SDCF Podcast Series

One-on-One Conversation with Sheldon Epps and Robert O'Hara

This episode, was recorded at Stage Directors and Choreographers offices on May 22, 2019. Director Robert O’Hara interviews SDC Foundation Board of Trustees President, Sheldon Epps.

Sheldon Epps and Robert O'Hara: A One-on-One Conversation.

This episode, was recorded at Stage Directors and Choreographers offices on May 22, 2019. Director Robert O’Hara interviews SDC Foundation Board of Trustees President, Sheldon Epps.

Bill T. Jones: Masters of the Stage, In Motion with Wendy Seyb

Choreographer Bill T. Jones sits with Wendy Seyb to talk process in SDC Foundations' In Motion series.

Bill T. Jones: SDCF Podcast Series, In Motion with Wendy Seyb

Choreographer Bill T. Jones sits with Wendy Seyb to talk process in SDC Foundations' In Motion series.

In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Bill T. Jones (Guest)

Choreographer Bill T. Jones sits with Wendy Seyb to talk process in SDC Foundations' In Motion series.

Robert Moss and Anne Kauffman, Masters of the Stage, Founders Series

Anne Kauffman sits down with Robert Moss, the founding Artistic Director of Playwrights Horizon, for the inaugural episode of Masters of the Stage, Founder's Series. The goal of this series is to ensure we don't loose touch of the insights and guidance of those leaders who founded non-profit theaters in this country. On May 30th, 2019, Anne sat with Bob as he told stories of his early career and the early days of Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizon

Robert Moss and Anne Kauffman, SDCF Podcast Series, Founders Series

Anne Kauffman sits down with Robert Moss, the founding Artistic Director of Playwrights Horizon, for the inaugural episode of SDCF Podcast Series, Founder's Series. The goal of this series is to ensure we don't loose touch of the insights and guidance of those leaders who founded non-profit theaters in this country. On May 30th, 2019, Anne sat with Bob as he told stories of his early career and the early days of Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizon

The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Robert Moss (Guest)

Anne Kauffman sits down with Robert Moss, the founding Artistic Director of Playwrights Horizon, for the inaugural episode of SDCF Podcast Series, Founder's Series. The goal of this series is to ensure we don't loose touch of the insights and guidance of those leaders who founded non-profit theaters in this country. On May 30th, 2019, Anne sat with Bob as he told stories of his early career and the early days of Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizon

Jeremy B. Cohen: Masters of the Stage, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Playwright's Center's Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss the process of working on new plays.

Jeremy B. Cohen: SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Playwright's Center's Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss the process of working on new plays.

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Jeremy B. Cohen (Guest)

Playwright's Center's Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss the process of working on new plays.

Tony Taccone a One-on-one Conversation

On Monday May 6, 2019, at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) held a conversation entitled Leadership: Making Theatre & Shaping Communities with Berkley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, Tony Taccone and moderated by SDC Executive Director Laura Penn. This conversation explores the balancing of artistic leadership and individual artistic ambition, and how that dynamic can build strong institutions and contribute to a community’s cultural vibrancy.

One-on-One Conversation with Tony Taccone and Laura Penn

On Monday May 6, 2019, at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) held a conversation entitled Leadership: Making Theatre & Shaping Communities with Berkley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, Tony Taccone and moderated by SDC Executive Director Laura Penn. This conversation explores the balancing of artistic leadership and individual artistic ambition, and how that dynamic can build strong institutions and contribute to a community’s cultural vibrancy.

State of the Art: Directing Shakespeare in the American Theatre

This episode, was recorded at a live One-on-One Conversation event sponsored by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation on April 8th, 2019. The event, entitled “STATE OF THE ART: DIRECTING SHAKESPEARE IN THE AMERICAN THEATRE” featured directors Davis McCallum and Erica Schmidt, and was moderated by SDC Foundation Trustee Ethan McSweeny.

Jon Tracy: SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Director Jon Tracy sit with M. Graham Smith to discuss directing and leading a regional theater as well as his process.

Jon Tracy: Masters of the Stage, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Director Jon Tracy sit with M. Graham Smith to discuss directing and leading a regional theater as well as his process.

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Jon Tracy (Guest)

Director Jon Tracy sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss directing and leading a regional theater as well as his process.

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Victor Malana Maog (Guest)

Director Victor Malana Maog sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss process of working on new plays and working in the regional theaters for SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals.

Victor Malana Maog: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Director Victor Malana Maog sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss process of working on new plays and working in the regional theaters for SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals.

Masters of the Stage: Artistic Leadership, Directing Internationally, and Advancing the Craft

This episode was recorded at a live event sponsored by both the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Stage Directors UK on February 24, 2019 in London. The event was the first ever SDC-SDUK member gathering, and the conversation, featured artistic directors Jeremy Herrin and Pam MacKinnon. It was moderated by SDUK Executive Director, Thomas Hescott.

SDCF Podcast Series: Artistic Leadership, Directing Internationally, and Advancing the Craft

This episode was recorded at a live event sponsored by both the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Stage Directors UK on February 24, 2019 in London. The event was the first ever SDC-SDUK member gathering, and the conversation, featured artistic directors Jeremy Herrin and Pam MacKinnon. It was moderated by SDUK Executive Director, Thomas Hescott.

Artistic Leadership, Directing Internationally, and Advancing the Craft

This episode was recorded at a live event sponsored by both the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Stage Directors UK on February 24, 2019 in London. The event was the first ever SDC-SDUK member gathering, and the conversation, featured artistic directors Jeremy Herrin and Pam MacKinnon. It was moderated by SDUK Executive Director, Thomas Hescott.

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Hana S. Sharif (Guest)

Hana S Sharif: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Pam MacKinnon (Guest)

Pam MacKinnon discusses her process of directing and, as the new Artistic Director of A.C.T. in San Francisco, the relationship of the theatre to its community.

Pam MacKinnon: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Pam MacKinnon discusses her process of directing and, as the new Artistic Director of A.C.T. in San Francisco, the relationship of the theatre to its community.

Shelley Butler - Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Shelley Butler (Guest)

Leah C. Gardiner - Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Leah C. Gardiner discusses the role of poetry in dramaturgy, freelance directing and Motherhood, and the importance of leaping into uncertainty as we make great Art!

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Leah C. Gardiner (Guest)

Leah C. Gardiner discusses the role of poetry in dramaturgy, freelance directing and Motherhood, and the importance of leaping into uncertainty as we make great Art!

Lavina Jadhwani, Masters of the Stage, Regional Originals with M Graham Smith

Lavina Jadhwani, SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals with M Graham Smith

Regional Originals with M Graham Smith: Lavina Jadhwani (Guest)

Camille Brown_In Motion_with Wendy Seyb

In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Camille Brown (Guest)

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Blanka Zizka (Guest)

Hosted by M. Graham Smith, we are delighted to bring you the second series of SDCF Podcast Series: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith – a series of interviews with some of the most exciting Directors and Choreographers working in America’s regional theatres today. This week on SDCF Podcast Series, M. Graham Smith sits down with director/playwright, Blanka Zizka, Artistic Director of The Wilma Theater. 

Blanka Zizka: SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Hosted by M. Graham Smith, we are delighted to bring you the second series of SDCF Podcast Series: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith – a series of interviews with some of the most exciting Directors and Choreographers working in America’s regional theatres today. This week on SDCF Podcast Series, M. Graham Smith sits down with director/playwright, Blanka Zizka, Artistic Director of The Wilma Theater. 

Blanka Zizka: Masters of Stage, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Hosted by M. Graham Smith, we are delighted to bring you the second series of Masters of the Stage: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith – a series of interviews with some of the most exciting Directors and Choreographers working in America’s regional theatres today. This week on Masters of the Stage M. Graham Smith sits down with director/playwright, Blanka Zizka, Artistic Director of The Wilma Theater. 

Chase Brock: SDCF Podcast Series, In Motion with Wendy Seyb

We are delighted to be launching the very first SDCF Podcast Series focused entirely on choreography: In Motion, with Wendy Seyb. Our very first guest on In Motion is the Broadway-bound choreographer, Chase Brock, Artistic Director of The Chase Brock Experience. In this week’s episode Chase shares his thoughts on the ‘Millennial Remix Moment’ in which multi-hyphenates are thriving; the mentors that didn’t pull any punches; creating and sustaining a dance company; and the push and pull of c...

Chase Brock: Masters of the Stage, In Motion with Wendy Seyb

We are delighted to be launching the very first Masters of the Stage podcast series focused entirely on choreography: In Motion, with Wendy Seyb. Our very first guest on In Motion is the Broadway-bound choreographer, Chase Brock, Artistic Director of The Chase Brock Experience. In this week’s episode Chase shares his thoughts on the ‘Millennial Remix Moment’ in which multi-hyphenates are thriving; the mentors that didn’t pull any punches; creating and sustaining a dance company; and the pu...

In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Chase Brock (Guest)

We are delighted to be launching the very first SDCF Podcast Series focused entirely on choreography: In Motion, with Wendy Seyb. Our very first guest on In Motion is the Broadway-bound choreographer, Chase Brock, Artistic Director of The Chase Brock Experience. In this week’s episode Chase shares his thoughts on the ‘Millennial Remix Moment’ in which multi-hyphenates are thriving; the mentors that didn’t pull any punches; creating and sustaining a dance company; and the push and pull of c...

Chay Yew: SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Hosted by M. Graham Smith, we are delighted to bring you the second series of SDCF Podcast Series: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith – a series of interviews with some of the most exciting Directors and Choreographers working in America’s regional theatres today. This week on SDCF Podcast Series, M. Graham Smith sits down with director and playwright, Chay Yew, Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theater. They discuss how Chay learned to write between the lines, what directors shoul...

Chay Yew: Masters of the Stage, Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith

Hosted by M. Graham Smith, we are delighted to bring you the second series of Masters of the Stage: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith – a series of interviews with some of the most exciting Directors and Choreographers working in America’s regional theatres today. This week on Masters of the Stage M. Graham Smith sits down with director and playwright, Chay Yew, Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theater. They discuss how Chay learned to write between the lines, what directors shou...

Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Chay Yew (Guest)

Hosted by M. Graham Smith, we are delighted to bring you the second series of SDCF Podcast Series: Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith – a series of interviews with some of the most exciting Directors and Choreographers working in America’s regional theatres today. This week on SDCF Podcast Series, M. Graham Smith sits down with director and playwright, Chay Yew, Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theater. They discuss how Chay learned to write between the lines, what directors shoul...

Sam Gold and David Caparelliotis

Theatre often struggles to include and embrace diverse voices and artists, and this is certainly true of artists with disabilities. However, directors and casting directors are uniquely positioned to change producing practices and the perceptions of audiences well before the lights go up, and indeed, even before the first rehearsal – and it starts with the casting breakdown. Join SDCF Foundation Director David Roberts as he sits down with director Sam Gold and casting director David Caparell...

Sam Gold and David Caparelliotis on Diversity

Theatre often struggles to include and embrace diverse voices and artists, and this is certainly true of artists with disabilities. However, directors and casting directors are uniquely positioned to change producing practices and the perceptions of audiences well before the lights go up, and indeed, even before the first rehearsal – and it starts with the casting breakdown. Join SDCF Foundation Director David Roberts as he sits down with director Sam Gold and casting director David Caparell...

James Lapine and Lonny Price

This week on SDCF Podcast Series we are revisiting a conversation with James Lapine and Lonny Price, moderated by Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Executive Director, Laura Penn. Technology has made the ability to capture and distribute live performances via high-quality video a reality the theatre field is embracing with increasing regularity. New players are entering the field every day, including BroadwayHD, Amazon.com, and Netflix, among others. When it comes to the crafts of...

One-on-One Conversation with Liesl Tommy and Stephanie Ybarra

Large nonprofit theatres across the U.S. are experiencing a sea change of transition in their artistic leadership posts. Today, only about 25% of those posts are held by women, and fewer still by people of color. What are the root causes from a practicing artist standpoint? How will the theatre industry move beyond just planning for diversity, equity, and inclusion, towards implementation of these values? And when will it be reflected in the field's highest and most prominent positions? Join...

Liesl Tommy and Stephanie Ybarra

Large nonprofit theatres across the U.S. are experiencing a sea change of transition in their artistic leadership posts. Today, only about 25% of those posts are held by women, and fewer still by people of color. What are the root causes from a practicing artist standpoint? How will the theatre industry move beyond just planning for diversity, equity, and inclusion, towards implementation of these values? And when will it be reflected in the field's highest and most prominent positions? Join...

Chris Coleman and Dámaso Rodríguez

Over 60 years ago, theatre directors joined forces with community leaders around the country and created what is today a vibrant ecosystem of literally thousands of nonprofit theatres. These theatres have become inextricably bound to the character of a region, a city, a town. Large and small, these companies produce theatre at the highest level while serving as anchors for economic development and the fostering of an informed citizenry.  Now a generation or two removed from their founders, t...