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Cracked Christmas Carol30 Nov 202501:03:17

A Cracked Christmas Carol, a radio play, was one of the first virtual productions produced by The Theater Project during the pandemic.  We invite you to enjoy listening to the show as a podcast or watching it on our website. To view it, go to:  www.TheTheaterProject.org/Podcast



Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Lionel Barrymore

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Barrymore

The Vienna Boys Choir

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Boys%27_Choir

David Alberts (Playwright)

https://www.playscripts.com/playwrights/bios/1405

Gruel Recipe:  

  • 2 tablespoons ground oats (Scottish or steel-cut work well), 
  • 1 cup water or milk,
  •  pinch of salt. 
  • Optional: sugar, cream, cinnamon, or a splash of brandy for flavor.

Instructions:

  • Rub the oats with a little cold water to make a paste.
  • Bring the remaining water or milk to a boil in a small pot.
  • Stir in the oat paste and a pinch of salt.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Season to taste with any optional ingredients.

Gary Glor (Actor)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-glor/

Terri Sturtevant (Actor) 

https://www.facebook.com/terri.sturtevant/

Ilana Beth Schimmel (Actor)

https://www.ilanaschimmel.com

Lili Summer (Stage Manager)

https://www.facebook.com/lili.summer.14/

Andrew Falcon (Video Editor)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-falcon-b26b54132/

Play Structure26 Oct 202500:23:21
Playwright Brigid Amos sits down with world renowned playwright  Emma Goldman-Sherman to further dive into the world of dramaturgy. 

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Emma Goldman-Sherman Bio:

Emma Goldman-Sherman is a playwright and coach who teaches Structure Is Not a Dirty Word and other fun classes full of  useful, world-changing tools. They can be reached at BraveSpace.online or subscribe to their Substack for weekly prompts. 

Structure is not a dirty word

https://goldmansherman.substack.com/p/structure-is-not-a-dirty-word

Aristotelean Structure

https://pwcenter.org/article/decoding-the-6-aristotelean-elements-of-drama/

August Wilson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson

Caryl Churchill

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_Churchill

Suzan Lori Parks 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzan-Lori_Parks

Jaclyn Backhaus

https://www.jaclynbackhaus.com/

María Irene Fornés

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Irene_Forn%C3%A9s

Claire Baron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_Barron

Helen Banner

https://helenbanner.com/

Hansol Jung

https://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/contemporaryplaywrightsofcolor/hansol-jung

Jeremy O. Harris

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_O._Harris

Octavia Butler

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octavia_E._Butler

Brave Space

https://www.bravespace.online/

Emma’s Brave Space.online Substack

https://goldmansherman.substack.com/

Creating a One Woman Show26 Jan 202500:39:15

Mary Iannelli sits down with Jen Ponton to discuss what inspired her to create her one woman show and what were some of the challenges she faced while doing so.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

La Mama

https://www.lamama.org/

Dixon Place

https://dixonplace.org/

The Flea

https://thenewflea.org/

ChatGPT: is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. The language model can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media posts, essays, code and emails.

https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/ChatGPT#:~:text=ChatGPT%20is%20an%20artificial%20intelligence,learning%20to%20improve%20future%20responses.

Fractured Atlas

https://www.fracturedatlas.org/

Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/?ref=nav

Denver Fringe Festival

https://denverfringe.org/

United Solo Festival

https://unitedsolo.org/

The longer my mother is dead, the more I like her by Deborah Unger

https://www.deborah-unger.com/bio

Ana Gasteyer Survival Kit

  • Entertainers Secret:  https://www.amazon.com/Entertainers-Secret-Throat-Relief-Scratchy/dp/B000Y023YC?tag=googhydr-20&source=dsa&hvcampaign=catchall&gclid=CjwKCAiA-Oi7BhA1EiwA2rIu2yLV6n7W89XnxxSZwVX-fyEsyqEfw3_a_VXgMlYVxFLCc3AWizEWgRoCX-YQAvD_BwE

  • Nasacort
  • Pine Brothers Glycerin Lozengers
  • Bone Broth individual packs
  • Liquid IV
  • Doterra:  https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/breathe-respiratory-blend-oil

54 Below

https://54below.org/

Duplex

https://www.theduplex.com/

Workshopping Your Script24 Nov 202400:44:48

Host Gary Glor sits down with Artistic Director Mark Spina to discuss the benefits of staged readings in the play development process and with playwright Brigid Amos to discuss what they have meant for her

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

The Odd Couple

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odd_Couple_(play)

Neil Simon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Simon

Life of a Working Actor27 Oct 202400:25:35

Kelley Rose McAndrews sits down with Mary Iannelli and discusses what it’s like to be a working actor.



Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Kelley Rose McAndrews

https://kelleymcandrews31.wixsite.com/kelleymcandrews

Grease the Musical

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(musical)

Playbill

https://playbill.com/jobs?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnAVIz6C5RnurNiz0majK88b6c_450xJut4bmh325hx6xcWBlZmH-FMaAlzhEALw_wcB

Backstage

https://www.backstage.com/

Actors’ Access

https://actorsaccess.com/

Mini Ring Light

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mini+ring+light&crid=I3NQF5W6CZ1H&sprefix=mini+ring+light%2Caps%2C93&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-sample-20_1_15

Blue / Gray Backdrop

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SLT5ZW8/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B08SLT5ZW8&ref_=sxts_sparkle_sbv&qid=1723588995&pd_rd_w=5JOUb&content-id=amzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942%3Aamzn1.sym.8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_p=8591358d-1345-4efd-9d50-5bd4e69cd942&pf_rd_r=K6TXSAG61RQVEAWZC49B&pd_rd_wg=lwEiD&pd_rd_r=4ecb97ba-def3-4f15-ba44-98abaaddcee2&pd_rd_plhdr=t

HB Studio

https://www.hbstudio.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiOy1BhDCARIsADGvQnAzelg1yc7dzWBz388gTjNr3eTGBdxmHFXeLV9vjMMxQn0KOsUM6igaAujNEALw_wcB

Macbeth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth

Standardized Patient 

The major responsibility of this position is to portray all the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients will often be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students learning experience.

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/what-is-a-standardized-patient-55088/

Carol Burnett

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Burnett

Annie (Musical)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_(musical)

Meryl Streep

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_Streep

Rachel McAdams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_McAdams

JimCaruso’s Cast Party

http://www.castpartynyc.com/

Jaylen Mingo & "Death Gamble"29 Sep 202400:37:44

3rd place prize winner of our 2024 Young Playwrights Competition, Jaylen Mingo introduces an audio reading of their award-winning play, Death Gamble. Followed by an interview with, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Kevin Carver

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De Sandies

References:

Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy

https://www.epsnj.org/jefferson

Montclair State University

https://www.montclair.edu/

Yale University

https://www.yale.edu/

The House is Haunted by Russ Colombo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Columbo

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol

Home Alone

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Alone

Raisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Raisin_in_the_Sun

Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clybourne_Park

Life is a Cabaret25 Aug 202400:40:40

Mary Iannelli sits down with internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist, Ari Axelrod to discuss his interpretation of a Cabaret artist, how he came to be one and what you should consider if you want to pursue that career. 

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Liz Callaway

https://lizcallaway.com/

Christine Ebersol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Ebersole

54 Below

https://54below.org/

A Place For Us, A Celebration of Jewish Broadway

https://www.ariaxelrod.com/upcoming/event-two-emate

Alex Rybeck

https://www.facebook.com/alex.rybeck/

Amy Sapp

https://www.amyesapp.com/

Anne Hampton Callaway

https://www.annhamptoncallaway.com/

Ariana Grande

https://www.arianagrande.com/

Autumn Leaves song

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn_Leaves_(1945_song)

Barbara Cook

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Cook

Billy Stritch

https://billystritch.com/

Birdland

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/

Brian Darcy James

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_d%27Arcy_James

Bring Him Home

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_Him_Home

Carol Schmidt

https://cabaretscenes.org/tag/carol-schmidt/

Chia Rivera

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chita_Rivera

Chris Denny

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-denny-b718578a/

Don Rebic

https://donrebic.com/

Don't Tell Mama NYC

https://donttellmamanyc.com/

Eastern Michigan University

https://www.emich.edu/

Ella Fitzgerald

https://www.ellafitzgerald.com/#/

Faith Prince

https://faith-prince.com/

Gavin Creel

https://www.gavincreel.com/

Hal Prince

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Prince

Jason Robert Brown

https://jasonrobertbrown.com/

Jeff Harnar

https://jeffharnar.com/

Jen Tepper

https://www.jenniferashleytepper.com/

Jerry Herman

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Herman

Jerry Robbins

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Robbins

Jim Caruso's cast party

http://www.castpartynyc.com/

Jim Dolan

https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDolanJr/

Judy Garland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland

Karen Mason

https://www.karenmason.com/about-karen/

Kathy Najimy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Najimy

KT Sullivan

https://www.ktsullivan.com/bio

Lara Teeter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Teeter

Lena Catrakilis

https://cabaretscenes.org/2022/10/04/lina-koutrakos/

Leonard Bernstein

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Bernstein

Live at Birdland album

https://www.ariaxelrod.com/album

Lucy Arnez

https://www.luciearnaz.com/

Mandy Patinkin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Patinkin

Marilyn Maye

https://marilynmaye.com/

Marty Schechtman

Michael Orland

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelOrlandMusic/

Miracles of Miracles from Fiddler on the Roof

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n21JmcvxKL8

October 7th Attack

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-18/ty-article-static/.premium/what-happened-on-oct-t/0000018e-c1b7-dc93-adce-eff753020000

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war

Peisha McPhee

https://peishamcphee.com/

Rick Jensen

https://nitelifeexchange.com/the-cabaret-community-mourns-the-passing-of-rick-jensen-1958-2021/

Ron McGowan

https://www.facebook.com/p/Ron-McGowan-Pianist-Accompanist-Vocal-Coach-St-Louis-100047719014894/

Sandler Center in Boca

https://levisjcc.org/culture/

Sheldon Harnick

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_Harnick

Simon Sinek

https://simonsinek.com/

Something’s Coming from West Side Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOQPMjKLQQU

Stephen Sondheim

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Sondheim

Start with Why 

https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/

Tedd Firth

https://www.teddfirth.com/

The Green Room

https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/

The Shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_synagogue_shooting

Tim Shell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-schall-7239768/

West Bank Cafe

https://www.westbankcafe.com/

West Side Story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story

Westport Country Playhouse

https://www.westportplayhouse.org/

The Director's Chair28 Jul 202400:35:22

Mary Iannelli sits down with The Theater Project’s Artistic Director, Mark Spina, to gain some insight on his directing style.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Connecticut College

https://conncoll.edu/

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

https://www.theoneill.org/

National Theater Institute

https://www.nationaltheaterinstitute.org/

National Playwrights Conference

https://www.theoneill.org/npc

Agnes of God

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_of_God

Dianne Wiest

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_Wiest

The Revolutionists

https://www.laurengunderson.com/all-plays/the-revolutionists

The Mystery of Irma Vep

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Irma_Vep

DC Digest

https://www.dcdigest.com/home

New Play Exchange

https://newplayexchange.org/

Theatre Digest

http://theatredigest.com/

Hello, Dolly

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello,_Dolly!_(musical)

Imelda Staunton

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imelda_Staunton

Thorton Wilder

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_Wilder

Stephen Sondheim

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Sondheim

Follies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follies

The Interpreter

https://www.thetheaterproject.org/the-interpreter

Joseph Vitale

https://www.josephvitale.net/

Bill Mesce Jr

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-mesce-jr-750a6015/

The Holocaust

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holocaust

Stonewall (Rebroadcast)30 Jun 202400:43:52

Today TTP is thinking about...Pride Month In honor of Pride month, We are re-running a podcast from 2021 - Theater before and after Stonewall. Mark Spina and Harry Patrick Christian share their observations about changes in theater and film over the course of their lifetimes.

Credits:

Thanks for listening to this episode of “The Theater Project thinks about”.   

Our Audio Engineer was Gary Glor and Our Theme music was by Gail Lou and Demien De Sandies

Visit TheTheater Project.org to sign up for our mailing list, as well as check out all the links and resources in the show notes. And if you enjoyed what you heard, please consider leaving a comment on our FB or IG page.

That’s all for this episode, we’ll see you next time!

References:

https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots

https://www.pridecenter.org/

The Drag: https://stageagent.com/shows/play/22881/the-drag

The Nance: https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=4884

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/cat/character/brick/

A Streetcar Named Desire: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/streetcar/quotes/theme/sexuality/

Picnic: https://stageagent.com/shows/play/6305/picnic

Separate Tables: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/8967/separate-tables

Tea And Sympathy: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/1038/tea-and-sympathy

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf: https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=1623

Take Me Out: https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/multiple.asp?indexm=25&start=1&limitResult=all&options=all&limitResult1=allgenres&total=all&male=all&female=all&keysearch=take%20me%20out

The Front Runner: https://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964

Christopher Durang: http://www.christopherdurang.com/

Nicky Silver: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Silver

Will And Grace: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_%26_Grace

The Boys in the Band: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2499/the-boys-in-the-band-original-version

Roots: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots_(1977_miniseries)

Bent: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2618/bent

Angels in America: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_in_America_(miniseries)

Michael Riedel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Riedel_(journalist)

The Inheritance: https://theinheritanceplay.com/

Writing History26 May 202400:29:24

Mark Spina sits down with members of our playwrights group, Joe Vitale and Lynn Marie Macy, to discuss the challenges when writing about historical events or people, what drew them to that genre and the various approaches a writer can take when doing so.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

The Lost Patrol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Patrol_(1934_film)

Peter Shaffer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Shaffer

The Royal Hunt of the Sun

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Hunt_of_the_Sun

Pizzaro Brothers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizarro_brothers

Amadeus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_(play)

Dragons in the Crease

https://newplayexchange.org/plays/105516/dragons-crease

The Fourth State of Matter

https://www.josephvitale.net/plays-1

The Interpreter

https://www.josephvitale.net/plays-1

Richard Sonnenfeldt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Sonnenfeldt

Hermann Göring

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_G%C3%B6ring

Nuremberg Trials

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_trials

Vile Things in Dark Corners (still a work in progress, but here’s Lynn Marie’s website)

https://lynnmariemacy.com/

Nellie Bly

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly

Jack the Ripper

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper

Jane Austin at Prinny’s Palace from Hearthside Reading Series by Theater 2020, co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Heights Library

Part 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqdhTs5mOE8

Part 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlKIqsdFv2s

Henry VIII

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII

Madame Henriette Campan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henriette_Campan

Hamilton

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical)

1776

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1776_(musical)

Martin Luther King

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

Casting Director28 Apr 202400:39:29
Mary Iannelli sits down with Emma Green, Head of Emma Green Casting, to discuss the role of a casting director and what up and coming actors should know about the casting process.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Damian DeSandies

References:

Emma Green Bio:  Emma Green is a seasoned Casting Director and Development Producer. Originally from Australia, Emma forged her way into the world of Casting and Producing from humble beginnings as an eager intern with companies such as Maura Fay/Tom McSweeney (AUST) and Cast Iron Productions (USA). She has a keen eye for talent and a relentless willingness to find the right person for every role no matter how big or small. This has helped her climb the ranks from Associate to Coordinator to Producer and Director in a relatively short amount of time. She worked for several years with Fremantle Media USA- focusing on development casting needs as well as several seasons on the hit NBC show- America's Got Talent. 

From there Emma branched out as a Development & Casting Producer for TV and was appointed Manager for US Factual Development at Temple Street Productions, the company best known for Orphan Black, Killjoys & Million Dollar Critic. Now she is at the helm of Emma Green Casting; a boutique company that provides casting services for US and International Productions, with a specialization in foreign castings and talent for TV, Film, Commercial and New Media projects. Emma has earned her reputation as a hardworking professional in the world of entertainment with keen attention to detail, a personalized and refreshing 'out of the box' approach to get every job done right!

Casting websites:

StarNow

https://www.starnow.com/

Backstage

https://www.backstage.com/

Casting Networks

https://www.castingnetworks.com/

Actor’s Access

https://actorsaccess.com/

Breakdown Services

https://breakdownservices.com/

Upcast

https://getupcast.com/

Casting Frontier

https://castingfrontier.com/

Warner Brothers Internship Opportunities

https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/internship-opportunities

Fremantle Media

https://fremantle.com/

Coogan Work Permit:  

All actors under the age of 18 in the state of California—which is to say, actors who either live here or are doing work here, even if they legally reside in another state—are required to open a Coogan Account (also known as a blocked trust account) before they are allowed to work.

This means that if you are coming to Los Angeles to audition for anything—even for a short time, like a week or two—you need to have this account set up and in place. If your audition leads to a role, depending on the type of role/production, you could be on set literally the next day, and production will expect you to have the paperwork in order. No Coogan Account, no work.

This applies not only to film and TV, but also to commercials, modeling, voiceover work, etc. New York, Louisiana, and New Mexico have similar laws. The intention of the Coogan law is that a minimum of 15% of each dollar a young actor makes goes into an account that is untouchable until they turn 18. It is named after Jackie Coogan, the child star from the 1930s whose fortune was squandered by his parents

YPC Coordinator31 Mar 202400:37:19

Today TTP is thinking about...what it’s like to coordinate an event like our Young Playwrights’ Competition. Grace Carver, the event coordinator, sits down with the competition’s director, and her father, Kevin to talk about her personal experience, what it takes to coordinate such an event and provides a retrospective highlighting selected plays from previous years.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Kevin Carver

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

Stage Managing28 Sep 202500:34:36

Gary Glor sits down with Amy Hadam to discuss the role of the stage manager and the skills and techniques needed to do the job.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jekyll_%26_Hyde_(musical)

Surflight Theater

https://surflight.org/

Molly Ivins

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Patriot:_The_Kick-Ass_Wit_of_Molly_Ivins

Erma Bomback at Wits End

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erma_Bombeck

Ann Richards

https://theannrichardsplay.com/

Buyer and Cellar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buyer_%26_Cellar

One Man show - A Christmas Carol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol_(1988_play)

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche

https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/9940/5-lesbians-eating-a-quiche

QLab

https://qlab.app

Hedda Gabler

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_Gabler

Heisenberg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heisenberg_(play)

Topic

Website (without actual link)

Playwriting Competitions25 Feb 202400:36:22

Some of the finalists of last year's THINK FAST competition sit with Mark Spina to give us their take on the pros and cons of these programs.

Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:

THE PANELISTS:

Teddy Durgin 

https://www.facebook.com/teddy.durgin  

Michael Towers  

https://www.facebook.com/michael.towers.395/

Curt Strickland

https://pwcenter.org/profile/curt-strickland

https://curtsview.com/

Helen Chang Mao

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helencmao

Cindy Samson Braff

https://www.facebook.com/cindi.sansonebraff

OTHER PLAY COMPETITIONS:

Short and Sweet Play Festival

https://shortandsweet.org/

New City Players

https://newcityplayers.org/lab

Rated S Sketch Comedy

https://www.stagecoachtc.com/rated-s-sketch-comedy/

Secret Theatre

https://secrettheatre.com/

Play Submission Helper

https://playsubmissionshelper.com/

New York City Playwrights

https://www.nycplaywrights.org/

Think Fast Festival

https://www.thetheaterproject.org/think-fast-short-play-competition

Spark Theatre

https://emergingartiststheatre.org/spark/

Playwright’s Center

https://emergingartiststheatre.org/spark/

Manhattan Repertory Theatre

https://www.manhattanrep.com/

Baltimore Playwright’s Festival

https://www.baltplayfest.org/

International Playwriting Festival

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Playwriting_Festival

Silver Spring Stage

https://www.ssstage.org/

OTHER REFERENCES:

Lesley’s Playwriting Masters

https://lesley.edu/academics/graduate/creative-writing

Fell’s Point Corner Theatre

https://www.fpct.org/

Rachel Feeney-Williams

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=rachel%20feeney%20williams

August Wilson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson

Lloyd Richards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Richards

Tennessee Williams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Williams

Elia Kazan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elia_Kazan

The Glass Menagerie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Menagerie

A Streetcar Named Desire

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Streetcar_Named_Desire

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_on_a_Hot_Tin_Roof

Film Editing28 Jan 202400:31:50
Host Mary Iannelli sits down with Nancy Foster, a principal at Foster Media LLC, who has over 30 years experience in Multi-Media Production to take a deep dive into Film Editing

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Nancy’s Bio:  

Foster Media LLC, A Post-Production House and Design Firm.

Nancy Foster, principal, has over 30 years of experience in Multi-Media Production.

Clients have included:  ABC, Fox Broadcasting, 21st Century Syndication, CNBC, FoxNewsMedia, Fox Business, Comcast, MyNetworkTV, The New York Post, and Lancit Media LLC.

Television Marketing:  Creative direction and execution of numerous TV Network & Syndication marketing campaigns.  Including developing cohesive on-air promotional materials, integrated promotion in programming, and advertising sales presentations.

Film Narrative: Post-production work for numerous independent feature length films, shorts, music videos, long-form documentaries, and short bio pieces.

Graphic Design:  Website design for TV Network & Syndication programs. Newsletters, out-door media, event advertisements, hospitality materials, and logo design. 

Foster Media has a long-standing commitment to supporting diverse community efforts and charitable organizations. We are honored to have developed video projects for:

NYC Education Based “Partnership with Children” 

Catholic Charities Drug Rehabilitation Center

Launched Wounded Warrior Promotional Campaign

International Women’s Media Foundation “Courage in Journalism” Award 

Black History Month Features on Hundred Black Men and NYC Eagle Academy

Hispanic Heritage Month Features on NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles, 

KIND’s CEO Daniel Lubetzy, Grammy Award-Winning Mariachi Band Flor De Toloache

Mandy.com

https://www.mandy.com/

Adobe Premiere Pro

https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html

Final Cut Pro

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Cut_Pro

Lightroom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Lightroom

Burning Conversations26 Nov 202300:37:35

3rd place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Mia Longenecker introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Burning Conversations. Followed by an interview with 2021, 1st place winner, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Kevin Carver

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De Sandies

References:

Joyce Carrol Oates

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Carol_Oates

Mamma Mia - Musical

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(musical)

Arrested Development - TV Show

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrested_Development

Boston University - Summer Creative Writing Program

https://www.bu.edu/summer/courses/creative-writing/

esports…A New Frontier?29 Oct 202300:39:05

esports has been around since1978 when Atari laid the foundation with a Space Invaders tournament.  The early gaming classic was played at the 1980 Space Invaders Championships with over 10,000 gamers competing. Mary Iannelli sits down with Emmy award winner, Willow Forde to discuss this old, but new, art form, how they became involved with it and what they think the future holds.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Overwatch

https://www.overwatchleague.com/en-us/

Fortnight World Cup

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnite_World_Cup

Valor Champions

https://valorantesports.com/

Ms Pac-Man

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Pac-Man

Twitch

https://www.twitch.tv/

Digital Emmy Awards:  The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced [Dec 9, 2019] a new Sports Emmy category, Outstanding Esports Coverage. The award will “recognize the craft behind the delivery of coverage and presentation of competitive, organized video gaming to the viewer during a championship or final event.”

The awards committee for the Academy made the unanimous decision to recognize esports journalism in an effort to “expand the Emmy universe,” said Justine Gubar, executive director of Sports Emmy Awards Administration, and herself a four-time Emmy Award winner.

Fortnite

https://www.fortnite.com/

Battle Royale traditionally refers to a fight involving many combatants, usually conducted under either boxing or wrestling rules, where the winner is the one who registers the most kills. In recent times, the term has been used in a more general sense to refer to any fight involving large numbers of people who are not organized into factions. Within combat sports and professional wrestling, the term has a specific meaning, depending on the sports being discussed.

In Game Observer are the greatest unsung heroes in esports.  They are the cinematographers of esports!

https://www.oneesports.gg/gaming/in-game-observers-esports-job/

Castors  is another name for a commentator, who will speak over the action to engage, inform and entertain the viewer. Casters will need good knowledge of the game and teams they are casting, to offer personality and bring a match to life.

Open Broadcaster Software

https://obsproject.com/

Gaming Map is just a representation of the game world or a part of it. All video games have a map of the playing area. Sometimes only the developers can see that and the player just has to discover the section/level/world on their own, such as Doom. In others, the map is drawn as you explore

esports winter/esports bubble:  It’s a term that’s being used to describe the current state of the industry in which esports teams are struggling financially to stay afloat.

https://www.oneesports.gg/gaming/esports-fans-esports-winter-industry/

Links to watch:

Champs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWXDui9Cjmg&ab_channel=VALORANTChampionsTour

Worlds 2022 Finals Tease - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpO5bZEzVzI&t=43s&ab_channel=LoLEsports

Worlds 2022 Moments and Memories - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxvqmyb-d4&ab_channel=LoLEsports

On HER Shoulders24 Sep 202300:27:22

Mark Spina and Lynn Marie Macy sit down to discuss the On Her Shoulders project, spearheaded by the New Perspectives Theatre Company, which strives to make it impossible for producers and theater companies to deny or ignore the 1,000-year history and value of women's contribution to the theatrical canon.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Lynn Marie Macy

https://lynnmariemacy.com/

Melody Brooks

https://www.newperspectivestheatre.org/artistic-director

Access info about On Her Shoulders and the Database from this page:

https://www.newperspectivestheatre.org/on-her-shoulders-page

Theater 2020

https://www.theater2020.com/

5050 x 2020

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5050x2020

Hedgepig Ensemble

https://www.hedgepigensemble.org/

Expand The Canon:

https://www.hedgepigensemble.org/expand-the-canon?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVgW6W74Rz_p-ngE3GzcwD6d8iSkD9j5BBE9GtpkhjLsNnd2g4Tt8l4aAiYhEALw_wcB

Goethe and the Weimar Circle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weimar_Classicism#:~:text=The%20Weimarer%20Klassik%20movement%20lasted,during%20the%20period%201788%E2%80%931805.

League of Professional Theatre Women:

https://www.theatrewomen.org/

WP Theater:

https://wptheater.org/

History Matters:

https://www.historymatterscelebratingwomensplaysofthepast.org/

Parity Productions:

https://parityproductions.org/

Los Angeles Female Playwrights initiative:

https://lafpi.com/

The Count:

https://the-lillys.org/the-count-1

Playwrights:

Aphra Behn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphra_Behn

Fanny Burney

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Burney

Pedro Calderón de la Barca

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Calder%C3%B3n_de_la_Barca

Rachel Carothers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Crothers

Susanna Centlivre

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_Centlivre

Alice Childress

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Childress

Mercedes de Costa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes_de_Acosta 

Olympe de Gouges

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympe_de_Gouges

Ana Caro de Mallén

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Caro_de_Mall%C3%A9n#:~:text=El%20conde%20partinupl%C3%A9s%20and%20Valor,that%20are%20still%20known%20today.

Lope de Vega

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lope_de_Vega

Martin Denton

https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Martin-Denton/

Madame DesJardin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie-Catherine_de_Villedieu 

Susan Glaspell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Glaspell 

Hildegard of Bingen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildegard_of_Bingen

Pauline Hopkins

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hopkins

Hrotsvitha

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrotsvitha

Zora Neale Hurston

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zora_Neale_Hurston

Estelle Anna Lewis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estelle_Anna_Lewis

Dawn Powell 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_Powell

Susanna Rowson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_Rowson

George Sand

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Sand

Freddie Schiller

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Schiller

Frances Chamberlin Sheridan

https://www.juggernaut-theatre.org/first-100-years-the-professional-female-playwright/frances-chamberlaine-sheridan/

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Brinsley_Sheridan

Catherine Trotter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharine_Trotter_Cockburn

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Wolfgang_von_Goethe

Charlotte and Caroline von Langfield

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_von_Lengefeld

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_von_Wolzogen

Charlotte von Stein

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_von_Stein

Mercy Otis Warren

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_Otis_Warren

Plays/Works:

Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Vindication_of_the_Rights_of_Woman

Dido by Charlotte von Stein

https://www.jstor.org/stable/23980730

Dido by Christopher Marlowe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dido,_Queen_of_Carthage_(play)

Dido and Aeneas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dido_and_Aeneas

Lady Susan or The Captive Heart

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Captive_Heart

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northanger_Abbey

Rights of Man

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rights_of_Man

Sappho of Lesbos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95SDtZdT8sA

Articles:

CELEBRATING 1,000 YEARS OF WOMEN WRITING PLAYS

https://witonline.org/2022/03/21/celebrating-1000-years-of-women-writing-plays/

(Women’s) History Matters

https://howlround.com/womens-history-matters

New York State Council on the Arts Report

REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN: A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT?

https://www.womenarts.org/nysca-report-2002/

Opening the curtain - Thesis tackles gender bias in American theater

https://paw.princeton.edu/article/opening-curtain

2023 Young Playwrights Competition - Elise Harvey27 Aug 202300:37:29

1st place winner of our 2023 Young Playwrights Competition, EliseHarvey introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Alistair's Garden. Followed by an interview with 2021 1st place winner, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.

Credits:

Audio Engineers Alex Gomez and Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De Sandies

References:

The children's hour by Lillian Hellman

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Children%27s_Hour_(play)

So, You Wanna Be a Producer30 Jul 202300:40:12

Mary Iannelli sits down with Diane Foster, actress, producer, director and the founder of Wallybird Productions to discuss what is a producer, what role(s) do they play in the making of a film and all that is involved with producing a film from inception through distribution.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Diane Foster Bio

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1341466/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Wallybird Productions

https://wallybirdproductions.com/

Tribeca Film Festival

https://tribecafilm.com/festival

Stage 32

https://www.stage32.com/welcome/

IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/

Canva

https://www.canva.com/

Wrap Book

https://www.wrapbook.com/

Set Hero

https://sethero.com/

Reese Witherspoon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese_Witherspoon

Ava DuVernay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ava_DuVernay

Array Now

https://arraynow.com/

Kathryn Bigelow

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000941/

REVISIT: Arts Matters25 Jun 202300:28:04

As we welcome back former Theater Project Jr alums to perform a Broadway Jukebox next month, we thought it would be a good time to do a lookback at our podcast from last year.

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Mary Iannelli talks with her previous students to see what impact theater has had on them, their lives and their futures.  

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Montclair State University: https://www.montclair.edu/

Governor Livingston High School: https://www.bhpsnj.org/livingston

Ithaca College: https://www.ithaca.edu/

University of Virginia: https://www.virginia.edu/

Villanova University: https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html

William and Mary: https://www.wm.edu/

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey LLC (RMANJ): https://rmanetwork.com/our-locations/rma-new-jersey/

2023 Young Playwrights Competition - Nicole Beltre28 May 202300:29:45

3rd place winner of our 2023 Young Playwrights Competition, Nicole Beltre introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, EL LATIDO DEL CORAZÓN. Followed by an interview with Young Playwright Competition Coordinator, Kevin Carver.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

Audio Description by Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Albert Camus - The Stranger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stranger_(Camus_novel)

Mexican dream by Piero Piccioni

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xlLt4k1lXA

Heaven on the beach with you by Robert Lester

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC5Axj2nO-Q

Set Design30 Apr 202300:43:40

Host Mark Spina sits down with Fred Kinney, a professor of scenic design at California State University, Fullerton to walk us through what the set design process might be for a production of The Glass Menagerie. 

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Bio: Fred Kinney is a California based designer who has designed over 80 theatre productions as well as trade shows and television. He has worked at numerous theaters, including California's South Coast Repertory and San Diego Repertory, and New Jersey's Shakespeare Theatre, New Jersey Repertory Company, and even The Theater Project. He has also designed in Europe at Vienna’s English Theatre. TV credits include Larry the Cable Guy’s Christmas Extravaganza, Jeopardy!, Urban Monk, and Basketball Wives.  Fred is a professor of scenic design at California State University, Fullerton. He has been a Visiting Artist at Stanford University & at Montclair State University, NJ.

The Glass Menagerie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Menagerie

The Burgdorff Center for the Arts

http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/the-burgdorff

Proof

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play)

Arthur Miller

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller

Tennessee Williams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Williams

Romeo & Juliet

https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/

Company

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_(musical)

West Side Story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story

Jessica Tandy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Tandy

Kathereine Hepburn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Hepburn

Laurette Taylor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurette_Taylor

French Scenes

Definition: A "scene" division within a play marked (as in French drama) by the entrance or exit of an actor.

Wit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(play)

The Glass Menagerie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Menagerie

The Burgdorff Center for the Arts

http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/the-burgdorff

Proof

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play)

Arthur Miller

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller

Tennessee Williams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Williams

Romeo & Juliet

https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/

Company

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_(musical)

West Side Story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story

Jessica Tandy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Tandy

Kathereine Hepburn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Hepburn

Laurette Taylor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurette_Taylor

French Scenes

Definition: A "scene" division within a play marked (as in French drama) by the entrance or exit of an actor.

Wit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(play)

The Glass Menagerie

The Burgdorff Center for the Arts

Proof

Arthur Miller

Tennessee Williams

Romeo & Juliet

Company

West Side Story

Jessica Tandy

Katharine Hepburn

Laurette Taylor

French Scenes

Wit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glass_Menagerie

http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/the-burgdorff

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_(play)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee_Williams

https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_(musical)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Tandy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Hepburn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurette_Taylor

Definition: A "scene" division within a play marked (as in French drama) by the entrance or exit of an actor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wit_(play)

Taking It On the Road31 Aug 202500:38:58

Mary Iannelli sits down with former TPJ alum, James Lynch to see what it’s like to take on an iconic role off broadway and then take it on the road as part of a national touring company.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Saw, The Musical

https://www.sawthemusical.com/

Backstage

https://www.backstage.com/

Zicam Nasal Swabs

https://www.zicam.com/our-products/cold-shortening/nasal-swabs

Neti Pot

A neti pot is a device used for nasal irrigation, typically to flush out mucus and allergens from the nasal passages. It's a teapot-like container with a long spout, allowing you to pour a saline solution into one nostril, which then flows out the other. This process helps relieve symptoms of allergies, colds, and sinus congestion.

Portable Nebulizer

A portable nebulizer is a compact, handheld medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation, making it convenient for on-the-go use or travel. It offers a discreet and quiet way to deliver medication directly to the lungs, which is helpful for individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).



Vocal Resonance

Vocal resonance is the process of amplifying and enriching the sound of your voice by using the resonating cavities in your head and throat. It's like an echo, where the sound waves bounce off reflective surfaces and enhance the sound's quality and projection. Think of it as the way your voice sounds full, rich, and carries well.

Writing Short Stories26 Mar 202300:37:53

General description:

Mary Iannelli sits down with Jody Lebel, an award-winning author, playwright, actor, and voiceover talent, on the art of writing in general and as it pertains to writing short stories specifically. 

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Write Better Right Now Jody’s eBook

List of Magazines currently paying for short stories

Tamiami Strangler

Nora Roberts / JD Robb

Pretty Woman

The Big Five

Six Stages of Plot Structure by Michael Hauge

YPC_Isabel Lindsay26 Feb 202300:25:09

General description:

3rd place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Isabel Lindsay introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Community Garden. Followed by an interview with 2020 Young Playwright Competition honoree, Jacob Makofske

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

The Cast:

Bryan Rodriguez as Andres Cargal

Maria Forero as Aiere Sayer

Deb Maclean as Reina Hemeldez

No Exit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Exit

The Secret History by Donna Tart  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_History

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle_and_Dante_Discover_the_Secrets_of_the_Universe

Benjamin Aire Saenz  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Alire_S%C3%A1enz

YouTube19 Jan 202300:44:14

Theater Project Jr Alum, Dylan Randazzo sits down with Mary to discuss his love of theater, all things creative and how it all came together when he started his own YouTube channel.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou

References:

Dylan Randazzo                    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3615090/

YouTube                                https://www.youtube.com/

Siskel and Ebert                    https://siskelebert.org/

The Dyl Pickle Movie Network          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYX69CGdNRxVUHGcDWwTK8w

Marvel                                    https://www.marvel.com/

Dan Murrell                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eULnt68fl1M

Patreon                      https://www.patreon.com/

Rotten Tomatoes                   https://www.rottentomatoes.com/

Equipment needs:

           Yeti Blue Mic https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blue+yeti+microhpone&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19eroLore6QjEG2yC2bjfg8eP2JQDuM_Y0s3C_czen3QfW5RgWFgC4WxoCDRUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=256417639852&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012005&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16537323950450493542&hvtargid=kwd-464214987284&hydadcr=29865_9846694&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_257w2byfd1_e

Ring Light Reviews                https://bestpicks.today/best-ring-lights-review/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=124312088343&utm_term=best%20selfie%20ring%20light&campaignId=14214831568&adGroupId=124312088343&feedItemId=&targetId=kwd-304480055998&locInterestMs=&locPhysicalMs=9012005&matchType=b&network=g&device=c&deviceModel=&deviceType=desktop&campaignType=search&creativeId=538247134028&keyword=best%20selfie%20ring%20light&placement=&category=&adPosition=&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19egehuznuGT8iHcm4HGwHxHeHDXcjyhZu6s9lXWlbl3Jz2B-oTPvvKRoCvyIQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19egehuznuGT8iHcm4HGwHxHeHDXcjyhZu6s9lXWlbl3Jz2B-oTPvvKRoCvyIQAvD_BwE

iMovie            https://www.videowinsoft.com/imovie-movie-maker-mac.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAhKycBhAQEiwAgf19em-j8_EMl4jmW45qiI3Scac1awviXuyP1I8bQ405J0YDDWLoxJM1rhoCq54QAvD_BwE

"Pauses"27 Nov 202200:40:44

Our own Mark and Harry have a conversation that starts out about communication and takes a much more interesting turn to communication on and off the stage.  We hope you enjoy.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Mark Anthony Spina:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-spina/

Harry Patrick Christian:  https://www.vividstage.org/harry-patrick-christian

Meryl Streep:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_Streep

Glenn Close:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Close

Jack Nicholson:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Nicholson

Cathy Weiss:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-weiss-4501a59/

William Gillette:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gillette

George Arliss:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Arliss

George Arliss / Disraeli:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disraeli_(1929_film)

Warner Baxter:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Baxter

Norma Shearer:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_Shearer

Janette McDonald:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanette_MacDonald

Lillian Gish:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Gish

David Sedaris:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sedaris

Jessica Lang:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Lange

Alex Baldwin:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Baldwin

Dianne Weist:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_Wiest

Mary Louise Parker:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary-Louise_Parker

Amanda Plummer:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Plummer

Geraldine Page:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldine_Page

Paul Newman:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Newman

The Matchmaker:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matchmaker

Beanie Feldstein:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beanie_Feldstein

Lea Michelle:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lea_Michele

Glee:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glee_(TV_series)

Carol Channing:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Channing

Bette Midler:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Midler

Bernadette Peters:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Peters

Thornton Wilder:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_Wilder

Donna Murphy:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Murphy

Madeline Kahn:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline_Kahn

Allison Janney:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Janney

Denzel Washington:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_Washington

Julia Roberts:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Roberts

Bette Davis:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Davis

Angela Lansbury:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Lansbury

Sweeney Todd:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd

Gelsey Kirkland:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelsey_Kirkland

Lucie Arnaz:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucie_Arnaz

Angela Lansbury:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Lansbury

Len Cariou:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Cariou

 

Voiceover30 Oct 202200:50:35

Host Mary Iannelli sits with Anne Ganguzza, a professional voice actor, coach, and award-winning producer with a dynamic presence and a passion for all things voice + technology. She works with talent around the world who are interested in boosting their VO career to the next level, using target-marketed demos and customized marketing strategies in addition to vocal coaching. Her networking group, the VO Peeps, offers meetups and workouts with incredible opportunities for feedback and growth; while her VO BOSS podcast can be heard weekly around the globe, and highlights prescient industry topics with a fresh take on what’s happening in voice over. 

Short Description:

Mary sits with voice talent, coach and producer Anne Ganguzza to gain insight into what it's like to start a career in voiceover work. They discuss everything from how to get started, the business aspect, how important is marketing, technology and the industry in general. 

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

 

Anne’s links:

 

Website: https://www.anneganguzza.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneGanguzzaVoice?ref=ts&fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aganguzza

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/anngan

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anneganguzza

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aganguzza/

Blog: https://www.anneganguzza.com/blog

VO Peeps: https://www.vopeeps.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneganguzza?challengeId=AQFwk5-VDryraAAAAYCE6MAMDyyqZjjTZox9riiUemndiZGGUfr9cur_ER2uanNksE65Vfz_nDG4Ee88_G5xxLH7cBerKuh87Q&submissionId=de9d7268-084c-eb16-f788-22df62ffdb09

 

 

Warm up exercises:

 

Appcompanist https://www.appcompanist.com/

 

Rodney Saulsberry’s Tongue Twisters https://www.amazon.com/Rodney-Saulsberrys-Tongue-Twisters-Warm-Ups/dp/0974767824

 

 

Anne’s Studio Gear Recommendations https://www.anneganguzza.com/studio-gear

Audio editors

Twisted Wave for MAC: https://twistedwave.com/

Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html?sdid=KKQPG&mv=search&ef_id=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuIcvnoEH37XahytBYiI2UHIxrMDntTwlrAqEqaaPGp8mFkir3YtIA-BoCi8gQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!379243313516!e!!g!!adobe%20audition!1712851908!83024457248&gclid=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuIcvnoEH37XahytBYiI2UHIxrMDntTwlrAqEqaaPGp8mFkir3YtIA-BoCi8gQAvD_BwE

Logic Pro: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/

Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/

Where to find work:

Voice 123: https://voice123.com/pages/voice-over-jobs/

CastVoices: https://castvoices.com/projects

VOPlanet: https://www.voplanet.com/

Marketing:

Boss Blast: https://www.voboss.com/product/boss-blast

 

YPC IzaiahSolano25 Sep 202200:23:59

General description:

2nd place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Izaiah Solano introduces an audio reading of his award winning play, The Subway. Followed by an interview with 2020 Young Playwright Competition honoree, Jacob Makofske.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Complete our survey at:  https://surveys.blubrry.com/theater_project_thinks_about

The Subway by Izaiah Solano recording

Jamie - Cooper Mendonssa

Romero - Bryan Rodriguez

Directed by Dennis DaPrile

Getting Work in Film/TV28 Aug 202200:31:50

Scott Cagney sits down with Mary Iannelli and discusses how he has found work in Film and TV and gives us a glimpse of what life as a working actor is like. We cover all the ins and outs of being an actor - how to get work and what you should expect once you get it.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Scott Cagney https://www.backstage.com/u/ScottCagney/

Backstage https://www.backstage.com/

Actors’ Access https://actorsaccess.com/

ID Investigation Discovery https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/

Strange Dog Theatre http://www.strangedogtheatre.com/

Take Care Now sketch group on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88xxHeXJTPlD-8407F2RfA

The Trilogy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trilogy-podcast/id1262672022

Brian Parks https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3337669/

 Joe Drechsel https://www.facebook.com/joe.drechsel

YPC Olazabal31 Jul 202200:38:16

1st place winner of our 2022 Young Playwrights Competition, Lina Olazabal introduces an audio reading of her award winning play, Roll Sisyphus. Followed by an interview with 2018 1st place and 2017 3rd place winner, Kianni Keys.

Credits:

Producer Mary A Iannelli

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien Desandies

 

References:

Performance of Roll Sisyphus by Lena Olazabal

Demetrius: Jay Dunigan

Hades: Scott Cagney

Sisyphus: Matt McCarthy

Death: Harry Patrick Christian*

Zeus: Paul Murphy

Athena: Kelley McAndrews

Narrator: Andre DeSandies

*Member of Artists Equity Association

Directed by Gary Glor

 

Sisyphus: The Myth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisyphus:_The_Myth

Our Town - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Town

Urinetown - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urinetown

Kianni Keys https://www.backstage.com/u/kianni-keys/

Lina Olazabal https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-olazabal-14a8a3212/

Writing for Stage vs Screen26 Jun 202200:38:46

New Jersey native Bill Mesce, Jr. is an author of fiction and non-fiction, as well as a screenwriter and playwright. He talks with Mark Spina about the differences in approach when writing for the stage versus the screen.

 

Bill's first novel, The Advocate, won in the novel-writing category of the America’s Best competition, and was followed by two equally-acclaimed sequels, Officer of the Court and The Defender, as well as the non-fiction works Peckinpah’s Women: A Reappraisal of the Portrayal of Women in the Period Westerns of Sam Peckinpah and Artists on the Art of Survival: Observations on Frustration, Perspiration, and Inspiration for the Young Artist.

 

His screenwriting credits include Road Ends, starring Dennis Hopper and Mariel Hemingway, and uncredited work on Brian DePalma’s political thriller Blow Out. His plays include A Jersey Cantata, which was named one of the best new plays to debut in New Jersey in the 97-98 season, and will be revived this summer by The Theater Project in Maplewood.

 

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

 

Neil Simon                            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Simon

Paddy Chayefsky                      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Chayefsky

Aaron Sorkin                          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Sorkin

A Few Good Men                        https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104257/

Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?             https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_Afraid_of_Virginia_Woolf%3F_(film)

The Odd Couple.                 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odd_Couple_(film)

Glengarry Glen Ross                    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104348/

Mike Nichols                         https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001566/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

The Hospital                           https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067217/

Network                            https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074958/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Sidney Lumet                         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Lumet

Ned Beatty                            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ned_Beatty

Peter Finch,                           https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Finch

Owen Roizman                         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Roizman

Iron Man                             https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/

Cary Grant                            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cary_Grant

Katharine Hepburn                    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Hepburn

Bringing Up Baby                       https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029947/

What's Up, Doc?                        https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069495/

The Hangover                         https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1119646/

Irma Vep.                             https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irma_Vep

tik toks                                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok

The Godfather                          https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/

All The President's Men                  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074119/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Spotlight                             https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/

The Advocate                            https://www.amazon.com/Advocate-Bill-Mesce-Jr/dp/1530943043

HBO                              

https://www.hbo.com/

The director's company                      https://www.directorscompany.org/

Arts Matter29 May 202200:28:04

Mary Iannelli talks with her previous students to see what impact theater has had on them, their lives and their futures.  

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Montclair State University:  https://www.montclair.edu/

Governor Livingston High School:  https://www.bhpsnj.org/livingston

Ithaca College:  https://www.ithaca.edu/

University of Virginia:  https://www.virginia.edu/

Villanova University:  https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html

William and Mary:  https://www.wm.edu/

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey LLC (RMANJ):  https://rmanetwork.com/our-locations/rma-new-jersey/

Up and Coming Playwrights - Grace Zanghi27 Jul 202500:39:25

Prize winner of our 2025 Young Playwrights Competition, Grace Zanghi introduces an audio reading of their award winning play, Adams Apple. Followed by an interview with past honoree, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De Sandies

References:

Brennan Columbia-Walsh

https://www.backstage.com/u/brennan-columbia-walsh/

A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_House

She Kills Monsters

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Kills_Monsters

Hamlet

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet

Hedda Gabler

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_Gabler

"We Are Numbers" by Julian Martin24 Apr 202200:34:00

3rd place winner of our 2021 Young Playwrights Competition, Julian Martin introduces an audio reading of his award winning play, We Are Numbers. Followed by an interview of Julian by 2018 1st place and 2017 3rd place winner, Kianni Keys.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

We Are Numbers by Julian Martin

 

Rory:   Jonathan Baum

Noah:   Mason Beiter

April:    Andrea Bernardo

Jack:    Bryan Rodriquez

 

Director: Dennis DaPrile

 

Quote: David Lynch

“I don't know why people expect art to make sense. They accept the fact that life doesn't make sense.”Jul 29, 2019

Juggling Two Careers27 Mar 202200:26:50

Only a minority of actors, directors, and playwrights live their lives signing autographs beside swimming pools or in penthouses; the vast majority will juggle side by side careers for most of their working lives -- three careers if they are raising families. Harry Patrick Christian and Mark Spina reflect on lives spent straddling that particular fence.

Extra Extra27 Feb 202200:53:45

Michael Striano discusses all the ins and outs of being a background actor - how to get work as an "extra" and what you should expect once you get it.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Michael Striano:  

IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5001524/

Backstage:  https://www.backstage.com/u/MichaelStriano/

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/mstriano/

Central Casting:  https://www.centralcasting.com/

Grant Wilfley Casting:  https://www.gwcnyc.com/

Casting Networks:  https://www.castingnetworks.com/

“The Hollers”:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3714720/

Irish Rep Theater:  https://irishrep.org/

Wonder Wheel:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5825380/

Up & Coming30 Jan 202200:33:19

2nd place winner of The Theater Project’s 2021 Young Playwright Competition, Ryan Rosenthal introduces an audio reading of his award-winning play, The Patron's Redeemer. Followed by an interview of Ryan by 2018 1st place and 2017 3rd place winner, Kianni Keys.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou

Holiday Movies28 Nov 202100:37:25

Movie mavens Mark Spina and Harry Patrick Christian have some suggestions for lesser known classic films with holiday themes.  

Credits:

Audio Engineer Alex Gomez

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Holiday:   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030241/

A Christmas Memory:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179551/

The Thin Man 1934 movie:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSThEEeFYeU

The House Without A Christmas Tree (1972):  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068720/

The Lady on a Train:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037859/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Lady in the Lake:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSl9Z77HSNk

Black Christmas:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KPXWKUiCiU

Scrooge (Albert Finney):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjVP1_I_5ds

Mr Magoo’s Christmas Carol:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAnjjnwD4Ok&list=PL75fKsKZxlkC9MYwMKu98FUv0_Bd0ekzJ

It Happened One Christmas:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6qFwYeK8Zs

The Homecoming:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umEEnFtmV0I

The Christmas Tree:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FdY0MV27IY

Falling in Love:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PUYTF0m-28

Love, Actually:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFr9B_Zx3wY

The Bishop’s Wife:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlMKPpy0Z-I&list=PLWYQC8QGTjHlb54lReHKMarFq8l03fexv

The Shop Around The Corner:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3nsHRKZJA&list=PLiqh4eY_4ufvVhDLed1mdWYZyqxXQYB9R

Branding24 Oct 202100:37:43

Rising pop singer/songwriter Kristina Lachaga, "The Girl With The Big Pink Heart™," discusses how she got started and gives tips on how you can begin to build your brand!

https://www.kristinalachaga.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kristinalachaga/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/20lFOC1hCNvIZpNCHiVLA6?si=ViZ8TCCdRX-IL9R4EK1l-Q&dl_branch=1

Music credits: No Doubt, R.S.V.P. (Acoustic), and Calendar are provided to The Theater Project for Episode 1.8 with Kristina Lachaga. All Music: © Big Pink Heart Music LLC/Kristina Lachaga. Warning: All rights reserved. Unauthorized commercial use or publication is prohibited.  

Getting Produced12 Sep 202176:37:09

Three playwrights – Joe Vitale, Lynn Marie Macy and TyLie Shider -- current and former members of The Theater Project playwrights’ workshop, discuss how to get your play produced in today’s competitive theater environment. They discuss how to find submission opportunities online, preparing your script for submission, following up with theaters and researching theaters to find the best match for your play. They also talk about the pros and cons of self-produced plays, getting an agent and creating a website that highlights a playwright’s work.

What Happens After College29 Aug 202100:29:01

Singer, actor, and comedian Arielle Gonzalez joins us for a discussion about what to expect after college while you’re trying to “make it”.

https://www.ariellegonzalez.com/

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou & Demien DeSandies

https://gaillousings.bandcamp.com/

https://www.gaillousings.com/

Up & Coming Playwrights25 Jul 202100:31:23

Co-winner of The Theater Project’s 2021 Young Playwright Competition, Brennan Columbia-Walsh introduces a full audio performance of his award winning play, The Opossum. Followed by an interview of Brennan by 2020 Young Playwright Competition honoree, Jacob Makofske.

Announcer: Mary Iannelli

Audio Engineers: Gary Glor and Alex Gomez

Reference info:

The Opossum by Brennan Columbia Walsh

Directed by Gary Glor*

Slim Jim Welsh was played by Matt McCarthy

Fatman Lennie Shaw by Scott Cagney

and Colonel Murdock by Harry Patrick Christian*

*Member of Actors Equity

 

Theater before and after Stonewall26 Jun 202100:43:48

Mark Spina & Harry Patrick Christian share their observations about changes in theater and film over the course of their lifetimes.

Links and Resources:

https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots

https://www.pridecenter.org/

The Drag:  https://stageagent.com/shows/play/22881/the-drag

The Nance:  https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=4884

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof:  https://www.sparknotes.com/drama/cat/character/brick/

A Streetcar Named Desire:  https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/streetcar/quotes/theme/sexuality/

Picnic:  https://stageagent.com/shows/play/6305/picnic

Separate Tables:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/8967/separate-tables

Tea And Sympathy:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/1038/tea-and-sympathy

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf:  https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=1623

Take Me Out:  https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/multiple.asp?indexm=25&start=1&limitResult=all&options=all&limitResult1=allgenres&total=all&male=all&female=all&keysearch=take%20me%20out

The Front Runner:  https://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Patricia-Nell-Warren/dp/0964109964

Christopher Durang:  http://www.christopherdurang.com/

Nicky Silver:  Nicky Silver - Wikipedia

Will And Grace:  Will & Grace - Wikipedia

The Boys in the Band:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2499/the-boys-in-the-band-original-version

Roots:  Roots (1977 miniseries) - Wikipedia

Bent:  https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/2618/bent

Angels in America:  Angels in America - Wikipedia

Michael Riedel:  Michael Riedel (journalist) - Wikipedia

The Inheritance:  https://theinheritanceplay.com/

Kate Douglas - Writer, Composer, Performer29 Jun 202500:58:22

Mark Spina and Bill Mesce sit down with writer, composer & performer, Kate Douglas to discuss her journey from being a winner in TTPs Young Playwrights Competiton to becoming a published and produced playwright. We hope you enjoy!

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

https://katedouglasprojects.com/

THE APIARY by Kate Douglas,

available through Dramatists Play Service

https://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?key=6247

Hear Kate's Music:

https://katedouglasprojects.com/music#/for-us-someday-ep/

Review: In ‘The Apiary,’ the Bees Have a Troubling Tale to Tell

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/theater/the-apiary-review.html

Music Industry14 May 202101:02:39

OUR FIRST EPISODE!

Vocalist/Songwriter Gail Lou and Songwriter/Producer Shawn V. Lucas discuss the music industry and what up and coming artists should know.

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou

I Still Love is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Cannonball Records

A Playwright's Journey: Stella Ferra25 May 202500:57:27
General description:

Mary Iannelli talks with up-and-coming playwright Stella Ferra about her writing process and the journey her play, All The Frozen Ones, took from conception through to an industry reading.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Stella Ferra

https://stellaferra.com/

Academy for Performing Arts

https://apa.ucvts.org/

NYU Tisch

https://tisch.nyu.edu/

Playwrights Horizons

https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/

Stella Adler

https://classes.stellaadler.com/

Stonestreet Studios

https://www.stonestreet.net/

Manhattan Theater Club

https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/

All the Frozen Ones

https://playbill.com/article/robert-sean-leonard-leading-industry-reading-of-new-stella-ferra-play-all-the-frozen-ones

Leopoldstadt by Tom Stoppard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopoldstadt_(play)

Erica Dasher

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_Dasher

Robert Sean Leonard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sean_Leonard

Lincoln Center Archives

https://archives.lincolncenter.org/

Stewart Talent

https://print.stewarttalent.com/

“29-Hour Reading”

Members may participate for a maximum of 29 hours (including both rehearsals and no more than three presentations) over the course of 14 days.

Tectonic Theater Group

https://www.tectonictheaterproject.org/

Lighthouse Ladies

https://www.lighthouse-ladies.com/

Dramatist Guild

https://www.dramatistsguild.com/

Playwright’s workshop

https://www.thetheaterproject.org/playwrights-workshop

Producer Hub

https://www.producerhub.org/

Teaching the Next Generation27 Apr 202500:40:03

Today TTP is thinking about...Teaching our up and coming playwrights. Young Playwrights Competition event coordinator, Kevin Carver, talks with Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Theater Director, Sandra Toll. Sandra has spent the past 25 years as a Theater Arts teacher and directing high school students in theater productions. Sandra discusses the process of working with students to develop their unique voices and to build skills that will serve them throughout their lives both within and outside of the Arts.  

General description:

Sandra Toll discusses the process of working with students to develop their unique voices and to build skills that will serve them throughout their lives both within and outside of the Arts. 



Credits:

Audio Engineer Kevin Carver

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De Sandies

References:

Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy

https://www.epsnj.org/jefferson

Montclair State University

https://www.montclair.edu/

Boston Conservatory

https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/

Two River Theater

https://tworivertheater.org/

Luna Stage

https://www.lunastage.org/

Digital Theater Plus

https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/

Broadway HD

https://www.broadwayhd.com/

Backwards and Forwards by David Ball

https://www.amazon.com/Backwards-Forwards-Technical-Manual-Reading/dp/0809311100

Fiddler on the Roof

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiddler_on_the_Roof

Peter Pan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan

Dramaturgy30 Mar 202500:30:55

Playwright Brigid Amos sits down with Timothy Scholl, the Executive Artistic Director of Angels Theatre Company, to discuss what is dramaturgy, how did it start and what role does it play in live theater.

Credits:

Audio Engineer Gary Glor

One Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou 

References:

Timothy W. Scholl is a director, dramaturg, and scholar by avocation and an academic administrator by vocation.  As a theatre artist he specializes in new play development, dramaturgy, directing, German theatre history, and dense 18th Century German playwrights. He serves as the Executive Artistic Director for Angels Theatre Company in Lincoln where he also manages the Salon Reading Series.  Selected Directing credits include I Carry Your Heart With Me, Predictor, This Mortal Life Also, Losing the Ring in the River, Killing Crazy, Two Suits, Trailing Colors, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, for which he received a Santa Barbara Independent Award.  Timothy specializes in German Theatre and Drama with a particular emphasis on the production of the German Classics (Deutches Klassiker) in Berlin after 1945.   He currently works as an academic administrator at Purdue University Global.  He was trained at the University of Evansville, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of California Santa Barbara.

Angels Theatre Company

https://angelscompany.org/

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotthold_Ephraim_Lessing

Hamburg Dramaturgy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg_Dramaturgy

Come From Away

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_from_Away

Hedda Gabler

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_Gabler

Dianne Weist

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_Wiest

Yale Repertory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_Repertory_Theatre

Henrik Ibsen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_Ibsen

The Wild Duck

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Duck

Backwards and Forwards by David Ball

https://www.amazon.com/Backwards-Forwards-Technical-Manual-Reading/dp/0809311100

Arthur Miller

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller

All My Sons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_My_Sons

Tom Stoppard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Stoppard

Sarah Ruhl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Ruhl

Naomi Wallace

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Wallace

Jennifer Blackmer

https://www.jenniferblackmer.com/

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