The Theatre of Others Podcast

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Yao to discuss their career spanning theatre and film. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email-  podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple &...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Ragas Of The Rooted Heart is a journey through the intertwined emotions of love, identity, and home. Shila, an Indian immigrant artist, reflects on her experiences in New York City while holding onto her deep connection to India. As she stands at the crossroads of two worlds, Shila navigates the complexities of cultural displacement, the ev...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! For our final playwright interview in the 2024 Audio New Play Festival, Adam and Budi sit down with Sneha Sakhare to discuss her audio play 'Ragas of the Rooted Heart'. Sneha is an actor, singer, writer, voiceover artist, and teacher from Yavatmal, India, currently based in New York City. Her work is deeply rooted in ‘Prasada Budh...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! After losing their grandmother, first-cousins Ziad and Layla are reunited for the first time in years and they are forced to confront the distance that had grown between them. Directed by Nour Haitham Written by Nour El Captan  Ziad: Youssef Ghannam Layla: Farida Abdelaziz  Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode Adam is joined by returned playwright, Nour El Captan, to talk about her new audio play - Prayers of Mourning.  Nour El Captan is a graduate of the AUC Theatre program. She is a writer and director and has written several works among which are the short films 74 and Wedn Ota and plays Insih, Ward, Three and a Roof, and Meet...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! We've made it to a milestone - 250 episodes!  Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just recently discovered the Theatre of Others Podcast, we are deeply grateful for your support.  This podcast has been a living time capsule, capturing the past five years of our journey together. From navigating the Covid Lockdowns to lau...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Join two friends as they cook a meal, catch up, and discover the questions inside a jar.  Written and Directed by Frazer Shepherdson Starring  Ella Ferris  Corey Taylor-Brunskill Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofother...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! We kick off our 2024 Audio New Play Festival with an interview with the playwright of our first Audio Play, Making Dinner by Frazer Shepherdson.  Frazer Shepherdson is an actor, writer and professional nerd based in Naarm, Melbourne. He is deeply passionate about telling stories through the medium of play and improvisation, and is the host...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Brian Kulick, the current chair for the theatre programme at Columbia University. Author of Staging the End of the World: Theatre in a Time of Climate Crisis ,  Brian talks us through his extensive career as a director, author and educator. Kulick is a director, writer, educator, producer, and cu...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the final book club episode of the year, Adam and Budi discuss 'Touching the Rock', by John Hull. Hull was born in 1935, in Corryong in the state of Victoria, Australia. Following a first degree at Melbourne University and an early career in teaching, he studied theology in Cambridge, UK, where he remained, working as a teacher...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi delve deeper into their Legacy Series, exploring the work and profound influence of Jerzy Grotowski. They discuss the life of Grotowski's life, along with his innovative contributions to theatre, and the lasting legacy he left on the global stage. Mentioned in this Episode The Assembly Work Centre of Jerz...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this solo episode, Adma discusses loneliness and its relevance in the theatre through an article from Sarah Ruhl - All the Lonely People Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email-  podcast@theatreofothers.com S...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! "In this episode, Adam and Budi dive into listener submissions, sparking discussion on the critical role of teaching in transforming the theatre landscape. They also revisit the ongoing debate about the use of trigger warnings in theatre. Special thanks to Lucy and Joey for your submissions!  Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down to discuss their 7th book for the year - 'Unreasonable Hospitality' by Will Guidara Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email-  podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Cr...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss the challenges and changes faced by theatre companies, specifically Soho Rep and Playwrights Horizons.  Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email-  podcast@theatreofothers.co...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the episode, we sit down with the participants in the 2024 Bali Retreat, to hear, in an intimate setting, their experience at Bali this year. Thank you to: Sam Demuria Matthew Heys Chinna Palmer Jahnavi Shivakumar Lucian Reeder Aura Magnien Cindy de la Cruz Kezia Tyson Wendy Gross Daniel Kilimek Yao Thank you to everyone who participated...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this week's episode, Adam and Budi sit together in Bali to discuss their 2024 annual Bali retreat. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email-  podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi come together whilst in Bali to discuss their sixth book club episode for the year - The Second Circle, by Patsy Rodenburg. Patsy Rodenburg OBE, born and raised in London, is widely regarded as the world’s leading voice teacher and coach, with over 40 years’ experience of returning individuals and groups to th...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi reflect on a recent incident during the 2024 season of La Belle Époque, and how theatre, that is inherently political can impact individuals. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email-  podca...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi takes the mic for a solo podcast, following Adam’s solo episode last week. Join Budi for a Satsang, an invitation to be fully present, to pause, and to sit in your own space. Throughout the episode, Budi candidly navigates moments of uncertainty, questioning whether his approach is truly resonating. However, the produc...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam takes the helm solo to introduce his new initiative: the Board of Directors. This monthly gathering invites directors and other theatre makers to come together, share experiences, and seek advice in a supportive community. Adam reflects on the often isolating nature of directing and explains how this new space aims to...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi and Adam discuss the impact of conservatism and authoritarianism on the arts, including DeSantis' recent veto of arts grants in Florida and the arrest of Russian artists. We explore art as a form of free speech, and thus our ability to resist.  Mentioned in this episode Tipper Gore Finist, the Brave Falcon Support...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss their fifth book of the year, 'And Then, You Act' by Anne Bogart.  Anne Bogart lives in New York City. She attended Bard College (BA) and New York University (MA). She is the co-artistic director of SITI Company , and her works there have included: Café Variations, Trojan Women, American Docu...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi delve into a thought-provoking article by Slate, exploring the recent closure of New York City's premier immersive theatrical experience, *Sleep No More*. Join them as they examine the lasting impact of this groundbreaking production and what its end signifies for the future of immersive theatre. Mentione...

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with renowned playwright Future D. Fidel to delve into their upcoming show, "La Belle Époque." Join us as Budi, who is also directing this production, and Future share an insiders look at the creative process, the inspirations behind the play and the journey of brining this story to life on stage. S...