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Playwrights Horizons alum Laura Heisler discusses her character, Aubrey, what she considers her typical roles, and what it means to play "more animal, less human." Original music by Darron L West. Produced by 2013/14 Marketing Resident Nicole Dancel. (2013/14 season)
Back for her third show at Playwrights Horizons, THE PATRON SAINT OF SEA MONSTERS, Blackburn prize winner Marlane Meyer talks about returning to Playwrights Horizons, her own Patron Saint, and why writing just may have saved her life (and someone else's). Original music by Darron L West. To watch a shorter, video version of this interview, visit http://youtu.be/pA_oGJwDtfo (2013/14 season)
1MR. BURNS' Obie Award-winning composer Michael Friedman discusses his role in the play's development and the fascinating intersection of "The Simpsons" theme with Bernard Herrmann. Music: Mr. Herrmann's score from "Cape Fear." (2013/14 season)
MR. BURNS playwright Anne Washburn on the origin of the play, its unique development process, and how "The Simpsons" came to represent the high culture of the future. Music from "Cape Fear" by Bernard Herrmann. (2013/14 season)To view a shorter, video version of this conversation, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR01Ez6kFZw
MR. BURNS actor Colleen Werthmann discusses playing a Simpson, the process of creating the show, and moonlighting as a comedy writer. Produced by 2013/14 Marketing Resident Nicole Dancel. (2013/14 season)
FAR FROM HEAVEN's Raymond, Isaiah Johnson, recounts his experience growing up military, working with Al Pacino in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, and discusses the benefits of originating a role in a major new musical at Playwrights Horizons. Featuring original music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie. Produced by 2012/13 season Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello.
The composer and lyricist of the musical FAR FROM HEAVEN, based on the 2002 film written and directed by Todd Haynes, discuss the genesis of the piece, their fruitful collaboration with Kelli O'Hara, and how Playwrights Horizons has become their artistic home. Featuring music from the production. (2012/13 season)
Playwright Tanya Barfield and Obie Award-winning director Leigh Silverman discuss Barfield's play THE CALL, international adoption, and the struggle to write. THE CALL was a co-production between Playwrights Horizons and Primary Stages. (2012/13 season)
Listen to Tony Award nominated actress Kerry Butler, star of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and XANADU, talk about performing for ice cream, her common ground with Daniel Day-Lewis, and her personal connection to her role in THE CALL. Produced by 2012/2013 season Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/13 season)
Actor Matthew Maher on thinking critically about the movies from an early age, and how it feels to be originating a role in an Annie Baker play, THE FLICK. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/2013 season)
THE FLICK author Annie Baker discusses her writing process, her love of film, and how she came to understand the fascinating lingo of movie theater employees. (2012/13 season)
Actor Jeremy Strong discusses his character in THE GREAT GOD PAN, the role theater plays in his busy television and film schedule, and the artists that have inspired him along the way. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/2013 season)
THE GREAT GOD PAN author Amy Herzog on the joys of memory plays, dodging hot-button issues, and why it's (sometimes) necessary to torture your characters. (2012/13 season)
Actress Reyna de Courcy discusses her character in THE WHALE, how she's supported herself as an actor in the city, and the effect LeVar Burton and "Reading Rainbow" had on her decision to act. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/2013 season)
"Most of the plays that I write, I think, come out of a deep fear to write the play." Sam Hunter on THE WHALE's central character, writing as a window to the soul, and what scared him about writing a play whose protagonist is a 600-pound man. (2012/13 season)
DETROIT author and Obie Award winner Lisa D'Amour discusses the origins of her play -- how it was shaped by her childhood, and how the piece itself fits into her body of work. (2012/13 season)
Listen to an interview with the Playwrights Horizons 2011/12 Season Residents (Marketing, Directing, Literary, Casting, Musical Theater, Development, and Stage Management) discussing their experiences at Playwrights Horizons. A co-production by 2011/12 Season Marketing Resident Lianne DiFabbio, 2012 Summer Marketing Resident Dave Ciano, and 2012/13 Season Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. For more info on the Playwrights Horizons Theatrical Fellowship Program, visit https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/jobs/internships/
Lee Tergesen, Don in RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN, discusses his role as the lone male in Gina Gionfriddo's comedy, why it's not necessary to be the fixer, and why he's so glad to be working with director Peter DuBois. Produced by 2011/2012 Season Marketing Resident Lianne DiFabbio. Music by Jennifer O'Connor. (http://jenniferoconnor.net)
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN playwright Gina Gionfriddo discusses the evolution of her play (and the issues it explores), her secret love of true crime stories, and her fascination with Wendy Wasserstein's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES. (2011/12 season)Music by Jennifer O'Connor. (http://jenniferoconnor.net)
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