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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Critics (Working In The Theatre #340) by American Theatre Wing

Critics (Working In The Theatre #340) Some of the country's most read critics—Melissa Rose Bernardo of Entertainment Weekly, Michael Feingold of The Village Voice, Elysa Gardner o…

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The Playwright (Working In The Theatre #341) by American Theatre Wing

The Playwright (Working In The Theatre #341) The writers' life is the topic for authors Christopher Durang ("Miss Witherspoon"), Lisa Kron ("Well"), Marsha Norman (&…

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Production: The Drowsy Chaperone (Working In The Theatre #342) by American Theatre Wing

Production: The Drowsy Chaperone (Working In The Theatre #342) Originally created as a skit for a bachelor party, "The Drowsy Chaperone" has traveled from Toronto to Los Angeles t…

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Actors on Performing (Working In The Theatre #343) by American Theatre Wing

Actors on Performing (Working In The Theatre #343) Experiences on stage in America and England are the core of this conversation with actors Eileen Atkins ("Doubt"), Richard Griff…

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Design (Working In The Theatre #344) by American Theatre Wing

Design (Working In The Theatre #344) The creation of new worlds on stage and the work of their creators is explored with lighting designer Peggy Eisenhauer ("Assassins"), costume …

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Directing (Working In The Theatre #345) by American Theatre Wing

Directing (Working In The Theatre #345) How an audience can discern the often invisible hand of the director is the starting point for this discussion with Scott Elliott ("The Threepen…

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Producing Commercial Theatre Off-Broadway (Working In The Theatre #346) by American Theatre Wing

Producing Commercial Theatre Off-Broadway (Working In The Theatre #346) he challenge of producing commercially Off-Broadway is the topic for producers and managers Ken Davenport, Nancy Nage…

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Production: Grey Gardens (Working In The Theatre #347) by American Theatre Wing

Production: Grey Gardens (Working In The Theatre #347) "The Grey Gardens"' creative team, Scott Frankel (composer), Michael Korie (lyricist) and Doug Wright (book writer) disc…

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Leading Ladies (Working In The Theatre #348) by American Theatre Wing

Leading Ladies (Working In The Theatre #348) "Leading Ladies" Blair Brown ("The Clean House"), Blythe Danner ("Suddenly, Last Summer"), Swoosie Kurtz ("He…

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The Playwright (Working In The Theatre #349) by American Theatre Wing

The Playwright (Working In The Theatre #349) Playwrights Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Dark Matters"), Douglas Carter Beane ("The Little Dog Laughed"), Kia Corthron ("Br…

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The Evolution of Encores! (Working In The Theatre #350) by American Theatre Wing

The Evolution of Encores! (Working In The Theatre #350) On The Evolution of Encores!, guests Judith E. Daykin (founder), Rob Fisher (music director from founding to 2006), David Ives (book …

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The Casting Director (Working In The Theatre #351) by American Theatre Wing

The Casting Director (Working In The Theatre #351) Casting Directors Tara Rubin ("Spamalot, The Producers"), Laura Stanczyk ("Translations, Sweet Charity"), Daniel Swee …

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Production: The Coast Of Utopia (Working In The Theatre #352) by American Theatre Wing

Production: The Coast Of Utopia (Working In The Theatre #352) Four actors from the 42-member "The Coast of Utopia" company -- Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, Ethan Hawke and Amy Irv…

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Leading Men (Working In The Theatre #353) by American Theatre Wing

Leading Men (Working In The Theatre #353) Four acclaimed leading men - Jeff Daniels ("Blackbird"), Brian Dennehy ("Inherit the Wind"), Liev Schreiber ("Talk Radio&q…

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Marianne Weems And Erica Laird: Directing With Technology and Multimedia by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

At its 2013 Symposium on Plays, Marianne Weems and Erica Laird of The Builders Association spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi about the process of creating theatre with heavy u…

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Directing and Choreographing New Musicals: Dan Knechtges by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

At its 2013 Emerging Artist Symposium on Musicals, SDCF hosted Tony-nominated Dan Knechtges ("Lysistrata Jones," "Xanadu," "Spelling Bee") in conversation with Producing Director Ellen Rusco…

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Monday, September 23, 2013

American Theatre Wing's Annual Gala 2013 Slideshow: Honoring Hal Prince by American Theatre Wing

American Theatre Wing's Annual Gala 2013 Slideshow: Honoring Hal Prince The sold-out, black-tie event was held at The Plaza Hotel and honored legendary director and producer Harold Prin…

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Discovering Talent and New Work: Robyn Goodman by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

At its 2013 Emerging Artist Symposium on Musicals, Robyn Goodman, Commercial Producer and Founder of Second Stage Theatre, spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi about discovering …

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Friday, August 30, 2013

One on One with Steven Hoggett by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On July 13, 2013, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation hosted a One-on-One Conversation with acclaimed Director, Choreographer, and Movement Director Steven Hoggett ("Blackwatch", "…

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Performance (Working In The Theatre #201) by American Theatre Wing

Performance (Working In The Theatre #201) The panel of performers - David Cassidy and Petula Clark from "Blood Brothers", Julie Harris ("The Fiery Furnace"), Jeff Hyslop…

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Monday, August 26, 2013

One on One with Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

In a One-on-One Conversation on June 12, 2013, award-winning directors Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi about building their artistic care…

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Friday, August 16, 2013

In Memoriam: Shirley Herz by American Theatre Wing

In Memoriam: Shirley Herz The Trustees, Advisory Committee, and staff of the American Theatre Wing mourn the passing of longtime Advisory Committee member, press agent, and 2009 Tony® H…

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

A Director's Life by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

A Director's Life: Creative Development and Renewal – On June 18, 2011, SDCF Executive Director Laura Penn moderated a panel at the TCG conference featuring Gil Cates, Curt Columbus, Jeffr…

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Moises Kaufman and Mary Overlie by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On May 19th, 1999, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation hosted a One-on-One Conversation with Moisés Kaufman, director, playwright, and founder of Tectonic Theater Project, and Mar…

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

2013 Tony Awards, Honors, Dress Rehearsal, Gala, Red Carpet Highlights! (slideshow) by American Theatre Wing

2013 Tony Awards, Honors, Dress Rehearsal, Gala, Red Carpet Highlights! (slideshow) Pics from The Tony Awards show, dress rehearsal, Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre event, Red Car…

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

From the Red Carpet: 2013 Tony Award Winners (slideshow) by American Theatre Wing

From the Red Carpet: 2013 Tony Award Winners (slideshow) 2013 Tony Award winners in photos from the red carpet (including: Patina Miller, Billy Porter, Cicely Tyson, Tracy Letts, Andrea Mar…

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Director/Founder by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On May 6th, 2013, Oliver Butler of The Debate Society and Jack E. Cummings III of Transport Group spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi on their experiences simultaneously managin…

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Set Design: Vision and Collaboration - June, 2013 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

Working In The Theatre goes on location to NYC's Public Theater as host Patrick Pacheco talks with designer David Rockwell about his set design for the theatre (including "The Normal Heart" …

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Set Design: Vision and Collaboration (Working In The Theatre #420) by American Theatre Wing

Set Design: Vision and Collaboration (Working In The Theatre #420) Working In The Theatre goes on location to NYC's Public Theater as host Patrick Pacheco talks with designer David Rock…

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Fight Direction by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On April 8, 2013, Fight Directors Erica Gould and Rick Sordelet spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi to discuss the responsibilities and roles of theatre’s fight directors.  G…

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Cues from 2013 Tony Award Nominees (part 4) by American Theatre Wing

Cues from 2013 Tony Award Nominees (part 4) How do you define success in the theatre? Featuring George C. Wolfe ("Lucky Guy"), Victoria Clark ("Rodgers and Hammerstein's…

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