http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/rss/PH_RSS.aspx An ongoing series of podcasts from America's #1 off-Broadway writer's theater Playwrights Horizons Interviews with actors, directors, and playwrights from New York's Playwrights Horizons, an off-Broadway writer's theater dedicated to the development and production of new American plays and musicals. A COOL DIP playwright Kia Corthron discusses her writing process, her anomalous upbringing in Western Maryland, and how she empathizes with characters in her issue-based plays (8:50). A COOL DIP playwright Kia Corthron discusses her writing process, her anomalous upbringing in Western Maryland, and how she empathizes with characters in her issue-based plays (8:50). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=30 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=30 3/3/2010 10:34:04 AM 08:50 CLYBOURNE PARK author & director Bruce Norris & Pam MacKinnon on portraying the 1950s in a contemporary play, theater as a tool for social change (or not), and why bringing the funny just comes naturally. (7:34) CLYBOURNE PARK author & director Bruce Norris & Pam MacKinnon on portraying the 1950s in a contemporary play, theater as a tool for social change (or not), and why bringing the funny just comes naturally. (7:34) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=29 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=29 2/18/2010 9:59:02 AM 07:34 ON THE HORIZON #4: Damon Gupton of CLYBOURNE PARK talks to Courtney Beam about the nexus between acting off-Broadway and conducting major symphony orchestras (7:45). ON THE HORIZON #4: Damon Gupton of CLYBOURNE PARK talks to Courtney Beam about the nexus between acting off-Broadway and conducting major symphony orchestras (7:45). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=29 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=29 3/3/2010 12:50:01 PM 07:45 THIS playwright Melissa James Gibson & director Daniel Aukin discuss their remarkable multi-year collaboration (11:17) THIS playwright Melissa James Gibson & director Daniel Aukin discuss their remarkable multi-year collaboration (11:17) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=27 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=27 11/24/2009 11:28:55 AM 11:17 ON THE HORIZON #3: Eisa Davis talks yoga, her character in THIS, and preserving her family's legacy, with Marketing Resident Courtney Beam (8:51). ON THE HORIZON #3: Eisa Davis talks yoga, her character in THIS, and preserving her family's legacy, with Marketing Resident Courtney Beam (8:51). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=27 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=27 12/4/2009 6:45:14 AM 8:51 Annie Baker & Sam Gold on the incestuous nature of Park Slope, why fonts matter, and the close-knit cast of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION (10:05) Annie Baker & Sam Gold on the incestuous nature of Park Slope, why fonts matter, and the close-knit cast of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION (10:05) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=26 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=26 10/2/2009 3:44:03 PM 10:05 ON THE HORIZON #2: 2009/10 Marketing Resident Courtney Beam talks to Heidi Schreck on switching hats between acting & writing, her character in CIRCLE MIRROR, and why kidney transplant centers make for great inspiration (8:58). ON THE HORIZON #2: 2009/10 Marketing Resident Courtney Beam talks to Heidi Schreck on switching hats between acting & writing, her character in CIRCLE MIRROR, and why kidney transplant centers make for great inspiration (8:58). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=26 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=26 11/2/2009 2:28:49 PM 8:58 ON THE HORIZON #1: Margarita Levieva talks to Summer 2009 Marketing Resident Julie Kruger about her unconventional background, life as a poster girl, and what it’s like to play the dark, cunning Anika in THE RETRIBUTIONISTS (9:15) ON THE HORIZON #1: Margarita Levieva talks to Summer 2009 Marketing Resident Julie Kruger about her unconventional background, life as a poster girl, and what it’s like to play the dark, cunning Anika in THE RETRIBUTIONISTS (9:15) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=25 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=25 11/2/2009 2:23:32 PM 09:15 RETRIBUTIONISTS author Daniel Goldfarb discusses the play's origins, his fetching young cast, and his decision to identify as a Jewish playwright (9:45). RETRIBUTIONISTS author Daniel Goldfarb discusses the play's origins, his fetching young cast, and his decision to identify as a Jewish playwright (9:45). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=25 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=25 8/25/2009 9:07:40 PM 09:45 Theresa Rebeck on the dumbing down of the network news and the influence of the Almighty Buck on the Fourth Estate in OUR HOUSE (7:17). Theresa Rebeck on the dumbing down of the network news and the influence of the Almighty Buck on the Fourth Estate in OUR HOUSE (7:17). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=24 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=24 11/2/2009 6:40:58 PM 07:17 Stephen Kunken talks to Rob Ribar about playing Stu in OUR HOUSE, life as a journeyman actor in New York, and what it's like to be recognized for doing two scenes in "Gossip Girl" -- but not for ten months in FROST/NIXON on Broadway (7:40). Stephen Kunken talks to Rob Ribar about playing Stu in OUR HOUSE, life as a journeyman actor in New York, and what it's like to be recognized for doing two scenes in "Gossip Girl" -- but not for ten months in FROST/NIXON on Broadway (7:40). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=24 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=24 11/2/2009 2:17:43 PM 7:40 Christina Anderson on chicken feet, the mix of the personal and the political in INKED BABY, and on nabbing one's first off-Broadway production Christina Anderson on chicken feet, the mix of the personal and the political in INKED BABY, and on nabbing one's first off-Broadway production http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=23 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=23 3/17/2009 2:57:47 PM 8:21 Nikkole Salter talks to Rob Ribar about environmental racism, winning awards, and feeling the rhythm of Christina Anderson's INKED BABY. Nikkole Salter talks to Rob Ribar about environmental racism, winning awards, and feeling the rhythm of Christina Anderson's INKED BABY. http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=23 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=23 11/2/2009 2:15:46 PM Evan Smith discusses the moments, places, and people that inspired THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION (7:28) Evan Smith discusses the moments, places, and people that inspired THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION (7:28) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=22 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=22 11/2/2009 2:21:45 PM 07:28 Reed Birney talks to Rob Ribar about his relationship with PH, his character in THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, and his storied career as an actor in NYC (7:35) Reed Birney talks to Rob Ribar about his relationship with PH, his character in THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, and his storied career as an actor in NYC (7:35) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=22 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=22 11/2/2009 2:14:54 PM 07:35 Craig Lucas (PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY) on the city vs. the country, theater vs. film, and why you can't necessarily trust your inner voice (8:30). Craig Lucas (PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY) on the city vs. the country, theater vs. film, and why you can't necessarily trust your inner voice (8:30). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=21 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=21 11/2/2009 2:21:27 PM 08:30 Cassie Beck talks to Rob Ribar about the art of acting in NYC and her role in Craig Lucas's PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY (6:53). Cassie Beck talks to Rob Ribar about the art of acting in NYC and her role in Craig Lucas's PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY (6:53). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=21 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=21 11/2/2009 2:13:24 PM 06:53 KINDNESS author Adam Rapp talks about his actors, the Decathlon of writing, and why directing films is more exhausting than basketball (8:08). KINDNESS author Adam Rapp talks about his actors, the Decathlon of writing, and why directing films is more exhausting than basketball (8:08). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=20 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=20 11/2/2009 2:26:04 PM 08:08 Christopher Denham talks to 2008/09 Marketing Resident Rob Ribar about the pleasures of working with Adam Rapp and a couple guys named Nichols and Scorsese (6:10). Christopher Denham talks to 2008/09 Marketing Resident Rob Ribar about the pleasures of working with Adam Rapp and a couple guys named Nichols and Scorsese (6:10). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=20 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast2.asp?eventid=20 11/2/2009 2:12:42 PM 06:10 SAVED authors Dempsey, Friedman, and Groff talk about the genesis of the show and what fans of the 2004 MGM film can expect from the production (10:19) SAVED authors Dempsey, Friedman, and Groff talk about the genesis of the show and what fans of the 2004 MGM film can expect from the production (10:19) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=17 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=17 3/2/2009 2:03:50 PM 10:19 Adam Bock (THE DRUNKEN CITY) on Hell's Kitchen, Shakespeare, and the rich history of inebriation in modern theater (6:00) Adam Bock (THE DRUNKEN CITY) on Hell's Kitchen, Shakespeare, and the rich history of inebriation in modern theater (6:00) http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=16 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=16 11/2/2009 2:18:56 PM 6:00 Anne Bogart on technology, the classroom vs. the rehearsal room, and working with Mary-Louise Parker on DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE (5:22). Anne Bogart on technology, the classroom vs. the rehearsal room, and working with Mary-Louise Parker on DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE (5:22). http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=15 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=15 11/2/2009 2:19:25 PM 5:22 Jordan Harrison talks to Director of Marketing Eric Winick about the intersection of pop, opera, and the origins of DORIS TO DARLENE (5:21). With music by Kirsten Childs. Jordan Harrison talks to Director of Marketing Eric Winick about the intersection of pop, opera, and the origins of DORIS TO DARLENE (5:21). With music by Kirsten Childs. http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=13 http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/podcast.asp?eventid=13 11/2/2009 2:27:14 PM 5:21