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

Oct 8th, 2013 7m 35s

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

Colleen Werthmann

Oct 3rd, 2013 8m 39s

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.

Michael Friedman

Sep 2nd, 2013 7m 38s

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."To listen to

Anne Washburn

Aug 28th, 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.To view a shorter, video versio

Scott Frankel & Michael Korie

Jun 24th, 2013 12m 54s

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 PH has become their artistic home.

Isaiah Johnson

May 24th, 2013 8m 2s

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

Kerry Butler

Apr 5th, 2013 5m 54s

Listen to Tony Award nominee 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 2012/2013 season M

Tanya Barfield and Leigh Silverman

Mar 31st, 2013 7m 31s

Playwright Tanya Barfield and Obie Award-winning director Leigh Silverman discuss Barfield's play THE CALL, international adoption, and the struggle to write. A co-production between Playwrights Horizons and Primary Stages, through May 19, 201

2012 Resident Podcast

Mar 13th, 2013 12m 49s

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

Matthew Maher

Feb 14th, 2013 8m 26s

THE FLICK's 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. Produced by Marketing Resident Katie Stoppiello. (2012/2013 season)

Annie Baker (2013)

Feb 8th, 2013 9m 40s

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. To hear our previous conversation with Annie (2009), visit https://soundcloud.com/pl

Jeremy Strong

Jan 3rd, 2013 6m 55s

THE GREAT GOD PAN's Jeremy Strong discusses his character, 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. (2012/2013 seaso

Reyna de Courcy

Nov 30th, 2012 8m 43s

THE WHALE's Reyna de Courcy discusses her character, 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. (2012/2013

Amy Herzog (2012)

Nov 16th, 2012 7m 26s

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) To hear Amy's 2010 interview re: AFTER THE REVOLUTION, go to http://so

Samuel D. Hunter

Oct 24th, 2012 9m 29s

"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.

Eisa Davis

Oct 10th, 2012 8m 51s

Eisa Davis talks Yoga, her character in Melissa James Gibson's THIS, and preserving her family's rich legacy. Produced by Marketing Resident Courtney Beam. (2009/10 season)

Heidi Schreck

Oct 10th, 2012 8m 58s

Heidi Schreck on switching hats between acting and writing, her character in CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, and why kidney transplant centers make for great inspiration. (2009/10 season)

Zachary Booth & Preston Sadleir

Sep 27th, 2012 10m 22s

Justin Wildung interviews actors Zachary Booth and Preston Sadleir, who discuss their roles as twin brothers otto and OTTO in Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I. (2010/11 season)

Katharine Powell

Sep 27th, 2012 6m 39s

Katharine Powell, AFTER THE REVOLUTION's Emma, talks to Casey York about what attracted her to the play, the close-knit cast, and her misadventures in the NYC restaurant industry. (2010/11 season)

Celia Keenan-Bolger

Sep 27th, 2012 8m 36s

A SMALL FIRE's Celia Keenan-Bolger on her fellow cast members, working on new plays and musicals, and playing a bridesmaid and bride-to-be in back-to-back plays. (2010/11 season)

Kristen Bush

Sep 27th, 2012 7m 56s

Kristen Bush, KIN's Anna, talks to Casey York about how she prepares for her role and her journey from Kansas to the Big Apple. (2010/11 season)

Brian Hutchison

Sep 27th, 2012 7m 43s

Casey York talks to GO BACK TO WHERE YOU ARE actor Brian Hutchison about his role, what it's like to work with director Leigh Silverman and David Greenspan, and how he manages to keep his cool in this business. (2010/11 season)

Annie Golden

Sep 27th, 2012 10m 28s

Casey York talks to THE SHAGGS' Annie Golden about her experience singing with The Shirts, making the transition to acting, and her familiarily with New England bands. (2010/11 season)

Christina Anderson

Aug 23rd, 2012 8m 22s

Christina Anderson on chicken feet, the mix of the personal and the political in INKED BABY, and the joys of nabbing one's first off-Broadway production. (2008/09 season)