Best Ben Judy Podcasts (2024)

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#60 - Michael Chybowski, First Assistant to the Lighting Designer 35:18

15h ago35:18

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Michael Chybowski shares what it was like to work under Richard Nelson in designing the lighting for the original Broadway production of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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511: Fund Drive: Stephanie Seguin on tactile learning 51:47

2h ago51:47

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Stephanie Seguin is a functional potter based in Helena, MT, where she makes table and service ware. She is also the education manager at the Archie Bray Foundation where she has helped shape the education program as the organization has emerged from the pandemic. In our interview we talk about tactile learning, developing parameters for creativity…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Dan Navarro and John Bommarito 1:17:00

2h ago1:17:00

1:17:00

It's been a long and varied journey for Dan Navarro. From co-writing one of the biggest hits of the 80s, to voice acting, to touring and releasing a plethora of material as part of Lowen and Navarro. If you only know his music, get ready to learn more about some of the other things he's been part of and is also known for. If you don't know him at a…

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510: Fund Drive: Judi Tavill on blending drawing with sculpture 58:52

3d ago58:52

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Judi Tavill has had a broad career in the arts starting in fashion and now creating biomorphic ceramic sculpture. In our interview we talk about her career in fashion, blending drawing with sculpture, and preparing for her upcoming solo show at the Ivy Brown Gallery. Entanglements will open May 16th and run through June 26th. For more information v…

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#59 - Patti LuPone, Broadway Legend/Rejected Cinderella 26:35

2h ago26:35

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Patti LuPone spills all the tea about her audition to play Cinderella in Into the Woods, why she passed on playing the Witch twice, and whether she might be up for taking a crack at the role now. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Mary Zimmerman on Adapting Ovid and Directing Shakespeare 32:21

1h ago32:21

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When Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Ovid's Metamorphoses was on Broadway in 2002, it won a host of awards, including the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel awards for best play. Zimmerman took home the Tony award for best director. This spring, director Psalmayene 24 and an all-Black cast stage a new production of the play interpreted thr…

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509: Fund Drive: Brian Chen on the anatomy of his forms 49:47

3d ago49:47

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Today on the show I talk with Brian Chen. He makes sculptural and functional forms that reference architecture and biomechanics. In our interview we talk about how a tennis injury led him to study anatomy, creating sculptures that nest within themselves, and refining a form through repetition. To see examples of his work visit www.brianchenpottery.…

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#58 - Tom Galantich, Replacement Prince on Broadway 30:45

5d ago30:45

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Tom Galantich talks about his time on Broadway as an understudy and replacement in the original Broadway production. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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508: Clay Roots: Exploring Ceramics Across the Black Diaspora with Malene Barnett, Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald 1:23:42

10d ago1:23:42

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Join guest host Malene Barnett as she talks with Lydia Thompson, Ashlyn Pope, and David Macdonald about the rich tapestry of ceramics across the Black Diaspora. From the ancestral lands of Africa, to the vibrant Caribbean and the diverse cultures of African Americans, join the panel as they explore the artistic expressions and design aesthetics tha…

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#57 - Stuart Zagnit, Replacement Steward on Tour 43:40

16d ago43:40

43:40

Stuart Zagnit gives the ins and outs of acting on a national tour, and drops some delicious show biz tidbits along the way, including a hilarious experience with Carol Channing and Betty White. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Judi Dench On Seven Decades of Shakespeare, with Brendan O’Hea 40:56

13d ago40:56

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In her new book, Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent, Dame Judi Dench and actor/director Brendan O'Hea chat about her long history with the Bard. On this episode, Dench and O'Hea join host Barbara Bogaev to talk about Dench's experiences playing Ophelia, Gertrude, Lady Macbeth and Titania. Plus, parrots, Polonius, dirty words, Ian McKellen, why …

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507: Malene Barnett on blending design and studio art 59:44

18d ago59:44

59:44

Today on the show I talk with Malene Barnett. Her multimedia career spans design, studio art, and activism focusing on the influence and aesthetics of the black diaspora. In our interview we talk about designing textiles, taking a sabbatical to dive deep into ceramics, and founding the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a collective aimed at building…

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#56 - Judy McLane, Replacement Baker’s Wife on Tour 29:41

19d ago29:41

29:41

Judy McLane checks in from the current national tour of Company to talk about this full circle Sondheim moment in her long and varied career. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Listen Now - Singular Sensation: The Podcast 10:10

23d ago10:10

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Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Sing…

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506: Jane Bamford on using ceramics to support ecosystems 48:25

25d ago48:25

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Today on the show I talk with Jane Bamford. She creates ceramic sculptures and environmental prosthesis that are placed in nature to help rebalance the Australian ecosystem. In our interview we talk about the pressure climate change is putting on the Tasmanian landscape, working with scientists to create environmental design, and how her motivation…

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#55 - Robert Duncan McNeill, Jack on the National Tour 1:25:09

26d ago1:25:09

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Robert Duncan McNeill remembers the good times on tour with Into the Woods and reveals his participation in the Public Theater workshop of Sondheim and Lapine’s Muscle, including some major co-stars! Plus, Ben discovers the original table reading cast of Into the Woods! Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and…

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Shakespeare and the Environment, with Todd Andrew Borlik 33:47

26d ago33:47

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Land enclosure. Wildlife management. Erosion. Pollution. Mining practices. Today, we’d call these environmental issues. But, hundreds of years before the modern environmental movement coalesced, these issues also appeared in Shakespeare’s plays. We talk to Todd Andrew Borlik, a professor at the University of Huddersfield and author of Shakespeare B…

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Community Theatre Players Spring Play - Will 13:50

1M ago13:50

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Hannah Dearborn, Director of the CTP Spring Play, talks to us about this unique performance. Hear about this free event at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pm Friday, April 19, 7:30 pm Saturday, April 20, 2:00 pm Community Theatre Players website: https://bactp.com/…

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#54 - Eric Stern, Co-Musical Director at The Old Globe 42:34

1M ago42:34

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Eric Stern recalls how Paul Gemignani mapped out their sharing of musical director duties as well as his own contributions to the underscoring. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Jo Serrapere (#2) and John Bommarito 51:27

2M ago51:27

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Dearborn, MI's Jo Serrapere's first visit to the podcast happened as part of a live show at Trinity House in Livonia, MI in April of 2022. I encourage you to go back and listen to that one to learn more about this Michigan treasure. Jo is ambitiously releasing two albums at once this Spring and the second chat was based around celebrating that. Hea…

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505: Cammie Staros on the power of precarity in sculpture 53:54

1M ago53:54

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Today on the show I talk with sculptor Cammie Staros. From her studio in L.A. she blends Helenic aesthetics with modernism in her ceramic, neon, and stone work. Her series of black figure terracotta vessels move and bend like a wavy mirage from ancient Athens captured in the present moment. In our interview we talk about the influence of classical …

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#53 - Marianne Cane, Stage Manager on Broadway 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Marianne Cane offers a detailed depiction of the rehearsal process for Into the Woods on Broadway and in the final workshop, including vivid descriptions of Betty Buckley's vocal performance, and what it was like to be in the room with her. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. L…

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Ramie Targoff on Women Writers of the English Renaissance 37:32

1M ago37:32

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In A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf famously imagined what might have happened if Shakespeare had a sister who was as gifted a writer as he was. She invents “Judith” Shakespeare, and concludes that this female genius would have been doomed.But that’s not the end of the story. If Woolf had read Mary Sidney, Aemelia Lanyer (nee Bassano), Anne Clif…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Kyran Daniel and John Bommarito 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Here is the audio only visit with Australian born guitarist extraordinaire, Kyran Daniel. You may want to watch the video too in order to enjoy his guitar playing with your eyes. Tommy Emmanuel thought he was good enough to take him on tour when Kyran was just a teenager, so you know you are dealing with someone very talented, even if you haven't h…

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#52 - Robert Sean Leonard, Jack in the Playwrights Horizons Workshop 41:11

2M ago41:11

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Robert Sean Leonard remembers working on the early incarnation of Into the Woods and how James Lapine told him he wouldn't be going forward with the show. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Engineering Salary and Career Insights: How Much Should you be Making? 23:05

2M ago23:05

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In this episode, we delve into Electronic Design Magazine's yearly career and salary survey with Michelle Kopier, Group Associate Publisher. Learn about their online tool, utilizing data from 2000+ engineers, to determine salary based on education, experience, and US state of residence. Unravel strategies for maximizing earning potential for your e…

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504: Jonathan Kaplan on investing in yourself 59:20

2M ago59:20

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Today on the show I talk with artist and Plinth gallery owner Jonathan Kaplan. Over more than fifty years in ceramics he has worked as a studio potter, manufacturer of commercial ceramics, and gallery owner. In our interview we talk about investing in yourself, knowing when change is needed to avoid burnout, and how Kaplan approaches geometric form…

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#51 - Maureen Davis, the Original Sleeping Beauty and Stunt Witch 50:25

2M ago50:25

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Maureen Davis explains how all the magic worked transforming Bernadette Peters from the old crone to the beautiful enchantress. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Green World: Michelle Ephraim on Discovering Shakespeare and Reevaluating The Merchant of Venice 33:22

2M ago33:22

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In her new memoir, "Green World," Shakespeare scholar Michelle Ephraim tells the story of how she came to Shakespeare relatively late in her education. Although she didn’t grow up with Shakespeare, Ephraim became transfixed by "The Merchant of Venice" as a grad student. In particular, she found herself drawn to Jessica, Shylock’s daughter, and the …

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503: Lauren Sandler on the unseen narratives of material culture 57:50

2M ago57:50

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Today on the show I talk with artist and educator Lauren Sandler. In her current body of work she drapes stacked vessels with beads, beans, and other objects to tell broader economic and cultural narratives. In our interview we talk about her anthropological approach to materials, adornment through accumulation, and mentoring students at the Tyler …

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#50 - Bernadette Peters, the Original Witch 42:54

2M ago42:54

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Bernadette Peters opens up about when she first fell in love with Stephen Sondheim's songs and how James Lapine pulled her back from the broad comedy she initially brought to the role of the Witch. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Mike Vial and John Bommarito 1:19:02

2M ago1:19:02

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Mike Vial is an Ann Arbor based singer/songwriter, teacher, father, and husband who is doing a 20 year celebration of playing gigs, teaching books, and ranting rants at The Ark in Ann Abor on May 23, 2024, opening for a mutual favorite (and previous podcast guest), Ari Hest. Vial is prepping a new release due out soon and he plays a couple of new o…

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502: Yuliya Makliuk on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramics 53:56

3M ago53:56

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Today on the show I talk with author, activist, and artist Yuliya Makliuk. She recently published Potters Save the World: Learn to make sustainable ceramics and help protect the Earth. Our interview focuses on understanding the carbon footprint of ceramic production and materials. In addition to sustainability, we also discuss Yuliya’s experience l…

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Effectively designing a Power Delivery System with Expert Lee Ritchey 21:46

3M ago21:46

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In this episode of the EEcosystem Podcast, high-speed expert, Lee Ritchey, unravels the complexities and nuances of power delivery systems in circuit design. Hosted by Judy Warner, the conversation examines top-to-bottom aspects of power supply, from the foundational definition to the roles of DC converters and onboard capacitors. When it comes to …

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#49 - RJ Cutler, Assistant to the Director (Broadway and Final Workshop) 55:07

2M ago55:07

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RJ Cutler remembers walking Betty Buckley's dog and and waiting with bated breath for the big songs that would complete Act Two of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Eddie Izzard on Performing Hamlet Solo 32:11

2M ago32:11

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Eddie Izzard has a long record of dramatic roles. But it’s her decades of experience as a stand-up comedian that prepared Izzard for her recent solo shows—first Great Expectations, and now Hamlet at New York’s Greenwich House Theatre.From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. Published February 27, 2024. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights…

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#48 - Jean Louisa Kelly, the original Snow White 33:02

3M ago33:02

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Jean Louisa Kelly was excited and scared to join Broadway star Bernadette Peters in Into the Woods as Snow White and understudy to Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. She left the cast to resume her normal high school life just in time to miss filming the show for PBS, but went on to a successful Hollywood career anyway. Join host Ben Rimalower fo…

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501: A collective approach to sustainability with Clay Matters 57:28

3M ago57:28

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Today on the show I talk with three members of Clay Matters, an Australian group that advocates sustainable environmental practices in ceramic studios. Jane Sawyer, Claire Ellis, and Amelia Black talk about reusing ceramic waste and building awareness of where ceramics materials are sourced. Clay Matters will have an exhibition at the Linden Projec…

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Acoustic Alternatives with Peter Madcat Ruth and John Bommarito 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

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Harmonica legend, Grammy winner, blues, folk, world music and rock musician not to mention all around beloved member of the Ann Arbor music scene, Peter Madcat Ruth joins me to celebrate 3/4 of a century of life and a life mostly spent playing music. His 75th birthday celebration takes place at The Ark in Ann Arbor on April 2, 2024. Songs include J…

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500: Celebrating 500 with a listener mailbag 45:36

3M ago45:36

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Today on the show my wife Melissa joins me for a listener mailbag. We give a few life updates before answering questions about how to price time consuming work, and ways we can create joy in difficult times. To help us celebrate our 500th episode donate $5 on Paypal, or become a patron on Patreon. Many thanks for listening along the way and for sup…

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Learn About Christopher’s Kitchen in Ben Avon 30:54

3M ago30:54

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Avonworth Alumni - ever wonder what is going on with the old shop building on Church Avenue? It is now home to Christopher’s Kitchen, an organization that provides meals to family and caretakers of children in the hospital. Learn more about this hard working group and it’s founder, Joni D’Alessandro. https://christopherskitchen.org/…

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#47 - David Warren, Assistant to the Director (Playwrights Horizons, Old Globe, and National Tour) 1:11:07

3M ago1:11:07

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David Warren was in the room where it happened and remembers everything from the moment he first heard No One Is Alone to leaving Sondheim lost in the middle of San Diego. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shakespeare and Disgust, with Bradley J. Irish 34:30

3M ago34:30

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Maybe there really was something rotten in Denmark. On this episode, we talk with Bradley J. Irish about disgust in Shakespeare. In his new book, Irish identifies the emotion, which combines physical revulsion and moral outrage, as one of the central thematic emotions in Shakespeare’s plays. In his close readings across the canon, Irish finds disgu…

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499: Live from the New Clay Conference! 1:13:27

3M ago1:13:27

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Today on the show we have a live recording that happened at the 2023 New Clay Conference in Ottawa, ON. The show features presenters Martina Lantin, Zoe Pinnell, Marina Lespérance Lopez, as well as my cohosts Carole Epp and Marianne Chenard from The Kiln Sitters. We discuss the high-risk high-reward nature of ceramics, finding work/life balance as…

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#46 - Kay McClelland, the original Florinda and Replacement Baker's Wife 1:04:33

3M ago1:04:33

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Kay McClelland comes clean on how she never felt her job was safe in her three years with Into the Woods and how the only job security she got was, as the Baker's Wife at the end of the run, being told the show would close soon so it was too late to replace her. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine …

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498: Didem Mert on the importance of play in creativity 56:33

4M ago56:33

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Didem Mert combines collage and illustration to build dense layers of printed images, patterns, and color. In our interview we talk about the importance of spontaneous play in the studio, diversifying income streams, and using selfcare to find emotional balance. To see examples of her work visit www.didemmert.com. Today’s episode is brought to you …

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Library of Accessible Media for PA - LAMP 35:39

4M ago35:39

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Susann Schneider talks with Mark Lee of LAMP about the services they provide to help people (including many in the North Boros) access books and other reading materials when it is difficult for them to do so. A lot is going on with this project - Mark and Susann spell it all out. https://mylamp.org/ 1-800-242-0586 This project is made possible in p…

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#45 - Tony Straiges, the original Set Designer 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Tony Straiges tells all the secrets of his magical scenic design. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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Rita Dove on Shakespeare and Her Poem of Welcome for the Folger 37:06

3M ago37:06

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When the Folger reopens on June 21 and you come to take a walk in our new west garden, look down at the garden bed. There, you'll see a new poem, written for the Folger by US Poet Laureate emerita Rita Dove. This week, she joins us on the podcast to read that poem aloud for the first time. Plus, Dove reflects on how writing for marble is different …

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497: Michael Middleton on collecting with special guest Rebecca Ickes Carra 57:49

4M ago57:49

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Today on the show I have a double episode. We start by talking to podcast host Rebecca Ickes Carra about joining the Brickyard Podcast Network. Her podcast The Makers Playbook focuses on the business of art and “what it’s really like to make a living from the things we make.” Season five of the podcast launches next week with an interview with Arch…

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