Τα καλύτερα Theatre Talk podcast (2024)

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Spring Awakening - at the Almeida (Part Two) 1:09:38

2+ y ago1:09:38

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Director Rupert Goold, Choreographer Lynne Page, and actors Carly-Sophia Davies, Laurie Kynaston, Amara Okereke, and Stuart Thompson join host Joe Bunker to discuss their acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening at London's Almeida Theatre. Part Two also features an interview with Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea (Hanchen in the Almeida production).…

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Spring Awakening - at the Almeida (Part One) 1:03:09

2+ y ago1:03:09

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Director Rupert Goold, Choreographer Lynne Page, and actors Carly-Sophia Davies, Laurie Kynaston, Amara Okereke, and Stuart Thompson join host Joe Bunker to discuss their acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening at London's Almeida Theatre.

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Spring Awakening: The Writers 47:17

3y ago47:17

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Tony and Grammy Award winning writers Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik join Joe to discuss the genesis of their iconic musical Spring Awakening. They explain how they adapted Frank Wedekind's 19th century expressionist play into a musical that won eight Tonys, four Drama Desk Awards, four Oliviers and a Grammy. On the way they discuss topics ranging f…

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South Pacific: Part Two 44:46

3y ago44:46

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Joanna Ampil, Daniel Evans, Julian Ovenden & Alex Young are in conversation with Joe Bunker, discussing their 2021 Chichester Festival Theatre revival of South Pacific. Theo Jamieson also joins Joe to discuss his new musical arrangements for the production, and we hear Joanna Ampil's sensational rendition of Theo's rearranged 'Happy Talk'.…

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South Pacific: Part One 51:54

3y ago51:54

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Joe Bunker is joined by cast & creatives from the 2021 Chichester Festival Theatre revival of South Pacific: Joanna Ampil (Bloody Mary); Director / Artistic Director of CFT Daniel Evans; Julian Ovenden (Emile de Becque) & Alex Young (Nellie Forbush). South Pacific - Part One features musical highlights from the 2008 Lincoln Center Production and th…

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Parade: Part Two 53:24

3+ y ago53:24

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Rob Ashford, Bertie Carvel, Tom Murray, Lara Pulver, and Alfred Uhry continue sharing their experiences of writing, staging and performing Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 musical Parade. Parade: Part Two includes the PBP Parade QUIZ and clips from the 2007 Donmar Warehouse Cast Album, featuring Malinda Parris, Shaun Escoffery, Lara Pulver…

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126 - Marcus Shields 1:11:40

3+ y ago1:11:40

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Marcus Shields grew up with a piano playing mother and sheet music always around. In High School choir a friend said "this is easy, you should try opera, that's the hard one!" So of course Marcus got into opera and fell in love with it! In grad school, he realized he was good, but not THAT good, but he could help teach his fellow students how to st…

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Parade: Part One 1:03:56

3+ y ago1:03:56

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Rob Ashford, Bertie Carvel, Tom Murray, Lara Pulver, and Alfred Uhry join host Joe Bunker to share their experiences of writing, staging and performing Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 musical Parade. Find out: How Alfred Uhry’s family are linked to the real-life Leo & Lucille Frank Why new characters and songs were added for the revival (…

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125 - Tina Scariano 1:01:10

3+ y ago1:01:10

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Tina Scariano can do anything, because she never lets anything stand in her way. Want to be an actress? Done! Can you stage manage a show? Sure! How about being a Managing Director for an Off-Broadway Theatre company named Out of the Box Theatrics? Why not. Start a podcast with a friend called "Obsessed with the Best", teach yourself guitar and do …

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124 - Derick Sheehan 1:19:39

3+ y ago1:19:39

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Derick Sheehan met Cindy in Grad School at The College Conservatory of Music at The University of Cincinnati where he received his MFA in Technical Direction. After graduation he found himself in NY, back to Cincinnati, and now in The Valley in LA, CA, where he met Stacy! Derick currently works for MPA Lighting as well as on the Board of Illuminati…

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123 - Dominic Mishler 58:52

3+ y ago58:52

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Dominic Mishler is a theatre technician and playwright who Stacy met working at the Long Beach Playhouse. Though he loves all parts of technical theatre, his passion is in story telling and creating dialogue. Finding theatre for how was finding a safe and welcoming space for the first time. To listen to the podcast, please visit: www.TwinsTalkTheat…

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122 - Naomi Kasahara 1:00:49

3+ y ago1:00:49

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Naomi Kasahara is a Japanese set designer who earned her MFA at Cal State Long Beach. She knew she wanted to be an artist, and fell in love with the collaborative process of theatre. You can see her work on stages around LA, including the Long Beach Playhouse and East West Players. Attribution: ----more---- Logo: Ritzy Remix font by Nick Curtis - w…

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121 - Spencer Richardson 1:07:11

4y ago1:07:11

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Spencer Richardson thought he wanted to be a movie director when he grew up. Then in high school he took a stagecraft class and realized set design was much more his style! Around that same time he took a trip to Disneyland and learned about Imagineers. Today he has achieved his goal and is an Imagineer Show designer working on the Spider-Man attra…

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120 - Stephen Olear 59:38

4y ago59:38

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Stephen Olear picked up the accordion at the age of 7 and was winning stage championships in high school! His parents agreed he could go to college for a music degree, if he agreed to do something else, so he got his graduate degree at law school. That is how he moved from NJ to CA and started working as an usher at the Music Center. Fast forward a…

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119 - Donny Jackson 1:05:48

4y ago1:05:48

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Donny Jackson is an award winning, LA based, freelance lighting designer. Stacy met him working on a number of shows at the Long Beach Playhouse, where he has been for 8 years. He is currently an Ovation Awards Judge with LA Stage Alliance, the head of Technical Theatre and Design at Cypress College, as well as still freelancing! To learn more abou…

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118 - Christine A Richardson 1:06:04

4y ago1:06:04

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Christine A. Richardson is master Costume Manager and Designer with 30+ years of experience in film, TV, Opera and Theatre. She currently is the Costume Director and Designer at Portland Opera, where Cindy had the pleasure to do "Faust " with. In her spare time she is a member of the Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission in Vancouver, WA so she can…

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117 - Kate Munchrath 1:17:08

4y ago1:17:08

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Cindy and Kate met at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in 2006 where Kate received her BFM in theatre design and production with an emphasis in Sound Design. Even though in high school her teachers told her that she couldn't be on Broadway because they don't let women in the union, and CCM would be too hard for her. Little…

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Follies: Part Two 54:46

4y ago54:46

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Dominic Cooke, Janie Dee, Peter Forbes, Vicki Mortimer and Nicholas Skilbeck join Joe to share their experiences of staging and performing Follies at the National Theatre. This episode includes clips from the 2018 National Theatre Cast Album, questions from our listeners, and the PBP Follies Quiz!

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Follies: Part One 58:34

4y ago58:34

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Dominic Cooke, Janie Dee, Peter Forbes, Vicki Mortimer and Nicholas Skilbeck join host Joe Bunker to discuss their acclaimed National Theatre revival of the Stephen Sondheim / James Goldman musical, Follies. This episode features excerpts from the 1985 Follies in Concert Recording and the 2018 National Theatre Cast Recording.…

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116 - Angela De Gregoria 1:02:36

4y ago1:02:36

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Cindy met Angela in the summer of 2015 at Bel Canto where Angela was the Senior Director of Operations at the Orchestra of St. Lukes. Angela has worked at St. Lukes since 2004 where she has tied down instruments on a private jet to Montreal to perform with Peter Gabriel, gathered glass bottles for weeks to play in the pit only to have the janitor t…

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115 - Antonia Collins 1:34:14

4y ago1:34:14

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By the age of 5, Antonia had decided she wanted to do theatre! Growing up in Wales, she had plenty of exposure to the arts and local theatres. Always being eager to learn more and her willingness to say yes quickly got her Equity card, a job in opera, the touring circuit and into the academic realm. She has worked all over England, Hong Kong, and F…

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114 - Katurah Stickann 1:16:23

4y ago1:16:23

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Cindy and Stacy met Katurah when they all first worked at Opera Santa Barbara on Madame Butterfly in 2012. Keturah's early career was as a contemporary and classical dancer, working mostly with operas later. It is said that dancers have two deaths; once when their dance career is over, and once at the end of their life. After dancing in and falling…

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113 - Julia Noulin-Merat 1:10:32

4y ago1:10:32

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Julia Noulin-Mératis met Cynthia Hennon Marino a few years ago at an Opera America conference. She is an Opera producer and international Production Designer. She has over 18 years of experience in the Performing Arts industry. For the past eight years she has been the Associate Producer at Boston Lyric Opera, is the creative director for Honk Kong…

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112 - Stuart Brown 1:14:10

4y ago1:14:10

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As a teenager, Stuart went into "The City" to watch a random Broadway show that a friend had a 2 for 1 ticket to. They get there only to find the show has been canceled, so they go next door and watch the original production of..."Grease!" Stuart's life long love for musicals has began. In college he took over hosting a 3 hour Broadway show, probab…

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Company: 2018 Edition 1:03:54

4y ago1:03:54

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Rosalie Craig joins Joe to discuss her performance as Bobbie in Marianne Elliot's revised, gender-flipped 2018 production of Company in the West End. Featuring excerpts from the 2018 London cast recording and the PBP 'Stritch or LuPone' quiz!

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Company: Part Two 39:01

4y ago39:01

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Anna Francolini, Adrian Lester, Michael Simkins, and Sophie Thompson join Joe to share more of their experiences of performing Company at the Donmar Warehouse and in the West End. This episode includes Adrian Lester's performance of Being Alive and the PBP Company Quiz!

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Company: Part One 49:50

4y ago49:50

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Anna Francolini, Adrian Lester, Michael Simkins, and Sophie Thompson join Joe Bunker to discuss their experiences of performing the Stephen Sondheim / George Furth musical Company at the Donmar Warehouse and in the West End.

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Addy and Uno 1:22:05

4y ago1:22:05

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As Uno, a child with autism, faces the challenge of competing in his school's math competition, his friends with varying disabilities - ADHD, visual, hearing and physical impairment - rally in support. Through puppets and soaring music, Addy & Uno is a heartfelt and hilarious journey celebrating hope, big dreams, and the beauty of differences. http…

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111 - Jorrel Javier 1:12:52

4y ago1:12:52

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Jorrel Javier is a Philipines born, Southern California transplant raised in Torrance, CA, who now resides in New York City! Stacy met him when he was in Torrance High School and took part in Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory. Jorrel received an amazing education and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University which taught him the …

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110 - Jessica Friday 1:18:21

4y ago1:18:21

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"If given the opportunity to study theatre, I'll make sure to bring this art to a new generation of artists." Stacy met Jessica Rivera a few years ago when they worked together at Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Now she is a theatre tech teacher at her Alma Mater, Renaissance High School For The Arts, training the next generation! Attribution: ----mo…

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109 - Mark and Gary Blackman 1:18:24

4y ago1:18:24

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What's better than twins talking about theatre? MORE twins talking about theatre! Gary and Mark Blackman are Co-Founders of Arts Power Inc, which delivers the magical power of live, professional theatre to millions of children and adults in regional theatres, cultural centers, university auditoriums, and schools throughout the United States. During…

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108 - Daniel Chapman 1:06:10

4y ago1:06:10

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Don’t like a lighting program? Projection program not working for you? Can't get Zoom to do what you want? If you are Daniel Chapman, you just write your own program! And somehow manage to do it while also still working full time as a lighting designer, projection designer, production manager, professor, home re-modeler, husband and dad. To learn a…

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107 - Jeff Cason 1:12:54

4y ago1:12:54

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Jeff Cason is a producer, designer, programmer, jack-of-all-trades who has never let money or experience keep him from chasing his dreams. Instead, he just learns a new skill! Listen to this week's podcast to hear what he has been up to since we last talked to him in 2017 and how he helped the City of El Segundo’s Arts and Culture Advisory Council …

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The Band's Visit: Part Two 56:38

4+ y ago56:38

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Tony winners David Cromer, Katrina Lenk and Itamar Moses continue their discussion of The Band's Visit with host Joe Bunker. The Band's Visit: Part Two includes Katrina Lenk & Tony Shlhoub's performance of 'Itgara'a / Something Different' from the Grammy-winning original cast album of The Band's Visit. We would love you to tell us what you think ab…

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106 - Mo Guiberteau 56:16

4+ y ago56:16

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Mo Guiberteau, in her own words, is a People Tetris Master at IATSE Local 927 in Atlanta, GA. Pretty accurate title considering she is the Call Steward who scheduled all stage hands and non scripted TV crew for Atlanta. When not on the phone she also acts as a Job Steward and stage hand and help out the sister unions when needed. Attribution: ----m…

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The Band's Visit: Part One 57:09

4+ y ago57:09

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Four Tony winners join Joe Bunker to discuss The Band's Visit, which swept the boards at the 2018 Tony Awards, winning ten, including those for Best Musical, Book & Score. Joe's guests are director David Cromer, actress Katrina Lenk, librettist Itamar Moses, and composer/lyricist David Yazbek. The Band's Visit: Part One includes anecdotes, conversa…

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105 - Silver Glass Productions with Jacob Louchheim and Gavin Barba 1:02:46

4+ y ago1:02:46

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This week we talk to Jacob Louchheim and Gavin Barba from Silver Glass Productions about their most recent production, fully done through Zoom, "City Sounds, NYC during the Pandemic". In episode 86 we talked to Jacob and Suzanne Willett about how Silver Glass Productions integrated science and movement into performance pieces. This week we learn ho…

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104- Megan Lovegren 1:12:15

4+ y ago1:12:15

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What happens when a kid is obsessed with spies and hackers, and all she wants to do when she grows up is wear black, a headset, and a walkie talkie? She joins the back stage world of theatre! Megan Lovegren started in Elementary school and has never stopped. Meeting Stacy Hennon Stone, Sean Gray (ep. 84), Madison Mooney (ep. 30) and Jacquelin Winge…

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103 - Chris Eli Blak 1:12:33

4+ y ago1:12:33

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Like so many people, Cris Eli Blak didn't know theatre was a career outside of school. In college he majored in Liberal Studies to get the broadest education and to help understand the widest range of human experience. He started playwriting by copying his idols such as Walt Disney, Shakespeare, August Wilson and Stephen Adly Guirgis. But it did no…

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102 - Mark Blankenship 1:09:42

4+ y ago1:09:42

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Mark Blankenship is a NYC based writer, editor, podcaster, dramaturge whose goal is to build a structure to give artists a space to be heard. He feels most awake when working on a project that benefits himself as well as others. Check out his web page at http://markgblankenship.com Order your copy The Flashpaper, a Theatre Journal at https://www.th…

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101 - Marina Dardani 58:03

4+ y ago58:03

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Marina Dardani is a stage manager born and raised in Italy, the nation that is the holder of the history of opera. With that comes a huge responsibility to keep that history and its music and traditions alive. That does not mean the technical training has kept up with the field. For example, Marina had to get a degree in music, to become a stage ma…

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Episode 100! 1:16:52

4+ y ago1:16:52

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100 EPISODES! Time to celebrate and reflect on the first 100! Hear the common threads we have found, words or wisdom and our shared love for the performing arts! Attribution: ----more---- Logo: Ritzy Remix font by Nick Curtis - www.nicksfonts.com Music and Sound cello_tuning by flcellogrl / Licence: CC BY 3.0 freesound.org/people/flcellogrl/sounds/…

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099 - Anthony Rigagalia 1:10:23

4+ y ago1:10:23

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Anthony Rigaglia just graduated from Suny Purchase Performing Arts Center this past March with a BFA in Stage Management. Not only did he get a well rounded education and had such amazing teachers such as Broadway Stage Managers Matt Stern, Johnny Milani, and Matty DiCarlo, but he also had the opportunity to work on events and benefits in NYC at th…

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Fun Home: Part Two 46:19

4+ y ago46:19

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Jeanine Tesori, Kaisa Hammarlund and Jenna Russell join Joe Bunker to discuss the 2013 musical Fun Home. Fun Home: Part Two features a PBP exclusive performance of ‘Telephone Wire' by Kaisa Hammarlund. If you enjoy Piece by Piece, please tell us about it on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. You can also now subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!…

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098 - Alessio Picco 1:11:16

4+ y ago1:11:16

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Alessio Picco has worked in Italy (where he was born and raised), in Birmingham England, in Saudi Arabia and now in Dubai. He believes that being happy is the most important thing in life. If you are happy with your job an career, then you can deal with a lot more in life. We don't think Cindy and Stacy have laughed this much in a long time! Attrib…

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Fun Home: Part One 59:12

4+ y ago59:12

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Tony-award-winning writers Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron join Joe Bunker to discuss their 2013 musical Fun Home, along with two stars of the 2018 London production at the Old Vic: Kaisa Hammarlund and Jenna Russell. Fun Home: Part One features a PBP exclusive performance of ‘Days and Days' by Jenna Russell and the PBP Fun Home quiz! If you enjoy Pie…

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097 - John O'Niel 1:20:56

4+ y ago1:20:56

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Is there a defining moment in your life that made you realize that you wanted to work in theatre forever? For John O'Neil Theatre, it was the moment a young girl fell in love with the Tin Man in Wizard of Oz and ran up to him after the show to give him the biggest hug. Life changing. Listen to today's podcast to hear the rest of the tale. Website/b…

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096 - Dana Sato 1:19:03

4+ y ago1:19:03

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Kyoko Dana is an English Teacher in the Montgomery County Public School system, but we think she mostly uses that as a ruse to convince students to join the theatre!! (Note, if you ask students to paint Star Wars themed back drops and have Lightsaber battles onstage, you may get more participants!). Having a few young assistant lighting designers i…

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My Fair Lady: Part Two 58:05

4+ y ago58:05

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Joe continues exploring the 1956 Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady with guests Charles Edwards (Higgins in the Australian tour of MFL, directed by Julie Andrews); Martin Fisher (Higgins, the Mill at Sonning); Anna O'Byrne (Eliza, Sydney Opera House / Australian tour); and Liz Robertson (Eliza in the UK tour / 1979 London revival, and wife of th…

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095 - Kit Ingui 1:05:44

4+ y ago1:05:44

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Today the Managing Director of Long Wharf Theatre, Kit Ingui, joins us to discuss why interpersonal relationships are essential in theatre, learning that "the buck stops with her" (and Jacob Padron) and how they are using this time of uncertainty to not only strengthen their relationships with the regional theaters in CT, but to also build new rela…

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