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Monday, February 4, 2013

The Impact of Regional Theatre - February, 2013 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

Among the topics our guests Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom and Howard Shalwitz talk with moderator Ben Cameron about are how you measure the value of art and its' impact on audiences; what's i…

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The Impact of Regional Theatre (Working In The Theatre #416) by American Theatre Wing

Among the topics our guests Alan Brown, Cynthia Hedstrom and Howard Shalwitz talk with moderator Ben Cameron about are how you measure the value of art and its' impact on audiences; what's i…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:03AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Katie Finneran and Anthony Warlow (#356) - January, 2013 by American Theatre Wing

In the latest Downstage Center, "Annie" stars Katie Finneran (Miss Hannigan) and Anthony Warlow (Daddy Warbucks) discuss the current revival, James Lapine, past roles, the audition process, …

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Robert Lewis by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

In New York on November 2, 1987, SDCF hosted a talk by Robert Lewis, a founding member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, The Group Theatre, and the Actors’ Studio. He spea…

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Effective Playwriting by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On February 27, 1986, SDCF held a conversation on Effective Playwriting with Stephen Porter and Howard Rossen moderated by Stephen Fife, on effective playwriting. In illustrating their poin…

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Bill Berloni -Encore (#355) - January, 2013 by American Theatre Wing

(A Special encore edition) Broadway’s premier animal trainer Bill Berloni got his foot in the door in 1976 as a teenager when he rescued and trained the original Sandy for the Goodspeed Op…

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Theatre's Super Lawyers - January, 2013 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

Theatrical lawyers Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum and Nancy Rose talk with Patrick Pacheco about the behind the scenes work they do from negotiating rights and contracts to deals with unions and…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 04:48PM

Theatre's Super Lawyers (Working In The Theatre #415) by American Theatre Wing

Theatrical lawyers Elliot Brown, Seth Gelblum and Nancy Rose talk with Patrick Pacheco about the behind the scenes work they do from negotiating rights and contracts to deals with unions and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:03AM
Thursday, December 20, 2012

Downtown Opportunities for Directors and Choreographers by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On October 1, 1998, SDCF hosted a panel on Downtown Opportunities for Directing and Choreography featuring producers from the vibrant downtown NY theatre scene including John Clancy, Ellie C…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 01:53PM
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Beth Leavel, Adam Heller, and Mark Jacoby - (#354) - December, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

Downstage Center celebrates the season with cast members from the hit holiday musical, "Elf." Cast members Beth Leavel, Adam Heller, and Mark Jacoby discuss the play, the adaptation from the…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:12AM
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Pia Lindstrom and Phyllis Jeanne Creore - (#353) - December, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

In this special Downstage Center, we celebrate the legendary Stage Door Canteen (a war relief effort founded by early members of the American Theatre Wing). Opened on March 2, 1942 in the 44…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 09:12AM
Monday, December 3, 2012

America's New Theatre Companies - December, 2012 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The 2012 National Theatre Company Grant Recipients share their thoughts on attracting and cultivating audiences; the importance of regional theatre across the country; their role in reaching…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 04:48PM

America's New Theatre Companies (Working In the Theatre #414) by American Theatre Wing

The 2012 National Theatre Company Grant Recipients share their thoughts on attracting and cultivating audiences; the importance of regional theatre across the country; their role in reaching…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:30PM
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Directing Opera by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On September 25, 1996, James Graves, Associate Director of SDCF, moderated a panel about Directing Opera. Panelists included Lillian Garrett-Groag, Mark Lamos, and Rhoda Levine. With great v…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 01:53PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen - (#352) - November, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

"Ten years after its New York premiere, The Exonerated still has the power to unsettle." - NY Times. Celebrating the ten year anniversary of their ground-breaking and thought-provoking docu-…

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

David Henry Hwang - Encore (#351) - November, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

Currently in residence at the Signature Theatre, playwright (and Wing board member) David Henry Hwang is a recent winner of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award. This edition of Down…

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Career Transitions by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On November 20, 1996, SDCF in partnership with The Drama League explored the subject of Career Transitions with a panel of four Directors and Choreographers - Seth Barrish, Kathleen Marshall…

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti (#350) - October, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti from "Once" talk about their Tony Award-winning musical and the successful run its enjoyed since its beginnings at the New York Theatre Workshop, their favori…

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Directing Green by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On October 1, 2012, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in partnership with Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) held a conversation entitled "Directing Green" at the New Amsterdam Theatr…

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Rob McClure and Christiane Noll (#349) - October, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

In the latest Downstage Center, actors Rob McClure and Christiane Noll discuss "Chaplin", from the research they put into their roles (Mr. McClure as the legendary silent film actor and Ms. …

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Intellectual Property by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

In 1996, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation and the Drama League co-sponsored a discussion with then SDC Executive Director Barbara Hauptman, SDC Attorney Ron Shechtman, and d…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 02:53PM
Friday, September 28, 2012

Developing Musicals by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On July 23, 2012, Director Stafford Arima (2012 revisal of "Carrie," "Altar Boyz") and Director/Choreographer Christopher Windom ("Central Avenue Breakdown") spoke with SDCF Producing Direct…

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American Theatre Wing 2012 Gala Slideshow by American Theatre Wing

Nearly $600,000 Raised as Wing Honors The Redgrave Family and Former Wing Chair Theodore S. Chapin. The black tie event marked the American Theatre Wing's 95th year of service, and was he…

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

David Cromer and Jeff Still (#348) - September, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

The latest edition of Downstage Center goes backstage with "Tribes", the provocative new play written by Nina Raine. Director David Cromer and actor Jeff Still discuss the play and the chall…

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Hunter Bell and Jenn Harris (#347) - September, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

In the latest Downstage Center, "Silence! The Musical" writer Hunter Bell and actress Jenn Harris discuss the show The NY Post called "Gleefully submissive" and The NY Times "a hilarious tak…

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Critics' Perceptions of Directors' Work by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On March 1, 1984 director James Furlong moderated a panel of theater critics featuring Theater Editor for Village Voice Erika Munk, Theater Critic for WNEW-TV Stewart Klein, and Theater Crit…

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Politics in the Theatre by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On October 28, 1985, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation invited Peter Zeisler to moderate a panel featuring journalists Thulani Davis and Erika Munk, playwright William Hoffman, a…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 02:53PM
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Hallie Foote and Andrew Leynse (#346) - August, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

Downstage Center goes to Texas. Listen as Primary Stages Artistic Director Andrew Leynse talks with actress Hallie Foote about her father Horton's work, world, and new Primary Stages product…

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

William Ivey Long - Encore (#345) - August, 2012 by American Theatre Wing and Xm Satellite Radio

Five time Tony-winner and new ATW Chairman William Ivey Long talks about his extensive career as one of Broadway's top costume designers, from his earliest days on stage -- living in a dress…

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Producers Symposium 1983 by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On February 25, 1983, director Nola Hague moderated a panel featuring esteemed producers Nelle Nugent, T. Edward Hambleton, and Michel Stuart, and director Judith Haskell. This passionate an…

SOURCE: American Theatre Wing at 02:53PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Patrick Page and Isabel Keating (#344) - August, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

"Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark's" Patrick Page and Isabel Keating go one-on-one about Broadway's favorite super hero and his nemesis, Page's Green Goblin. The actors talk dialects, quick ch…

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