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Co-artistic Directors and Theatre educators Adam Marple and Budi Miller discuss the Theatre moving past the Covid-19 shutdown with topics such as the roles of the Audience, Actor, Director, Playwright, and Space in our new reality.To submit a question, please visit http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers for voice recording or submit an email to podcast@theatreofothers.com Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise. If you enjoyed this podcast, we´d love for you to leave a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/too. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest in it and make it even better. Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comhttp://www.theatreofothers.com
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Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode Adam and Budi continue their conversation on Theatre as a Way of Life - this time taking an in-depth look at the Actor as a Shaman. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeiste...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi kick off their new series, Theatre as a way of Life', looking at how theatre can be a powerful, transformative experience for exploring the actor and the audience. They start by diving into what it means to be an audience member - how watching theatre can shift our awareness and make us more conscious of our own 'audienceness' in the space. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, p...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi continue our Grad School Series with Chair of Graduate Acting at NYU Tisch, Carl Cofield. Carl Cofield is the Chair of Graduate Acting at NYU Tisch and has served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem since 2018. CTH directing credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Seize the King, The Bacchae, Antigone, Macbeth, The Tempest, and Dutchman. He also di...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the first book club episode of the year, Adam and Budi discuss The Poetics written by Aristotle, with commentary from David Bruin. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intr...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Dr Budi and Adam look at identity and spirituality in the theatre. They investigate the intersection between art, culture, and the human experience, and how this shapes your own artistic practice. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-H...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi explore the impact of combative behaviour on creativity and community. This extends out to the importance of maintaining and safe and productive environment to allow creative to occur. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credi...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Adam and Budi sit down with playwright Future D. Fidel, wherein they discuss the recent escalation of conflict within the Congo. This leads into a conversation about The Political Theatre, and how all theatre is inherently political. This episode was recorded 30/01/2025 Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatre...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Join us as we unveil the lineup for our third annual Theatre of Others Book Club! This year, our theme is 'Books you should have studied... but didn't!' We'll explore the works that have shaped theatre and theatre making process through the ages - examining their influence on modern performance practices. Follow along with us and join in on the discussion! February - The Poetics by Aristotle March - The Natyasastra by Bharata April - F...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with return guest Yao, to discuss their own graduate school experiences; what the training offers you, the benefits of, and whether it is a right choice for you. Mentioned in this episode TOO Episode 213 - The Grad School Series | David Geffen School of Drama at Yale | Walton Wilson Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a que...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss where we should be making adjustments within theatrical environment opposed to how we make accomodations for certain individuals. Mentioned in this episode US Socialist Convention Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credit...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the first episode of our sixth season, Adam and Budi sit down to discuss their upcoming year, and share some of the (not) New Years Resolutions. Also, we have new theme music! We are excited for many new episodes for this upcoming year, please send us through any thoughts or queries. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.s...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the first episode of the year, Budi sits down with Micha Espinosa, the Artistic Director of the Fitzmaurice Voice Institute, and Christopher Bayes, Professor in the Practice of Acting and Head of Physical Acting at David Geffen School of Drama, to talk about their most recent Bali Retreat they hosted of the New Years. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To subm...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the final episode of 2024, Adam and Budi reflect on the remarkable year we’ve had on the Theatre of Others Podcast. From an incredible lineup of guests to our engaging 2024 Book Club, it has been a year of growth and connection. We welcomed new company members and broadened our outreach with community given monthly events. We successfully produced our 4th annual audio play festival and the year was capped off with a very successful...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this penultimate episode of the year, we look back at what we think was the most influential of the year, the episode which sparked much discussion amongst Adam, Budi, and our many guests. We hope you enjoy this re-release with some added commentary from Adam. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothe...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Robert Barry Fleming is the Executive Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville, KY. They have a varied portfolio and a wealth of experience as an artistic leader/administrator, producer, director, choreographer, performing artist, teacher and coach. Their directing/choreography credits include Laura Kaminsky’s transgender journey contemporary opera As One (KY Opera); the world premiere of Jonathan Norton’s I Am Delivered’t (Da...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi chat with Joshua Morgan, the founder of Artist's Strategy, to talk about the business side of an acting career. From financial planning to networking, they explore how artists can build sustainable careers while navigating the transition from training to the industry. Joshua Morgan is a versatile actor, director, and educator who has performed at prominent theatres across the U.S., including Woolly...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi and Adam sit down with Amarantha Robinson, the playwright and performer of "ILARUN: The Cutting Comb", which also features company members Jack Burmeister and Jade Hibbert. Amarantha is a multi-talented artist with a passion for producing, performing, and writing. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Amarantha has been involved in the arts since the age of five, specializing in Afro-Caribbean dance. She ho...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi are joined by Andy Paris. Join us as Andy talks through the process of creation of 'The Laramie Project', to his personal practice. Andy Paris is a director, writer, actor, teacher, and entrepreneur. As an original member of Tectonic Theater Project, he co-wrote and directed Uncommon Sense, developed and acted in Gross Indecency and The Laramie Cycle (Emmy nomination for writing) and co-wrote the book, ...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi reflects on the 2024 US presidential election. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://www.purple-planet.com Additio...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with Richard Schechner to talk about his extradoinary career in theatre. Richard Schechner, one of the founders of Performance Studies, is a performance theorist, theater director, author, editor of TDR and the Enactments book series, University Professor, and Professor of Performance Studies. Schechner combines his work in performance theory with innovative approaches to the broad spectrum of performan...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Yao to discuss their career spanning theatre and film. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://www....
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Ragas Of The Rooted Heart is a journey through the intertwined emotions of love, identity, and home. Shila, an Indian immigrant artist, reflects on her experiences in New York City while holding onto her deep connection to India. As she stands at the crossroads of two worlds, Shila navigates the complexities of cultural displacement, the evolving meaning of home, and the vulnerability of love. Through poetic monologue and the soulful e...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! For our final playwright interview in the 2024 Audio New Play Festival, Adam and Budi sit down with Sneha Sakhare to discuss her audio play 'Ragas of the Rooted Heart'. Sneha is an actor, singer, writer, voiceover artist, and teacher from Yavatmal, India, currently based in New York City. Her work is deeply rooted in ‘Prasada Budhi,’ which means a mindset of thinking that everything is a divine offering with whatever is presented to u...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! After losing their grandmother, first-cousins Ziad and Layla are reunited for the first time in years and they are forced to confront the distance that had grown between them. Directed by Nour Haitham Written by Nour El Captan Ziad: Youssef Ghannam Layla: Farida Abdelaziz Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode Adam is joined by returned playwright, Nour El Captan, to talk about her new audio play - Prayers of Mourning. Nour El Captan is a graduate of the AUC Theatre program. She is a writer and director and has written several works among which are the short films 74 and Wedn Ota and plays Insih, Ward, Three and a Roof, and Meet me at Liberation with The Theatre of Others podcast. She has also worked as a dramaturg and...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! We've made it to a milestone - 250 episodes! Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just recently discovered the Theatre of Others Podcast, we are deeply grateful for your support. This podcast has been a living time capsule, capturing the past five years of our journey together. From navigating the Covid Lockdowns to launching our inaugural Audio New Play Festival (now in its 4th season!) to the performance of...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Join two friends as they cook a meal, catch up, and discover the questions inside a jar. Written and Directed by Frazer Shepherdson Starring Ella Ferris Corey Taylor-Brunskill Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marp...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! We kick off our 2024 Audio New Play Festival with an interview with the playwright of our first Audio Play, Making Dinner by Frazer Shepherdson. Frazer Shepherdson is an actor, writer and professional nerd based in Naarm, Melbourne. He is deeply passionate about telling stories through the medium of play and improvisation, and is the host of award-winning podcast; The Dirty Twenty Podcast. Support the show If you enjoyed th...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Brian Kulick, the current chair for the theatre programme at Columbia University. Author of Staging the End of the World: Theatre in a Time of Climate Crisis, Brian talks us through his extensive career as a director, author and educator. Kulick is a director, writer, educator, producer, and current Chair of the Theatre Program. He’s been the Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the final book club episode of the year, Adam and Budi discuss 'Touching the Rock', by John Hull. Hull was born in 1935, in Corryong in the state of Victoria, Australia. Following a first degree at Melbourne University and an early career in teaching, he studied theology in Cambridge, UK, where he remained, working as a teacher, religious educator and theologian. As a religious educator Hull was influenced by extensive study in th...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi delve deeper into their Legacy Series, exploring the work and profound influence of Jerzy Grotowski. They discuss the life of Grotowski's life, along with his innovative contributions to theatre, and the lasting legacy he left on the global stage. Mentioned in this Episode The Assembly Work Centre of Jerzy Grotowski & Thomas Richards The Acrobat of the Heart The Unwritten Grotowski At Work with Grot...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this solo episode, Adma discusses loneliness and its relevance in the theatre through an article from Sarah Ruhl - All the Lonely People Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (I...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! "In this episode, Adam and Budi dive into listener submissions, sparking discussion on the critical role of teaching in transforming the theatre landscape. They also revisit the ongoing debate about the use of trigger warnings in theatre. Special thanks to Lucy and Joey for your submissions! Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- htt...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down to discuss their 7th book for the year - 'Unreasonable Hospitality' by Will Guidara Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burmeist...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss the challenges and changes faced by theatre companies, specifically Soho Rep and Playwrights Horizons. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Musi...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the episode, we sit down with the participants in the 2024 Bali Retreat, to hear, in an intimate setting, their experience at Bali this year. Thank you to: Sam Demuria Matthew Heys Chinna Palmer Jahnavi Shivakumar Lucian Reeder Aura Magnien Cindy de la Cruz Kezia Tyson Wendy Gross Daniel Kilimek Yao Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to next year! Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this week's episode, Adam and Budi sit together in Bali to discuss their 2024 annual Bali retreat. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://ww...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi come together whilst in Bali to discuss their sixth book club episode for the year - The Second Circle, by Patsy Rodenburg. Patsy Rodenburg OBE, born and raised in London, is widely regarded as the world’s leading voice teacher and coach, with over 40 years’ experience of returning individuals and groups to their natural voice and presence. Patsy is a renowned authority on Shakespeare, and she combines p...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi reflect on a recent incident during the 2024 season of La Belle Époque, and how theatre, that is inherently political can impact individuals. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi takes the mic for a solo podcast, following Adam’s solo episode last week. Join Budi for a Satsang, an invitation to be fully present, to pause, and to sit in your own space. Throughout the episode, Budi candidly navigates moments of uncertainty, questioning whether his approach is truly resonating. However, the producer, Jack, believes this episode stands out for its self-awareness and authenticity, making it a m...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam takes the helm solo to introduce his new initiative: the Board of Directors. This monthly gathering invites directors and other theatre makers to come together, share experiences, and seek advice in a supportive community. Adam reflects on the often isolating nature of directing and explains how this new space aims to foster connection and collaboration. Email Adam at adam@theatreofothers.com to learn more ...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi and Adam discuss the impact of conservatism and authoritarianism on the arts, including DeSantis' recent veto of arts grants in Florida and the arrest of Russian artists. We explore art as a form of free speech, and thus our ability to resist. Mentioned in this episode Tipper Gore Finist, the Brave Falcon Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To ...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss their fifth book of the year, 'And Then, You Act' by Anne Bogart. Anne Bogart lives in New York City. She attended Bard College (BA) and New York University (MA). She is the co-artistic director of SITI Company, and her works there have included: Café Variations, Trojan Women, American Document, Antigone, Under Construction, Freshwater, Who Do You Think You Are, Radio Macbeth, Hotel Cassio...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi delve into a thought-provoking article by Slate, exploring the recent closure of New York City's premier immersive theatrical experience, *Sleep No More*. Join them as they examine the lasting impact of this groundbreaking production and what its end signifies for the future of immersive theatre. Mentioned in this episode I am Light Sleep No More, No More: The mixed legacy of New York's most famous immer...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with renowned playwright Future D. Fidel to delve into their upcoming show, "La Belle Époque." Join us as Budi, who is also directing this production, and Future share an insiders look at the creative process, the inspirations behind the play and the journey of brining this story to life on stage. Support the team behind La Belle Époque! Future D. Fidel is an African Australian playwright, screenplay w...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi are joined by return guest, Gin Hammond. Gin talks us through her upcoming MFA in Filmmaking, Acting, and Producing, Gin Hammond received her MFA in acting from the American Repertory Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University / Moscow Art Theatre School. A certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Gin teaches voice and speech, public speaking, voice-over, as well as ac...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this weeks episode Adam and Budi discuss the fourth book for 2024, Yogis Oida's "The Invisible Actor". Yoshi Oida, A Japanese speaking neither English nor French, became the first member of Peter Brook's international theatre company in Paris in 1968. Trained in the traditional Japanese arts of Noh theatre, Kabuki dance and Bunraku storytelling, since joining he has become a leading member of the company. He participated in the ext...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi dive into a recent article from The Guardian, featuring Dame Judi Dench's candid perspectives on the use of trigger warnings in the theatre industry. Join us as we explore her insights and the broader implications for performers and audiences alike. Mentioned in this episode Theatre of Cruelty Socialist Party Meeting in San Francisco Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a r...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss the essence of impactful art and theatre, this extends to the notion of posing questions to evoke reflection within the artist' process Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller ...
Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with his mentor Pak Dibia to have in-depth discussions on the Balinese Performing Arts Training, including detailed discussions on the origins and the construction Kecak. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts:...
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