A roundtable discussion among members of The CRY HAVOC Company about the craft of acting, writing, and directing and the realities of being a working artist in New York City.
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The year 2018 was the deadliest in modern American history when it comes to school shootings. It was also the year a tiny theater company of teen actors in Dallas set out to create an original stage play about our deep divisions over Second Amendment rights, mass shootings, background checks and automatic weapons. Americans are either pro-gun or anti-gun – at least that’s how the issues get framed. But these arguments aren’t actually binary. In Gun Play, a five-part podcast series co-produce ...
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2018 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop. http://www.cryhavoccompany.org/gift The CRY HAVOC Company Annual Holiday Event Monday, December 17, 2018 Still Trying by Katelin Wilcox in…
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2017 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop. http://www.cryhavoccompany.org/gift The CRY HAVOC Company Annual Holiday Event Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Humbug by Katelin Wilcox inspire…
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2016 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop. http://www.cryhavoccompany.org/gift The CRY HAVOC Company Annual Holiday Event Monday, December 12, 2016 02:39 Undercover Bizarre by Jerzy…
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2015 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Lincoln Center Originals: The CRY HAVOC Company
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Live recording of Lincoln Center Originals: The CRY HAVOC Company, presented at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on June 12, 2015. Featuring new plays by Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jenny Kirlin, and Kitt Lavoie and the music of The Silver State. LINCOLN CENTER ORIGINALS: THE CRY HAVOC COMPANY Directed by Matt Cowart & Kitt Lavoie GRIEVOUS CIRC…
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2014 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Inside the 2014 Very Short Holiday Plays - Part III
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Listen in on CRY HAVOC’s new play development process as the company discusses the sixth draft of INDEPENDENT CHRISTMAS, a Very Short Holiday Play by Ali Keller.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Inside the 2014 Very Short Holiday Plays - Part II
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Listen in on CRY HAVOC’s new play development process as the company discusses the second draft of EX-MAS, a Very Short Holiday Play by Katelin Wilcox. http://www.cryhavoccompany.org/ex-masBy The CRY HAVOC Company
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Inside the 2014 Very Short Holiday Plays - Part I
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Listen in on CRY HAVOC’s new play development process as the company discusses the first draft of ANGIE, a Very Short Holiday Play by Emily Claire Schmitt.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the special opportunities and challenges of working in theater festivals. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Jennifer Reichert, Jenny Kirlin, and Katelin Wilcox.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Deciding Whether to Pursue a Theater Degree
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Artists from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss pros and cons of pursuing undergrad and graduate theater degrees, considerations in choosing a program, and the application/audition process. With Kitt Lavoie, Jen Curfman, Jerzy Gwiazdowski and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Storytelling Moments - Part IV: Character Introductions
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss character introductions and approaches to making these moments as effective as possible. With Kitt Lavoie, Matt Cowart, Jen Curfman, Jennifer Reichert, Jenny Kirlin, and Jerzy Gwiazdowski.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Storytelling Moments - Part III: Transitions
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the importance of transitions in a play and approaches to making these transition moments as effective as possible. With Kitt Lavoie, Matt Cowart, Jen Curfman, Jennifer Reichert and Jerzy Gwiazdowski.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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The Performance Only You Can Give: Part III
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Listen in on a session of CRY HAVOC's scene study class "The Performance Only You Can Give" as Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie gives an overview of CRY HAVOC's approach to developing a dynamic, truthful, and highly actable performance. Part 3 of 3.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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The Performance Only You Can Give: Part II
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Listen in on a session of CRY HAVOC's scene study class "The Performance Only You Can Give" as Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie gives an overview of CRY HAVOC's approach to developing a dynamic, truthful, and highly actable performance. Part 2 of 3.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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The Performance Only You Can Give: Part I
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Listen in on a session of CRY HAVOC’s scene study class “The Performance Only You Can Give” as Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie gives an overview of CRY HAVOC’s approach to developing a dynamic, truthful, and highly actable performance. Part 1 of 3.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the importance of the final moments of a play and approaches to making those moments as effective as possible. With Kitt Lavoie, Matt Cowart, Jen Curfman, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the ins and outs of auditioning for, booking, and shooting commercials. With Kitt Lavoie, Jenny Kirlin, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Chris Comfort and Andy Scully.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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"realer than that": Post-Game Discussion
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Listen in on a discussion between CRY HAVOC artists and Bucknell University staff and students following a performance of CRY HAVOC’s touring sexual assault awareness program. With Will Clark, Jennifer Curfman, Ali Keller, Kitt Lavoie, and Katelin Wilcox.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Storytelling Moments - Part I: Beginnings
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Actors, writers, & directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the importance of the 1st moments of a play and approaches to making those moments as effective as possible. With Kitt Lavoie, Matt Cowart, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin & Jennifer Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Members of The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the various theater and film unions and the roles they play in the careers of actors, writers, and directors. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin and Jennifer Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Developing New Plays: An Interview with Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie
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A special episode featuring former CRY HAVOC Graduate Apprentice Chris Petty interviewing Artistic Director Kitt Lavoie about working with playwrights and developing new plays.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2013 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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A special live holiday episode of the CRY HAVOC Podcast featuring selections from the 2012 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays, written and read by members of The CRY HAVOC Company and the CRY HAVOC Workshop.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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15th Anniversary Worldwide Theater Festival
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Actors, writers and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the CRY HAVOC Worldwide Theater Festival and the fifteenth anniversary of The CRY HAVOC Company. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jen Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, Jenn Reichert and Will Clark.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Stages of Rehearsal - Part V: Technical Rehearsals and Previews
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Actors and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their approach to the final stages of the rehearsal process: technical rehearsals and preview performances. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Curfman and Matt Cowart.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Stages of Rehearsal - Part IV: Run/Work Rehearsals
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Actors and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their approach to rehearsals after the show is staged and before technical elements are incorporated. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Curfman, Matt Cowart and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the role their looks play in their career and how it impacts the way they relate to their bodies. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Josh Bywater, Kerry Flanagan, Leah Filley, Katelin Wilcox, and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Stages of Rehearsal - Part III: Staging
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their approach to staging and blocking rehearsals. The third in a five-part series on the stages of rehearsal. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Matt Cowart, and Jennifer Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss how an actor's approach adjusts to the differing demands of stage and film. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, Jerzy Gwiazdowski and Jennifer Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Navigating Challenging Collaborations
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss approaches to difficult interpersonal situations in the rehearsal process. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, Jerzy Gwiazdowski and Jennifer Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Stages of Rehearsal - Part II: Exploration
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their approach to exploratory rehearsals. The second in a five-part series on the stages of rehearsal. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, Kerry Flanagan, and Jenn Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Stages of Rehearsal - Part I: Early Rehearsals and Table Work
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their approach to table work. The first in a five-part series on the stages of rehearsal. With Kitt Lavoie, Will Clark, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, and Matt Cowart.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the challenges of acting comedic material, as well as strategies and techniques for approaching comedic roles. With Kitt Lavoie, Kerry Flanagan, Jenny Kirlin and Jerzy Gwiazdowski.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss strategies for situations where actors are called on to read scripts with little or no preparation. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Reichert, Kerry Flanagan, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, and Jerzy Gwiazdowski.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Playwriting Series - Part V: The Playwright in Rehearsal
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Playwrights from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their process during rehearsals for a workshop or production. The fifth in a five-part series on playwriting. With Kitt Lavoie, Timothy Davis, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, writers, and directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the characteristics of a rehearsal process that makes actors feel safe to take risks and explore. With Kitt Lavoie, Kerry Flanagan, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, and Josh Bywater.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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HAVOC for the Holidays 2011 - Recorded Live at CRY HAVOC, Monday, December 12, 2011 Visit www.cryhavoccompany.org/gift to GIft a Square Foot of CRY HAVOC's studio and get “TOGETHER for the Holidays” – CRY HAVOC’s 2011 collection of Very Short Holiday Plays. THE PLAYS: “The Magic of Macy’s” a very short holiday play by Katelin Wilcox inspired by the…
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Artists from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the role of the weekly CRY HAVOC Workshop in their artistic lives and the evolution of their craft. Kitt Lavoie, Kerry Flanagan, Jenny Kirlin, Jennifer Curfman, Annalisa Chamberlin, Will Clark & Jenn Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Artists from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss their experiences as theater students and share thoughts on making the most of a training program. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Kerry Flanagan, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, Ali Keller & Julia Bilbao.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Artists from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss tips for staffing, budgeting, fundraising, marketing and other responsibilities of the producer. Part 2 of 2. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jen Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, and Jenn Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Artists from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the role of the producer and the importance of setting priorities and realistic goals when producing one's own work. Part 1 of 2. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Curfman, Jenny Kirlin, and Jennifer Reichert.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, Writers, and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss effectively (and responsibly) engaging the audience when the fourth wall comes down. With Kitt Lavoie, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Will Clark, Jennifer Reichert, and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, Writers and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss identifying and utilizing stakes in acting and writing work. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Kerry Flanagan, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Early Career Seminar: Post-Game Discussion
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Listen in on a discussion between CRY HAVOC artists and staff following one of our Starting Your Career in New York seminars. With Kitt Lavoie, Will Clark, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Curfman and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, Writers and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the director-actor collaboration in crafting a performance. With Kitt Lavoie, Matt Cowart, William Jackson Harper, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, Writers and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss what makes an effective actor resume. Part 2 of 2. With Kitt Lavoie, Kerry Flanagan, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors, Writers and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss what makes an effective headshot. Part 1 of 2. With Kitt Lavoie, Kerry Flanagan, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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Actors who Write/Writers who Direct: Working Across Disciplines
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Actors, Writers and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the value of working in areas of theater outside of their specialization - and the value of having a specialization to begin with. With Kitt Lavoie, Jennifer Curfman, Kerry Flanagan, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.…
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Actors, Writers and Directors from The CRY HAVOC Company discuss the lessons they learned from director and teacher Gene Lasko, a recent CRY HAVOC honoree. With Kitt Lavoie, Kerry Flanagan, Timothy Davis, Jenn Reichert and Jenny Kirlin.By The CRY HAVOC Company
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