Theater Practice

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 Play...

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/?h...

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://andjulietbroadw...

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...

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

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

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 playwrigh...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.