methods of killing kylie jenner (2019) was first commissioned as part of The Andrea Project and opened at the Royal Court in July 2019. In 2023, she became the youngest ever recipient of a Windham-Campbell Prize.
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Legendary actor Glynn Turman remembers a time when hardly any Black men or women were prominently featured in television. Over six decades later, he's played hundreds of characters in film, TV and on-stage, including work as an acclaimed writer, producer and director – both in theater and television. Notable roles include the 2020 Netflix film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom; the FX drama series, FARGO; more recently, the Paramount sports comedy, 80 for Brady, and an upcoming biographical film, Rustin, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground. His acting career started as a 12-year-old, when friend of the family—esteemed playwright, Lorraine Hansberry—asked permission from his mother to star alongside Sydney Poitier, Louis Gosset Jr. and Ruby Dee in the original Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun. But it was his movie role in 1975's Cooley High, that he admits to I SEE U of his defining moment as an actor. Join us as host Eddie Robinson chats candidly with celebrated actor, Glynn Turman. The Emmy Award winner will share riveting stories and narratives of how he's managed longevity in the industry. Turman will also offer up a preview of his new documentary, his love and passion for horses as well as his fondest memory of being married to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
A most prolific actor, just a few of Stephen McKinley Henderson's credits include Fences, A Raisin In The Sun, A Doll's House Part 2, Lincoln, Manchester By The Sea, Lady Bird, Dune, Causeway, Beau Is Afraid and the upcoming Dune: Part 2. He was last on Broadway at Second Stages' Helen Hayes Theater in the riveting play Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Directed by Austin Pendleton, Stephen was just nominated for a Tony Award for his riveting performance. Returning to the role that he originated back in 2014, Stephen played Pops, a retired police officer and devoted widowed father, who is doing his best to hold on to his beloved and massive rent-controlled Riverside Drive apartment. This episode was recorded on April 26, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, host, Christopher Michaelson, intermixes his commentary with a recording of a panel discussion taken during an in-person event at the Guthrie Theater in May 2022. The special event titled, A Raisin in the Sun: Panel Discussion and Performance, was an experiential opportunity aimed at helping shape the role of business in cultivating racial justice and social equity in the Twin Cities community. Esteemed panelists included Austene Van, director of A Raisin in the Sun, founder of the New Dawn Theater Company, and producing artistic director of the Yellow Tree Theater; Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas; and panel moderator, Tina Burnside, cofounder and curator of the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG).A Raisin in the Sun overview:"What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?"In 1951, poet Langston Hughes posed these questions, and Lorraine Hansberry answered with a theatrical masterpiece that broke down racial barriers both on and off stage. The play follows the three-generation Younger family as they grapple with different definitions of the American dream and how to achieve it. When the matriarch, Lena, buys a home in an all-white neighborhood, the Youngers are greeted by thinly veiled racism and financial pitfalls that threaten to pull the family apart and push their dream out of reach. With special thanks to the generous sponsors for the evenings' events: Guthrie Theater, Robins Kaplan, Ryan Companies, SPS Commerce, Sunrise Banks, Target, US Bank, Verizon, the Racial Justice Initiative, and the Melrose & The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership.
We preview the production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play "Raisin in the Sun," which opens this weekend at the Rhode Center for the Arts in downtown Kenosha. We speak with Adrianna Jones, director of the production, and with two members of the cast: Vanetta Powell and Marquon D. Harris.
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In this 1st Episode of the Public Square 2.0, the re-launch of The Public Theater's Podcast, “Public Square.” Host Garlia Cornelia Jones, The Public's new and first ever Director of Innovation and New Media, introduces us to the new format, and sits down with long-time Writer in Residence, Suzan-Lori Parks, as well as our retiring Production Executive, Ruth Sternberg. Each episode, we will continue to guide you through a behind the scenes look as we connect with artists and staff. Welcome home, to Public Square—we can't wait to have you back! Stay Tuned for Episodes, wherever you find your podcasts. Visit our Podcast webpage for the video version of the podcast! Hosted by Garlia Cornelia Jones Executive Producer: Garlia Cornelia Jones, Director - Innovation and New Media Creative Producer: John Sloan III, Ghostlight Productions Audio Producer: Justin K. Sloan, Ghostlight Productions Assistant Producer: Emily White - New Media Associate Graphics by Tam Shell, Art Director - Brand Studio Photo Credits: Kenny Leon, Margaret Odette, Garlia Cornelia Jones; photo by Simon Luethi Chay Yew, Garlia Cornelia Jones, Luis Alfaro photo by Simon Luethi Jason Paradine, Heather Fichthorn, Cody Johnson, Garlia Cornelia Jones, Yuvika Tolani, Oskar Eustis; photo by Simon Luethi Garlia Cornelia Jones, Martha Redbone; photo by Simon Luethi Public Theater building, photo by Aislinn Wiedele BALDWIN & BUCKLEY AT CAMBRIDGE, photos by Joan Marcus A RAISIN IN THE SUN, photos by Joan Marcus TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (2005), photo by Michal Daniel HAIR (2008), photo by Joan Marcus PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR photo by Joan Marcus Joe's Pub photo by Nada Shaaban John Clay III and Paige Gilbert in A RAISIN IN THE SUN, photo by Joan Marcus Madeline Sayet in WHERE WE BELONG, photo by Joan Marcus Music Credits: “Love to love me” by Suzan-Lori Parks, from her play White Noise “Whichaway the World” by Suzan-Lori Parks, from her play Plays for the Plague Year “Latte” By Sunny Fruit, Artlist.io Transcript by 3Play
Uh oh. It's a movie based on a play. Can the screen presences of Hollywood legends Sydney Poitier and Ruby Dee possibly transcend this stage-to-screen adaptation that only adds a couple of quick cut-away scenes of a single alternative setting to an otherwise one-room story? Well… yes. Pretty easily, it turns out. If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Robert Flaherty's Nanook of the North (1922).
Fresh off her award-winning debut feature film RED PILL which she wrote, produced directed, and starred in, Tonya Pinkins returns to the New York Stage after a seven-year hiatus and to the Public Theater where she originated the role of Caroline in Caroline or Change as Lena Younger in Robert O'Hara's visionary new rendition of RAISIN IN THE SUN. Lena Younger has been played by some of the greatest actresses in history: Claudia McNeil, Bea Richards, Gloria Foster, and Phylicia Rashad. But, never has Mama been as fully realized as Tonya Pinkins has in this production. We are honored to have Ms. Pinkins join us on the Black Women Amplified podcast. And thrilled for the time to speak with us during her triumphant return to the New York stage. Her warmth and honesty are refreshing. This Tony Award-winning actor in film, television, and stage has been featured in Scandal, The Walking Dead, 24, Women of the Movement, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Enchanted, and countless other works. You can find out more about her and her incredible work on her website, www.TonyaPinkins.comPlease enjoy and share. This conversation is priceless. Join our email list and receive a free giftwww.monicawisdomhq.com/storyThank you for listening! Please share with your tribe and leave us a great review. Appreciate it!Join our waitlist for the Power Story Formula. An incredible course designed to help you choose, build and monetize an impactful story. www.monicawisdomHQ.com to sign up. Join our private community. Women EmergedEnjoy your day, Monica Wisdom
Lorraine Hansberry was one of the most brilliant — and radical —playwrights of the mid-20th century. The author of the wildly popular "A Raisin in the Sun," Hansberry was both the youngest and the first Black winner of the prestigious Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play in 1959. She's the subject of the acclaimed biography Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry by Princeton scholar Imani Perry. This conversation originally aired on May 12, 2019.
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Lorraine Hansberry's classic play "A Raisin in the Sun," about a Black family's struggles with housing discrimination on the South Side of Chicago, has been given a new staging at the Public Theater. Director Robert O'Hara joins us to discuss his vision for this revival, alongside Francois Battiste, who stars as Walter Lee Younger. "A Raisin in the Sun" runs at the Public Theater through November 6th.
Imani Perry introduces us to A Raisin in the Sun, the first show ever staged on Broadway written by a black woman – and the show's legendary playwright, Lorraine Hansberry. In Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry, author Imani Perry pays tribute to one of the most pivotal Black playwrights in modern history. In Perry's 2018 biography of Lorraine Hansberry, we meet a talented writer whose mainstream success with A Raisin In The Sun often overshadows her strategic and radical work as an artist and progressive thinker. That renowned play has returned to The Public Theater and Imani Perry joins host Kai Wright to explore how Hansberry and the story of the Younger family shaped the landscape of theater. Companion listening for this episode: Lynn Nottage: Unexpected Optimist (1/3/2022) Playwright Lynn Nottage breaks down her remarkable career and shares how, as an optimist at heart, she finds the light and resilience in unexpected stories. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel. We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @noteswithkai or email us at notes@wnyc.org.
Millie and Danielle discuss two wonderful Sidney Poitier movies, TO SIR, WITH LOVE (1967) and A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961). They also chat about Mercury retrograding, talismans, and Millie's drunk karaoke song.To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here:https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
RAISIN was named the Best Musical of 1974. Have you seen it? Can you sing a song from it? Here to argue why our answers to both of these questions should be "yes" is director, puppeteer, historian, and archivist Jerrell L Henderson. Tune in to hear how this musical adaptation of A RAISIN IN THE SUN is filled with integrity, history, and legendary star power. It's the next best thing to experiencing it live! Take advantage of Jerrell's incredible work by following either his professional Instagram account @directnu15 or his vinyl record account @black_theatre_vinyl_archive Be sure to like and review "A Musical Theatre Podcast" and share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. We're also on TikTok and have a TeePublic Store where profits go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Don't forget about PATREON! For only $1 a month, you support the show and receive bonus episodes. Above all, thank you for being part of this wonderful podcast community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Director Tasia A. Jones joins actors Gina Daniels and Deanna Reed-Foster to discuss the American Players Theater production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. Enhance your experience and appreciation by listening to this lively interview before or after your 2022 theater visit to Spring Green, Wisconsin.
Leon Mobley has lived an absolutely fascinating life. From performing with Duke Ellington as a child, to being mentored by Babatunde Olatunji, to recording with Stevie Wonder, to collaborations with Nas, the longtime percussionist with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals is a legend among drummers. The story for Mobley starts early, at the Elma Lewis School of Fine art and continues with a role in Raisin (the musical based on A Raisin In The Sun) on Broadway. From there, he embarked on a fascinating ride that saw him share a stage with everyone from Michael Jackson to the Marley family. His collaboration list is unimpeachable and his energy is always turned to 11. If you have an interest in drumming, and the traditional African rhythms that informs so much of our music today, this is the episode for you!
This week’s episode is a special one. Our friend, Dr. Annika Prather, came on to chat about Lorraine Hansberry’s play, A Raisin in the Sun. Dr. Prather loves this play and is very knowledgeable about literature and so she seemed like the perfect fit to join Tim, our drama guy, for this conversation. So tune in as Tim and Dr. Prather discuss whether Walter Jr. is a hero or a villain; whether this a play about money, family, or dignity; and whether Hansberry identified especially strongly with any particular character.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
Please note there is some language in this episode. The one good thing that has come out of the pandemic (for me) is that I have been given the opportunity to expand my acting community outside of my physical location. I have taken classes at the BGB Studios in LA and have joined the Arvold Warner Studios membership in Atlanta. This means I get to talk to even more people about craft. Today I asked Ashley Rideaux from BGB and Ellie Clark and Evan Bergman of the Arvold Warner Studios to talk to me about the Meisner Repetition exercise.So many classes include repetition as part of the class, even if they don't include any of the other Meisner activities, that I wanted to know why. The basic premise of the Repetition exercise is that you are focusing on the behavior of your scene partner and not focused on the words you are saying. The words are essentially unimportant. “It's an exercise in subtext. What we're saying isn't what matters. Ashley, Ellie, and Evan all talk about the importance of speaking your truth and putting your attention on the other person. As Evan says, “When you put your attention on the other person, they become more important than your discomfort.” Ashley points out that the exercise is a way to prevent you from planning a map for yourself in the scene. She says, “If you can't bring truth and yourself to what it is you're offering in a scene then nobody cares…You've got to show up and be a real actualized human engaging with another person.” For her the repetition exercise helps you achieve that. For Ellie, “it is setting you up to actually get to the art of doing and crafting and specificity.” I hope you enjoy my conversation with these wonderful teaching artists as much as I did. After graduating from SMU's Meadows School of the Arts with a BFA in Acting, Ashley did what some would call the impossible, and supported herself for years performing on regional theatre stages across the country. A few of her favorite roles include the titular role in ANTIGONE, Paulina from THE WINTER'S TALE, Ruth Younger in A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and Malcolm (among several other characters) in a six-person, all-female cast of MACBETH. Since moving to Los Angeles, she has appeared in numerous national commercials, indie projects, Annapurna Interactive‘s live action video game, TELLING LIES, THE AFFAIR, and most recently 9-1-1 and AMERICAN CRIME STORY: IMPEACHMENT. Currently she is wearing the hat of producer, writer, and content creator, and had her first digital series optioned a few years ago. Ashley is a champion of diversity, truth, and finding strength through vulnerability. When she's not acting, writing, or producing, you can find her teaching yoga, meditation, pranayama, philosophy classes, teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats all over the world. Find out more about Ashley RideauxThe BGB Studios: https://www.bramongarciabraun.com/bgb-teachers/ashley-rideauxIG: @ashleyrideauxhttps://www.yoga-with-ashley.com/blank-mpvle Ellie Clark is an Atlanta-based actress and teaching artist. Her most recent credits include The Wonder Yearson ABC, First Wives Club on BET, and a recurring role on Tyler Perry's Sistas. She has performed throughout the United States and across the pond in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her most notable credits include Antony & Cleopatra (Cleopatra), Pride & Prejudice (Elizabeth Bennet), A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella), Marie Antoinette (Marie), Dancing at Lughnasa (Agnes), and A Chorus Line (Sheila). Ellie has taught acting and physical actor training for 20+ years. She is the co-Artistic Director of Arvold Warner Studio in Atlanta, a training ground for artists pursuing film and TV. She is co-founder of Voices Amplified, an arts activism initiative that cranks up the volume on under-represented and mis-represented voices. She also acts as the Chair of Drama for the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts and is the Movement Specialist for the program. Ellie obtained her Master of Fine Arts from Ohio University's Professional Actor Training Program, receiving the Martha & Foster Harmon Fellowship for her “exceptional talent and dedication to the arts.” She is trained in the Meisner Approach to acting and has trained extensively with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company over the past 20 years in Viewpoints, Suzuki, and Composition. Find out more about Ellie Clark www.ellieclark.org IG: @aka_ellieclarkArvold Warner Studios: https://www.arvoldwarnerstudio.com/allclasses Evan Bergman is an Atlanta-based actor, theatre director, and educator. His most recent credits include Jerry and Marge go Large, Are You There God? It's me, Margaret, and the french chef, Charles, in the Adult Swim Pilot Lusty Crest which won its comedic category at SXSW 2020. He can also be seen in numerous commercials and independent features. He served as the acting coach on the short film East's Paradise. Recent stage credits include A Streetcar Named Desire, Burn This, Big Love, The Merchant of Venice, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Evan is co-Artistic Director of Arvold Warner Studio in Atlanta, a training ground for artists pursuing film and TV. Evan has been an acting instructor at the University of Virginia, Ohio University, University of Kentucky, and Transylvania University and has taught acting at various studios in Atlanta. He also founded Actors Room Atlanta where he does private acting coaching and self-taping for actors. Evan trained in the Meisner Approach to acting with renowned acting teacher Maggie Flanigan at her two-year conservatory in NYC. He also trained in Viewpoints and Suzuki with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company in their Saratoga Intensive. Evan holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting, awarded by the University of Virginia. Find out more about Evan Bergmanwww.evanbergman.org IG: @evanpbergmanArvold Warner Studios: https://www.arvoldwarnerstudio.com/allclassesMore about me: If you want to chat or ask questions about the episode go to FB: https://www.facebook.com/tarmeydanielle/and visit the group site. Follow me on IG @tarmeydanielle and on Twitter @TarmeyDanielleimdb.me/danielletarmey
In 1970, Black Theatre Troupe founder Helen K. Mason launched the oldest Black theatre organization in the Southwest Region of the United States while in Phoenix, AZ. She was 60 years old at the time and ready for retirement, but the neighborhood children told her performing plays was what they wished to do. The theatre still exists with a thriving season under Executive Director David Hemphill. He joins the show to reflect on her legacy. A treasured archive from Bryant's road trip from San Diego to Phoenix that captured his Grandmother's story in her own words via cassette tape, sets the scene.This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580.
In this episode of the Uncultured Bias podcast. We explore dating in the modern lense and explore the idea of "I want a 90's R&B type of love", helping him in this conversation. Camara Williams is joined by Tanya Baskerville & Knakeesha Samuels. We delve into online dating, the modern romance, the 'High Value Man' and even speak on international dating. This podcast gives us a window into what's happening in the streets-which is something you definitely do not want to miss! Time Stamps Part1 I. Opening statement (1:15) II. Introduction (6:41) III. 90's type of luv- what is that? (8:43) IV. Re-evaluating that ‘Different World' wedding scene (10:10) V. How ‘Love Jones' was a real toxic example of modern love (17:08) VI. Adults lying in dating for no reason (18:15) VII. Raisin In The Sun analogy (30:00) VIII. Social media and love connection (42:58) IX. Men and dating outfits (54:45) X. Opening up to dating outside of race (1:01:04) Part II XI. Kevin Samuels High value man (1:14) XII. A different time of our grandparents (1:38:06) XIII. Attraction and dating (1:47:40) XIX. Dating out of your league (1:55:50) XX. Dating internationally (2:07:00) XXI Finding someone that matches your rhythm (2:15:08) XXII. Closing thoughts (2:25:20)
It's March 10th. This day in 1959, “A Raisin In The Sun” debuted on Broadway. It was the first Broadway show written by an African-American woman, and marked the arrival of Loraine Hansberry as a major creative force. Jody, NIki, and Kellie talk about the play's critique of the mid-century American dream, Hansberry's creative peers, and the legacy she left despite her short life. Sign up for our newsletter! Find out more at thisdaypod.com And don't forget about Oprahdemics, hosted by Kellie, coming soon from Radiotopia. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich, Executive Producers at Radiotopia
With their son turning 3 next week in this 2022 black history month, join Lindsey and Aaron Jackson as they celebrate and talk about parenting this week. Update on the couples fitness challenge on the ''AM I WRONG'' segment. Happy Birthday Action Major. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstcomelovetcm/message
In the second part of our conversation with Toni, welcoming theatregoers back to Broadway, reframing the narrative that Broadway is for you, and so much more! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT TONI R. ISREAL Toni R. Isreal, is the CEO and Founder of REALEMN Productions LLC, Broadway's leading multicultural marketing and PR team, run by Black Women. ‘The Real Team's' current client list includes Broadway's leading shows including 8 Time Tony Award Winning HADESTOWN, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's "powerful and provocative," PASS OVER, 2021 FIRST Broadway show to open - MJ THE MUSICAL, CHICKEN & BISCUITS, and also, New York Theatre Workshop, Princeton's McCarter Theatre Center, New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse, and the North American HADESTOWN Tour 2021. In addition to being a proud member of New York Women in Film & Television, this co-founding member of The Industry Standard Group is also a consultant with New York's World-Famous Apollo Theater, where she has secured over a million dollars in sales. Previously, Isreal was the Managing Director of Walker International Communications Group (WICG) where she led a team providing all aspects of marketing consultation to arts organizations including audience development, media support, and socially & technology driven initiatives. A proud member of CTI – Commercial Theater Institute, Isreal was instrumental in multiple projects inclusive of, 2018 Tony Award Winning ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Disney's ALADDIN and THE LION KING, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, BABY IT'S YOU and STICKFLY, Boston's BORN FOR THIS at ArtsEmerson Theatre and Off-Broadway's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ, LITTLE ROCK, THROUGH THE NIGHT, ONE NIGHT, BOOTYCANDY, KING LIZ, WHORL, INVISIBLE THREAD, SMART PEOPLE, DOT, and AUTUMN. REALEMN Productions is actively prospecting producing and marketing opportunities for film, television, and/or theater. Proud to state my first of many Producing credit under ReAct; HADESTOWN North American Tour and in Oct 2021 (NEW) Fellow Member of the Broadway League. And as a sincere advocate for BIPOC, Isreal enjoys promoting arts and entertainment to multicultural communities and delivering engaging experiences that encourage audiences to secure their seats and tune in! www.RealemnProductions.com follow @realemnproductions and listen to Callbacks Podcast, that's powered by Realemn Productions. Connect with Toni! realemnproductions.com MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Chicken & Biscuits on Instagram: instagram.com/chickenandbiscuitsbway Chicken & Biscuits on Facebook: facebook.com/chickenandbiscuitsbway Get Your Tickets: chickenandbiscuitsbway.com --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork YouTube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Dove Tale: Rainey & Liz discuss the brilliant Lorraine Hansberry! Lorraine was born in Chicago and described as "a young Ida B." for her powerful writing and activism. Lorraine moved to Harlem in 1951 during The Harlem Renaissance and joins a "pod" of creative intellectuals, including W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, Sidney Poitier, Nina Simone, Langston Hughes and more! Lorraine begins her career writing for the newspaper "Freedom" and becomes the first Black woman to have a play performed on Broadway in 1958, A Raisin In The Sun. And the whole time the FBI is investigating Lorraine claiming she is anti-American because she was fighting for Black Americans' equality and equity. Tune in and learn about America during the Cold War...