Playwrights Horizons alum Laura Heisler discusses her character, Aubrey, what she considers her typical roles, and what it means to play "more animal, less human." Original music by Darron L West. Produced by 2013/14 Marketing Resident Nicole D

Marlane Meyer, The Patron Saint of Sea Monsters

Oct 18th, 2013 7m 36s

Back for her third show at Playwrights Horizons, THE PATRON SAINT OF SEA MONSTERS, Blackburn prize winner Marlane Meyer talks about returning to Playwrights Horizons, her own Patron Saint, and why writing just may have saved her life (and someo

Michael Friedman, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Aug 23rd, 2013 7m 39s

MR. BURNS' Obie Award-winning composer Michael Friedman discusses his role in the play's development and the fascinating intersection of "The Simpsons" theme with Bernard Herrmann. Music: Mr. Herrmann's score from "Cape Fear." (2013/14 season

Anne Washburn, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Aug 23rd, 2013 9m 13s

MR. BURNS playwright Anne Washburn on the origin of the play, its unique development process, and how "The Simpsons" came to represent the high culture of the future. Music from "Cape Fear" by Bernard Herrmann. (2013/14 season)To view a shorte

Colleen Werthmann, Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Aug 2nd, 2013 8m 40s

MR. BURNS actor Colleen Werthmann discusses playing a Simpson, the process of creating the show, and moonlighting as a comedy writer. Produced by 2013/14 Marketing Resident Nicole Dancel. (2013/14 season)

2012/13 Resident Podcast

Jul 31st, 2013 14m 11s

Isaiah Johnson, Far From Heaven

May 15th, 2013 8m 3s

FAR FROM HEAVEN's Raymond, Isaiah Johnson, recounts his experience growing up military, working with Al Pacino in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, and discusses the benefits of originating a role in a major new musical at Playwrights Horizons. Featurin

Scott Frankel & Michael Korie, Far from Heaven

May 8th, 2013 12m 55s

The composer and lyricist of the musical FAR FROM HEAVEN, based on the 2002 film written and directed by Todd Haynes, discuss the genesis of the piece, their fruitful collaboration with Kelli O'Hara, and how Playwrights Horizons has become thei

Tanya Barfield & Leah Silverman, The Call

Mar 12th, 2013 7m 32s

Playwright Tanya Barfield and Obie Award-winning director Leigh Silverman discuss Barfield's play THE CALL, international adoption, and the struggle to write. THE CALL was a co-production between Playwrights Horizons and Primary Stages. (2012/

Kerry Butler, The Call

Mar 1st, 2013 5m 55s

Listen to Tony Award nominated actress Kerry Butler, star of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and XANADU, talk about performing for ice cream, her common ground with Daniel Day-Lewis, and her personal connection to her role in THE CALL. Produced by 2012/201

Matthew Maher, The Flick

Feb 22nd, 2013 8m 27s

Actor Matthew Maher on thinking critically about the movies from an early age, and how it feels to be originating a role in an Annie Baker play, THE FLICK. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/2013 season)

Annie Baker, The Flick

Feb 15th, 2013 9m 43s

THE FLICK author Annie Baker discusses her writing process, her love of film, and how she came to understand the fascinating lingo of movie theater employees. (2012/13 season)

Jeremy Strong, The Great God Pan

Dec 1st, 2012 6m 56s

Actor Jeremy Strong discusses his character in THE GREAT GOD PAN, the role theater plays in his busy television and film schedule, and the artists that have inspired him along the way. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/201

Amy Herzog, The Great God Pan

Nov 24th, 2012 7m 27s

THE GREAT GOD PAN author Amy Herzog on the joys of memory plays, dodging hot-button issues, and why it's (sometimes) necessary to torture your characters. (2012/13 season)

Reyna de Courcy, The Whale

Oct 19th, 2012 8m 44s

Actress Reyna de Courcy discusses her character in THE WHALE, how she's supported herself as an actor in the city, and the effect LeVar Burton and "Reading Rainbow" had on her decision to act. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (

Samuel D. Hunter, The Whale

Oct 12th, 2012 9m 30s

"Most of the plays that I write, I think, come out of a deep fear to write the play." Sam Hunter on THE WHALE's central character, writing as a window to the soul, and what scared him about writing a play whose protagonist is a 600-pound man.

Lisa D'Amour, Detroit

Aug 24th, 2012 8m 28s

DETROIT author and Obie Award winner Lisa D'Amour discusses the origins of her play -- how it was shaped by her childhood, and how the piece itself fits into her body of work. (2012/13 season)

2011/12 Residents Podcast

Jul 31st, 2012 12m 50s

Listen to an interview with the Playwrights Horizons 2011/12 Season Residents (Marketing, Directing, Literary, Casting, Musical Theater, Development, and Stage Management) discussing their experiences at Playwrights Horizons. A co-production by

Lee Tergesen, Rapture, Blister, Burn

May 24th, 2012 6m 53s

Lee Tergesen, Don in RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN, discusses his role as the lone male in Gina Gionfriddo's comedy, why it's not necessary to be the fixer, and why he's so glad to be working with director Peter DuBois. Produced by 2011/2012 Season M

Gina Gionfriddo, Rapture, Blister, Burn

May 18th, 2012 10m 45s

RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN playwright Gina Gionfriddo discusses the evolution of her play (and the issues it explores), her secret love of true crime stories, and her fascination with Wendy Wasserstein's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES. (2011/12 season)Music

Jennifer Mudge, The Big Meal

Mar 8th, 2012 7m 22s

Actress Jennifer Mudge talks to Marketing Resident Lianne DiFabbio about the meaning of food, the significance of mealtime, and playing her own granddaughter in THE BIG MEAL. (2011/12 season)

Dan LeFranc, The Big Meal

Mar 1st, 2012 8m 57s

BIG MEAL playwright DAN LeFRANC discusses his love of restaurants and theatrical experimentation, and how Time is the family's natural antagonist. (2011/12 season)

Bobby Steggert, Assistance

Feb 10th, 2012 7m 57s

Tony Award nominee Bobby Steggert, Justin in ASSISTANCE, discusses his own experiences with horrible bosses and how he takes inspiration from his fellow actors. Produced by Marketing Resident Lianne DiFabbio. (2011/12 season)

Leslye Headland, Assistance

Feb 3rd, 2012 8m 56s

ASSISTANCE author Leslye Headland discusses coming to terms with her past, the role of the Absurdists in translating her experiences to the stage, and why Playwrights Horizons is the perfect home for her work. (2011/12 season)

Trent Dawson, Maple and Vine

Nov 26th, 2011 6m 38s

MAPLE AND VINE's Dean, Trent Dawson, discusses nostalgia, researching the 50s, and how costume helps make the character. Produced by Marketing Resident Lianne DiFabbio. (2011/12 season)