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Thursday, December 20, 2012

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

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

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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

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

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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

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

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Monday, December 3, 2012

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

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

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

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

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Directing Opera by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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

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

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Career Transitions by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Directing Green by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Intellectual Property by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Developing Musicals by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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American Theatre Wing 2012 Gala Slideshow by American Theatre Wing

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

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

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

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

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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

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

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Friday, September 7, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Politics in the Theatre by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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

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

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Producers Symposium 1983 by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

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

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Artistic Directors by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

In 1999, SDCF hosted a panel moderated by Executive Director of SSDC, Barbara Hauptman featuring Artistic Director of Adobe Theatre Company Jeremy Dobrish, Artistic Director of Drama Dept. T…

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Martin Pakledinaz -Encore (#343) - July, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

Martin Pakledinaz passed away on July 8th, 2012. This edition of Downstage Center was recorded in 2010. Costume designer Martin Pakledinaz talks about creating the clothes for the recent Bro…

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Exploring Musical Theatre - July, 2012 by American Theatre Wing and CUNY

The challenges and triumphs facing musical theatre today, both on and off Broadway, are discussed by actress Heidi Blickenstaff, Tony award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Ton…

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Exploring Musical Theatre (Working In The Theatre #412) by American Theatre Wing

The challenges and triumphs facing musical theatre today, both on and off Broadway, are discussed by actress Heidi Blickenstaff, Tony award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Ton…

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Copyright, Fair Use, and Parody by American Theatre Wing and SDCF

On April 24, 2012, SDCF hosted entertainment attorney Neil Rosini, of Franklin, Weinrib, Vassallo, and Rudell, to speak about how artists can use existing work to create new work without inf…

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Working In The Theatre preview: Exploring Musical Theatre (#412) by American Theatre Wing

The challenges and triumphs facing musical theatre today, both on and off Broadway, are discussed by actress Heidi Blickenstaff, Tony award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Ton…

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SpringboardNYC 2012 by American Theatre Wing

SpringboardNYC 2012 Participants in the American Theatre Wing's SpringboardNYC 2012 program talk about their experiences. Designed for serious students looking to take the plunge into …

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Donna Hanover and Jefferson Mays (#342) - July, 2012 by American Theatre Wing

Originally performed on Broadway in 1960, Gore Vidal’s "The Best Man" returns to Broadway with an all star cast and a Tony-nomination for Best Revival of a Play. In the latest Downstage Ce…

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