 | Will Bond and "Bob" (Episode #382 / Jan 15, 2012)
An interview with actor/creator Will Bond about his solo performance BOB, moderated by one of his former students, Julie Congress. [20:57]
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 | After: Beckim and Brackett Take Us Behind the Scenes (Episode #381 / Sep 9, 2011)
Playwright Chad Beckim and director Stephen Brackett talk about their new play, which is about a wrongly convicted Death Row inmate who has returned to society after his exoneration. Stephen also talks about his current hit The Tenant. [19:10]
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 | Bromley and Trav S.D. Preview FringeNYC and Indie Theater Now (Episode #380 / Aug 9, 2011)
Kirk Wood Bromley and Trav S.D., who have collectively appeared in 8 FringeNYC's, talk about their new shows in the 2011 festival. There's also a lot of discussion about Indie Theater Now, the digital theater library for the 21st century. [22:08]
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 | FringeNYC 15th Anniversary - Part 2: Introducing Indie Theater Now (Episode #379 / Aug 2, 2011)
Martin Denton talks with Elena K. Holy, David Calvitto, Brian Parks, Leslie Bramm, and Ed Malin about the great American drama that's come from the New York International Fringe Festival. And Martin introduces Indie Theater Now, a new NYTE website that launches on August 7, 2011. [19:27]
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 | FringeNYC 15th Anniversary - Part 1 (Episode #378 / Jul 23, 2011)
A look at the very beginnings of North America's largest multi-arts festival, featuring Producing Artistic Director Elena K. Holy plus four participants from the first FringeNYC in 1997--playwrights Brian Park, Leslie Bramm, and Ed Malin and actor David Calvitto. [22:00]
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 | Kara Lee Corthron (Episode #377 / Jul 5, 2011)
Playwright Kara Lee Corthron talks about her new production Julius by Design, and about the new writers' company she co-founded, Fulcrum Theater. [16:53]
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 | East to Edinburgh with G.I. Joe Jared (Episode #376 / Jun 25, 2011)
Get a sneak preview of Amy E. Witting's play, which is on its way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (with a stop in NYC at 59e59). Highlight: a short excerpt from the play, which opens the podcast. [17:25]
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 | Death Valley: Behind the Scenes (Episode #375 / Jun 15, 2011)
A look at the new "Zombie Western" from Anti-Matter Collective, featuring company co-founders Will Fulton, Dan Rogers, and Adam Scott Mazer, along with indie theater's premiere special effects guru, Stephanie Cox-Williams. [21:27]
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 | BoCoCa Festival Preview (Episode #374 / Jun 7, 2011)
A preview of the 3rd annual edition of this festival, held in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens. We talk to festival co-founder Eileen Grelli and playwright Timothy Nolan. [20:36]
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 | Comic Book Theatre Festival Preview (Episode #373 / May 26, 2011)
This is a preview of June's Comic Book Theatre Festival at the Brick, featuring the authors of three participating plays: Laura Rohrman of Reporter Girl, Robert Attenweiler of Our Greatest Year, and Jon Hoche of Galactic Girl in: Attack of the Starbarians!. [18:32]
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 | Lesser America and Squealer (Episode #372 / May 4, 2011)
The four co-founders of a new theatre company talk about their work, their plans for Lesser America, and their current show. Jonathan Blistein, Laura Ramadei, Daniel Abeles, and Nathan Miller--along with Daniel Talbott, director of Squealer--talk to Martin Denton. [23:45]
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 | Americas Off Broadway Festival (Episode #371 / Apr 24, 2011)
Playwright/performer Jack Finnegan and playwrights Boo Killebrew and Brian Sloan talk about their plays in this festival at 59E59: City Love Songs, The Play About My Dad, and WTC View. [22:02]
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 | Left Out Festival (Episode #370 / Mar 29, 2011)
Joe Hutcheson talks about this gay/lesbian theatre festival, now in its fourth year, which he co-founded with Cheryl King. He also discusses his new show, which will be featured in this year's festival. [18:42]
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 | Chicago City Limits (Episode #369 / Apr 10, 2011)
Four members of the long-running comedy improv troupe talk about their show and their process. Highlight: Joe DeGise, Paul Zuckerman, Linda Gelman, and Rob Schiffman improvise a song on the spot! [20:09]
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 | Theater 2020 "Visions for a New Millennium" (Episode #368 / Mar 20, 2011)
Judith Jarosz and David Fuller talk about the new theatre company they are co-founding,which will be based in Brooklyn Heights. They also offer a preview of the Spring Fever Gala that will kick off their company's work. [17:26]
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 | Trav S.D.’s Tent Show Tetragrammaton (Episode #367 / Mar 13, 2011)
Trav S.D. and collaborators Sarah Engelke, Carolyn Raship, and Timothy McCown Reynolds talk about their upcoming show at La MaMa. Highlight: Timothy talks about his only previous time working at La MaMa, many years ago. [20:13]
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 | Cavalcade of Curiosities (Episode #366 / Mar 8, 2011)
Peter Schuyler and Amy Overman of Dysfunctional Theatre Company talk about their upcoming evening of short plays, which includes work by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Trav S.D., and a 10th century Catholic Nun, among others. [17:06]
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 | The Noble Rot: A Traveling Wine Saloon (Episode #365 / Mar 3, 2011)
Singer/racounteur Jonny Cigar and jazz drummer Brian Quinn talk about their unique performance events, which are billed as "traveling wine saloons." [16:39]
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 | Lovecraft Live: A Pair of One Man Shows (Episode #364 / Feb 25, 2011)
Nat Cassidy and Greg Oliver Bodine tantalize us with a discussion of their upcoming show Things at the Doorstep, an evening of plays based on the work of horror master H.P. Lovecraft. Director DeLisa White is also on hand. Highlight: Greg performs a spooky excerpt from one of the plays. [19:45]
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 | Nonsense Company: Storm Still (Episode #363 / Feb 13, 2011)
The three members of The Nonsense Company discuss their new show at P.S. 122, which is a very unusual take on Shakespeare's King Lear. [21:39]
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 | A Downtown Performance Marriage (Episode #362 / Feb 7, 2011)
Downtown performance regulars Jesse Cameron Alick, Lucile Baker Scott, and Scout Durwood talk about an upcoming event, in which these three--all of whom are queer--will be married (to people of the opposite gender; these are legal weddings!). Interesting, lively conversation about the legal, social, and performative nature of the marriage ceremony. [17:56]
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 | Invasion! (Episode #361 / Feb 5, 2011)
Actors Francis Benhamou, Andrew Guilarte, Bobby Moreno, and Debargo Sanyal talk about their current show, a play written by a Tunisian-Swedish author that's being given its NYC premiere by The Play Company. [17:22]
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 | A Teacher and a Carpenter (Episode #360 / Jan 25, 2011)
Ashlin Halfnight (a playwright and also a teacher) and Kristjan Thor (a director and also a carpenter) talk about their careers in theatre and elsewhere; and in particular about their upcoming 3-play repertory of God's Waiting Room, Lathem Prince, and Laws of Motion. [16:14]
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 | Stolen Chair Theatre's New Playground (Episode #359 / Jan 16, 2011)
Jon Stancato and Emily Otto talk about the 2nd year of their company's innovative play development program. They also preview their winter repertory season, which includes revivals of two Stolen Chair hits. [19:55]
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 | The Fire This Time Festival (Episode #358 / Jan 3, 2011)
Our preview of this festival of new works by African American playwrights includes discussions about the plays with five of the authors as well as some fascinating conversation about being a young black theatre artist in so-called "post-racial" America. [29:38]
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 | 2010: The Year in Review (Episode #357 / Dec 19, 2010)
Five of nytheatre.com's reviewers talk about the highlights of the year in theatre in NYC. Special bonus: a preview of some of the intriguing works coming up in 2011. [32:55]
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 | Theatre Happenings at Judson Memorial Church (Episode #356 / Dec 12, 2010)
Michael Ellick, the Associate Minister of Judson Memorial Church, talks about Bailout Theater, an outreach program that provides free live entertainment and a meal to audiences in NYC. Also on hand are community ministers Jonny Goodman and Micah Bucey, who talk about Bailout and how it will be expanding in 2011. [21:23]
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 | Margarett Perry (Episode #355 / Nov 27, 2010)
Director Margarett Perry talks about two upcoming projects, Brian Dykstra's HO! and The Spoken Word Almanac Project. Brian Dykstra is also on this podcast, performing excerpts from both of these shows. [19:53]
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 | Axis Company: Seven in One Blow (Episode #354 / Nov 20, 2010)
Members of Axis Company discuss their annual holiday show, which is a New York take on the classic British pantomime, based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. [19:47]
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 | Uncle Tom's Cabin (Episode #353 / Nov 10, 2010)
A look at Metropolitan Playhouse's production of this play, which was once the most-performed work in American theatre but has since become highly controversial. Director Alex Roe and actress Alex Marshall-Brown (Topsy) discuss the show with Martin Denton. [25:13]
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 | MilkMilkLemonade (Episode #352 / Oct 24, 2010)
Playwright Joshua Conkel and producer Tom Wojtunik discuss the upcoming production of this new play at Astoria Performing Arts Center. This play is featured in Plays and Playwrights 2010. [21:33]
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 | United Solo Festival (Episode #351 / Oct 18, 2010)
A look at the first ever United Solo Festival, which features 47 different one-person shows and happens in November 2010 at Theatre Row. Omar Sangare, the festival producer, discusses the festival. Also featured: three of the participating artists. [21:36]
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 | Verbatim Verboten (Episode #350 / Oct 6, 2010)
A look behind-the-scenes at this variety show which features performances of conversations people were never intended to hear. Jonathan Pereira (the show's host/director) and Tracy Shar (producer/actor) discuss some upcoming benefit performances, and also offer a live performance of a phone call between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. [20:41]
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 | Plan 9 From Outer Space (Episode #349 / Sep 29, 2010)
Indie theater auteur Frank Cwiklik talks about his latest production: a stage version of Ed Wood's notorious "bad movie." [18:24]
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 | Tony Asaro and Our Country (Episode #348 / Sep 24, 2010)
A look at Our Country, which is coming to the New York Musical Theatre Festival; featuring a performance of the title song by Justin Utley. [18:26]
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 | Horse Trade Theater Group's 2010 Residents (Episode #347 / Sep 12, 2010)
A preview of the new season at Horse Trade's theaters (the Kraine, the Red Room, and Under St. Marks), featuring new resident companies Little Lord Productions, Wide Eyed Productions, and Animal Parts. [28:31]
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 | Boomerang Theatre Company 2010 Season (Episode #346 / Sep 5, 2010)
Tim Errickson, Kristen Vaughan, and Philip Emeott talk about Boomerang's upcoming repertory, which includes Christopher Fry's "Venus Observed," Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya," and Errickson's own new play, "Endless Summer Nights." [19:21]
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 | T. Schreiber Studio: 2010-11 Season Preview (Episode #345 / Aug 20, 2010)
Terry Schreiber and his associate artistic director Peter Jensen discuss the upcoming season at T. Schreiber Studio, including productions of plays by Lanford Wilson, David Storey, and Bernard Shaw. [19:44]
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 | nytheatre.com FringeNYC 2010 Preview (Episode #344 / Aug 10, 2010)
Artists from ENERGY MAN, THE CONVENIENCE OF MODERN LIVING, VENUS AND MONA, and WEST LETHARGY discuss their FringeNYC shows. All four of these artists are also nytheatre.com reviewers. [19:39]
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 | Will LeVasseur & Redd Tale Theatre Company (Episode #343 / Jul 29, 2010)
Playwright/director Will Le Vasseur and actor James Stewart--who run Redd Tale Theatre Company--talk about their upcoming shows, which are new productions of plays by Marivaux and Shakespeare. Will also talks about his previous play, based on Medea. [20:48]
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 | Daniel Talbott's Site-Specific Directing Class (Episode #342 / Jul 20, 2010)
Daniel Talbott is directing a class in site-specific directing at Primary Stages' Einhorn School of Performing Arts. He brought six of his students to talk to us about this discipline and the challenges of being a young director in NYC. [22:15]
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 | In God's Hat (Episode #341 / Jul 10, 2010)
Director Kevin Kittle, actor/producer Dennis Flanagan, and actor Tom Pelphrey talk about their work in this upcoming thriller by Richard Taylor. Highlight: Tom talks about his Emmy-winning stint in daytime TV drama. [19:58]
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 | Bogard and Cassidy: Modern Renaissance Men of the Theatre (Episode #340 / Jun 25, 2010)
Playwrights Jerrod Bogard and Nat Cassidy are both featured in "Plays and Playwrights 2010" and co-star in a new production of "Henry VI, Part 3." They discuss this and more with Martin Denton. [19:37]
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 | The Incubator (Episode #339 / Jul 3, 2010)
Shannon Sindelar talks about The Incubator, the new developmental theatre company that will succeed Richard Foreman's Ontologic-Hysteric Theatre at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery. [14:05]
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 | International Companies in the Indie Theater Community (Episode #338 / Jun 18, 2010)
Representatives from Oslo Elsewhere, Global Theatre Ensemble, and Yara Arts Group discuss the work of their internationally-focused companies in NYC. Moderator: Tim Cusack. [18:11]
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 | The Vampire Podcast: The Little One and St. Nicholas (Episode #337 / Jun 10, 2010)
Playwright James Comtois and director Jesse Edward Rosbrow talk about their upcoming shows, which are both stories about vampires. [17:40]
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 | Teatro Stage Fest 2010 (Episode #336 / Jun 1, 2010)
Martin Denton hosts a look at the 4th annual edition of this festival of theatre from Latin America, Iberia, and Latino companies in NYC. With Susana Tubert and WEST SIDE STORY's Josefina Scaglione. [16:42]
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 | TeatroStageFest 2010 - en espanol (Episode #335 / Jun 3, 2010)
Este episodio del nytheatrecast esta dedicado al proximo TeatroStageFest 2010, el festival iberoamericano de teatro de Nueva York. Nos place tener como moderador a Andrea Romero. [14:04]
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 | Anuvab Pal: An Indian Playwright's Perspective (Episode #334 / May 25, 2010)
Playwright Anuvab Pal, who was born in India and currently lives in Mumbai, talks about his career there and in the U.S., and about his upcoming play, CHAOS THEORY. [21:52]
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 | Dodsworth at Metropolitan Playhouse (Episode #333 / May 16, 2010)
Artistic director Alex Roe, director Yvonne Conybeare, and actor Michael Scott discuss their revival of the 1934 drama by Sidney Howard, which is based on a novel by Sinclair Lewis. [21:43]
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 | Veritas (Episode #332 / May 13, 2010)
Playwright Stan Richardson and director Ryan Davis talk about their upcoming play, which will be seen in a benefit reading in May and in FringeNYC in August. [19:11]
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 | Martin Casella and The Irish Curse (Episode #331 / May 8, 2010)
Playwright and sometime director Marty Casella talks about his current play THE IRISH CURSE, and also about the supposed curse (of small size) in urban folklore. [18:13]
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 | Brooklyn Presents Physical Theater! (Episode #330 / Apr 21, 2010)
A look at the booming physical theater scene, featuring the leadership of 3 innovative companies: The Nerve Tank, Ten Directions, and Piper McKenzie Productions. [21:05]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Matthew Freeman and August Schulenberg (Episode #329 / Apr 30, 2010)
Playwright Gus Schulenberg talks to Matt Freeman about his new play, JACOB'S HOUSE, and its unusual development process. [16:21]
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 | Impetuous Theater Group (Episode #328 / Apr 18, 2010)
A discussion with the leadership of this great indie company (John Hurley, Josh Sherman, James David Jackson), and a look at their newest play, THE VIGIL by Crystal Skillman. [23:22]
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 | Left Out Festival (Episode #327 / Mar 27, 2010)
A look at the Left Out Festival, an annual showcase of gay performance at StageLeft Studio. Martin Denton hosts producer Cheryl King, actor/writer Frank Blocker, and director Alex Beck, who talk about the shows in this year's festival. [17:22]
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 | The Indie Theater Life: Tom Berger (Episode #326 / Mar 15, 2010)
Tom Berger makes his living as a director, working for various educational groups; he's also artistic director of (re:) Directions Theatre Company. He reveals how he juggles these parts of his career in this interview with Martin Denton. [18:36]
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 | Indie Theater Producing Kit (Episode #325 / Apr 7, 2010)
Publicist Ron Lasko and nytheatre.com editor Martin Denton provide tips and techniques to help indie theater producers and artists promote their work. [25:00]
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 | Women's Project Lab (Episode #324 / Mar 5, 2010)
A conversation among participants in the current Women's Project Lab: playwrights Crystal Skillman and Carla Ching, producer Amanda Feldman, and director Wendy McClellan. [21:59]
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 | Plays and Playwrights for the New Millennium Reunion (Episode #323 / Feb 23, 2010)
Martin Denton talks to four of the playwrights featured in NYTE's first anthology, which is being released as an e-book for Kindle in February 2010. [26:20]
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 | FRIGID New York Festival Preview (Episode #322 / Feb 7, 2010)
An overview of the 2010 FRIGID New York festival, which is a 2-week celebration of indie theater from the USA and Canada presented at Horse Trade Theater Group's 3 East Village venue. Erez Ziv of Horse Trade is your tour guide. [19:10]
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 | Dixon Place: 2010 Preview (Episode #321 / Jan 30, 2010)
Trav S.D. hosts a preview of Dixon Place's winter/spring season. Guests: Leslie Strongwater of DP, Kate Brehm ("Puppet Blok"), Jonny Cigar, Julia Pearlstein, and the creators of the new musical "Julian." [23:48]
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 | Theatre Publicity Roundtable (Episode #320 / Jan 17, 2010)
Three theatre publicists--Katie Rosin, Kevin McAnarney, and Michelle Tabnick--discuss what they do and why the services they provide to indie theater companies are valuable and important. A great primer on theatre publicity! [22:52]
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 | Disgraced Productions: From Indie Theater to Comics and Internet TV (Episode #319 / Jan 4, 2010)
Robert Attenweiler talks about his theater company's newest endeavors: the creation of an online comic strip called and an internet TV series called . [19:51]
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 | 2009: The Year in Theater (Episode #318 / Dec 13, 2009)
Martin Denton, Kevin Doyle, and Saviana Stanescu discuss the highlights of the past year in theatre. The conversation focused on NYC and on work abroad, especially in Europe and Mexico. [24:44]
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 | Tom X. Chao's Callous Cad (Episode #317 / Dec 3, 2009)
Tom X. Chao and his collaborator Rosalie Purvis discuss their upcoming show. They also talk about their respective careers and how they came to work together. [20:08]
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 | Indie Theater NOW: 2009 Holiday Season Preview (Episode #316 / Nov 19, 2009)
Previews of four holiday-themed indie shows: MRS. BOB CRATCHIT'S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE, SEVEN IN ONE BLOW, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING OUT, and IN FIELDS WHERE THEY LAY. [22:55]
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 | The Making of The Hypochondriac (Episode #315 / Nov 2, 2009)
Matthew AJ Gregory (co-adapter and director) and Chris Harcum (co-adapter and leading actor) discuss the evolution of their production of Moliere's famous comedy, which has been updated to reflect contemporary American life. [19:41]
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 | Stolen Chair's Community Supported Theatre (Episode #314 / Oct 29, 2009)
A look at Stolen Chair Theatre Company's new funding/development model, which is inspired by Community Supported Agriculture. Guests: Jon Stancato and Aviva Meyer from Stolen Chair, plus Jennifer Wright Cook of The Field. [25:40]
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 | The Indie Theater Life: Colin Young (Episode #313 / Oct 22, 2009)
An interview with Colin Young about his careers as artistic director, lighting designer, and theatre photographer. Highlight: Why you should hire someone (like Colin) to photograph your production. [23:06]
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 | Ars Nova ANT Festival Preview (Episode #312 / Oct 15, 2009)
Artists from 19 shows participating in the 2009 ANT Festival talk about and/or demonstrate what they will be doing in the festival. [24:51]
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 | Balancing Family with a Theatre Career: A Roundtable (Episode #311 / Oct 11, 2009)
Robin Rothstein moderates a roundtable about balancing a theatre career with raising a family. Guests: Rob McIntosh, Dana Leslie Goldstein, Thomas Cote, Kelli Maguire. [23:28]
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 | Street Lights at New York Musical Theatre Festival (Episode #310 / Sep 30, 2009)
A look at STREET LIGHTS, a new musical at the NYMF; with author Joe Drymala and director Ryan J. Davis. Highlight: A performance of a song from the show. [16:55]
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 | Dave Jay and johnpaulgeorgeringo (Episode #309 / Sep 24, 2009)
Dave Jay talks about his music and his current show, which is a tribute to the Beatles. Dave actually portrays all 4 Beatles during the show, and he lets moderator Martin Denton ask each of them questions during this podcast. [16:23]
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 | Benjamin Mosse: PITCH and East Coast Artists (Episode #308 / Sep 16, 2009)
An interview with director Benjamin Mosse, who has just taken the reins of East Coast Artists from Richard Schechner. Benjamin discusses his work aesthetic and his upcoming show PITCH. [17:07]
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 | The Brokenhearteds: Behind-the-Scenes Plus An Excerpt (Episode #307 / Sep 9, 2009)
A look at this new play, featuring playwright Temar Underwood, director Pete Boisvert, and actors Paco Tolson and Mike Mihm. Highlight: Paco and Mike perform an excerpt. [21:02]
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 | Horse Trade's New Resident Theatre Companies (Episode #306 / Sep 2, 2009)
Martin Denton moderates a roundtable conversation with artists from Wreckio Ensemble, The BE Company, The Assembly Theatre, and Subjective Theatre Company. [21:52]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Chad Beckim and Thomas Bradshaw (Episode #305 / Aug 23, 2009)
A look at Thomas Bradshaw's new play, THE BEREAVED, and at his career and unique writing style. Highlight: Bradshaw and Beckim talk about hyper-realism in the theatre. [18:24]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Matthew Freeman and J. Scott Reynolds (Episode #304 / Aug 30, 2009)
Handcart Ensemble's upcoming production of HOMER'S ODYSSEY prompts a discussion about the uses of language and poetry in contemporary theatre. Reynolds is directing the piece; he and Freeman are sometime collaborators. [20:31]
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 | Indie Theater Presents Opera (Episode #303 / Aug 12, 2009)
Artists from three indie opera companies--Opera on Tap, American Opera Projects, and Brooklyn Repertory Opera--talk about their work, their audiences, their efforts in developing new American operas, and their upcoming seasons. Moderator: Daniel Kelley. [23:47]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Trav S.D. & John Clancy (Episode #302 / Aug 5, 2009)
FringeNYC veterans John Clancy and Trav S.D. talk to each other about their careers and their 2009 entries (respectively, THE EVENT and WILLY NILLY). Highlight: John tells what it's like to return to the festival after a 7-year absence. [16:29]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Lisa Ferber & Todd Michael (Episode #301 / Jul 29, 2009)
A lively discussion between two playwrights whose mutual respect and admiration is palpable. The focus is on Todd Michael's FringeNYC 2009 show BUDDY BECKER'S BIG UNCUT FLICK. Highlight: What makes good parody work? [16:54]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Matt Freeman & Mac Rogers (Episode #300 / Jul 23, 2009)
Matt Freeman talks to Mac Rogers about his new play "Viral" at FringeNYC this summer, and about earlier works "Hail, Satan" and "Universal Robots." Highlight: Learn about the charismatic centers of Mac's plays. [22:09]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Crystal Skillman & Daniel Talbott (Episode #299 / Jul 25, 2009)
Frequent collaborators Crystal Skillman (playwright) and Daniel Talbott (playwright, director, actor) talk about their work and their careers. Daniel has a new play that has its NYC premiere at Rattlestick Theatre in August. [17:18]
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 | United Stages Make Programs for NY Theatre (Episode #298 / Jul 15, 2009)
Jonathan Reuning and Ian Marshall, co-founders of United Stages, talk about their company, which makes playbills tailored for indie theater productions. Highlight: Jon & Ian divulge what kind of theatre turns them on! [18:35]
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 | Two Theatre Festivals in One Month! (Episode #297 / Jul 9, 2009)
Theatre artists Lucile Scott and Scout Durwood explain why and how they are mounting shows in two festivals during the same month: the Fresh Fruit Festival and the Midtown International Theatre Festival. Highlight: Lucile recounts a typical (busy) day. [15:08]
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 | Undergroundzero Festival (Episode #296 / Jul 2, 2009)
Artists from several shows in this year's undergroundzero festival talk about their work: burlesque impressario Jonny Porkpie, auteur/director Doris Mirescu, actor/playwright Michael Yates Crowley, and the festival's curator, Paul Bargetto. [19:32]
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 | Ontological Incubator Series (Episode #295 / Jun 24, 2009)
Playwright/directors Kevin Doyle and Eric Bland talk about their upcoming shows in this summer's Incubator Series. Highlight: Eric discloses his technique of writing scenes in an Excel spreadsheet. [18:53]
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 | Xoregos Performing Company (Episode #294 / Jun 22, 2009)
Shela Xoregos talks about her upcoming show, , which will be performed for free in parks and libraries in NYC. She also talks about her company's history and forthcoming plans. [17:18]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Leslie Bramm & Timothy Nolan (Episode #293 / Jun 17, 2009)
Veteran indie playwrights Leslie Bramm and Tim Nolan discuss the craft of playwriting, especially Tim's play about Reuben "Hurricane" Carter, . Highlight: Tim offers valuable advice for young playwrights. [19:08]
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 | TeatroStageFest 2009 (Episode #292 / Jun 12, 2009)
Susana Tubert, executive director of TeatroStageFest, and "Chicago" cast member Gabriela Garcia talk about this year's lineup at this festival of Hispanic theater. This festival is bilingual and accessible to everyone in the theatre community. [17:27]
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 | TeatroStageFest 2009 en Espanol (Episode #291 / Jun 11, 2009)
Este episodio del nytheatrecast esta dedicado al proximo TeatroStageFest 2009, el festival iberoamericano de teatro de Nueva York. Nos place tener como moderador a Antonio Martinez. [16:16]
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 | Waterwell's Newest Drop: #9 (Episode #290 / Jun 2, 2009)
Tom Ridgely and Kevin Townley of Waterwell talk about their new show, "#9," which is about the effects of Web 2.0-type technologies on contemporary life. Highlight: a shout-out to Waterwellian Nicole Parker, now starring in "Wicked." [19:07]
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 | Playwrights in Conversation: Matt Freeman & James Comtois (Episode #289 / May 28, 2009)
Matt Freeman talks to James Comtois about his upcoming play "Infectious Opportunity," which is part of the Antidepressant Festival at the Brick Theatre. Find out which actor is appearing in new plays by James AND Matt at the festival! [17:33]
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 | Jewish Theatre Festival (Episode #288 / May 20, 2009)
Edward Einhorn discusses the Jewish Theatre Festival, which is the first event of its kind in nearly 30 years. Also on hand is playwright Julia Pearlstein who talks about her show "Rat Bastard." Host: Trav S.D. [16:27]
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 | Plays and Playwrights 2009: Author Roundtable (Episode #287 / May 13, 2009)
Martin Denton, editor of PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS 2009, talks with authors Colette Freedman ("Sister Cities" and Nanna "Nick" Mwaluko ("S/He"). Highlight: Colette and Nick explain the very personal inspirations for their plays. [17:46]
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 | Bushwick Starr (Episode #286 / May 6, 2009)
A look at this new venue in Brooklyn, which was founded by Sue Kessler and Noel Allain. Theatre artist Jake Hooker joins the podcast near its end to talk about his upcoming piece in "The Bushwhack Series," a festival of new work at this space. [18:02]
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 | The Outer Puppets (Episode #285 / Apr 24, 2009)
Richard Hinojosa (longtime contributor to nytheatre.com) and Jason Griffith talk about their current show, which is a program of short works of puppet theater. The puppetry elements are very different in each piece. [18:18]
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 | @ Seaport: The Story Behind a New Downtown Venue (Episode #284 / Apr 29, 2009)
Jeff Cohen talks about this new venue he is managing and curating, which is located in South Street Seaport. Highlight: Jeff looks back on the "Stage Door Canteen" he created for 9/11 workers at his theatre company in Tribeca. [17:59]
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 | Jon Marans and The Temperamentals (Episode #283 / Apr 20, 2009)
Playwright Jon Marans discusses his new play, which is about Harry Hay and the founding of The Mattachine Society, the first gay civil rights organization in America. Highlight: Jon reveals the inspiration for this play. [16:36]
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 | Playwrights In Conversation: Matt Freeman and Adam Szymkowicz (Episode #282 / Apr 15, 2009)
What does it mean to borrow from another playwright? When does it cross the line into plagiarism? What constitutes a playwright's personal voice? This and more in this fascinating podcast. [21:04]
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 | Indie Theater Life: Dan Kitrosser (Episode #281 / Apr 8, 2009)
Dan Kitrosser talks about his career as a performer and writer in children's theatre and theatre for grown-ups. Highlight: Dan divulges some embarrassing moments as "Flaubert Frog." [20:09]
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 | Plays and Playwrights 2009: Authors in Conversation (Episode #280 / Apr 1, 2009)
Carlos Lacamara and Andrew Irons talk about their plays "Nowhere on the Border" and "Linus & Alora." Highlights: Both playwrights reveal the very personal inspirations for their works. [18:11]
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 | The Return of Odysseus (Episode #279 / Mar 25, 2009)
Playwright Steven Gridley talks about his career and his current play, which is featured in Apple Core Theatre Company's "WON AND LOST." Allison Taylor of Apple Core talks about the company. Highlight: Jeff Auer performs an excerpt from the play. [20:44]
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 | Balancing Acts - Surviving and Thriving in the Theater (Episode #278 / Mar 18, 2009)
Melanie Armer, David Hilder, Craig Pospisil, and Robin Rothstein discuss how indie theater artists balance day jobs and their theater careers. [23:11]
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 | Pan Asian Rep's New Works 2009 (Episode #277 / Mar 11, 2009)
Producing artistic director Tisa Chang and director Ron Nakahara talk about a month of new works at Pan Asian Rep. Highlight: Tisa explains how her company got its name. [19:15]
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 | Metropolitan Playhouse Spring Season (Episode #276 / Mar 4, 2009)
Alex Roe, artistic director of Metropolitan Playhouse, talks about the company's mission, its relationship with its neighbors in the East Village, and its upcoming show, "Power," which was originally part of the Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s. [19:04]
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 | Plays and Playwrights 2009: Tim Collins (Episode #275 / Feb 25, 2009)
Playwright/performers Tim Collins ("A Fire as Bright as Heaven") and Chris Harcum ("American Badass, or 12 Characters in Search of a National Identity") talk about their work and their approaches to create solo theatre. [21:03]
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 | The House of the Spirits (La casa de los espiritus) (Episode #274 / Feb 18, 2009)
Director Jose Zayas and playwright Caridad Svich talk about their new adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel for Repertorio Espanol. Highlight: Caridad talks about the differences between writing in Spanish versus writing in English. [22:01]
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 | FRIGID New York Festival Preview (Episode #273 / Feb 15, 2009)
Audio previews of these FRIGID Festival productions: "Are We Freaks?," "The Expatriates," "Y, Marilyn Unstitched," "Hysteri-Killy," "The Surprise," and "habeas corpus." Host: Trav S.D. [30:49]
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 | Directors Roundtable: Directors Answer Your Questions (Episode #272 / Feb 11, 2009)
Jim Simpson, Barry Edelstein, John Clancy, and Cat Parker address some questions about directing that have been posed by our listeners. Highlight: Stockard Channing and Frances McDormand teach directors important lessons. [22:15]
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 | redevelop (death valley) (Episode #271 / Feb 4, 2009)
Brian Rogers and Sheila Lewandowski of the Chocolate Factory Theatre talk about this new theatre piece, which is about redevelopment in NYC and ghost towns. Highlight: Brian and Sheila describe some of their own ghost town experiences. [18:12]
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 | The Nonsense Company: Conversation Storm (Episode #270 / Jan 29, 2009)
Rick Burkhardt, Andy Gricevich, and Ryan Higgins of Wisconsin-based Nonsense Company talk about the double bill "Great Hymn of Thanksgiving" and "Conversation Storm." Highlight: A thrilling performance of an excerpt from "Conversation Storm." [21:06]
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 | Theatre in the Bronx: Center Stage Playhouse (Episode #269 / Jan 22, 2009)
Actor/playwright Nick Leshi talks about Center Stage Playhouse's rich 40-year history of doing theatre in the Bronx, as well as their upcoming show, "Rabbit Hole." Highlight: Nick talks about the theatre's Bronx neighborhood. [16:58]
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