Episodes

  • Laura Heisler, The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters

    Laura Heisler, The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters
    Oct 25 2013
    Playwrights Horizons alum Laura Heisler discusses her character, Aubrey, what she considers her typical roles, and what it means to play "more animal, less human." Original music by Darron L West. Produced by 2013/14 Marketing Resident Nicole Dancel. (2013/14 season)
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    7 mins
  • Marlane Meyer, The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters

    Marlane Meyer, The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters
    Oct 18 2013
    Back for her third show at Playwrights Horizons, THE PATRON SAINT OF SEA MONSTERS, Blackburn prize winner Marlane Meyer talks about returning to Playwrights Horizons, her own Patron Saint, and why writing just may have saved her life (and someone else's). Original music by Darron L West. To watch a shorter, video version of this interview, visit http://youtu.be/pA_oGJwDtfo (2013/14 season)
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    8 mins
  • Michael Friedman, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

    Michael Friedman, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
    Aug 23 2013
    MR. BURNS' Obie Award-winning composer Michael Friedman discusses his role in the play's development and the fascinating intersection of "The Simpsons" theme with Bernard Herrmann.
    Music: Mr. Herrmann's score from "Cape Fear." (2013/14 season)
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    8 mins
  • Anne Washburn, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

    Anne Washburn, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
    Aug 23 2013
    MR. BURNS playwright Anne Washburn on the origin of the play, its unique development process, and how "The Simpsons" came to represent the high culture of the future. Music from "Cape Fear" by Bernard Herrmann. (2013/14 season)

    To view a shorter, video version of this conversation, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR01Ez6kFZw
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    9 mins
  • Colleen Werthmann, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

    Colleen Werthmann, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
    Aug 2 2013
    MR. BURNS actor Colleen Werthmann discusses playing a Simpson, the process of creating the show, and moonlighting as a comedy writer. Produced by 2013/14 Marketing Resident Nicole Dancel. (2013/14 season)
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    9 mins
  • 2012/13 Resident Podcast

    2012/13 Resident Podcast
    Jul 31 2013
    14 mins
  • Isaiah Johnson, Far From Heaven

    Isaiah Johnson, Far From Heaven
    May 15 2013
    FAR FROM HEAVEN's Raymond, Isaiah Johnson, recounts his experience growing up military, working with Al Pacino in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, and discusses the benefits of originating a role in a major new musical at Playwrights Horizons. Featuring original music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie. Produced by 2012/13 season Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello.
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    8 mins
  • Scott Frankel & Michael Korie, Far from Heaven

    Scott Frankel & Michael Korie, Far from Heaven
    May 8 2013
    The composer and lyricist of the musical FAR FROM HEAVEN, based on the 2002 film written and directed by Todd Haynes, discuss the genesis of the piece, their fruitful collaboration with Kelli O'Hara, and how Playwrights Horizons has become their artistic home. Featuring music from the production. (2012/13 season)
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    13 mins