"This is Broadway" is a series of more than 70 short radio interviews created by The Broadway League, as an effort to promote Broadway theatre, some 32 years ago. The program consisted of weekly three-and-a-half minute interviews with Broadway luminaries, hosted by Isobel Robins and Richard Seff, and syndicated to radio stations around the country.
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For more than 30 years the American Theatre Wing has been bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the seminars offer a rare opportunity for students and audiences to see the people who create theatre engaged in thoughtful conversation with one another. With more than 600 past guests, the seminars have become an unequalled archive of theatrical talk, a chance to hear ...
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Focusing on the people who are almost never in the news but who are essential to the making of the shows we all see and love, In The Wings explores the talents and stories behind the scenes, from the costume and scenic shops to the rehearsal room to the stage itself, with designers, artisans and craftspeople explaining their unique contributions to theatrical art in their own words. These short videos shine the spotlight on disciplines you may not even realize are a part of theatrical produc ...
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Hindu Muslim High High began with Prerna and Meraj getting high and realizing that the antidote for all the right wing toxicity is a friendly banter between two friends who care deeply about their homeland, India. In this podcast they talk from the perspective of the progressive Indian diaspora dealing with the disinformation, division, inequity, disharmony and so on. Art and pop culture has always played a pivotal role in speaking truth to power. Movies, prose, poems, theatre... the list is ...
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Hate speech or freedom of speech, the Indian judiciary has failed on both fronts. On one hand activists, lawyers, authors, poets, comedians (you can add your favorite 'wtf' moment here from the wide range of people targeted by the government) have been hounded and silenced by the government, while on the other hand the likes of Anurag Thakur and Ka…
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Memes are perhaps the most influential and intuitive form of expression. Once a meme is out in the wilderness of internet, no one can predict when, and how a meme will "go viral". Like all means, memes have also carried hateful ideas and while we are talking about hate speech this month, there could not be a better movie to review than "Feels Good …
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From our beloved "Shehenshah" Prime Minister Modi Ji to his chaddi-buddy, the Chanakya of Modiocracy, Home Minister Amit Shaah, to the budding Hindutva hero and Delhi pogrom fame Kapil Mishra- hate speech (subtle, and not so subtle) has been one of the most effective tools used by the politicians to polarize the electorate for poll gains. It is imp…
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As content creators, it is not easy to talk about a crisis as heartbreaking and sad as farmers suicide while keeping everyone engaged in a world where entertainment is instantly available. While working on this episode, this reality hit us hard, and for the "Culture Kush" segment, nothing better came to our mind than the 2010 dark satirical comedy,…
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"What do you know about India? You are sitting in Amreeka, enjoying". If this sounds like a familiar response when you criticize the Indian government on how the farmers protest has been mishandled, you are not alone. And the grass is not really greener either. Farmers in the US are struggling with the fallout of the privatization of farming in a w…
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Since the passing of the new farm laws by the Indian government, thousands of farmers are sitting in protest around Delhi, the capital of India, trying to tell the government that they are not happy with the laws. The impact of this protest is felt across the world and has resonated with the farmers all over the world. But the Narendra Modi governm…
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As the COVID crisis rages in India, the Modi government does what it does best-create distractions. So, in this episode we reminisce all that has happened since the pandemic came to India. The theatrics of our beloved Prime Minister to the overly enthusiastic response of his followers creating an outrageous display of absurdity for the whole world …
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In this episode we talk about political prisoners in India. Dissent in India is seen as an "act of treason" by both the government and propaganda fed public. This has created a crisis in the form of indiscriminate arrest of dissenters all over the country. We talk about the movie "The trial of Chicago 7" directed by Aaron Sorkin and an article abou…
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In this teaser for the upcoming podcast Hindu Muslim High High, Meraj and Prerna talk (and banter) about (pop) culture and politics of and about the Indian diaspora. Over the last several years, there has been a tectonic shift as India moves from a more "progressive" outlook to definitely a more divisive regressive democracy . We struggle everyday …
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Working In The Theatre goes on location to NYC's Public Theater as host Patrick Pacheco talks with designer David Rockwell about his set design for the theatre (including "The Normal Heart" and "Lucky Guy"), his work with the Public Theater (including his newly designed restaurant, The Library) and George C Wolfe, among other topics. Later director…
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Critics and Social Media - May, 2013
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From the pages of newspapers to tweets, blogs, chat rooms and twitter, the role of the theatre critic has been changing. Guests Lisa Fung, Charles Isherwood, Peter Marks and Elisabeth Vincentelli, along with moderator Patrick Pacheco, discuss how social media has impacted their work, their influence, and the world of theatre.…
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Director/Choreographer Rob Ashford, President and Executive Director of Rodgers and Hammerstein Ted Chapin and Director Scott Ellis talk with moderator Patrick Pacheco about re-imagining musicals for the stage and how directors approach a work to make it fresh and reinvented, how much change is allowed by the estates who control the pieces, and the…
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The Anatomy of a Song - March, 2013
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Host Thomas Schumacher gives us a unique look at a song – what it is, where it comes from, the process from idea to stage, and how it fits in a show. He’s joined by Tony, Oscar and Grammy award winning composer Alan Menken who plays and sings us through the stages of some of his most memorable work including his numerous collaborations with Tom Sch…
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The Impact of Regional Theatre - February, 2013
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Among the topics our guests Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom and Howard Shalwitz talk with moderator Ben Cameron about are how you measure the value of art and its' impact on audiences; what's important to audiences and how you make theatre interesting enough to draw them to a show and whether you can make them an active part of the experience or shoul…
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Theatre's Super Lawyers - January, 2013
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Theatrical lawyers Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum and Nancy Rose talk with Patrick Pacheco about the behind the scenes work they do from negotiating rights and contracts to deals with unions and licensees and re-evaluating royalty pools.By American Theatre Wing and CUNY
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America's New Theatre Companies - December, 2012
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The 2012 National Theatre Company Grant Recipients share their thoughts on attracting and cultivating audiences; the importance of regional theatre across the country; their role in reaching out to the communities they work in; the diversity of their work and the nurturing of new artists.By American Theatre Wing and CUNY
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Exploring Musical Theatre - July, 2012
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The challenges and triumphs facing musical theatre today, both on and off Broadway, are discussed by actress Heidi Blickenstaff, Tony award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Tony award winning composer and lyricist Robert Lopez. Our conversation is moderated by Julie James and takes an in depth look at the status of musicals today; ear…
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The Tony Awards: History, Highlights and Backstage - June, 2012
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On a special Tony Awards edition of "Working in the Theatre" host Ted Chapin, Chairman of the American Theatre Wing, takes viewers behind the scenes with Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, Executive Producers of the Tony Awards, talks with past Tony winners Joel Grey and Jefferson Mays who share their feelings about winning and the TONY history-making…
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Super-Publicists Adrian Bryan-Brown and Rick Miramontez talk with moderator Thomas Schumacher about the new world of theatre publicity as it relates to social media; whether or not there's such a thing as "bad" publicity; handling negative stories; shaping stories for the press and potential audiences; the value of using quotes in advertising; and …
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Directors: Process and Collaboration - April, 2012
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Directors Sheryl Kaller, Pam MacKinnon and Stephen Wadsworth talked about their start in theatre; their process when beginning a new project; collaboration with playwrights and the challenges of handling the playwright in the room; listening to the audience; and what, or who, inspires and informs their work.…
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Featured Performers 2012 - March, 2012
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The point at which they knew they wanted to act was one of the first things discussed in our conversation with David Alan Grier, Judith Light and Condola Rashad. They also talked about the research they do when approaching a new role; interacting with, and reacting to, the audience; how they handle reviews; and their process and passion for the wor…
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Casting Directors 2012 - February, 2012
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Casting Directors David Caparelliotis, Tara Rubin and Daniel Swee and moderator Patrick Pacheco discuss the role of the casting director; their collaboration with directors; recasting shows; and whether stars are necessary for success on Broadway today.By American Theatre Wing and CUNY
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The Playwrights' Voice 2012 - January, 2012
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Playwrights Lydia R. Diamond, David Henry Hwang and Suzan-Lori Parks discuss their work and other American playwrights and how they influenced them; the moment each was aware they wanted to be writers; their process; experiencing their work on Broadway for the first time; and the role mentors played in their lives and their role as mentors.…
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Producers: A Creative Approach - December, 2011
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Producers Jean Doumanian and Daryl Roth talk about creating a supportive environment for artistic teams bringing shows to the stage; collaborating with other producers; the benefits and challenges of casting stars in a show; and the economics and creative process of producing off Broadway vs. on Broadway.…
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Our guests -- representatives from theatres receiving the American Theatre Wing 2011 National Theatre Company Grants: Buntport Theater Company, FUSION, Mo´olelo Performing Arts Company, Pig Iron Theatre Company, Rude Mechanicals, Synchronicity Theatre, TheatreSquared, TimeLine Theatre, Transport Group and Watts Village Theater Company -- discuss th…
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The State of Theatre: Institutions and Producers - November, 2011
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Thomas Schumacher talks with guests, Ben Cameron and Kevin McCollum, about the state of theatre today in a wide ranging conversation that highlights how theatre can survive during difficult economic times; whether celebrities can affect sales and audiences; and dealing with government and foundation funding.…
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Disney Theatrical President and Producer Thomas Schumacher takes us behind the curtain and gives us an up close and personal view of how things work backstage. We'll meet the make up people from "The Lion King", share secrets from a premiere Broadway wig designer, watch just how those quick changes happen in "Mary Poppins", meet the man behind the …
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Challenges and Triumphs: Actors 2011 - August, 2011
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Actors Nina Arianda, Nikki M. James, Arian Moayed and Bobby Steggert share what drew them to the theatre; the difference between training and actually being on stage; the audition process; what they learn from more experienced actors; what they look for in roles and their relationship with the director.…
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Directors Jo Bonney, Sheldon Epps, Michael Halberstam and Gregory Mosher talk about how they got started in the business; choosing their projects; their process when starting a new show; how the dual role of Artistic Director and Director informs their own work and working with other directors; and how they approach auditions.…
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Child Wrangler Felicia Velasco is the guardian for a show's young cast members while they're at the theatre for performances and rehearsals. As a combined authority figure and assistant, she ensures the child actors are prepared, are kept safe, and helps to manage their downtime. Seen here working with the girls at "The People in the Picture", she …
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Passion and Compassion: Actors 2011 - June, 2011
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Actors Bobby Cannavale ("The Motherf**ker with the Hat"), Renée Elise Goldsberry ("Good People"), Judith Light ("Lombardi"), Lia Williams ("Arcadia") and Tom Wopat ("Catch Me If You Can") talk about a performance that transformed or inspired them; pre-show rituals; how their day outside the theatre informs their performance; their relationships wit…
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Associate Lighting Designer Caroline Chao takes care of all the details for a lighting designer, including handling the production schedule, helping to draft the lighting plot, and keeping track of notes, follow spots, and the cue list. She takes us through her role in the production process, and points out the advantages of being a lighting associ…
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Theatre Journalism: Online and Off - May, 2011
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The opportunities and challenges of online arts journalism started off the discussion for our panel - Chris Caggiano, Scott Heller, David J. Loehr, Jan Simpson and Terry Teachout. They also discuss how blogging is able to reach a more expansive and diverse audience than traditional journalism; what they look for online and if what they read affects…
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Theatrical Sculptor Nino Novellino specializes in creating sculpture and costume armor for theatre, ballet, opera, and film. Costume armor was first developed for the original production of "Man of La Mancha". Novellino talks about his work on the set of "Cats", "Sunset Boulevard", and the Green Goblin costume in "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark". Fr…
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Special Effects Designer Gregory Meeh uses a vast array of technologies to build illusions for live stage productions. He has created pyrotechnic explosions and atmospheric effects such as rain, fire, and fog for "Spamalot", "Women on the Verge", and "110 in the Shade" on Broadway. A special effect event like "The Phantom of the Opera" chandelier i…
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Don't Be Afraid: Stage Veterans 2011 - April, 2011
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The panel of stage veterans - F. Murray Abraham, Stacy Keach, Estelle Parsons and Lois Smith - discuss the rehearsal and audition process; how they deal with rejection; the pros and cons of directing vs. acting; their thoughts on how acting and directing have changed over the years; the difference between performing classical roles vs. contemporary…
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Director of Community Engagement - April, 2011
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Director of Community Engagement Anita Maynard-Losh leads all education and outreach programs at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Her extensive background in arts education began with acting, directing, then teaching at American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, and throughout Alaska. As director, her job is not only administrative and hands-on …
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The Characters Start Talking: Playwrights 2011 - March, 2011
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The panel of playwrights - Annie Baker, Rinne Groff, Karen Hartman and Alfred Uhry - talk about their writing process; the role of the dramaturg; writing adaptations; collaborating with directors; whether they have a specific actor in mind when they're writing; and how they see the role of the playwright in theatre today.…
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Costume Shop Manager Carol Hammond works closely with the costume designer, and deals with all of the logistics of costuming. She oversees costumes being shopped and built, fittings, budgeting, and hiring and managing an extensive staff. At Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, Hammond and her core staff work on multiple shows at once during their annual sea…
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Technical Director Mike Cristaldi supervises the installation and engineering of the physical production of a show. At Philadelphia Theatre Company, he coordinates all the technical elements, such as scenery, lighting, sound, wardrobe, props, and video, between each of PTC's departments and a show's designers. He talks about how the new Suzanne Rob…
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Through Their Eyes: Actors 2011 - February, 2011
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Actors Colman Domingo, Elizabeth Marvel, Michele Pawk, Daphne Rubin-Vega and David Zayas discuss the influence of their early training; how they challenge themselves for each role; their feelings about participating in readings and workshops; collaborating with directors; their relationship with the audience and how it affects their performance; an…
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Theatrical Milliner Lynne Mackey makes customized hats for stage productions. Theatrical hats are created for a specific show, character, and costume design, fitted for each individual actor including their wig and microphone pack. Mackey must make adjustments for the needs of the sound designer, lighting designer, and choreographer to not impede t…
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Compelling Stories: Playwrights 2011 - January, 2011
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The panel of playwrights - Kristoffer Diaz, Kate Fodor, Rajiv Joseph, Young Jean Lee and Tarell Alvin McCraney - discuss how and why they became involved in theatre; whether their writing comes from their own life experiences or that of others, or both; how their writing develops and evolves; what challenges their imagination; how their work is vie…
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Prop Manager Desiree Maurer scouts for props, as one of her many responsibilities in furnishing and filling a play's set. At Playwrights Horizons, Maurer manages the timeline prior to rehearsals, working with a show's designers, formulating a budget, shopping for props, ordering materials, reupholstering furniture and repurposing items.…
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Orchestrator Christopher Jahnke shares how he creates the way a show musically feels by breaking it down into individual instrumental parts; learned from his mentor William Brohn, orchestrator of "Miss Saigon" and "Wicked"; studied '50s music to give the "Grease" revival an authentic sound; and works closely with composer David Bryan on "Memphis" a…
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Greg Graham, Dance Captain of "Billy Elliot", talks about the ongoing task of maintaining the choreography of the show; how one becomes a dance captain; the mix of civilian movement and tradition dance styles in this production. He is seen here teaching a tricky tap routine to new cast member David Hibbard.…
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Dramaturg Anne Cattaneo explains her primary responsibilities, and likens her job to an acquisitions editor in a publishing house. Cattaneo has developed an extensive knowledge of languages, culture, and theatre history. In-depth research is often required for productions with complex timelines such as "The Coast of Utopia" trilogy. The current pro…
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Production Manager Ruth Sternberg is the primary facilitator in executing a stage production within its given financial parameters. She discusses with the director and designers what they want to achieve and provides staffing and resources for each play. After 10 years at Trinity Rep with Oskar Eustis, they both moved to the Public Theater where th…
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Theatrical Wig Maker Paul Huntley explains the multitude of advantages of using wigs on stage; how he started his career in theatre; his preference for a natural look; working on the long-running musical "Cats"; and his ability to be a prolific designer. Huntley demonstrates tying hair to create a new wig; and shows how a wig helps transform an act…
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Fight director Rick Sordelet creates the action in "Superior Donuts" that is an integral part of the storytelling; demonstrates the visual and audible illusions of onstage fighting; breaks down the sword fighting staging in "The Royal Family"; and explains the purpose of a fight-call and the importance of safety.…
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