Episodes
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Theatrical Mustang: Han Van Sciver, Myth Maker
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
On this episode, Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate theatre artist and musician about interrogating androgyny, self-mythologizing, and making their web series 'Sad Han.'
Friday Feb 02, 2024
ICONS 2: El Barrio Lives! Raymundo 'Ray' Barretto Pagán
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
This episode features the monologue 'Super Barretto' by Nelson Diaz-Marcano, performed by Hiram Delgado and inspired by the life of Puerto Rican American percussionist and bandleader Raymundo 'Ray' Barretto Pagán.
ICONS is a podcast series of personal monologues based on figures from the Harlem Renaissance curated and directed by CTH’s literary director, Shawn Rene Graham and developed by The Classical Theatre of Harlem in partnership with Venus Radio Theater. The 2nd season focuses on Hispanic and Latinx voices. ICONS 2: El Barrio Lives! explores the rich history of East Harlem, by commissioning four writers of Latinx descent to breathe life into lesser known figures from Latin America and the Caribbean, whose impact on the Harlem community from the early part of the 20th century resonates today.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
The Subtext: Katie Ka Vang Has Lived a Thousand Lives
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
This month Brian talks to Katie Ka Vang about reconnecting with her Hmong-American community, managing cancer while in graduate school, and learning to be content in the moment.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Offscript: Jackie Sibblies Drury and Justin Peck Feel the 'Illinoise'
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new "Illinoise" musical, plus New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
The Subtext: Eric Simonson is Still Hustling
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
This month Brian talks to writer and director Eric Simonson about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Hicks, Baby Spike Lee
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct "Passing Strange" at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Offscript: Merry Y’allmark with Topher Payne
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
On this episode, Rob and J.R. talk to Topher Payne about Hallmark and holiday traditions, plus Kelundra interviews longtime critic Linda Armstrong.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Theatrical Mustang: Star Finch’s Place of Questions
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
This month Woodzick talks to the Bay Area playwright about political disillusionment, the liberation of basic income, and the sacred space of theatre
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Offscript: David Adjmi in Stereo and 3 Dimensions
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The writer of 'Stereophonic' talks about his obsessions with detail and destruction, and North Carolina correspondent Lauren Van Hemert fills us in on the Research Triangle theatre scene
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The Subtext: TyLie Shider’s Rehearsal Dramas
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
This month Brian talks to a writer inspired by the music his parents made when he was young, as well as by the diverse biographies and interests of the playwrights he admires