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NDR Hörspiel BoxNDR Hörspiel BoxGeistVom Forschergeist zum Forschungsobjekt – Vivian Bearings Konfrontation mit der Endlichkeit Vivian Bearing, 50, ist leidenschaftliche Professorin für Lyrik des 17. Jahrhunderts. Ihr Forscherleben hat sie ganz den metaphysischen Geistigen Sonetten von John Donne gewidmet. Bei einer Routineuntersuchung erfährt sie plötzlich, dass sie todkrank ist: metastasierender Ovarial-Tumor Stadium IV, fortgeschrittener Eierstockkrebs. Eine Überlebenschance sieht ihr Arzt nur, wenn sie sich einer neuartigen radikal-aggressiven Chemotherapie unterwirft. Die souveräne Forscherin willigt ein, wissend, dass sie damit selbst zum Forschungsobjekt der Mediziner wird. Sie muss sich nun mit einem für sie neuen Thema, nämlich dem des eigenen Todes, auseinandersetzen, einem Begriff...2025-03-291h 12Lit_Happens PodcastLit_Happens PodcastLit Happens Ep 8: Donne & W;t - Unravelling Life and Death in Textual ConversationsTune in to Lit Happens as two dedicated HSC English educators guide you through Module A: Textual Conversations, this time with John Donne’s timeless poetry and Margaret Edson’s modern play W;t. In this episode, we unpack the purpose of the module, delve into the metaphysical richness of Donne’s works and the poignant reflections of W;t, examine their resonances and dissonances, and offer practical strategies for crafting a standout thesis. Perfect for educators seeking fresh teaching angles or students aiming to deepen their comparative analysis, this episode bridges 17th-century wit and 20th-century introspection to illuminate life...2025-03-1058 min劇場狂粉的日常劇場狂粉的日常EP312 - 綠光世界劇場《當妳轉身之後》~辯證你我人生課題🖋️EP312 - 綠光世界劇場《當妳轉身之後》~辯證你我人生課題🖋️ 🎧收聽連結:https://linktr.ee/theatremanialife 💡若喜歡節目請給予五星好評,並歡迎訂閱、分享、轉貼和贊助劇場狂粉! 💰 歡迎斗內劇場狂粉,推坑更多人進劇場看好戲 https://tinyurl.com/y5sxj5t6 📣劃重點 🌿「我要讓你活著很容易,但,你活著有意義嗎?」 1. 來賓介紹👏👏👏 -- 劇中醫師一枚:賴震澤 -- 劇中醫師一枚:邱逢樟 八年前也是劇中醫師唷~☝️ 2. 《當妳轉身之後》的風景 -- 一位教學一絲不苟、略顯不近人情的文學女教授 -- 無意間發現自己罹患卵巢,毫無尊嚴地接受各種化療 -- 主治醫生竟是以前的學生,開始對人生和自我展開不同的反思與對話。 3. 《當妳轉身之後》的人們 -- 原著使用英國詩人約翰·多恩 John Donne 的十四行詩 - 死神莫驕傲 Death be not proud)。綠光在地化版本,完美融合中國文學詩詞 -- 改編自劇作家Margaret Edson的《w;t》,是第一部也是唯一一部作品,1999年獲普立茲戲劇獎 -- 人生的最後一支獨舞,擁抱難以直視的真相 4. 《當妳轉身之後》也無風雨也無晴 -- 金鐘影后王琄一戲到底、無離場精湛演出 -- 八年前原班人馬再度聚集,重新詮釋醍醐灌頂的生命篇章 -- 人是唯一會在乎「尊嚴與意義」的生物,你會如何選擇最後的歷程 🖍️「哲學 x 醫學 x 文學,人生的最後一支獨舞,辯證你我人生課題」 5 .演出時間+地點🎟🎟🎟 11/29 - 12/8 臺北市藝文推廣處城市舞台 12/20 - 12/22 衛武營國家藝術文化中心戲劇院 01/18 嘉義縣表演藝術中心演藝廳 03/01 - 03/02 臺中市中山堂 03/15 - 03/16 台南市文化中心演藝廳 🔌購票連結:https://tinyurl.com/4umes7ue …ೊ…ೊ…ೊ…ೊ…ೊ…ೊ…ೊ…ೊ 📯大會報告: 衛武營2025上半年節目戲劇舞蹈來啦~👊 🙆‍♀️官網:https://www.npac-weiwuying.org/ 必看三元素: 1⃣《錦衣》、《幻蘊迷宮》、《文雄與秀英》好評不斷再現精彩戲劇節目 2⃣《尤金・奧涅金》、《咆哮山莊》、《吉賽兒》世界經典重磅登陸高雄 3⃣【大玩樂家】、【瘋迷24柴可夫斯基】、【衛武營國際音樂節】強勢回歸 🐦早鳥提醒 會員早鳥75折:11.22 FRI 12:00 ~ 12.6 FRI 12:00 全民早鳥 8 折:11.29 FRI 12:00 ~ 12.6 FRI 12:00 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn 2024-11-2447 minWriting for ImmortalityWriting for ImmortalityCarlin Romano: Beyond Criticism - Philosophy, Culture, and the Future of ThoughtIn this episode, Barbara talks to Carlin Romano, a renowned critic and champion of intellectual discourse. Romano, a former critic-at-large for the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Philadelphia Inquirer and current critic-at-large for Moment Magazine, offers his sharp insights on the decline of critical thinking in book reviews and the state of literary criticism in America. He laments the shift towards praise and publicity, arguing for the importance of tough critique. But Romano's intellectual journey extends far beyond literature. He passionately defends his provocative thesis: America, with its diverse perspectives, free expression, and abundance of philosophical...2024-05-161h 00Unsolicited Book ReviewsUnsolicited Book ReviewsEpisode 37 | I Love It but I Can't Tell You about ItIn this episode, our book-loving co-hosts aren’t sure if they can talk about books anymore as they discuss their thoughts on their last, current, and next reads. Make sure you have your Goodreads app open as they play a thrilling game of Buy, Borrow, Boot! Taking inspiration from the classic game "fuck, marry, kill,". Expect laughter, unexpected choices, and perhaps a few friendly jabs along the way. They decide which books to buy, borrow, or boot, so you don’t have to. It's a game of bookish matchmaking like no other! Join Scott and KP for a whirlwind of b...2024-03-261h 00Platte River Bard PodcastPlatte River Bard Podcast”Wit” with Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert and Actor, Jennifer Gilg of the Lofte Community TheatreArtistic Director, Kevin Colbert of the Lofte Community Theatre and Actor, Jennifer Gilg talk with us about their upcoming play, Wit, ("W;t") written by Margaret Edson.  This play won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize, and is a heartfelt play is about a strong and intelligent woman, Vivian Bearing (played by Jennifer Gilg) who realizes she is in the last two hours of her life due to her battle with ovarian cancer.  But don't let the premise scare you away!  This play is full of heart and humor as Vivian explores what makes life worth living, what achievements look like when fac...2023-05-0350 minAccess Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceAccess Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceLessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report by Covid Crisis GroupPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647172 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report Author: Covid Crisis Group Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 18 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: This powerful report on what went wrong—and right—with America’s Covid response, from a team of 34 experts, shows how Americans faced the worst peacetime catastrophe of modern times   Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural catastrophe, repeating a depressing cycle of panic followe...2023-04-2503 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesLessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report by Covid Crisis GroupPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647172to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report Author: Covid Crisis Group Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 18 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Disorders & Diseases Publisher's Summary: This powerful report on what went wrong—and right—with America’s Covid response, from a team of 34 experts, shows how Americans faced the worst peacetime catastrophe of modern times   Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural catastrophe, repeating a depressing cycle of panic followed by negl...2023-04-258h 18Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsGrab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsLessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report by Covid Crisis GroupPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647172to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report Author: Covid Crisis Group Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 18 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: This powerful report on what went wrong—and right—with America’s Covid response, from a team of 34 experts, shows how Americans faced the worst peacetime catastrophe of modern times   Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural catastrophe, repeating a depressing cycle of panic f...2023-04-258h 18the Essential Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politicsthe Essential Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsLessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report by Covid Crisis GroupPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647172 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report Author: Covid Crisis Group Narrator: Derek Shetterly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 18 minutes Release date: April 25, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: This powerful report on what went wrong—and right—with America’s Covid response, from a team of 34 experts, shows how Americans faced the worst peacetime catastrophe of modern times   Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural catastrophe, repeating a depressing cycle of pani...2023-04-2503 minThe Jesus Storybook Bible PodcastThe Jesus Storybook Bible PodcastIn a Broken World, We Can Have Hope – Easter 2023 with Sally Lloyd-Jones, Part 1As you prepare for Easter, Sally Lloyd-Jones invites you to listen as she reads two stories from The Jesus Storybook Bible: “Washed With Tears” and “The Servant King.” They remind us that even as we walk through a broken world, love gets the final word.   *Don’t forget to download our FREE "Countdown to Easter" Activity kit! https://bit.ly/3II97Rc  Quotes “‘Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying’ (John 11:25). That is a truth we can hang on to: that even as we walk through pain...2023-03-3014 minBest Supporting PodcastBest Supporting PodcastEpisode 145: Audra McDonald - "Wit" (2001)Brevity is the soul of wit, and Emma Thompson is the heart and soul of 2001's "Wit," co-written and directed by Mike Nichols. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by one and done wonder Margaret Edson, "Wit" takes us through the grueling cancer treatment of Thompson's Vivian Bearing, a largely lonely experience except for the presence of Best Supporting Susie. played by living legend Audra McDonald. We have much to say about McDonald's history making career and what she brings to this role (the Popsicle scene!), and we have buckets of love for Eileen Atkins, as well as Noah...2022-09-301h 16Kare Reviews PodcastKare Reviews PodcastDaisy Eagan on THE SECRET GARDEN and North Carolina Theatre's WIT (2016)Back in 2016, North Carolina Theatre was getting ready to present a production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-Winning play, WIT. Prior to that, I was able to get in touch with one of its stars, Daisy Eagan. With 3 Broadway credits to her name, Daisy made her main stem debut as a child in the original production of LES MISÉRABLES as a former Young Cosette and Young Éponine. Her last appearance was in JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD from way back in 2000. Though she is perhaps best known for originating the role of Mary Lennox in Lucy Simon & Marsha Norman's 1991 stage mu...2022-08-1515 minQuiz and HersQuiz and HersS15 E3 - What's Your Sign? (Part 1)In a Q&H first, this week, Justin presents the first half of a double-sized, 12-question game, in which each question features one sign of the Zodiac. Sort of. You’ll figure it out. We also chat about a depressing play, ancient history, and classic video games!2:23: Q1 (Movies & TV): Lolee Aries was a television producer who mostly worked on children’s cartoons like Invader Zim, Hey Arnold!, and Rugrats, for what American TV channel?10:29: Q2 (Times & Places): What Roman military/government position, the highest in the Roman Republic era, was traditionally elected in p...2022-01-2449 minStorybeat with Steve CudenStorybeat with Steve CudenKathleen Chalfant, Actress-Episode #148The revered actress, Kathleen Chalfant, has spent more than five decades performing on stage, screen and TV. Perhaps best known for her devastating portrayal of Vivian Bearing, a scholar battling cancer, in Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, Wit, for which she received numerous awards, including: the Obie, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, […]The post Kathleen Chalfant, Actress-Episode #148 appeared first on Storybeat with Steve Cuden.2021-02-161h 04Behind the Buzz!Behind the Buzz!Let’s Talk About Wit - Episode Four:  "Call me Maggie".A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this week's episode of Behind the Buzz!, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth enjoy an intimate conversation with Margaret Edson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Wit. She discusses Brecht's technique of audience alienation, the myth of the theatrical 4th wall and the nature of Grace. Ann-Marie strives to reconcile some difficult directorial decisions and Joe talks about hot dogs.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2020, all r...2020-11-0652 minBehind the Buzz!Behind the Buzz!Let’s Talk About Wit - Episode Three: The Art of DesignLet’s Talk About Wit - Episode Three: The Art of Design.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by designers Eric Koger and Elizabeth Kline in this week's episode of Behind the Buzz! The panel discusses the process of creating the look of Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about one woman’s journey through the terrifying labyrinth of experimental cancer treatment. Eric touts the joy of paint, Liz touts the joy of LEDs and Ann-Marie invents a...2020-10-2347 minThrowaway Lines?Throwaway Lines?Get Witty With ItWe’re getting witty with it today, our topic is the play Wit by Margaret Edson. Carrie and Mike dive into what defines our humanity, how it can be lost and the tragedy of finding connection to life in the process of dying. We promise it’s funny as well as dark! It’s Wit, after all! Music by Mixed Up Moxie: https://mixedupmoxie.bandcamp.com/releases2020-10-1533 minBehind the Buzz!Behind the Buzz!Let’s Talk About Wit - Episode Two: Words, words, words. And semi-colons.Let’s Talk About Wit - Episode Two: Words, words, words. And semi-colons.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Kenneth Kucan, Tina Rice and Barbara King in this week's episode of Behind the Buzz! APF deals with the metaphysical poetry of John Donne and the Holy sonnets while producing Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about one woman’s journey through the terrifying labyrinth of experimental cancer treatment. Tina discusses the heady language, Barbara talks about The...2020-10-091h 23Behind the Buzz!Behind the Buzz!Let’s Talk About Wit - Episode One: Finding Treatment.Let’s Talk About Wit - Episode One: Finding Treatment.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Barbara Caldwell, Andrew Calvert and Tina Rice in the inaugural episode of Behind the Buzz! APF taps the medical community for help in producing Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about one woman’s journey through the terrifying labyrinth of experimental cancer treatment. Tina discusses shaving her head, Andrew talks about learning to give a pelvic exam and Barbara reminds us that t...2020-09-251h 14Your Brain on FactsYour Brain on FactsLadies' FirstDid you get your copy of the YBOF book? Do you have a minute to leave a review?Victoria WoodhullMargaret Ives AbbottDr. Elizabeth BlackwellDr. Rebecca CrumplerBessie ColemanAnnie Edson TaylorMusic by Kevin MacLeod  Read the full script.Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-2534 minSpeakolaSpeakolaAn Immeasurable Gift ─ Margaret Edson's Smith College Commencement 2008In May 2008, Margaret Edson delivered a brilliant commencement at Smith College  dedicated to the glory of classroom teaching. She is a teacher herself, for many years teaching kindergarten (prep grade) in Washington DC and Atlanta, and now teaching sixth grade social studies at Inman Middle School. She's also a Pulitzer Prize winner. Her play, 'Wit', written in 1991, debuted in theatres in 1995, had a run in Connecticut and then off-Broadway in 1997-8, and then ran for 545 performances at the Union Square Theatre between December 1998 and April 2000. Wit won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1999, and the N...2020-06-1758 minI Love Theatre Now WhatI Love Theatre Now WhatHow to Produce Your Own Work with Erin Cronican“I need to leave a legacy.” –Erin CronicanErin Cronican is the Executive Artistic Director of The Seeing Place Theater in New York City.   (www.seeingplacetheater.com) Erin joins “I Love Theatre Now What” from the East Village, where The Seeing Place Theater has been spending a decade infusing classic, masterful texts with the current truths of our society.  Engaging audiences with immersive experiences and deepened connections, Erin and her team at The Seeing Place have been dedicated to “returning theater to its rightful name: the place we go to see ourselves.”Hear from Erin Cron...2020-03-2858 minThe Compassionate Leadership InterviewThe Compassionate Leadership InterviewDanyal Sattar, supporting UK social enterprisesAs a child growing up overseas, Danyal Sattar witnessed destitution at first hand. It was a profound experience that has coloured his life’s work. Having worked for Joseph Rowntree and the Esme Fairbairn Foundation he now heads up Big Issue Invest, providing finance to small and medium sized social enterprises, all of which positively influence the lives of people across the UK. He is CEO of Big Issue Invest, the social investment arm of The Big Issue, the magazine for homeless and vulnerably housed people across the UK. In setting up The Big Issue Magazine, Lord Jo...2019-08-0850 minTK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastTK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastSWC 02: Dan O'Brien, Beth Blickers, & Emily ShainIn the second in a series of conversations recorded at the Sewanee Writers' Conference in the summer of 2018, James spoke to three people from the world of playwriting: old friend and playwright Dan O'Brien, agent Beth Blickers, and actor Emily Shain. They discuss what draws them to work, how the written word earns its space, and the great value of surprise.   - Dan O'Brien: http://www.danobrien.org/ Dan and James discuss:  David Baldacci  THE HOUSE IN SCARSDALE: A MEMOIR FOR THE STAGE  NEW LIFE  Paul Wa...2019-02-051h 33The Filmmakers PodcastThe Filmmakers PodcastEp 72 How To Make a Hollywood Mockumentary - Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story with director Scott Fivelson and Giles AldersonScreenwriter and director Scott Fivelson joins Giles Alderson to chat about his latest film the Hollywood mockumentary/satire Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story.Scott Fivelson is the writer/director of Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story, a Hollywood biopic starring Lenny Von Dohlen as legendary director, "Oskar Knight". The film won Scott Fivelson the "Breakthrough Director Spotlight" award at the 2016 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.Fivelson is a screenwriter, fiction writer, playwright, and songwriter from Los Angeles. Born in Chicago, he attended Northwestern University. He has written short stories and satirical pieces for Chicago Magazine, the Chicago Tribune...2018-09-0451 minThe Filmmakers PodcastThe Filmmakers PodcastHow to Make a Hollywood Satire Feature - Near Myth: The Oskar Knight StoryScreenwriter and director Scott Fivelson joins Giles Alderson to chat about his latest film the Hollywood mockumentary/satire Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story. Scott Fivelson is the writer/director of Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story, a Hollywood biopic starring Lenny Von Dohlen as legendary director, "Oskar Knight". The film won Scott Fivelson the "Breakthrough Director Spotlight" award at the 2016 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival and “Best Director” at the 2017 Vancouver Filmdance Festival. As a screenwriter, his films also include American Reel, starring David Carradine, Michael Maloney, and Mariel Hemingway; and 3 Holes and a Smoking Gun, starring James Wilder, Joaq...2018-09-0448 minNo Script: The PodcastNo Script: The PodcastNo Script: The Podcast | S1 Episode 3: “Wit” by Margaret EdsonThis week Jackson and Jacob dive into a real treasure of dramatic literature. "Wit" by Magaret Edson is the 1999 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Edson's first play (seriously) is the tender, poetic, and philosophically complex tale of Vivian Bearing, an English professor who is being treated for late-stage ovarian cancer. Listen in as J&J discuss metaphysical poetry, the afterlife, and the noble profession of nursing.  ------------------------------ We had so much fun talking about this play, and we’d love to keep the conversation going! What were some of your thoughts if you’ve rea...2018-05-071h 11Write Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writingWrite Through The Roof | For writers who want to improve their writing#24 – Sione Aeschliman – Write Through The RoofWelcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft. Episode 24 with Sione Aeschliman – editor, writer & writing coach “Approaching both praise & constructive criticism with curiosity” Episode 24 – Sione Aeschliman – Show Notes Pantsing short stories but plotting novels Defining Prose poetry The Beverage Triangle Key theme – being your true self without shame Attitude towards feedback both positive and negative Learning about reader’s expectations and ask questions Giving editing clients at least a week to process their feelings Editing improves ability to read critically. Making notes as you read an...2018-04-0131 minUnlock Free Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, SuspenseUnlock Free Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, SuspenseCaribbean Island [Spanish Edition] por Mario Escobar | Audio Libro GratisEscuche este audio libro completo gratis en :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTítulo: Caribbean Island [Spanish Edition] Autor: Mario Escobar Narrador: Edson Matus Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-16-17 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense Resumen: Edward Rod, policía en Londres, tras caer en una depresión decide aceptar un puesto de inspector jefe en una isla caribeña. Su esposa, Margaret, está a punto de abandonarle y regresar con su hija a Inglaterra, pero unos crímenes inesperados les obligarán a permanecer en la isla mientras se desata e...2017-05-164h 46Saturday ReviewSaturday ReviewSpotlight, Youth, My Name is Shylock, Wit and Electronic SuperhighwaySpotlight starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams and directed by Tom McCarthy tells the true story of the Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize winning "Spotlight" team of investigative journalists, who in 2002 shocked the world by exposing the Catholic Church's systematic cover-up of widespread paedophilia perpetrated by more than 70 local priests. It has six Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.Booker prize winning novelist Howard Jacobson's new novel, My Name is Shylock, is a retelling of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice - part of a series of Shakespeare-inspired novels by well known...2016-01-3041 minThe Producer\'s Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportThe Producer's Perspective Podcast with Ken DavenportDaryl RothDaryl Roth is an American ten time Tony Award-winning producer who has produced over 90 productions on and off Broadway. She is the only producer of seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays: Bruce Norris’ Clybourne Park (Tony Award); Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County (Tony Award); Nilo Cruz’s Anna in the Tropics; David Auburn’s Proof (Tony Award); Margaret Edson’s Wit; Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive; and Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women. Other Broadway shows she has produced include Nick & Nora (1991), Desire Under the Elms (2009), A Little Night Music (2009), Driving Miss Daisy (2010), Annie (revival, 2012), Kinky Boots (2013, Tony Award), This I...2015-11-2943 minOverdueOverdueEp 124 - Wit, by Margaret EdsonMargaret Edson's rewarding play Wit (sometimes spelled W;t) is not light, boulevard comedy fare. Inspired by Edson's time in a Washington, D.C. research hospital, the play tackles death from a number of angles including cancer treatments and 17th-century poetry. But what makes it such an enduring entry into the modern canon is how Edson handles these subjects with surprising humor and, well, wit. (Sorry.) Discussion points include legacy, favorite teachers from our childhood, and what we lose as we fight to stay alive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...2015-07-201h 08Get New Releases Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, TV & FilmGet New Releases Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, TV & FilmAmerican Drama in the Age of Film Audiobook by Zander BrietzkeListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: American Drama in the Age of Film Author: Zander Brietzke Narrator: Brian E. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Arts & Entertainment, TV & Film Publisher's Summary: Is theater really dead? Does the theater, as its champions insist, really provide a more intimate experience than film? If so, how have changes in cinematic techniques and technologies altered the relationship between stage and film? What are the inherent limitations of representing three-dimensional...2012-06-208h 50CUNY TV\'s Theater TalkCUNY TV's Theater Talk“Wit” and “Silence! The Musical”Theater Talk discusses the play “Wit,” with playwright Margaret Edson and the current production's director Lynne Meadow. Also, we focus on “Silence! The Musical,” with the show's librettist Hunter Bell and actors David Garrison and Jenn Harris.2012-02-2626 minCUNY TV\'s Theater TalkCUNY TV's Theater Talk“Wit” and “Silence! The Musical”Theater Talk discusses the play “Wit,” with playwright Margaret Edson and the current production's director Lynne Meadow. Also, we focus on “Silence! The Musical,” with the show's librettist Hunter Bell and actors David Garrison and Jenn Harris.2012-02-2626 minATW - Downstage CenterATW - Downstage CenterKathleen Chalfant (#192) - March, 2008Tony Award nominee Kathleen Chalfant talks about doing double duty on New York stages right now: as the mother of the title character in "Dead Man's Cell Phone" at Playwrights Horizons and as the latter of the two title characters in "Vita And Virginia" at the Zipper Factory Theater. Chalfant ranges over her extensive career, explaining why she took the role in "Cell Phone" without having even read the script and her heritage as an early staff member at Playwrights Horizons; what Harvey Fierstein taught her about "upstaging"; how "The Jack Benny Show" influenced an aspect of her performance in...2008-03-1000 min