Podcast appearances and mentions of Samuel D Hunter

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Samuel D. Hunter, whose play GRANGEVILLE is currently playing at the Signature Theater with Paul Sparks and Brian J. Smith. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including how his experiences teaching expository writing led to THE WHALE, working with Darren Aronofsky on adapting the play into a film, the pushback he received for writing about conversion therapy in A GREAT WILDERNESS, dealing with pathology onstage, how GREATER CLEMENTS was his take on a Trump play, premiering LEWISTON/CLARKSTON as separate plays, writing for TV with BASKETS, his religious upbringing, the mentors who influenced his work, reviving A BRIGHT NEW BOISE in 2023, the economic realities of writing for the theater, how he decided to rewrite THE FEW, developing THE HEALING for a cast of disabled actors, and so much more. You won't want to miss this interview with one of American theater's best writers.

In this week's episode, Erika looks into the theatre scene in Idaho! Some great colleges, awesome oppurtunities for new playwrights, and a playwright who has become the voice of the state. Get ready to learn all about the potato state!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's plays, Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles, through his publisher, Playscripts. Finally, you can check out Justin's YouTube channel for more longform theatre content! For any more information, check out Justin's website and Erika's website for more cool stuff!Some Links from Idaho:Seven Devils New Play FoundrySun Valley Playwright's ResidencySamuel D. Hunter Univeristy of IdahoPlaywright Horizons Interview with Samuel D. Hunter and Adam GreenfieldIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!

Liberecké Divadlo F. X. Šaldy uvádí v premiéře 24. ledna 2025 inscenaci Hrstka o lidské touze hledat a sdílet smysl života. Vztahová komedie vychází z nejlepší americké tradice psychologicky propracovaného dramatu. Autorem je současný dramatik Samuel D. Hunter.Všechny díly podcastu Vybrali jsme pro vás můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Marcia Franklin talks with playwright Samuel D. Hunter about his work, including “The Whale,” which was adapted into a movie with Brendan Fraser, who won an Academy Award. The two also discuss the role of Idaho in his works, and the importance of the humanities.

Samuel D. Hunter is the award-winning playwright and screenwriter behind “The Whale.” His latest play, “A Case for the Existence of God,” is about an unlikely friendship between two men who have one thing in common: they're single fathers of young daughters. Samuel was inspired to write the play after he adopted his own daughter and realized that as a parent he no longer had "the luxury of being cynical.” He joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about the play, and why he puts so much of himself in his work.

Dennis is joined via Zoom by actors Michael Sturgis & Sean Luc Rogers from the Echo Theater Company's production of Samuel D. Hunter's play Clarkston, which is playing at the Atwater Village Theatre in LA through October 21. Here's the synopsis: "Welcome to Clarkston, Washington, where Jake (Michael) and Chris (Sean) meet working the night shift at Costco. Jake, a middle-class, educated new hire who's a distant relative of explorer William Clark, has fled his privileged life in Connecticut after being diagnosed with a serious illness. Chris, a would-be writer with a meth-addicted mom, is stuck in what he fears is a dead-end life in a dead-end town. Soon, their tentative attraction develops into something much deeper and more complicated. The two actors talk about what drew them to the project, the play's complex themes around friendship, loyalty and the things in life that we don't even give ourselves permission to want. Other topics include: taking a field trip to Costco and gorging at the food court, hearing the audience cry during intense scenes, the emotional hangover from doing the show, and taking an onstage selfie every night and seeing friends in the audience in the background. www.echotheatercompany.com

We're back with a fresh episode, baby! Written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Darren Aronofsky, THE WHALE is a 2022 film based on Hunter's stage play of the same title. Despite an incredible performance by Brendan Fraser, which won him an Oscar, the movie falls short of having an impactful message about... anything. From its confused plot, lame dialogue, and the film's wildly fatphobic perspective, this could be among the worst Oscar-winning movies of all time.  Our Music is by jacketpocket Follow us on that twitter @NighUnwatchable  

This month Brian speaks with the busy playwright about dramatizing Idaho, promoting the film of 'The Whale,' and working on a new play at Steppenwolf.

A Case for the Existence of God is by the American playwright Samuel D. Hunter. It is a two-hander that explores the unlikely connections between two men unalike in class, race and sexuality. Samuel is also the creator of the very unsettling hit play The Whale, a film adaption of which earned two Academy Awards.Two separate productions of A Case for the Existence of God are being presented in April — one by Outhouse Theatre Co at the Seymour Centre in Sydney and the other by Red Stitch in Melbourne.

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es The Whale, es una película de drama psicológico de 2022 dirigida por Darren Aronofsky y escrita por Samuel D. Hunter, basada en su obra del mismo nombre de 2012. Plot: Un profesor de inglés con problemas de obesidad intenta volver a conectarse con su hija adolescente. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fnpod Discord: https://discord.gg/ukWHr4NK6c

Iowa City's Riverside Theatre is bringing Iowa alum Samuel D. Hunter back to his roots with their production of his play, “A Case for the Existence of God” and director Adam Knight is in the studio to tell us all about it.  Running Jan 19-Feb 4. Tickets at www.riversidetheatre.org.  Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 889 “Two Guys in a Cubicle” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.

Annemieke Bosman in gesprek met regisseur Erik Whien. In een tijd waarin verschillen belangrijker lijken dan overeenkomsten, maakt regisseur Erik Whien bij Theater Rotterdam een nieuwe voorstelling A Case for the Existence of God. In dit nieuwe stuk van de Amerikaanse toneelschrijver Samuel D. Hunter zien we een onwaarschijnlijke vriendschap tussen twee vaders ontstaan. Twee mannen die op het eerste gezicht niets met elkaar gemeen hebben, behalve dat ze beiden grandioos te grazen worden genomen door het leven. Die tegenslag is de basis voor een connectie waar misschien wel iets groots, of goddelijks, in verscholen ligt. Erik Whien regisseerde eerder bij Theater Rotterdam de voorstellingen Verdriet is het ding met veren, Eindspel en Revolutionary Road. Hiervoor werkte Whien voor Toneelschuur Producties en Toneelgroep Oostpool.

Get the details on the Boise Comic Arts Festival, two food festivals, two reading events and Witches on the Water.  Fri-Sun Sept 29-Oct 1:Boise Comic Arts Festival Sat Sept 30: Peruvian Food Festival at Heroes Park in Meridian Sat Sept 30: Taste of Caldwell Harvest Festival at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell  Fri Sept 29: Conversation with playwright Samuel D Hunter at BSU Mon Oct 2: Conversation with Victoria “V.E.” Schwab and Cory Doctorow at The Egyptian Sun Oct 1: Witches on the Water at Barber Park Out of town tip: www.visitsouthwestidaho.org/fromboise Weiser  Weiser River Trail National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest Weiser Classic Candy Spend the night:  Lazy Bear Ranch Weiser Motel and RV Park Monroe Creek Campground

Recording live from the Inwood Film Festival in Inwood in NYC on May 25, 2023, welcome to this very special edition of Inwood Art Works On Air Live! Inwood Art Works Founder and Executive Producer, Aaron Simms had the pleasure of speaking with local Inwood resident, playwright, and screen writer of the "The Whale", Samuel D. Hunter. We recorded the podcast on location for the first time in front of a live audience who have just finished screening the award winning film to kick off the 6th annual Inwood Film Festival. While the audio recoring picks up a bit of the room noise, we are glad this came out well enough to share it with you.

Rosie Sheehy trained at RADA graduating in 2015, and has already done some incredible work thus far. Working for the RSC, the Sherman Theatre and most recently, the National Theatre in London. Rosie recently finished Romeo and Julie a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, written by the great Gary Owen. It played at the Sherman Theatre, the National and the Sherman again for the final weeks of the tour. Rosie takes me through the journey she's been on with the play, playing alongside Callum Scott Howells and the brilliance of Gary Owens' writing. She's also appeared on stage in Samuel D. Hunter's play The Whale where she played Ellie (played by Sadie Sink in the film with Brendan Fraser), and also on TV in HBO's masterpiece Chernobyl. A really touching episode discussing the play and the cruel and heartbreaking undercurrent of both this new adaptation and the original play, one that I enjoyed very much. Thank you Rosie, you're brilliant. Oliver Gower Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/9097-9058-5261 Instagram: @goweroliver Twitter: @GowerCritic For enquiries and requests: olliegower10@gmail.com Please Like and Subscribe! The Uncensored Critic Podcast was in the top 25% most globally shared podcasts of 2022 being heard in over 20 countries. In 2022 streams grew by 710%, listeners increased by 404%, and followers were up 379%. Official stats from #SpotifyWrapped 2022.  Thank you for all your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oliver-gower/message

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE WHALE (2022), currently available for buy/rent.  Directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter (from his play), we follow the story of a week in the life of Charlie (an amazingly heartbreaking and beautiful performance by Bredan Fraser), a man who is plagued by many health issues from his abuse of food.  He tries to reconnect with his daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink) much to his friend Liz's (Hing Chau) chagrin.  The film has a run time of 1 h and 57 m and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

After winning two Oscars including Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Actor for Brendan Fraser's performance, it is time to talk about The Whale. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Whale is the psychological drama film based on the 2012 play of the same name by Samuel D. Hunter. A reclusive English teacher (Brendan Fraser) suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter (Sadie Sink) for one last chance at redemption.

Call us Ishmael because we're talking about Darren Aronofsky's most recent film The Whale (2022), an adaptation of the Samuel D. Hunter stage play of the same name. Is it worthy of all the accolades and standing ovations? Did it merit its controversy? Where does it rank on the list of Aronofsky films? Join us for afterthoughts on these questions and more!

O oitavo filme dirigido por Darren Aronofsky, baseado em uma peça teatral de Samuel D. Hunter, tem sido figurinha recorrente na temporada de premiações por conta de uma atuação aclamado de Brendam Fraser. teve três indicações ao Oscar em 2023, “A Baleia” acompanha a jornada de um professor de inglês com obesidade severa que tenta se reconciliar com sua filha adolescente.No Cinemático 353, Carlos Merigo e Ieda Marcondes discutem o divisivo filme de Aronofsky. Um eficiente exercício de empatia ou simplesmente uma exposição insensível e cruel do personagem?ASSINE CINEMÁTICO NO CATARSE OU APPLE PODCASTSSIGA @CINEMATICOPODTwitterInstagramCRÉDITOSApresentação: Carlos MerigoProdução: Alexandre PotascheffEdição e Sonorização: Gabriel PimentelAtendimento e Comercialização: Camila Mazza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off Brendan Fraser's SAG Award win we take a look at his Oscar-nominated performance in The Whale. Movie Info In a town in Idaho, Charlie, a reclusive and unhealthy English teacher, hides out in his flat and eats his way to death. He is desperate to reconnect with his teenage daughter for a last chance at redemption. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, and Hong Chau Director: Darren Aronofsky Adapted from a play written by Samuel D. Hunter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/16mm-film-crew/support

This week on On Story we welcome writer Samuel D. Hunter, and director Darren Aronofsky for a deep-dive (no pun intended) into AFF's 2022 Opening night film, The Whale. Samuel D. Hunter, recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant Fellowship, is known for his award-winning plays such as The Case for the Existence of God, A Bright New Boise, Greater Clements, and many more critically acclaimed titles. Darren Aronofsky is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker known for his indie box office phenomenon, Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman. His previous directorial work includes the award-winning films The Wrestler, The Fountain, and Requiem for a Dream.  Based on Samuel D. Hunter's acclaimed play with the same title, The Whale stars Brendan Fraser and follows the story of a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Andy Volk, Austin Film Festival's Senior Film Programmer, sat down with the creatives for a post-screening Q&A at the Austin Film Festival. Clips of The Whale courtesy of A24.

This week we're conducting some music, snorting coke off an elephant, and eating the entire contents of our fridges, all while taking a look at three of this years big awards contenders. 00:00 - 27:23 - Tár SPOILER-FILLED DISCUSSION 27:23 - 40:47 - Babylon SPOILER FREE DISCUSSION 40:47 - 54:17 - The Whale SPOILER FREE DISCUSSION Tár is a 2022 psychological drama film written and directed by Todd Field and starring Cate Blanchett. Blanchett plays Lydia Tár, a renowned conductor who is accused of sexual abuse. The supporting cast includes Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, and Mark Strong. Babylon is a 2022 American epic period black comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. It features an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo and Li Jun Li. It chronicles the rise and fall of multiple characters during Hollywood's transition from silent to sound films in the late 1920s. The Whale is a 2022 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play of the same name. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. In the film, a reclusive English teacher with severe obesity tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter. We Watched A Thing is supported by Dendy Cinemas Canberra. The best Australian cinema chain showing everything from blockbusters to arthouse and indie films. Find them at https://www.dendy.com.au/ If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we're worth at least a dollar, why not check out our patreon at http://patreon.com/wewatchedathing. Every little bit helps, and you can get access to bonus episodes, early releases, and even tell us what movies to watch.  

Oscar buzz is heating up and the award for Best Actor goes to Brendan Fraser in The Whale! There is no doubt Brendan is winning Oscar night for his role as a 600-pound man named Charlie in Darren Aronofsky's new film. We talk about director Aronofsky and his wild career before witnessing his latest. While the marketing made it look uplifting, this film was rather unpleasant and drew a mixed reaction from this Lodgecast audience. The movie also stars Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Based on a play by Samuel D. Hunter. Congratulations Brendan Fraser! Well deserved!

Today on the show, we're joined by Samuel D. Hunter – playwright-turned-screenwriter of moving new drama, The Whale. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film tells the tale of Charlie (Brendan Fraser) – a reclusive former teacher who developed destructive eating habits following a devastating past tragedy. With seemingly days to live, Charlie desperately attempts to reconnect with a daughter who resents him, and is sinking into a cynicism that Charlie finds heartbreaking.It's a film that, you may have heard, has stoked a wide range of reactions, which Sam and I get into in detail. We talk about its provoking title, which he explains was designed to prod at people's prejudices before taking on a completely different context in the story. We discuss the challenges and opportunities presented to Sam when it came to adapting his stage play into a screenplay – and what the scarcity of media telling the tales of plus-size protagonists does for the fabric of our society.This is a spoiler-filled conversation so please be sure to watch The Whale before listening in.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Arc Studio Pro and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show

Monocle 24's Senior Correspondent Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with 'The Whale' writer Samuel D. Hunter.

While accepting the best actor award at this year's Critics Choice Awards, actor Brendan Fraser called Samuel D. Hunter "his lighthouse."

The Whale is a 2022 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play of the same name. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. In the film, a reclusive English teacher with severe obesity tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popcorn-junkies/message

Hosted by Picturehouse's very own Felicity Beckett, The Love Of Cinema podcast is proudly supported by Kia. The show discusses the best new releases, with a little help from some of our favourite film critics and the occasional special guest from the world of cinema.  This month we're joined by guest film critics Michael Leader and Pamela Hutchinson, to talk about new film releases, Saint Omer, The Whale, Women Talking and Broker, all coming to Picturehouse Cinemas this February.  We're also joined by special guests Brendan Fraser and Samuel D Hunter to discuss working on Darren Aronofsky's The Whale, and director Joel Crawford stops by to talk about his new film, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish.  If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Edited by Carrie Morrison. Proudly supported by Kia. Listen to more from Micheal Leader on the Ghibliotheque Podcast, and  Sam Clements over at the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Festival Podcast.  Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

Samuel D Hunter on writing 'The Whale'. He sits down with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to chat:Adapting his own play into a feature screenplayCreating charactersWorking on dialogueBrendan Fraser and Sadie Sink& working with director Darren AronofskyThe Whale is our in cinemas on Friday 3rd FebruarySPONSORCheck out Q SCRIPTSBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanJoin our Patreon The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesaldersonSocial Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieepMarketing Huw SiddleLogo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit, three years on. And is the war in Ukraine approaching a stalemate? With Phil Clark and Alex von Tunzelmann. Plus: the Pope visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brits and bragging at work, and an interview with Samuel D Hunter, writer of Oscar-nominated film ‘The Whale'.

| Review | Adapted from Samuel D. Hunter's stage play of the same name, Darren Aronofsky's The Whale marks the triumphant return to the big screen for 90's heartthrob and action star Brendan Fraser. It's a small but powerful story of love, loss, and that old familiar struggle against the dark void of depression. This is a tough film to swallow.

In this week's episode, we break down the film The Whale. The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by Samuel D. Hunter, and stars Brendan Fraser. The film is an emotional rollercoaster and leaves all of us feeling something. At the movie's core, we tried to determine whether this was a tragedy or a comedy. The result will vary for everyone but somewhere in the middle, leaving you conflicted. We spent a good time working on what the core theme of the film was, and we came to the conclusion it was gravitating toward honesty. The film calls for the characters to be honest with themselves and those closest to them. If you can do that from the heart, your life starts to fit together. As a call to action, I know that all of us have something left unsaid to someone important to us, so at the very least, saying something from the heart to someone who matters to you can be a gateway towards something better. Without further preamble, please enjoy this deep dive into The Whale! Brendan Fraser's emotional acceptance speech Support our content on Patreon! patreon.com/feedingcurioisity Show Notes: (00:00) Intro (04:03) Initial Impressions of the Film (06:08) Is The Whale Film for Everyone (08:30) Darren Aronofsky (08:59) Roller Coaster of Emotion (10:53) Disappoints to Excitement (16:40) Layers of Story (19:05) Getting Lost in Emotions (20:43) Playing with the Audience (23:43) Getting to Honesty (25:48) Be Real (29:00) The Pizza Delivery Guy (31:15) Could Charlie Have Been Saved? (32:16) Choosing Not to See the Consequences (35:11) The Daughter's Essay (37:10) Empathy and Anger (39:04) The Daughter (43:11) She represents Truth (46:54) Climax and finally being honest (49:12) The Whale (50:33) Originally a Play (57:34) What Could Have Been (59:42) A Comedy or a Tragedy? (01:02:59) Closing (01:08:57) Outro --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/support

The Whale stars Brendan Fraser in his triumphant return to the big screen, but it's also a notable return for Darren Aronofsky, whose last film mother! (2017) still has a lot of folks scratching their heads. No matter. Based on the 2012 play by Samuel D. Hunter (who writes the screenplay for his own adaptation), The Whale has emerged as an awards favorite for Brendan Fraser and A24, as well as a notable showcase for Sadie Sink and Hong Chau. But critics are certainly split. Are the Cinemaholics split as well? Tune in now to find out in this special bonus episode of the podcast. Intro Music: “Picture Book” by DYVN, 9ICK & Louk Links: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton Check out our Cinemaholics Merch! Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics! Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. Connect with Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Owen and Neil Blackwood present their The Whale/Emily the Criminal Review!The Whale is a 2022 American drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky. It is based on a screenplay by Samuel D. Hunter, adapting his 2012 play of the same name. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton. In the film, a reclusive English teacher with severe obesity tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter.The Whale had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2022, and was released in the United States on December 9, 2022, by A24. The film received polarized reviews from critics, though the cast's performances (particularly Fraser and Chau) were praised, with Fraser earning nominations for Best Actor at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and the 28th Critics' Choice Awards.Emily the Criminal is a 2022 American crime thriller film written and directed by John Patton Ford in his feature film debut. It stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2022, and was released in the United States on August 12, 2022, by Vertical Entertainment and Roadside Attractions. It received generally positive reviews from critics for its social commentary and Plaza's performance.Check out all the great podcasts on https://w2mnet.com/

Chris & Taylor review the the psychological drama film "The Whale" directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, adapting his 2012 play of the same name.  In the film, Charlie, an English teacher, isolates himself from his students and tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter.  The film stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton.Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotentialpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepotentialpodcast/?ref=pages_you_manageTwitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpodThanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp by going to https://betterhelp.com/potential

Writer Eva Anderson (You're the Worst, WeCrashed) helps us kick off a new year of Mama Needs a Movie with a discussion of the year-end awards contender, THE WHALE starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton. Darren Aronofsky directed this 2022 adaptation of playwright Samuel D. Hunter's intimate drama about a reclusive and obese teacher trying to reconcile with his estranged daughter. THE WHALE has received plaudits for Brendan Fraser's comeback role, but equally criticisms for a supposedly thin characterization of grief and an eating disorder. Join us as we journey into the belly of THE WHALE, but not before some diversions into Jesus Christ Superstar, January 6th, Elia Kazan, Hunter Biden's art, Boris Karloff, RRR, and much much more!

Happy New Year! This week we're talking all about the newest film from director Darren Aronofsky, 'The Whale'! The screenplay which was written and adapted by a play created by Samuel D. Hunter, follows the story of an obese and reclusive English teacher who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. What other stories intertwine with the main characters? How does the film adapt from its' origins of a play? We discuss this and more on our episode this week!

Written by Samuel Hunter and directed by Darren Aronofsky, THE WHALE tells the story of Charlie (Brendan Fraser), an online writing instructor who struggles with obesity. Weighing 600 lbs, Charlie feels embarrassed by his appearance and hides away from the world in his apartment. Knowing that his life is coming to an end, Charlie reaches out to his estranged daughter, Ellie (Sadie Sink) in the hopes of finding some connection to her. In this roundtable 1on1, we speak to Fraser and Hunter about the power of one true thing and whether or not people truly are 'amazing'And a special thanks to our friends at The Movie Podcast for helping us with our audio issues!

"The Whale" had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where it drew praise for Brendan Fraser's comeback performance, the rest of the ensemble's performances, and Samuel D. Hunter's adaptation of his own stage play, also titled "The Whale." Samuel was kind enough to spend some time talking about his now Critics Choice-nominated work on what he believes the film's central thesis is, what it was like finding Brendan to play Charlie, working with director Darren Aronofksy and more. Please take a listen down below and be sure to check out the film, which is releasing wide this week from A24. Enjoy, and thank you!   Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

This week Jeff, John, and Dave drink beer and discuss seeing The Whale in Dolby Cinema, with the aspect ration of a 1950s newscast, and how the film had a serious impact on us. We also discuss the blocking, the cinematography, the music, and the incredible depth written by Samuel D. Hunter, who adapted his 2012 off-Broadway play for the screenplay. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film stars Brendan Fraser in one hell of a comeback performance portraying a 600-lb man trying to right some wrongs in his life. Assisted by some incredible performances including fall 2022 star Hong Chau (The Menu), Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Oscar nominee Samantha Morton, and Ty Simpkins (Insidious, Jurassic World), this movie packs a punch. Crack open a beer and let's discuss. Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say. Edited and produced by Dave Green. Music: soundcloud.com/dasein-artist Beer: @cbarrozo.beer

Samuel D. Hunter, playwright and screenwriter of "The Whale," joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss adapting his 2012 play for the big screen and how the global pandemic gave new resonance to the story. He also talks about collaborating with director Darren Aronofsky and actor Brendan Fraser on the filmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samuel D. Hunter, playwright and screenwriter of "The Whale," joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss adapting his 2012 play for the big screen and how the global pandemic gave new resonance to the story. He also talks about collaborating with director Darren Aronofsky and actor Brendan Fraser on the filmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's that time, people! With only three weeks left in the year of 2022, we're here to start breaking down the awards bait movies, and we're starting with one that may have gotten a little overhyped, but not for the reasons you may think. Kristen aka Ms. Filmingo joins Dom to break down the new Darren Aronofsky movie, the comeback vehicle for one Brendan Fraser, the Whale. Adapted from a stageplay by Samuel D. Hunter, the film sees Fraser as Charlie, a 600 lb man who is slowly dying of congestive heart failure and is attempting to make amends in his life before his inevitable death. They break down the film's awards chances, the narrative surrounding it, whether the hype around Fraser is real, and ultimately whether or not it is worthy of all the praise it is getting. Then they take a couple minutes to talk about the new Guillermo Del Toro directed, stop motion animated Pinocchio movie that dropped on Netflix, featuring an ensemble cast including David Bradley, Ewan McGregor, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard, John Turturro, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton & Christoph Waltz. Be sure to keep tuning in for the last two weeks of the year only on the #talkintvpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkintvpodcastgmailcom/support

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Josh Parham & Dan Bayer. This week we're reviewing Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "The Whale," starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton & Ty Simpkins. Based on the stage play by Samuel D. Hunter (who is adapting his play for the screen), the film is a dark drama following a 600 lbs character who doesn't have much time left due to his obesity health issues and is trying to re-connect with his estranged teenage daughter and make amends. What did we think of the performances, writing, makeup, and direction from Aronofsky? Please tune in below to hear our thoughts and feelings on how we think it will perform at the Oscars. Thank you for listening, and enjoy!   Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture

Különleges gesztust tett III. Károly Archie felé NLC     2022-11-08 18:24:49     Bulvár III. Károly Különleges évfordulókról szólnak a következő napok III. Károly király életében. November 8-án lesz 2 hónapja, hogy édesanyja halála után a trónra került, november 14-én pedig a 74. születésnapját ünnepli. A Beatles háza táján ismét felpezsdült az élet Márkamonitor     2022-11-09 06:06:06     Zene Mesterséges intelligencia Beatles Paul McCartney A Beatles rajongók által várt Revolver című nagylemez egy különleges újra kiadást ért meg. A zenetörténelem egyik első pszichedelikus albumát Paul McCartney és Ringo Starr jóváhagyásával, a kornak megfelelően mesterséges intelligencia segítségével az alkotók újra keverték a mai igényekhez igazodva.   A The Bits 10 éves jubileumához közeledve egy kü Az Örkény Színház előadása félbeszakadt – Mácsai Pál levele Librarius     2022-11-09 07:59:17     Színpad Színház Örkény Színház Az Örkény Színház Szabó Magda Az ajtó című regényéből készült előadása félbeszakadt. Mácsai Pál levélben fordult a nézőkhöz.   A bálna: Brendan Fraser szinte felismerhetetlen új filmjének első előzetesében Mafab     2022-11-08 21:50:02     Film Smink Brendan Fraser (galériánkban) szinte felismerhetetlen a smink és a protézisek rétegei alatt, ahogy egy közel 300 kilós embert alakít Darren Aronofsky sötét drámájában, amely Samuel D. Hunter színdarabján alapul. Végre itt A bálna filmelőzetese. Összefogott 3 kiadó, közösen nyitnak könyvesboltot Budapesten Igényesférfi.hu     2022-11-09 07:37:36     Könyv Három magyar könyvkiadó, a HVG könyvek, a Centrál Kiadói Csoport és a 21. Század Kiadó összefogott, hogy BookUp néven, Budapest belvárosában közösen nyissanak könyvesboltot. 10+1 karácsonyi film, ami nélkül nincs karácsony Éva Magazin     2022-11-09 09:00:00     Karácsony Életmód Vannak olyan filmek, amelyeket akárhányszor megnézünk, nem tudjuk megunni. Mert kedvesek, lélekemelőek, emberiek, tele vannak csetléssel-botlással, de a végén mindig minden jóra fordul. És nekünk pont erre van szükségünk karácsonykor. Fekete Párduc 2: Hermész és Poszeidón szerelemgyereke lecsap Coloré     2022-11-08 19:00:00     Film Mozi Marvel Néhány nap és megérkezik a mozikba a Fekete Párduc második része. Gyönyörű megemlékezés lett Chadwick Bosemanről, de sajnos, messze nem ez a legjobb Marvel film, amit eddig láttunk. Összegeztük a véleményünket. 20 éve Eminem volt a rap királya a 8 mérföldben 24.hu     2022-11-08 20:29:01     Film Eminem Eminem az ezredforduló környékén világszerte fontos ember volt. Sehol nem éreztük őt hitelesebbnek, mint a húsz éve bemutatott 8 mérföldben. Bemutatták ,,A Béke - A nemzetek felett" című dokumentum-játékfilmet Magyar Hírlap     2022-11-08 22:50:28     Film Gulyás Gergely Miniszterelnökség Trianon Trianon ma is fáj minden magyarnak - mondta Gulyás Gergely Miniszterelnökséget vezető miniszter a film keddi budapesti díszbemutatóján. Elsüllyesztve címmel készült dokumentumfilm a kádári pszichiátria rendszeréről hirado.hu     2022-11-08 19:58:16     Film Dokumentumfilm Kádár János Az M5 saját gyártású filmjének alkotói közül vendégünk a stúdióban Gótfalvai Krisztina vezető szerkesztő, valamint Lukács Gabriella rendező. Nagyon elhúzott a TV2, lemorzsolódtak az Rtl legfontosabb műsorai port.hu     2022-11-09 06:00:00     Film TV2 Múlt héten két nagy RTL-es produkció is véget ért: a Keresztanyu és a Celeb vagyok, ments ki innen! is elbúcsúzott a nézőktől, megnéztük, milyen eredményekkel.

Különleges gesztust tett III. Károly Archie felé NLC     2022-11-08 18:24:49     Bulvár III. Károly Különleges évfordulókról szólnak a következő napok III. Károly király életében. November 8-án lesz 2 hónapja, hogy édesanyja halála után a trónra került, november 14-én pedig a 74. születésnapját ünnepli. A Beatles háza táján ismét felpezsdült az élet Márkamonitor     2022-11-09 06:06:06     Zene Mesterséges intelligencia Beatles Paul McCartney A Beatles rajongók által várt Revolver című nagylemez egy különleges újra kiadást ért meg. A zenetörténelem egyik első pszichedelikus albumát Paul McCartney és Ringo Starr jóváhagyásával, a kornak megfelelően mesterséges intelligencia segítségével az alkotók újra keverték a mai igényekhez igazodva.   A The Bits 10 éves jubileumához közeledve egy kü Az Örkény Színház előadása félbeszakadt – Mácsai Pál levele Librarius     2022-11-09 07:59:17     Színpad Színház Örkény Színház Az Örkény Színház Szabó Magda Az ajtó című regényéből készült előadása félbeszakadt. Mácsai Pál levélben fordult a nézőkhöz.   A bálna: Brendan Fraser szinte felismerhetetlen új filmjének első előzetesében Mafab     2022-11-08 21:50:02     Film Smink Brendan Fraser (galériánkban) szinte felismerhetetlen a smink és a protézisek rétegei alatt, ahogy egy közel 300 kilós embert alakít Darren Aronofsky sötét drámájában, amely Samuel D. Hunter színdarabján alapul. Végre itt A bálna filmelőzetese. Összefogott 3 kiadó, közösen nyitnak könyvesboltot Budapesten Igényesférfi.hu     2022-11-09 07:37:36     Könyv Három magyar könyvkiadó, a HVG könyvek, a Centrál Kiadói Csoport és a 21. Század Kiadó összefogott, hogy BookUp néven, Budapest belvárosában közösen nyissanak könyvesboltot. 10+1 karácsonyi film, ami nélkül nincs karácsony Éva Magazin     2022-11-09 09:00:00     Karácsony Életmód Vannak olyan filmek, amelyeket akárhányszor megnézünk, nem tudjuk megunni. Mert kedvesek, lélekemelőek, emberiek, tele vannak csetléssel-botlással, de a végén mindig minden jóra fordul. És nekünk pont erre van szükségünk karácsonykor. Fekete Párduc 2: Hermész és Poszeidón szerelemgyereke lecsap Coloré     2022-11-08 19:00:00     Film Mozi Marvel Néhány nap és megérkezik a mozikba a Fekete Párduc második része. Gyönyörű megemlékezés lett Chadwick Bosemanről, de sajnos, messze nem ez a legjobb Marvel film, amit eddig láttunk. Összegeztük a véleményünket. 20 éve Eminem volt a rap királya a 8 mérföldben 24.hu     2022-11-08 20:29:01     Film Eminem Eminem az ezredforduló környékén világszerte fontos ember volt. Sehol nem éreztük őt hitelesebbnek, mint a húsz éve bemutatott 8 mérföldben. Bemutatták ,,A Béke - A nemzetek felett" című dokumentum-játékfilmet Magyar Hírlap     2022-11-08 22:50:28     Film Gulyás Gergely Miniszterelnökség Trianon Trianon ma is fáj minden magyarnak - mondta Gulyás Gergely Miniszterelnökséget vezető miniszter a film keddi budapesti díszbemutatóján. Elsüllyesztve címmel készült dokumentumfilm a kádári pszichiátria rendszeréről hirado.hu     2022-11-08 19:58:16     Film Dokumentumfilm Kádár János Az M5 saját gyártású filmjének alkotói közül vendégünk a stúdióban Gótfalvai Krisztina vezető szerkesztő, valamint Lukács Gabriella rendező. Nagyon elhúzott a TV2, lemorzsolódtak az Rtl legfontosabb műsorai port.hu     2022-11-09 06:00:00     Film TV2 Múlt héten két nagy RTL-es produkció is véget ért: a Keresztanyu és a Celeb vagyok, ments ki innen! is elbúcsúzott a nézőktől, megnéztük, milyen eredményekkel.

The pipedream podcast crew uncover what's going on with the Warner Bros Discovery merger, HBO Max, Batgirl, and David Zaslav's "tax write offs".  Patreon Merch Twitter Instagram Pipedream podcasts Clips used in this episode: TIFF Interview with Samuel D. Hunter and Brendan Fraser "Warner Bros. Fanfare" Max Steiner Music by Kevin MacLeod "Discovery Hit" "Jazz Brunch" "Miami Nights"

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, we're joined by Actor BRENDAN FRASER and Screenwriter SAMUEL D. HUNTER of Darren Aronofsky's The Whale as part of The Movie Podcast's 2022 Toronto International Film Festival coverage. In our Round Table discussion with Brendan and Samuel, we‘re also joined by Rachel Ho of Exclaim! and Steve Norton of ScreenFish who have generously allowed us to include their questions. The Whale invites us to identify with a man in a precarious state of isolation that has been exacerbated by a potentially lethal mix of technology and our culture of body shaming. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. The Whale will release theatrically by A24 and Elevation Pictures in December. Listen to The Movie Podcast Interview now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!Rachel Ho: exclaim.ca / rachelkh.comSteve Norton: https://screenfish.netFOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE as part of The Movie Podcast's 2022 Toronto International Film Festival coverage. The film is written by Samuel D. Hunter and based on his 2012 play of the same name. The Whale invites us to identify with a man in a precarious state of isolation that has been exacerbated by a potentially lethal mix of technology and our culture of body shaming. It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. The Whale will debut as a Gala Presentation at TIFF at Royal Alexandra Theatre on September 11, 2022 and release theatrically by A24 and Elevation Pictures in December.Listen to The Movie Podcast review now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Venezia 2022: En av filmene det har vært knyttet størst forventninger til i forkant av årets festival er Darren Aronofskys The Whale, et drama om en sykelig overvektig mann som ønsker å bli gjenforent med sin datter. Da Aronofskys mother! (2017) hadde premiere på Lido for noen år siden, lot ikke reaksjonene vente på seg – og de sprikte i alle retninger (inkl. hos oss på Filmfrelst). The Whale ble møtt av brusende jubel etter pressevisningen, for så å motta både svært positive og negative kritikker. Aronofsky er altså ikke fremmed for å splitte sitt publikum. Er han en stor humanist eller en pompøs kyniker? Brendan Fraser (som nok fortsatt er best kjent fra Mumien-filmene) gjør et formidabelt comeback i hovedrollen og medvirker i alle filmens scener. Hele historien utspiller seg i en liten leilighet og er basert på et teaterstykke (av Samuel D. Hunter), men regien gjør begrensningene til sin store fordel. Vil dette stå igjen som den mest vellykkede «pandemifilmen»? Foran mikrofonene sitter Karsten Meinich, Lars Ole Kristiansen og Ida Madsen Hestman. Episoden inneholder ikke spoilere. God lytting!

On this episode, Kristin and Ralph talk about social media, popularity, privilege and how their effect has been magnified by the pandemic with guests Aubrie Williams and Shannon Devido. Aubrie is a Philadelphia-based comedian/writer/actor who loves pizza, Dolly Parton, and nostalgia and along with Shannon is one half of King Friday Productions. You can find her writing on Medium, McSweeney's, Slackjaw, and the comedy & country music blog Parton & Pearl!Shannon DeVido is a BAFTA Breakthrough actress and ViacomCBS Showcase 2021 participant. Shannon is best known for her roles in Difficult People (Hulu), Insatiable (Netflix), Bridesman (Grindr), Delco Proper (Comedy Central), and Manifest (NBC), as well as appearances on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Sesame Street. Shannon starred in the world premieres of Michael Lew's dark comedy Teenage Dick at the Public Theater and Samuel D. Hunter's The Healing. Shannon has also acquired a dedicated following on her disability-focused comedy YouTube channel Stare at Shannon. She leads the cast of the full-length independent feature film Best Summer Ever, an award-winning musical comedy. Shannon has penned the award winning short films The Siblings Liebencrantz and Musical Chairs. Don't forget to rate our show and give us a follow, a like, or subscribe! We love what we do and want to inspire MORE people to ask MORE questions and have MORE interesting conversations. And check out our YouTube channel to see us in action and hear stuff that didn't make the cut for the podcast. DISCLAIMER:The views expressed on the Hey Let Me Ask You Something Podcast are solely the opinions of your hosts Kristin Wood and Ralph Andracchio and are based on their years of practical and clinical experience. These opinions do not constitute any kind of advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any mental, physical, or emotional issues. If you are having an emergency or any serious ongoing situations please contact your local hospital or a trusted professional.Kristin's WebsiteRalph's WebsiteShannon DevidoAubrie Williams on MediumKing Friday ProductionsBest Summer EverTeenage DickFair Deal PodcastDan Price @ InstagramMiranda Sings

The inside scoop from Carrie Hitchcock and Josh Krause, who describe the rigorous safety protocols required by Actors' Equity Association to rehearse and perform 'Lewiston/Clarkston' by Samuel D. Hunter. Presented as a stage-to-film production by Forward Theater Company.

On this week’s Into the Absurd, we celebrate artistic engagement with Founder & Executive Director of Director's Gathering (DG) Jill Harrison. Jill Harrison (she/her) is a theatre director, connector, and educator. She began her career in NYC, working for esteemed Off-Broadway companies Playwrights Horizons, New York Theatre Workshop, and Peculiar Works Project. Jill has served as the Associate Artistic Director at Simpatico Theatre, the Festival Director for Philadelphia Theatre Company’s PTC@PLAY, and presently, the Founder & Executive Director of Directors Gathering (DG), a membership organization that continuously supports and elevates regional theatre directors.Jill's directing credits include: the world premiere of Alessandra Most’s Private Policy, a circus in two acts (Columbia Stages), the Philadelphia premieres of Samuel D. Hunter’s A Bright New Boise and Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Simpatico), Craig Lucas’ Reckless (Theatre Outlet), Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Villanova Theatre), and upcoming, Jacqueline Goldfinger's Babel (Passage Theatre).A Rad Girl Award "Connector of the Year" nominee, Jill serves as a national voice in elevating regional theatre directors as visionaries. Since 2016, Jill has collaborated with fellow director-centric programmers and leaders at the Stage Directors + Choreographers Society, the theatrical union for directors, The Drama League, and many other director-centric programs to connect and mutually grow our interest in serving theatre directors and their significant impact on arts and culture. Jill has also recently worked as the Creative Producer for Theatre Philadelphia's 2019 Barrymore Awards, a Steering Committee member of PAAL, a national initiative for parent-theatre artist advocacy, and a Creative Consultant for Juniper Productions, the only independent creative producing agency in Philadelphia. Jill holds a MFA in Directing from Temple University and a BA in Theatre from Lehigh University. As a professor, Jill has taught directing and new work at Swarthmore College, Arcadia University, Temple University, Villanova University, and in 2020 launched, "Directors Workshop", a virtual directors studio. Jill is a member of Lincoln Center Theatre Director’s Lab and an associate member of SDC.

Samuel D. Hunter’s plays include The Whale (Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, GLAAD Media Award, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Play), A Bright New Boise (Obie Award, Drama Desk nomination for Best Play), The Few, A Great Wilderness, Rest, Pocatello, Lewiston, Clarkston, and most recently, The Healing and The Harvest. He is the recipient of a 2014 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship, a 2012 Whiting Writers Award, the 2013 Otis Guernsey New Voices Award, the 2011 Sky Cooper Prize, the 2008 PONY/Lark Fellowship, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Idaho. His plays have been produced in New York at Playwrights Horizons, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Clubbed Thumb and Page 73, and around the country at such theaters as Seattle Rep, South Coast Rep, Victory Gardens, Williamstown Theater Festival, The Old Globe, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Denver Center Theatre Company, Marin Theater Company, and elsewhere. Samuel's work has been developed at the O’Neill Playwrights Conference, the Ojai Playwrights Conference, Seven Devils, and PlayPenn. A published anthology of his work, including The Whale and A Bright New Boise, is available from TCG books. He is a member of New Dramatists, an Ensemble Playwright at Victory Gardens, a member of Partial Comfort Productions, and was a 2013 Resident Playwright at Arena Stage. A native of northern Idaho, Sam lives in Inwood, NYC. He holds degrees in playwriting from NYU, The Iowa Playwrights Workshop, and Juilliard. Watch for new Inwood Art Works On Air episodes! Live N' Local episodes drop the first Thursday of each month, and Artist Spotlight episodes drop two weeks later. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing! And please, show local artists (and us!) some love by leaving some stars and a review on Apple Podcasts. Inwood Art Works On Air is produced by Inwood Art Works. If you would like to support this this podcast by setting up a $2 to $20 monthly tax-deductible donation to Inwood Art Works please visit www.inwoodartworks.nyc/support/donate-now. If you would like to feature your small business and support Inwood Art Works On Air by sponsoring an episode, contact us. Corporate and neighborhood small business sponsorships are available; email info@inwooodartworks.nyc for more info.

Wow. The day we recorded this episode, March 8, 2020, was a beautiful sunny 60 degrees in southeast Michigan. Shelly was with Nathan, Laura, Mat, Jim and Jen at Fundamental Sound Co and we had a wonderful time reading The Whale by Samuel D. Hunter. The cast read scenes between Charlie, an obese man confined to his home who teaches online writing classes, and the very few people that he interacts with in real life. They did a great job. I was sincerely moved by their performances and hope you will be too. Later on that day, THOUSANDS of us gathered for a Bernie rally in downtown Ann Arbor. Ana, my co producer, got to play her music and open for Bernie. No one was scared. We went back to Fundamental Sound Co later for a beautiful house concert and no one was scared. We danced and hugged and toasted. That's why this one will always be special. Stay safe out there.

Samuel D. Hunter is the MacArthur genius award-winning playwright who may have started small — as a teenager growing up in Idaho — but has since assembled a deep roster of plays set there. And that's the point: small towns, all the better to explore big ideas. A Bright New Boise, Lewiston/Clarkston, Pocatello. For his latest, Greater Clements, he mines new territory, and he says it's both his most personal and his most ambitious attempt yet.  This is the first of our one-on-one, writer-to-writer conversations about not just a play, but the full backdrop on what it takes to create theater, and a full body of work. We're calling them our “backdrop eavesdrops." Greater Clements is currently playing at Lincoln Center Theater through January 19, 2020. For tickets and information, visit www.lct.org See a montage from the show at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGU_RfSApvE Learn more about the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cEKBVZyj2A Visit Lincoln Center Theater on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Connect with us Follow Kevin Bleyer and Nella Vera on Twitter: @kevinbleyer / @spinstripes The Backdrop on Twitter and Instagram: @backdroppodcast  https://www.facebook.com/TheBackdropPodcast Email us with story ideas or feedback: BackdropPodcast@gmail.com Credits The Backdrop is hosted by Kevin Bleyer and produced by Nella Vera. The Backdrop artwork is by Philip Romano. Special thanks to Lincoln Center Theater and Nick Buchholz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davis McCallum is the Artistic Director of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, where he’s also directing The Book of Will, which is now playing.  His recent productions in New York include Fashions for Men, which received Drama Desk, Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Nominations for Best Revival; The Whale, winner of the Lortel Award for Best Play, and Davis received a Calloway Nomination for Best Director, Water by the Spoonful, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, February House, nominated for Best Musical by the Outer Critics Circle; and London Wall with both Drama Desk and Lortel Nominations for Best Revival. Davis has also directed productions at Playwrights Horizons, Mint Theater, Second Stage, Signature Theater Company, 13P, Clubbed Thumb, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, and the New Victory Theater, in addition to many theaters and festivals across the country. Davis is a graduate of Princeton where he studied Shakespeare at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and trained as a director at LAMDA.  Davis shares with Marc about leading the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, its impressive lineup of plays and directors for this summer, what it means to stage American Shakespeare, his collaboration with Samuel D. Hunter, his approach to working with actors and directing Shakespeare, and what it means to put the story and core of the play over concept. This post Leading the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival appeared first on Talking Theater. Also, please click here to Subscribe. Thanks so much for listening!

On this podcast, PlayPenn artistic director Paul Meshejian discusses the PlayPenn Annual Conference. I spoke with Meshejian in 2013 about the conference; since then, many plays that have been workshopped there have helped shaped the national conversation around contemporary theater. These new plays transfer from the conference to regional stages, and J.T. Rogers's drama Oslo, about the negotiations surrounding the Oslo Accords, opens on Broadway April 13, 2017, featuring New Paradise Laboratories founding member and longtime Philly actor Jeb Kreager.The highlight reelPlayPenn describes itself as "an artist-driven organization dedicated to improving the way in which new plays are developed. Employing an ever-evolving process, PlayPenn creates a relaxed tension within which playwrights can engage in risk-taking, boundary-pushing work free from the pressures of commercial consideration."Some of the conference's esteemed graduates and awards include:MacArthur Fellowship: Samuel D. Hunter (PlayPenn 2010)Whiting Award: James Ijames (PlayPenn 2013, 2015)Guggenheim Fellowship: Gabriel Jason Dean (PlayPenn 2013), Jordan Harrison (PlayPenn 2005), J.T. Rogers (PlayPenn 2005, 2009, 2015)Lilly Award for Playwriting: Lucy Thurber (PlayPenn 2005)Pew Fellowship: James Ijames (PlayPenn 2013, 2015)Sky Cooper Prize for American Playwriting: Samuel D. Hunter (PlayPenn 2010), Martin Zimmerman (PlayPenn 2012)American Theatre Critics Association's Osborn Award: Jonathan James Norton (PlayPenn 2012)Susan Smith Blackburn Prize: Sheila Callaghan (PlayPenn 2005)Terrence McNally New Play Award: James Ijames (White, 2015)Barrymore Award for Best New Play: R. Eric Thomas (Time Is on Our Side, PlayPenn 2015), Michael Hollinger (Ghost-Writer, PlayPenn 2009), Jacqueline Goldfinger (Slip/Shot, PlayPenn 2011)Top 10 Plays, New York Times: J.T. Rogers (Oslo, PlayPenn 2015; Blood and Gifts, PlayPenn 2009)Top 10 Plays, Time Magazine: J.T. Rogers (The Overwhelming, PlayPenn 2005)

In this week’s ep, a great conversation with actor, teacher, Artistic Director, Rob Nagle about how a shy kid got bitten by the bohemian actor lifestyle and what 3 essentials actors must master in order to be successful artists. Bitterness “takes a powder”!   Rob Nagle is a proud member of the Antaeus Theatre Company and the Troubadour Theater Company. Recent credits include the world premieres of Meghan Brown’s The Kill-or-Dies (with Electric Footlights and Moving Arts), Melissa Ross’ Of Good Stock and Samuel D. Hunter’s Rest (both at South Coast Repertory), as well as James Still’s Appoggiatura at Denver Center Theatre Company. Also, Itamar Moses’ Completeness at Vs. Theatre Company and James Joyce’s The Dead at Open Fist Theatre Company. Other theaters include Portland Center Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Old Globe Theatre, Centerstage, San Jose Repertory and Shakespeare Theatre Company.   Film: Boost, Fishing Naked, New Year’s Eve, Life As We Know It, The Soloist, Fun with Dick and Jane, Cellular and American Wedding.   Television: recurring roles on Eli Stone, Lincoln Heights and Dawson’s Creek, as well as guest appearances on Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, Criminal Minds, Castle, Major Crimes, NCIS, Mad Men, Cold Case, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Without a Trace, Everwood, The Guardian and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Training: Northwestern University. Wife: Heather Allyn. Pug: Roosevelt.

"Most of the plays that I write, I think, come out of a deep fear to write the play." Sam Hunter on THE WHALE's central character, writing as a window to the soul, and what scared him about writing a play whose protagonist is a 600-pound man. (2012/13 season)