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20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

CATF's UNMUTED Podcast talks about all things new plays! You'll get behind-the-scenes info about the new play development process from the first draft to the opening night with the artists who bring the plays to life.

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Episodes

José Rivera - Fall Reading Series Preshow Discussion

December 24, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

We promised you more info about Jose, because the episode would have been two hours long if we tried to talk about all of his plays and accomplishments - so take a look at his bio! José Rivera’s 26 full-length plays have been seen nationally and internationally and translated into a dozen languages.  His Obie Award-winners Marisol and References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, both produced by The Public Theatre, NY, are taught at universities around the country, as well as his essay “36 Assu...

Sarah Bierstock & Courtney Sale - Fall Reading Series Preshow Discussion

December 23, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Wanna learn more about Sarah? Check out her website: sarahbierstock.com Remember, Courtney is Merrimack Rep’s Nancy L. Donahue Artistic Director. Learn more about Courtney on Merrimacks’ website: mrt.org/meet-courtney-sale  

Richard Dresser - Fall Reading Series Preshow Discussion

December 22, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

This preshow discussion was recorded live in the Marinoff Theater during the 2022 Fall Reading Series. You can learn more about Richards plays and his book "It Happened Here" at: richarddresser.com

2022 Fall Reading Series Preview

October 18, 2022 04:50 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Why staged readings in the off season? Are these plays going to be in the 2023 season? Listen to find out! For a full list of dates and times for the readings, please visit our website: catf.org Week 1 (Oct 21-22) - Marinoff Theater Spiritus/Virgil's Dance by Dael Orlandersmith Our Shrinking, Shrinking World  by Richard Dresser Week 2 (Oct 29) - Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV MAD by Sarah Bierstock Week 3 (Nov 4-5) - Marinoff Theater Your Name Means Dream by José Rivera Lavender Men...

Meet the Actors - WHITELISTED

October 18, 2022 04:40 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Kate MacCluggage’s website: katemaccluggage.com Thanks to Nancy & Cary Feldman, the play sponsors of Whitelisted and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED.  Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.  

Meet the Playwright - WHITELISTED

October 18, 2022 04:35 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Chisa Hutchinson’s website: chisahutchinson.com Thanks to Nancy & Cary Feldman, the play sponsors of Whitelisted and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED. Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Actors - THE FIFTH DOMAIN

October 18, 2022 04:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Kathryn Tkel’s website: kathryntkel.com Thanks to Deb Weisbacher, the play sponsor of The Fifth Domain and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED. Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Playwright - THE FIFTH DOMAIN

October 18, 2022 04:25 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Thanks to Deb Weisbacher, the play sponsor of The Fifth Domain and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED.  Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Actors - BABEL

October 18, 2022 04:20 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Lori Vega’s website: lorivega.net Karen Li's Instagram: @kwkarenli Thanks to Marellen J. Aherne, the play sponsor of Babel and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED. Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Playwright - BABEL

October 18, 2022 04:15 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

If you want to learn more from Jackie, check out her book, Playwriting with Purpose here: https://tinyurl.com/4tdsu9s7 Jackie’s website: jacquelinegoldfinger.com Thanks to Marellen J. Aherne, the play sponsor of Babel  and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED. Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Actors - USHUAIA BLUE

October 18, 2022 04:10 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

John Keabler’s website: http://www.johnkeabler.com/ Tina Stafford’s website: https://www.tinastafford.com/ Thanks to Mina Goodrich & Lawrence Dean, the play sponsors of Ushuaia Blue and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED. Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Playwright - USHUAIA BLUE

October 18, 2022 04:05 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Caridad Svich’s website: caridadsvich.com Thanks to Mina Goodrich & Lawrence Dean, the play sponsors of Ushuaia Blue and to the West Virginia Humanities Council for supporting UNMUTED.  Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

2022 Season Recap Introduction

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MB

Have you gotten your thinkahead pass for 2023? Head on over to: http://www.catf.org/thinkahead and order yours today!  Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.

Meet the Playmakers - THE HOUSE OF THE NEGRO INSANE

July 28, 2021 04:05 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

This is our last episode for a while! CATF is taking a break in August, but that gives you PLENTY of time to send us your ideas. We want to know what you want from this podcast. What CATF artists do you want to hear from? What conversations do you want to hear? Let us know at [email protected]   In this last episode of the playcastPLUS series, we have the honor of hearing from Nehemiah Luckett, the composer for The House of the Negro Insane. Check out his website: http://nehemiahluckett.com...

Meet the Characters - THE HOUSE OF THE NEGRO INSANE

July 24, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 59 MB

This episode has two different sections – one with Melissa Crespo chatting with Attius and Henry of The House of the Negro Insane and another with Theresa M. Davis speaking with Madeline and Effie, also characters in The House of the Negro Insane.  If you want to spend even more time with these characters – you can listen to the full-length audio drama of Terence Anthony’s play with Broadway on Demand! It’s only available from July 30 to August 27. Listen to the full Audio Drama here!  As ...

Meet the Storytellers - THE HOUSE OF THE NEGRO INSANE

July 21, 2021 04:05 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Terence does a little bit of everything – from theater to comic books to social justice activism. Explore Terence’s website: https://terenceanthony.com/ AND – get to hear more from Terence with a interview he did with CATF in 2020 on our YouTube Page  Come to the Listening Party of The House of the Negro Insane on July 30 in Shepherdstown and meet Terence! Find more info here Trent and Associate Producing Director Peggy McKowen are guests on Unwritten – a new podcast-esque adventure from ...

Meet the Playmakers - SHEEPDOG

July 17, 2021 04:05 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

In the final installment of the Sheepdog series, Theresa chats with sound designer Sharath Patel. He touches on how his travels have influenced his design work and gives away a few trade secrets.  Special thanks to Marjorie Weingold for sponsoring the Sheepdog podcast series and making this all happen! Get your on-demand tickets for the Sheepdog radio drama at Broadway On Demand Check out Sharath’s website - http://www.sharathpatel.com/  Learn about more about Sheepdog with the Dramaturg...

Meet the Characters - SHEEPDOG

July 14, 2021 04:05 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Yay – you made it back! In our second episode Theresa is spending some with Myxolydia Tyler, who plays Officer Amina Duckett in the Sheepdog audio drama. Not only do you get to hear from Myxy… you get to hear from Myxy, as Amina.  We are ever grateful to this podcast’s sponsor Marjorie Weingold for believing in this podcast and bringing it to life.  Get your on-demand tickets for the Sheepdog radio drama! - https://www.broadwayondemand.com/series/mY3DRLNTKCQe-sheepdog--contemporary-america...

Meet the Storytellers - SHEEPDOG

July 10, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Episode 1: Meet the Story Tellers Dramaturg Theresa M. Davis chats with Kevin Artigue, the playwright of SHEEPDOG and Melissa Crespo, the director of CATF’s production. Kevin and Melissa share their path to their theatrical careers, and their perspectives on storytelling and the industry.  Meet Playwright Kevin Artigue - https://www.kevin-artigue.com/ Meet Director Melissa Crespo - https://www.melissacrespo.com/ Put the play SHEEPDOG in context with the dramaturgical companion - https://c...

Welcome to CATF's Podcast - UNMUTED!

May 31, 2021 16:40 - 1 minute - 1.51 MB

In this podcast we’re going to explore the new play process with the artists who bring the plays to life! Our first series will feature the playwrights, directors, composers, sound designer, and characters of Kevin Artigue’s SHEEPDOG and Terence Anthony’s THE HOUSE OF THE NEGRO INSANE. Subscribe to get notifications about new episodes and follow us online! We’re @thinktheater on IG and @CATFatSU on FB. For all of the latest news and info from CATF – check out our website at catf.org.