Theatre Uncorked
Artists from Vineyard Theatre in New York City come together to talk about the process of bringing new plays and musicals to the stage. Theatre Uncorked is produced and hosted by Kevin Winebold.
All Episodes
Episode 13 - Lucas Hnath and Deirdre O'Connell
In Episode 13, Lucas Hnath is joined by actress Deirdre O’Connell who plays his mother in DANA H.. They talk about the origins of the play, the unique challenges of creating and performing a piece of theatre which relies on the art of lip-synch, and the influences that have shaped and informed their work today.
Episode 12 - Tina Satter and Emily Davis
In Episode 12, Tina Satter is joined by actress Emily Davis, who stars as Reality Winner, the former intelligence linguist who was arrested in 2017 for leaking evidence of Russian interference in the U.S. voting system.
Episode 11 - Mara Nelson-Greenberg and Margot Bordelon
In Episode 11, Mara Nelson-Greenberg and Margot Bordelon talk about the origins of DO YOU FEEL ANGER?, keeping pace with an ever-shifting political landscape, the influence actors have on a new script, and the mutual respect and trust necessary for a collaborative director/playwright relationship.
Episode 10 - Jeremy O. Harris and Danya Taymor
In Episode 10, Jeremy O. Harris and Danya Taymor discuss the origins of "Daddy", how they have grown as artists since their first meeting two years ago, the differences between working in the theatre and other mediums, and the personal and artistic relationships that shape their work today.
Episode 9 - Ngozi Anyanwu and Awoye Timpo
In Episode 9, playwright/actor Ngozi Anyanwu and director Awoye Timpo talk about how GOOD GRIEF developed and changed, the advantages and challenges for Ngozi to be both the playwright and leading actor of the show, the influence August Wilson has had on both of them, and how their previous and current productions have allowed them to develop a dynamic, collaborative relationship.
Episode 8 - Tori Sampson and Whitney White
In Episode 8, playwright Tori Sampson and director Whitney White discuss the process of their collaboration on The Vineyard's Lab production of Tori's THIS LAND WAS MADE. Eric Pargac hosts.
Episode 7 - John Kander, David Thompson, and Susan Stroman
In Episode 7, legendary composer John Kander, Tony Award-nominated book writer David Thompson, and five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman join us for a conversation about THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE, how to tackle a dance play -- which is different from theatrical norms -- and why you should look for the moments in theatre that you can love.
Episode 6 - Jordan Harrison and Oliver Butler
In Episode 6, playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison and Obie Award-winning director Oliver Butler join us for a conversation about THE AMATEURS, its traveling pageant wagon of wonders, and how they came to the decision to fill The Vineyard with dirt.
Episode 5 - David Cale and Leigh Silverman
In Episode 5, Obie Award winning playwright David Cale (LILLIAN) and Tony Award nominated director Leigh Silverman (VIOLET) join us for a conversation about what it's like to work on the world premiere of the one-man show HARRY CLARKE starring Tony Award winning actor Billy Crudup.
Episode 4 - Gina Gionfriddo and Peter DuBois
In Episode 4, Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Gina Gionfriddo and director Peter DuBois discuss their long history working together and talk about their collaboration on CAN YOU FORGIVE HER? at The Vineyard. Eric Pargac hosts.
Episode 3 - Nicky Silver and Douglas Aibel
In Episode 3, The Vineyard's most-produced playwright, Nicky Silver, and The Vineyard's Artistic Director Douglas Aibel join us for a conversation on their history working together over the last few decades. Eric Pargac hosts.
Episode 2 - Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman
In Episode 2, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel (HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE) and acclaimed director Rebecca Taichman (FAMILIAR), co-creators of INDECENT, join us for a conversation on the luxury of having three productions to develop a play, the benefits that living well can bring to the creative process, and how they brought the story of the Yiddish play GOD OF VENGEANCE to the stage with INDECENT.
Episode 1 - Colman Domingo and Susan Stroman
In Episode 1, actor/playwright Colman Domingo ("Fear the Walking Dead," DOT) and five-time Tony Award winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman (THE PRODUCERS, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS) join us for a conversation on how they met, their experiences working together and the process of collaborating on Colman's play, DOT.
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