Theater Practice is a podcast where we practice how to be more mindful audience members one show at a time. Join host Miriam Weiner and her guests as they process the live theater they attend with intentionality, generosity, and humor. Watching is a muscle, strengthen it. Produced by Miriam Weiner - Directed by Diana Yanez
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303: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC by Joshua Harmon/David Winitsky
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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…
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302: HELL'S KITCHEN Music & Lyrics by Alicia Keys, Book by Kristoffer Diaz/Nia Akilah Robinson
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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…
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301: & JULIET Book by David West Read, Music by Max Martin and Friends/Susan Bernfield
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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…
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207: Bonus: Aaron Neil of LEOPOLDSTADT with the crew at "Unorthodox"!
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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 segm…
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206: WET BRAIN by John J. Caswell, Jr./T. Adamson
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From the howling coyote to the gentle roomba, T. and Miriam dive into the ways WET BRAIN moved and terrified them.Af Miriam Weiner
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205: THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy & Joe Robertson/Jason Aguirre
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Jason and Miriam describe how visiting The Jungle, currently playing at St. Ann's Warehouse, has changed their perceptions of refugee camps.Af Miriam Weiner
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204: THE FAR COUNTRY by Lloyd Suh/Madeline Sayet
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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…
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203: LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard/Susan Bernfield
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Susan and Miriam discuss Tom Stoppard's personal and epic play Leopoldstadt, currently running on Broadway.Af Miriam Weiner
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202: CORSICANA by Will Arbery/Kate Cortesi
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Kate and Miriam contemplate Will Arbery's mysterious and heart-opening play, Corsicana currently running at Playwrights Horizons.Af Miriam Weiner
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201: SKIN OF OUR TEETH by Thornton Wilder/Jesse Cameron Alick
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Jesse and Miriam discuss Lileana Blain-Cruz's lively, expansive production of Skin of Our Teeth at Lincoln Center Theater.Af Miriam Weiner
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101: "Hymn" by Lolita Chakrabarti/Erica Jensen
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Listen to Erica and Miriam discuss Almeida Theatre's production of Hymn.Af Miriam Weiner
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102: "Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran" by Javaad Alipoor, Co-created by Kirsty Housley/Latrice Smith
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Listen to Latrice and Miriam dig into this complex, gripping theatrical event presented by Woolly Mammoth.Af Miriam Weiner
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103: "Block Association Project" by Michael Yates Crowley/Casey Boykins
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Casey and Miriam discuss this funny, heartbreaking piece presented by Actors Theatre of Louisville.Af Miriam Weiner
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104: "Vancouver" by Ralph B. Peña/Jenny Wang Medina
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Jenny and Miriam consider this elegant, beautifully crafted piece produced by Ma-Yi Studios in association with Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.Af Miriam Weiner
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105: "Enemy of the People After Henrik Ibsen" by Robert Icke/Welker White
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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.Af Miriam Weiner
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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.Af Miriam Weiner
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