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Theater Practice

Miriam Weiner

16 episodes

5 months ago

David and Miriam discuss the timeless Jewish questions Joshua Harmon asks in his new play PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. More about David Winitsky and the Jewish Plays Project: https://jewishplaysproject.org/ Find out more about PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic/ Interested in being a reader for the Jewish Plays Project? https://jewishplaysproject.org/become-a-reader/ Some perspective on French antisemiti...

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David and Miriam discuss the timeless Jewish questions Joshua Harmon asks in his new play PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. More about David Winitsky and the Jewish Plays Project: https://jewishplaysproject.org/ Find out more about PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic/ Interested in being a reader for the Jewish Plays Project? https://jewishplaysproject.org/become-a-reader/ Some perspective on French antisemiti...

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Episodes (16/16)

Theater Practice

303: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC by Joshua Harmon/David Winitsky

David and Miriam discuss the timeless Jewish questions Joshua Harmon asks in his new play PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. More about David Winitsky and the Jewish Plays Project: https://jewishplaysproject.org/ Find out more about PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic/ Interested in being a reader for the Jewish Plays Project? https://jewishplaysproject.org/become-a-reader/ Some perspective on French antisemiti...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Theater Practice

302: HELL'S KITCHEN Music & Lyrics by Alicia Keys, Book by Kristoffer Diaz/Nia Akilah Robinson

Nia and Miriam explore the physical and emotional landscapes of New York City in Alicia Keys' new musical, HELL'S KITCHEN. More about Nia Akilah Robinson: https://www.niaakilahrobinson.com/ Find out more about HELL'S KITCHEN https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2324/hells-kitchen/ You already know about Alicia Keys (but just in case)! https://www.instagram.com/aliciakeys/?hl=en

1 year ago

33 minutes

Theater Practice

301: & JULIET Book by David West Read, Music by Max Martin and Friends/Susan Bernfield

Welcome back to Theater Practice, Season 3! Susan Bernfield is back! Join the conversation as Miriam and Suan find unexpected depth and beauty in this joyful, uplifting Broadway musical. Listen to Susan on our LEOPOLDSTADT episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1880898/11525837-203-leopoldstadt-by-tom-stoppard-susan-bernfield.mp3?download=true Find out more about & JULIET: https://andjulietbroadway.com/ A link to the visuals that Susan references from BARBIE: https://www.barbie-themovie.com/...

2 years ago

30 minutes

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207: Bonus: Aaron Neil of LEOPOLDSTADT with the crew at "Unorthodox"!

Our conversation with Susan Bernfield about LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard was our most popular episode this season. So, we thought you might be interested in this interview with Aaron Neil who plays Ernest from our friends at "Unorthodox, the World's Leading Jewish Podcast". The whole episode is great but if you want to jump right to Aaron, his segment starts at 55:15. Please enjoy and we will be back in the fall with more Theater Practice! Theater Practice on LEOPOLDSTADT: https...

2 years ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Theater Practice

206: WET BRAIN by John J. Caswell, Jr./T. Adamson

From the howling coyote to the gentle roomba, T. and Miriam dive into the ways WET BRAIN moved and terrified them.

2 years ago

37 minutes

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205: THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy & Joe Robertson/Jason Aguirre

Jason and Miriam describe how visiting The Jungle, currently playing at St. Ann's Warehouse, has changed their perceptions of refugee camps.

2 years ago

36 minutes

Theater Practice

204: THE FAR COUNTRY by Lloyd Suh/Madeline Sayet

Madeline and Miriam discuss Lloyd Suh's haunting play The Far Country, currently running at Atlantic Theater Company. For more information about Madeline Sayet and her show Where We Belong check out her website: https://www.madelinesayet.com Find out more about The Far Country and Atlantic Theater Company: https://atlantictheater.org/production/the-far-country A quick useful bio of playwright Lloyd Suh at New Dramatists: https://newdramatists.org/lloyd-suh

2 years ago

33 minutes

Theater Practice

203: LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard/Susan Bernfield

Susan and Miriam discuss Tom Stoppard's personal and epic play Leopoldstadt, currently running on Broadway.

3 years ago

30 minutes

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202: CORSICANA by Will Arbery/Kate Cortesi

Kate and Miriam contemplate Will Arbery's mysterious and heart-opening play, Corsicana currently running at Playwrights Horizons.

3 years ago

31 minutes

Theater Practice

201: SKIN OF OUR TEETH by Thornton Wilder/Jesse Cameron Alick

Jesse and Miriam discuss Lileana Blain-Cruz's lively, expansive production of Skin of Our Teeth at Lincoln Center Theater.

3 years ago

33 minutes

Theater Practice

101: "Hymn" by Lolita Chakrabarti/Erica Jensen

Listen to Erica and Miriam discuss Almeida Theatre's production of Hymn.

3 years ago

25 minutes

Theater Practice

102: "Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran" by Javaad Alipoor, Co-created by Kirsty Housley/Latrice Smith

Listen to Latrice and Miriam dig into this complex, gripping theatrical event presented by Woolly Mammoth.

3 years ago

32 minutes

Theater Practice

104: "Vancouver" by Ralph B. Peña/Jenny Wang Medina

Jenny and Miriam consider this elegant, beautifully crafted piece produced by Ma-Yi Studios in association with Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.

3 years ago

34 minutes

Theater Practice

103: "Block Association Project" by Michael Yates Crowley/Casey Boykins

Casey and Miriam discuss this funny, heartbreaking piece presented by Actors Theatre of Louisville.

3 years ago

47 minutes

Theater Practice

105: "Enemy of the People After Henrik Ibsen" by Robert Icke/Welker White

Welker and Miriam attend live theater for the first time since the pandemic lockdown and afterward relish their discussion of Enemy of the People commissioned by Park Avenue Armory.

3 years ago

37 minutes

Theater Practice

000: Welcome to Theater Practice

Host Miriam Weiner and Director Diana Yanez discuss what “Theater Practice” is all about. Don’t worry about being right or wrong, don’t worry if you’ve seen the show, these conversations will help you see theater in a new way.

3 years ago

13 minutes