Dougie Robbins is a director and choreographer who is giving me life right now now! Dougie really brings enthusiasm, sincerity, and impeccable energy to the floor. In this episode, we discuss how drama is expressed through Dougie’s directorial framework, and, in parallel, talk about two 45 minute plays he’s currently working on. Topics include: good lighting, code switching, furniture arranging, and so much more! Follow Dougie today! IG: @dougie.robbinsTORITO x IF I CLEANED EVERYTHING will be at the Gene Frankel Theatre May 21st - May24thGET TICKETS HERE
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Jeremy Wechsler
Jeremy Wechsler is Theater Wit's Producing Artistic Director. On this episode, Jeremy joins us to discuss his direction of Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon, co-produced with Northlight Theatre. The play, set in 1944 and 1945, during the Vichy Government's fall, and in 2016 and 2017, delves into the complexities of personal relationships to their Jewish identity and the challenges of navigating cultural expectations. Throughout the episode, Jeremy and I discuss the play's themes of safety, belonging, and individual choices in the face of uncertainty. Don’t miss the Chicago premiere of this powerful play, blending sharp humor and profound drama in a story as timely as it is timeless. Prayer for the French Republic runs through May 18th!BUY TIX HEREFollow Theater Wit here: @theaterwitFollow Northlight Theatre here: @northlightthtr
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Frank Mosley
Frank Mosley is an actor and filmmaker from Texas, now living in Los Angeles. He is an alumnus of the 2015 Berlinale Talents, the 2017 NYFF Artist Academy at Lincoln Center, and Black Factory Cinema’s 2016 Auteur Workshop led by Abbas Kiarostami in San Antonio de los Banos, Cuba. He participated as an actor in the 2016 Austin Film Society Artist Intensive under the direction of Charles Burnett. Most notably, Frank is also the curator for Required Reading, a staged reading series in Los Angeles that highlights new work from both emerging and established playwrights. In this episode, we talk about his take on the classic table read, and how Required Reading is taking live readings to the next level. FOLLOW REQUIRED READING IG: @requiredreading.laVISIT FRANK'S WEBSITE HERE
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Crimes of the Heart
Jersey City Theater Center is producing CRIMES OF THE HEART in collaboration with Motherfather productions. Presented by Jersey City Theater Center. In this episode, we are joined by actor Audrey Rose Arnold and international film and theater director Albert Rudnitsky to discuss this play, in all of its paradoxes, and complexities. GET TIX HERE
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A Red Umbrella in the Crystal White Snow
A RED UMBRELLA IN THE CRYSTAL WHITE SNOW is a play written by Jack Dyville. Two different people from two different generations and two different walks of life form a friendship that transcends life itself. Challenged by declining conditions, the story is a testament to the resilience of human connection. In this episode, we are joined by director and producer Julia Genoveva, actors Candice Brown, Gus Ferrari, and stage manager Katy Fuller to discuss this truly wholesome play! GET TIX HEREPERFORMANCESFRI 3/21, 6PMSAT 3/22, 6PMSUN 3/23 3PMTHE PRODUCERS CLUB-ROYAL THEATER358 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036*one short flight of stairs up-no elevator
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