Act II @ A.R.T.
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is a leading force in the American theater, producing groundbreaking work in Cambridge and beyond. A.R.T.'s Act II initiative is an experiment in disrupting the role of spectator as passive observer. Act II invites audience members to remain in the theater following performances for a second act of curated discussions. An open forum focused on the core themes of A.R.T. productions, these moderated conversations have included scholars, medical professionals, families, activists, artists, educators, and more—highlighting the ways in which members of the A.R.T. community continue to create impact in the Boston area and the world. For more information about Act II programs for specific productions, including participant bios and audio recordings of productions, please visit http://americanrepertorytheater.org/page/act-ii-art.
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A Discussion with Ramie Targoff
September 24, 2019 19:24 - 38 minutes - 71 MBIn conversation with A.R.T. Director of Artistic Programs Ryan McKittrick, Professor Ramie Targoff discusses the queens brought to life onstage in SIX and how they—and other women of the Tudor era—have been portrayed throughout history.
A Conversation with Daniel Alexander Jones
September 18, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBDaniel Alexander Jones in conversation with Abe Rybeck at Hibernian Hall.
For Truth
June 14, 2019 20:47 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MB"For Truth" By Michelle and Steele Directed and Produced by James Montaño Elliot: Roland Prisoner: Jack Guard: Lucy Queen: Emily King: Sidney Brenna: Izzy James: Esmé Music: "The Paladin's Underworld" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com "Unsafe Roads" by Alexander Nakarada - www.serpentsoundstudios.com (Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License) Theme Music: "Heads Up" by Nicolai Heidlas - HookSounds.com
Fluffy Town
June 14, 2019 20:39 - 11 minutes - 13 MB"Fluffy Town" By Maddy and Izzy Directed and Produced by James Montaño Ellie: Michelle Nora: Steele Mom/Announcer: Felix Music: "La Pompe Du Trompe" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com "Foam Rubber" by Alexander Nakarada - www.serpentsoundstudios.com (Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License) Theme Music: "Heads Up" by Nicolai Heidlas - HookSounds.com
The Granola Conspiracy
June 14, 2019 20:22 - 9 minutes - 9.56 MB"The Granola Conspiracy" By Lucy and Esmé Written and Directed by James Montaño Marcus: Steele Molly: Michelle Sir E: Felix Music: "Schoolyard Spy" by Darren Curtis -https://www.darrencurtismusic.com Theme Music: "Heads Up" by Nicolai Heidlas - HookSounds.com
Scammers and the Scamming Scammers Who Scam Them
June 14, 2019 19:56 - 7 minutes - 8.14 MB"Scammers and the Scamming Scammers Who Scam Them: A Cautionary Tale" Written by Emily and Felix Directed and Produced by James Montaño Narrator: Roland Tom: Sidney Joe: Jack Amy: Lucy Fake Cop #1: Izzy Fake Cop #2: Esmé Real Cop/Siri: Maddy Music: "Faded Dream" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Theme Music: "Heads Up" by Nicolai Heidlas - HookSounds.com
The Babysitter
June 14, 2019 19:42 - 8 minutes - 8.51 MB"The Babysitter" Written by Roland and Sidney Directed and Produced by James Montaño Babysitter: Maddy Zach: Lucy Lucy: Emily Bug: Esmé Derek: Jack Music: Underglow by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Theme Music: "Heads Up" Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com
The Advocacy Project: A Graduation
May 29, 2019 23:57 - 6 minutes - 6.67 MB"A Graduation" Written by Emma and Zoe Directed and Produced by James Montaño Nora: Emma Kayla: Grace Narrator: Julia Schachnik Music: "Sing Along" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Theme Music: "Fresh Lift" by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com Produced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the Education and Engagement Department of the A.R.T as part of the Advocacy Project in May 2019.
The Advocacy Project: Job Openings
May 29, 2019 23:47 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB"Job Openings" Written by Harriet and Grace Directed and Produced by James Montaño Zoe: Harriet Phyllis: Grace Interviewer: Amanda Narrator: Julia Schachnik Music: "Rustic Ballads" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Theme Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Produced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the Education and Engagement Department of the A.R.T as part of the Advocacy Project in May 2019.
Sara, Diana, & Kareem in Conversation
February 08, 2019 21:56 - 50 minutes - 44.4 MBSara Porkalob, Diana Oh, and Kareem Khubchandani in Conversation From September 2018 Produced by James Montaño Interview audio mixed and recorded by Jonathan Carr Music: "Luxe" by Jahzzar from the album "Servants" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Luxe) For more information on the productions: https://americanrepertorytheater.org
A Conversation with Bill Rauch and Stephen Greenblatt
January 12, 2019 23:23 - 49 minutes - 52.3 MBAn interview between Director Bill Rauch and Harvard Professor Stephen Greenblatt in anticipation of the 2018/2019 A.R.T./OSF production of "Othello." Introduction by A.R.T. Editor and Assistant Dramaturg Robert Duffley. Recorded January 9, 2019 at Harvard University's Farkas Hall. Podcast host and producer: James Montaño Music: "Lendemain au café" from the album "Soleil d'hiver" by Lessazo Podcast date: January 12, 2019
"The Alanis Morissette Album from the 90s America Needs Now" by Hanif Abdurraqib
June 25, 2018 19:27 - 5 minutes - 6.53 MB"The Alanis Morissette Album from the 90s America Needs Now" Written by Hanif Abdurraqib Read by Shawn Jain Directed and Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ing_and_Upbeat Article was originally published in the "New York Times" on June 19, 2017 Used by permission and reprinted in the A.R.T. Guide April-July 2018
"A Shock to the System" by Diablo Cody
May 24, 2018 20:57 - 5 minutes - 6.26 MB"A Shock to the System" Written by Diablo Cody Read by Katie Rich Directed and Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ing_and_Upbeat Article originally appeared in the A.R.T. Guide April-July 2018
"Beyond An Ordinary Vision" by Mario Alberto Zambrano
May 24, 2018 17:42 - 5 minutes - 6.15 MB"Beyond An Ordinary Vision" Written by Mario Alberto Zambrano Read by James Montaño Directed and Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Happy_Music/Inspiring_and_Upbeat Article originally appeared in the A.R.T. Guide April-July 2018
Tryouts
May 22, 2018 18:59 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MB"Tryouts" Written by Zoe and Grace Directed and Produced by James Montaño Makala: Grace Victoria: Amelia Announcer: Hillary Narrator: Destiny Polk Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/The_Balloonist/The_Basket Produced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the Education and Community Programs of the A.R.T as part of the "I Am" Project in May 2018.
Sit Still, Look Pretty
May 22, 2018 17:53 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MB"Sit Still, Look Pretty" Written by Imogene and Isabella Directed and Produced by James Montaño Amanda: Imogene Photographer: Isabella Narrator: Destiny Polk Music: "Glitterhater" by Computer Music All-stars http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Computer_Music_All-Stars/CPlaylistsRandom/Glitterhater "Awakening" by Ryan Andersen http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Solitude_Piano_Atmospherics/Awakening_1267 Produced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the Education and Community P...
Learner's Permit
May 22, 2018 17:46 - 3 minutes - 4.79 MB"Learner's Permit" Written by Maranda and Camila Directed and Produced by James Montaño Lisa: Camila Reina: Samantha Brenda: Miranda Parent: Jazz Narrator: Destiny Polk Music: "the other side of the end" bu Westy Reflector http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Westy_Reflector/cipher_e_dreams_1722/westy_reflector_-_cipher_-e_dreams_-_10_the_other_side_of_the_end "My Downfall" by Audiobinger http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger/~/My_Downfall Produced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program a...
The Path To School
May 22, 2018 17:30 - 3 minutes - 4.69 MB"The Path to School" Written by Ixchel and Ziya Directed & Produced by James Montaño Ali: Ixchel Mom: Ziya Narrator: Destiny Polk Music: "Forces of Attraction" by Scott Holmes http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Inspiring__Uplifting_Music/Forces_of_Attraction Produced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the Education and Community Programs of the A.R.T as part of the "I Am" Project in May 2018.
One Less Haircut
May 08, 2018 18:57 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MB"One Less Haircut" Written by Lizzy, Luisa, Elias, and Bennett Directed and Produced by James Montaño Dan: Jesse Friedman Dr. Roberts: Joel Derby Barbra: Bridget Haberecht Secretary: Christina Brown News Reporter: Shawn Jain Siri: Katie Rich All performers are graduate students in acting at the American Repertory Theater Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Class of 2018. Music: "The Warbird" by Tri-Tachyon (https://freemusicarchive.org/file/music/ccCommunity/Tri-Ta...
Thrust in the Spotlight
May 08, 2018 18:56 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MB"Thrust in the Spotlight" By Eva, Madeline and Theo Directed and Produced by James Montaño Emmaline: Katie Rich Anthony: Joel Derby The Radio Host: Jesse Friedman Officer 1: Peter Giovine Officer 2: Christina Brown. All performers are graduate students in acting at the American Repertory Theater Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Class of 2018. This work was produced as part of a Scriptwriting for Teens workshop held in April 2018 by the Education and Community Pr...
A World's Ashes
May 08, 2018 18:56 - 2 minutes - 3.67 MB"A World's Ashes" By Lucy, Esme, Steele, and Kira Directed and Produced by James Montaño Horton: Peter Giovine Delphine: Bridget Haberecht Lucy: Katie Rich Amara: Me'Lisa Sellers Random Guard: Joel Derby Narrator: Shawn Jain. All performers are graduate students in acting at the American Repertory Theater Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Class of 2018. Music: "Path to Jotunheim" by Tri-Tachyon (https://freemusicarchive.org/file/music/ccCommunity/Tri-Tachyon/Path...
The Effect of a Butterfly
May 08, 2018 18:55 - 4 minutes - 5.11 MB"The Effect of a Butterfly" By Addie, Beatrice, and Avery Directed and Produced by James Montaño George: Shawn Jain Random Woman: Christina Brown Dr. Womantoo: Katie Rich All performers are graduate students in acting at the American Repertory Theater Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Class of 2018. Music: "A1_Rogue" by Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/file/music/Music_for_Video/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Podington_Bear_-_A1_Rogue.mp3) "Something Elated"...
Conversation with Ifeoma Fafunwa and Jacob Olupona (2/1/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Joke Silva (2/3/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Uzodinma Iweala (2/4/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Ufuoma McDermott and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett (2/6/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Ayodeji Ogunnaike (2/7/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Caroline Elkins (2/8/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Ifeoma Fafunwa and Timothy Patrick McCarthy (2/9/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
Conversation with Daniel Jordan Smith and Susan Cook (2/10/18)
February 27, 2018 16:52 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBEngage with HEAR WORD! through post-performance conversations with cast members, scholars, creative team members, and additional guests.
"Sensory Friendly, All-Friendly" by Yan Chen
February 09, 2018 17:13 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MB"Sensory Friendly, All-Friendly" Written by Yan Chen Read by the Author Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes Article originally appeared in the A.R.T. Guide December-January 2017/18
"The Script of Sensibility" by Professor Deidre Lynch
February 09, 2018 17:11 - 6 minutes - 7.33 MB"The Script of Sensibility" By Professor Deidre Lynch Read by Bridget Haberecht Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes Article originally appeared in the A.R.T. Guide December-January 2017/18
"Proclamation" by Brenna Nicely
February 09, 2018 17:06 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MB"Proclamation" By Brenna Nicely Read by the Author Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes Article originally appeared in the A.R.T. Guide December-January 2017/18
"Growing Up In The Theater" by Director Dmitry Troyanovsky
January 31, 2018 23:11 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB"Growing Up In The Theater" By Director Dmitry Troyanovsky Read by James Montaño Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes Article originally appeared in the A.R.T. Guide December-January 2017/18
WARHOLCAPOTE Act II Discussion with Rob Roth
October 06, 2017 21:25 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Adaptor of WARHOLCAPOTE, Rob Roth received a Tony nomination for his Broadway directing debut, Rob Roth (Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography)Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, which went on to become the eighth-longest-running show in Broadway history. "Beauty" has been seen by more than 40 million people all over the world, winning many awards, including the Olivier Award for Best Musical in London. Rob went on to direct the inaugural production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA, and the Broad...
WARHOLCAPOTE Act II Discussion with Jace Clayton
October 06, 2017 21:23 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBJace Clayton is an artist and writer based in Manhattan, also known for his work as DJ /rupture. Clayton uses an interdisciplinary approach to focus on how sound, memory, and public space interact, with an emphasis on low-income communities and the global South. His book Uproot: Travels in 21st Century Music and Digital Culture was published in 2016 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Recent projects include Sufi Plug Ins, a free suite of music software-as-art, based on non-western conceptions of s...
"When the World Ends" Yan Chen
September 18, 2017 22:20 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MB"When the World Ends" By Yan Chen Read by Yan Chen, Ryan Rhue, James Montaño Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
"Kicking Out The Chorus Boy" by Elizabeth Amos
September 18, 2017 21:03 - 5 minutes - 6.55 MB"Kicking Out The Chorus Boy" By Elizabeth Amos Read by Elizabeth Amos and James Montaño Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
Lightning Rods by Annabeth Lucas
September 18, 2017 20:26 - 4 minutes - 5.45 MB"Lightning Rods" By Annabeth Lucas Read by Annabeth Lucas and James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
The Tapes Marked "Truman"
September 18, 2017 19:20 - 8 minutes - 13.3 MB"The Tapes Marked 'Truman'" Interview by Ryan McKittrick Read by James Montaño and Jesse Friedman Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
There Is No Line - A.R.T. Audio Guide Fall 2017
September 07, 2017 03:28 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB"There Is No Line" By Robert Duffley Read by James Montaño and Zoe Sonnenburg Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
On Andy Warhol - A.R.T. Audio Guide Fall 2017
September 07, 2017 03:25 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MB"On Andy Warhol" By Robin Kelsey Read by James Montaño Produced by James Montaño Music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
Act II Discussion with Constance Englert (2/2/17)
February 13, 2017 21:21 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBConnie Englert is the Principal and Managing Director of her own social enterprise, TrueNorth Transit Group (TNTG). Based in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, TNTG is an upstart transportation management and consulting company currently working with MassDOT and MassPort. Her firm is nationally certified as a LGBT Business Enterprise and one of the only openly transgender certified businesses in the program’s history. Connie has over twenty-five years in transportation operations and plannin...
Act II Discussion with Chastity Bowick (2/3/17)
February 13, 2017 21:21 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBChastity is the coordinator of Transcend, a program of AIDS Action Committee which stands for Transgender Care needs, Diversity, & Education. Transcend has been around for over 10 years, navigating Trans folks through the healthcare system, which has not always been present. They aim to lower HIV infection rates by having in-depth risk reduction conversations about condoms and Prep and personal cognitive counseling. For their HIV positive clients, Transcend staff make sure they are adhering t...
Act II Discussion with Paul Lucas (1/28/17)
February 02, 2017 20:43 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAct II Discussion with Paul Lucas (1/28/17) by American Repertory Theater
Act II Discussion with Deborah J. Drew (1/22/17)
January 18, 2017 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBFollowing performances of Paul Lucas' "Trans Scripts" at A.R.T., audiences are reminded to remain in the theater for a second act of moderated discussions, featuring a roster of activists, students, medical professionals, artists, and scholars. For a full list of speaker bios, check http://americanrepertorytheater.org/page/trans-scripts-act-ii-discussion-series.
Act II Discussion with Michelle Tat (1/21/17)
January 17, 2017 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFollowing performances of Paul Lucas' "Trans Scripts" at A.R.T., audiences are reminded to remain in the theater for a second act of moderated discussions, featuring a roster of activists, students, medical professionals, artists, and scholars. For a full list of speaker bios, check http://americanrepertorytheater.org/page/trans-scripts-act-ii-discussion-series.
Discussion with Naomi Klein and Monique Wilson (5/19/16)
June 28, 2016 14:38 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBNaomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the international bestsellers No Logo (2000), The Shock Doctrine (2007) and This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate (2014) which was the 2014 winner of the Hilary Weston Writers Trust Prize for Nonfiction and was one of the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2014. Now in paperback, it is being translated into over 25 languages. This Changes Everything, the documentary inspired by the book and narrated b...
Discussion with Dr. Daniel Schrag and Diane Paulus (5/26/16)
June 21, 2016 14:17 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBDaniel P. Schrag is the Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology at Harvard University, Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, and Director of the Harvard University Center for the Environment. Schrag studies climate and climate change over the broadest range of Earth history. He is particularly interested in how information on climate change from the geologic past can lead to better understanding of anthropogenic climate change in the future. In addition to his work on geochemistry a...