At the SDCF 2013 Emerging Artist Symposium on Musicals on May 20, 2013, internationally-acclaimed director/choreographers Chet Walker and Marcia Milgrom Dodge shared their expertise of applying a fresh perspective to the revival of a musical su

Discovering Talent and New Work: Robyn Goodman

Sep 11th, 2013 1h 10m

At its 2013 Emerging Artist Symposium on Musicals, Robyn Goodman, Commercial Producer and Founder of Second Stage Theatre, spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi about discovering talent and developing new work in today's dynamic thea

One on One with Steven Hoggett

Aug 30th, 2013 1h 19m

On July 13, 2013, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation hosted a One-on-One Conversation with acclaimed Director, Choreographer, and Movement Director Steven Hoggett ("Blackwatch", "Peter and the Starcatcher", "Once") discussing his art

One on One with Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall

Aug 26th, 2013 1h 37m

In a One-on-One Conversation on June 12, 2013, award-winning directors Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi about building their artistic careers. Listen as they discuss the nuts and bolts of the

Director/Founder

Jun 7th, 2013 1h 20m

On May 6th, 2013, Oliver Butler of The Debate Society and Jack E. Cummings III of Transport Group spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi on their experiences simultaneously managing a directing career and theatrical company. The in-de

Fight Direction

May 23rd, 2013 1h 31m

On April 8, 2013, Fight Directors Erica Gould and Rick Sordelet spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi to discuss the responsibilities and roles of theatre’s fight directors. Gain a better understanding of the role of the fight direc

Running Regional Theatres

May 9th, 2013 1h 22m

On January 7, 1987, Artistic Directors Nagle Jackson (of Hartford Stage) and Mark Lamos (of McCarter Theatre) sat down with Mary Robinson to speak about leadership in regional theatre. This focused discussion will enlighten the listener about

Women in Chicago

Apr 25th, 2013 1h 20m

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society hosted a panel on women directors and choreographers in Chicago with panelists Rachel Rockwell, Joanie Schultz, Kimberly Senior, and Leigh Silverman, moderated by Mich

Playwright/Director 1987

Apr 4th, 2013 1h 29m

In 1987, SDCF and the Dramatists Guild jointly held a panel discussion exploring the symbiotic and complex relationship between playwright and director. Peter Stone moderates a panel of Playwrights and Directors including Sam Bobrick, Elizabeth

Managing Your Career

Mar 21st, 2013 1h 28m

In 1999, SDCF held a panel about Managing Your Career featuring panelists Steve Bolerjack, Leigh Giroux, Noah Kimerling, Brett Singer and Ross Wisdom to discuss their various areas of expertise – accounting and taxes, legal issues, and publicit

Maximizing Your Relationship With Sound Designers

Mar 7th, 2013 1h 15m

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, SDC's Gretchen Michelfeld spoke with sound designers Jill BC Du Boff (Good People, Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home), Brett Jarvis (Kiki and Herb--Alive on Broadway!, The Donkey Show), and Rob Kaplowitz (Fela!, P

Understanding Automation

Feb 21st, 2013 1h 8m

On January 7, 2013, SDCF spoke with Production Managers/Technical Directors David Benken and Martin Pavloff about Understanding Automation: What Every Director Should Know. Whether you are a producer, director, choreographer, actor, designer,

Theatre for Social Change

Feb 7th, 2013 1h 11m

At SDCF on December 17, 2012, SDCF hosted a discussion of Theatre for Social Change with guests Erik Ehn and Kamilah Forbes moderated by SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi. Listen in as they discuss their experience in creating theatre to e

Robert Lewis

Jan 24th, 2013 1h

In New York on November 2, 1987, SDCF hosted a talk by Robert Lewis, a founding member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, The Group Theatre, and the Actors’ Studio. He speaks with great charisma and dynamism of his experiences i

Effective Playwriting

Jan 10th, 2013 1h 17m

On February 27, 1986, SDCF held a conversation on Effective Playwriting with Stephen Porter and Howard Rossen moderated by Stephen Fife, on effective playwriting. In illustrating their points, they use examples of the various techniques of pla

Downtown Opportunities for Directors and Choreographers

Dec 20th, 2012 1h 18m

On October 1, 1998, SDCF hosted a panel on Downtown Opportunities for Directing and Choreography featuring producers from the vibrant downtown NY theatre scene including John Clancy, Ellie Covan, Kristin Marting, Wendy Rohan, Mark Russell, and

Directing Opera

Nov 29th, 2012 1h 27m

On September 25, 1996, James Graves, Associate Director of SDCF, moderated a panel about Directing Opera. Panelists included Lillian Garrett-Groag, Mark Lamos, and Rhoda Levine. With great vibrancy and humor, the panelists consider the challeng

Career Transitions

Nov 8th, 2012 1h 28m

On November 20, 1996, SDCF in partnership with The Drama League explored the subject of Career Transitions with a panel of four Directors and Choreographers - Seth Barrish, Kathleen Marshall, Richard Sabellico, and Marlies Yearby - who had rece

Directing Green

Oct 25th, 2012 1h 24m

On October 1, 2012, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in partnership with Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) held a conversation entitled "Directing Green" at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York. Director/Choreographer John Carrafa, S

Intellectual Property

Oct 11th, 2012 1h 22m

In 1996, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation and the Drama League co-sponsored a discussion with then SDC Executive Director Barbara Hauptman, SDC Attorney Ron Shechtman, and director Pamela Berlin moderated by David Diamond about

Developing Musicals

Sep 28th, 2012 1h 26m

On July 23, 2012, Director Stafford Arima (2012 revisal of "Carrie," "Altar Boyz") and Director/Choreographer Christopher Windom ("Central Avenue Breakdown") spoke with SDCF Producing Director Ellen Rusconi at a Director/Chroeographer Network p

Critics' Perceptions of Directors' Work

Sep 7th, 2012 1h 25m

On March 1, 1984 director James Furlong moderated a panel of theater critics featuring Theater Editor for Village Voice Erika Munk, Theater Critic for WNEW-TV Stewart Klein, and Theater Critic for New York Magazine John Simon. They address the

Politics in the Theatre

Aug 30th, 2012 45m 50s

On October 28, 1985, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation invited Peter Zeisler to moderate a panel featuring journalists Thulani Davis and Erika Munk, playwright William Hoffman, and directors Rhoda Levine, Judith Malina, and Emily Ma

Producers Symposium 1983

Aug 9th, 2012 1h 29m

On February 25, 1983, director Nola Hague moderated a panel featuring esteemed producers Nelle Nugent, T. Edward Hambleton, and Michel Stuart, and director Judith Haskell. This passionate and experienced group spoke about the collaboration betw

Artistic Directors

Jul 26th, 2012 1h 8m

In 1999, SDCF hosted a panel moderated by Executive Director of SSDC, Barbara Hauptman featuring Artistic Director of Adobe Theatre Company Jeremy Dobrish, Artistic Director of Drama Dept. Theatre Company Douglas Carter Beane, Artistic Director