Ensemble Studio Theatre

EST Re:Members

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EST Re: Members is a podcast featuring interviews with Ensemble Studio Theatre's member artists, hosted by Rachel Lin. We go behind the scenes with the theatre makers who've played on the EST stage in Hell's Kitchen, New York - from the company's founding in 1968 right up to the present. Join us as we hear the life story of EST from the people who've lived it, and celebrate the decades of works-in-progress created by these artists!

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Tony Award-winning Directors: Danya Taymor & Jerry Zaks, In Conversation 06.04.2026 47:25

Welcome to the 3rd and final episode of the season, and we are going out with a bang! Founding EST member and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, and 2024 Tony Award winner and two-time consecutive Tony Award nominee Danya Taymor, join our host Rachel Lin to discuss their rocket-fueled trajectories, their rehearsal room must-haves, and how they cope with disappointment. If you're a theate...

Leaders in Theater: Mia Katigbak & Elizabeth Van Dyke, in Conversation 21.08.2025 49:54

Mia Katigbak and Elizabeth Van Dyke didn't set out to run theaters...but now both are at the helms of historic companies: the National Asian American Theatre Company and New Federal Theatre , respectively. In this episode, they discuss how they found themselves in these positions, and the importance of creating roles for their communities. Listen in as Elizabeth, Mia, and our host, Rachel Lin...

Multi-hyphenate Members: Florencia Lozano & Alfredo Narciso, in Conversation 23.07.2025 54:10

Florencia Lozano and Alfredo Narciso have known each other for a looong time. In fact, they've played husband and wife on more than one occasion! So, we figured we'd get them in a room together to kick off SEASON 2 of our lil' ol' pod: EST Re:Members ! Over tea, Florencia & Alfredo chat with our host, Rachel Lin, about: the role that theater companies like EST and LAByrint...

A Conversation with Multi-Hyphenates: William Jackson Harper and Brian Quijada 27.08.2024 1:00:23

Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of EST Re:Members! What a journey it's been. For our grand finale, host Rachel Lin speaks with two booked and busy members of EST: William Jackson Harper and Brian Quijada. Notably, both Brian and Will have graced the EST stage as actors AND playwrights, and they've both been nominated for Emmy awards...coincidence? We think not. Join as our dyna...

Playwrights Lloyd Suh and Leah Nanako Winkler, in Conversation 15.08.2024 57:17

Listen in as EST Member Artists and Youngblood alumni Lloyd Suh and Leah Nanako Winkler speak with our host Rachel Lin about their trajectories as writers. From the early years of figuring out their place in the New York City theater scene to the current state of the playwriting landscape, Lloyd and Leah share their perspectives on the challenges and joys of writing for the American Theater. Press...

Actors Stephanie Berry & Lois Smith, in Conversation 30.07.2024 52:07

Obie Award winners Lois Smith and Stephanie Berry join host, Rachel Lin, to discuss their decades-long careers in the theater. Together, they have over a century of experience combined! The two esteemed performers talk: self-doubt, motherhood, and the differences in their paths as journeyman actors. Thanks for joining us for the very first episode of EST Re:Members! STEPHANIE BERRY recently appe...