The Inexplicable Dumb Show » humana http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com Treadin' the Boards. Talkin' the Craft. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Treadin' the Boards. Talkin' the Craft. John Mauldin no John Mauldin podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com (John Mauldin) 2009 Treadin' the Boards. Talkin' the Craft. acting, actors, theatre, southeast, theater, performance The Inexplicable Dumb Show » humana http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/idsgraphics/dumbshow-144b-neg.jpg http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/category/humana IDS 234 Humana Week 4 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-234-humana-week-4 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-234-humana-week-4#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:00:50 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=1341 This is the fourth installment of our coverage of the 35th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays.  This week we have an interview with Artistic Director, Marc Masterson.   Tell us what you think of  this year’s Humana Festival of New American Plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

Actors Theatre of Louisville:

Marc Masterson

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-234-humana-week-4/feed 0 actors theatre of louisville,humana festival of new american plays,marc masterson This is the fourth installment of our coverage of the 35th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays.  This week we have an interview with Artistic Director, Marc Masterson.   Tell us what you think of  this year's Humana Festival of New American Pl... This is the fourth installment of our coverage of the 35th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays.  This week we have an interview with Artistic Director, Marc Masterson.   Tell us what you think of  this year's Humana Festival of New American Plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Actors Theatre of Louisville: John no 14:04 IDS 233 Humana Week 3 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-233-humana-week-3 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-233-humana-week-3#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:00:56 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=1331 This is the third installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: The Edge of Our Bodies and Elemeno Pea.   We interview playwright and director of The Edge of Our Bodies,  Adam Rapp.  Molly Smith Metzler, playwright of  Elemeno Pea, also is interviewed.  As always, tell us what you think of these plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

The Edge of Our Bodies:

Adam Rapp, playwright and director

For more info on this play check out actors YouTube here.

Elemeno Pea:

For more info on the play check out actors YouTube here and here.

Molly Smith Metzler, playwright

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-233-humana-week-3/feed 0 actors theatre of louisville,adam rapp,elemeno pea,humana festival of new american plays,molly smith metzler,the edge of our bodies This is the third installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: The Edge of Our Bodies and Elemeno Pea.   We interview playwright and director of The Edge of Our Bodies, This is the third installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: The Edge of Our Bodies and Elemeno Pea.   We interview playwright and director of The Edge of Our Bodies,  Adam Rapp.  Molly Smith Metzler, playwright of  Elemeno Pea, also is interviewed.  As always, tell us what you think of these plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) The Edge of Our Bodies: For more info on this play check out actors YouTube here. Elemeno Pea: For more info on the play check out actors YouTube here and here. John no 24:45 IDS 232 Humana Week 2 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-232-humana-week-2 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-232-humana-week-2#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:00:40 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=1317 This is the second installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: BOB and A Devil at Noon.  As always, tell us what you think of these plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

BOB:

Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, playwright

We are also joined by the director, Sean Daniels. More on BOB on actors youTube page here and here.

A Devil at Noon:

More on A Devil at Noon on actors youTube page here and here.

Anne Washburn, playwright

 

 

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-232-humana-week-2/feed 0 a devil at noon,actors theatre of louisville,anne washburn,bob,humana festival of new american plays,peter sinn nachtrieb,sean daniels,Steve Cosson This is the second installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: BOB and A Devil at Noon.  As always, tell us what you think of these plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email... This is the second installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: BOB and A Devil at Noon.  As always, tell us what you think of these plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) BOB: We are also joined by the director, Sean Daniels. More on BOB on actors youTube page here and here. A Devil at Noon: More on A Devil at Noon on actors youTube page here and here.     John no 32:26 IDS 231 Humana Week 1 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-231-humana-week-1 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-231-humana-week-1#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:05:49 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=1299 This the first installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: Maple and Vine and Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them.

Maple and Vine:

Jordan Harrison, Playwright

we are also joined by the play’s director…Anne Kauffman.

 

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them:

A. Rey Pamatmat, Playwright

The director, May Adrales, joins in the discussion as well.

Did you see these plays?  Tell us what you think by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-231-humana-week-1/feed 1 A. Rey Pamatmat,actors theatre of louisville,Anne Kauffman,Edith can shoot things and hit them,humana festival,humana festival of new american plays,Jordan Harrison,Maple and Vine,May Adrales This the first installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: Maple and Vine and Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them. - Maple and Vine: - This the first installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: Maple and Vine and Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them. Maple and Vine: we are also joined by the play's director...Anne Kauffman.   Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them: The director, May Adrales, joins in the discussion as well. Did you see these plays?  Tell us what you think by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) John no 30:03 IDS 190 Humana Week 4 Phoenix and Sirens http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-190-humana-week-4-phoenix-and-sirens http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-190-humana-week-4-phoenix-and-sirens#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:16 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=912 In our last installment of this year’s coverage of the 34th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville, we have interviews with playwrights:   Scott Organ (Phoenix) and Deborah Zoe Laufer (Sirens)

Deep Fried Theatre:

Trey Lyford, Suli Holum. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Suli Holum, Trey Lyford. Photos by Harlan Taylor

Check out more on Phoenix by going to Actors Theatre of Louisville’s YouTube here.

Brian Russell and Mimi Lieber. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Lindsey Wochley and Brian Russell. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Mimi Lieber and Ben Hollandsworth. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Mimi Lieber and Brian Russell. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Check out more on Sirens by going over to the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s YouTube page here and here.

Share your love stories with us by calling 615-866-1282 or put it in an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-190-humana-week-4-phoenix-and-sirens/feed 0 actors theatre of louisville,Deborah Zoe Laufer,humana festival of new american plays,Phoenix,Scott Organ,Sirens In our last installment of this year's coverage of the 34th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville, we have interviews with playwrights:   Scott Organ (Phoenix) and Deborah Zoe Laufer (Sirens) - In our last installment of this year's coverage of the 34th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville, we have interviews with playwrights:   Scott Organ (Phoenix) and Deborah Zoe Laufer (Sirens) Deep Fried Theatre: Phoenix by Scott Organ Check out more on Phoenix by going to Actors Theatre of Louisville's YouTube here. Sirens by Deborah Zoe Laufer Check out more on Sirens by going over to the Actors Theatre of Louisville's YouTube page here and here. Share your love stories with us by calling 615-866-1282 or put it in an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) John no IDS 188 Humana Week 2 Fissures (lost and found) and Heist! http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-188-humana-week-2-fissures-and-heist http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-188-humana-week-2-fissures-and-heist#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:00:08 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=871 Our second installment of coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville features an interview with the playwrights of Fissures (lost and found) (Steve Epp, Cory Hinkle, Dominic Orlando, Dominique Serrand, Deborah Stein and Victoria Stewart).  With a follow up interview with Deborah Stein, playwright of Heist! which was the Acting/Intern companies showcase production this year.

Deep Fried Theatre:

Fissures (Lost And Found)

Casey Grieg. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Casey Grieg, Emily Gunyou Halaas,Dominique Serrand, Megan Hill. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Dominique Serrand. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Dominique Serrand, Emily Gunyou Halaas, Nathan Keepers, Megan Hill. Photo by Harlan Taylor

Check more on Fissures (lost and found) on Actors Theatre of Louisville’s YouTube channel here and here.

Heist!

by Deborah Stein

Courtney Moors. Photos by Frankie Steel

David Darrow and Kara Davidson. Photos by Frankie Steel

Gwen Ellis and Brett Robinson. Photo by Frankie Steel

Matthew Whitfield and Kara Davidson. Photo by Frankie Steel

Robbie Tann. Photo by Frankie Steel

Check out more on Heist! on Actors Theatre of Louisville’s YouTube channel here.

If you are ever in Louisville, then 21c is worth  a look.  A very fun place!

Tell us what you think about these shows by calling 615-866-1282 or by sending us an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-188-humana-week-2-fissures-and-heist/feed 0 actors theatre of louisville,cory hinkle,deborah stein,dominic orlando,dominique serrand,humana festival of new american plays,steve epp,the playwright's center,victoria stewart Our second installment of coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville features an interview with the playwrights of Fissures (lost and found) (Steve Epp, Cory Hinkle, Dominic Orlando, Our second installment of coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville features an interview with the playwrights of Fissures (lost and found) (Steve Epp, Cory Hinkle, Dominic Orlando, Dominique Serrand, Deborah Stein and Victoria Stewart).  With a follow up interview with Deborah Stein, playwright of Heist! which was the Acting/Intern companies showcase production this year. Deep Fried Theatre: Fissures (Lost And Found) Check more on Fissures (lost and found) on Actors Theatre of Louisville's YouTube channel here and here. Heist! by Deborah Stein Check out more on Heist! on Actors Theatre of Louisville's YouTube channel here. If you are ever in Louisville, then 21c is worth  a look.  A very fun place! Tell us what you think about these shows by calling 615-866-1282 or by sending us an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) John no IDS 187 Humana Week 1 Ground http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-187-humana-week-1-ground http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-187-humana-week-1-ground#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:00:57 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=848 This is the first installment of our yearly coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  Up first, we have our annual State of  the Actors Theatre of Louisville interview with Marc Masterson (Artistic Director).  We also interview Lisa Dillman who is the playwright of Ground which Marc Masterson directed.

Deep Fried Theatre:

Marc Masterson

Lisa Dillman

Ground by Lisa Dillman and directed by Marc Masterson

(Jennifer Engstrom, Ricardo Guiterrez.  Photo by Harlan Taylor)

(Dale Rivera, Jennifer Engstrom. Photo by Harlan Taylor)

(Sandra Delgado, Lisa Fernandez. Photo by Harlan Taylor)

(Jennifer Engstrom, Rob Riley. Photo by Harlan Taylor)

See a video of Ground on Actors Theatre of  Louisville’s YouTube channel here.

Share your thoughts with us about this play by calling 615-866-1282 or by sending an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com)

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/ids-187-humana-week-1-ground/feed 0 actors theatre of louisville,Ground,humana festival of new american plays,Lisa Dillman,marc masterson This is the first installment of our yearly coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  Up first, we have our annual State of  the Actors Theatre of Louisville interview with Marc Masterson (Artis... This is the first installment of our yearly coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  Up first, we have our annual State of  the Actors Theatre of Louisville interview with Marc Masterson (Artistic Director).  We also interview Lisa Dillman who is the playwright of Ground which Marc Masterson directed. Deep Fried Theatre: Marc Masterson Lisa Dillman Ground by Lisa Dillman and directed by Marc Masterson (Jennifer Engstrom, Ricardo Guiterrez.  Photo by Harlan Taylor) See a video of Ground on Actors Theatre of  Louisville's YouTube channel here. Share your thoughts with us about this play by calling 615-866-1282 or by sending an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) John no IDS 142 “Wild Mee- Humana Week 5″ http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/142 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/142#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:45 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=502 This is the last installment of our coverage of The 33rd Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  That being said, this week we have interviews with playwright Charles L. Mee who wrote “Under Construction” and  Director of New Play Development, Adrien-Alice Hansel, who was a co-adaptor for  “Wild Blessings: A Celebration of Wendell Berry”.

Under Construction
by Charles L. Mee



directed by Anne Bogart
created and performed by
SITI Company

Wild Blessings:
A Celebration
of Wendell Berry
adapted for the stage
by Marc Masterson
and Adrien-Alice Hansel
from the writing of Wendell Berry

directed by Marc Masterson

(photo by Harlan Taylor)

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/142/feed 0 actor,actors theatre of louisville,alice,anne bogart,blessings,celebration,charles l mee,hansel,harlan,harlan taylor,humana,humana festival This is the last installment of our coverage of The 33rd Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  That being said, this week we have interviews with playwright Charles L. This is the last installment of our coverage of The 33rd Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  That being said, this week we have interviews with playwright Charles L. Mee who wrote "Under Construction" and  Director of New Play Development, Adrien-Alice Hansel, who was a co-adaptor for  "Wild Blessings: A Celebration of Wendell Berry". Under Construction by Charles L. Mee directed by Anne Bogart created and performed by SITI Company Wild Blessings: A Celebration of Wendell Berry adapted for the stage by Marc Masterson and Adrien-Alice Hansel from the writing of Wendell Berry directed by Marc Masterson (photo by Harlan Taylor) John no IDS 141 “The Last Girl-Humana Week 4″ http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/141 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/141#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:53 +0000 John http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=487 This week we have an interview with playwright  Allison Moore about her play “Slasher” and we have an interview with one of the actors from the production, Lusia Strus, who played Frances McKinney.  Lusia also works with the Neo-Futurists in New York and Chicago.  As always we would love to thank the Actors Theatre of Louisville for being wonderful hosts!

Slasher:

Slasher
by Allison Moore



directed by Josh Hecht

(photo by Harlan Taylor)


]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/141/feed 0 actor,actors theatre of louisville,harlan taylor,humana,IDS,lusia strus,neo futurists,photo,playwright,production,slasher,theater This week we have an interview with playwright  Allison Moore about her play "Slasher" and we have an interview with one of the actors from the production, Lusia Strus, who played Frances McKinney.  Lusia also works with the Neo-Futurists in New York a... This week we have an interview with playwright  Allison Moore about her play "Slasher" and we have an interview with one of the actors from the production, Lusia Strus, who played Frances McKinney.  Lusia also works with the Neo-Futurists in New York and Chicago.  As always we would love to thank the Actors Theatre of Louisville for being wonderful hosts! Slasher: Slasher by Allison Moore directed by Josh Hecht (photo by Harlan Taylor) John no IDS 140 “Darth Bennett – Humana Week 3″ http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/140 http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/140#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:31 +0000 Tee Quillin http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/?p=477 Week 3 of our Humana Festival coverage. It’s Apprentice Week here at the Inexplicable Dumb Show!

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our young apprentice, Darth...er...David Bennett

Kristoffer Diaz

Kristoffer Diaz, one of the writers of Brink!; this year’s Acting Apprentice Company showcase.  Thanks, as always, to Kyle and everyone at the Actors Theatre of Louisville!

]]> http://www.inexplicabledumbshow.com/140/feed 0 actors theatre of louisville,brink,david bennett,humana festival,kristoffer diaz,young apprentice Week 3 of our Humana Festival coverage. It's Apprentice Week here at the Inexplicable Dumb Show! - Kristoffer Diaz, one of the writers of Brink!; this year's Acting Apprentice Company showcase.  Thanks, as always, Week 3 of our Humana Festival coverage. It's Apprentice Week here at the Inexplicable Dumb Show! Kristoffer Diaz, one of the writers of Brink!; this year's Acting Apprentice Company showcase.  Thanks, as always, to Kyle and everyone at the Actors Theatre of Louisville! Tee Quillin no