Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
John Selya and Ashley Tuttle
From Movin’ Out.
John Selya and Ashley Tuttle, original cast members of the dance musical Movin’ Out, discuss the development of Twyla Tharp’s unique show, the difference between classical dance and the requirements of this new musical, and the physical rigors of a life of dance.
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Monday, August 14th, 2006
Mark Lamos
Director of Indian Blood.
Director Mark Lamos explores his affinity for the W.A.S.P. world portrayed by playwright A.R. Gurney as he directs the world premiere of Indian Blood at New York’s Primary Stages, and talks about his long tenure as artistic director of the Hartford Stage Company, the experience of free-lancing after nearly two decades [...]
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Friday, August 11th, 2006
Stephanie D’Abruzzo and John Tartaglia
From Avenue Q.
Before Avenue Q’s Tony Awards triumph, original cast members Stephanie D’Abruzzo and John Tartaglia chronicle the show’s journey from workshop to Broadway, share their own paths to leading roles in an unlikely hit musical, and talk about their hopes that they’ll be seen as actors — separate from the [...]
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
Exploring Summer Theatre
Far from the fabled days of summer stock, today’s summer theatres are ambitious artistic institutions that aren’t really just for summer anymore. A discussion with Sybil Christopher of the Bay Street Theatre, Alison Harris of Westport Country Playhouse, Kate Maguire of the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Jackie Maxwell of Canada’s Shaw Festival and Max [...]
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
Michael Ritchie
Artistic Director, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles.
Michael Ritchie, artistic director of Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group, talks about taking the reins of the city’s largest theatre organization and considers his tenure as head of the acclaimed Williamstown Theatre Festival in this interview that caught Ritchie amidst his transition between these two esteemed companies.
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