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The Theatre of Others Podcast

Adam Marple and Budi Millerwww.theatreofothers.com

Co-artistic Directors and Theatre educators Adam Marple and Budi Miller discuss the Theatre moving past the Covid-19 shutdown with topics such as the roles of the Audience, Actor, Director, Playwright, and Space in our new reality.To submit a question, please visit http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers for voice recording or submit an email to [email protected] Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise. If you enjoyed this podcast, we´d love for you to leave a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/too. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest in it and make it even better. Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.comhttp://www.theatreofothers.com

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Episodes

TOO Episode 250 - The 250th Special!

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! We've made it to a milestone - 250 episodes! Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just recently discovered the Theatre of Others Podcast, we are deeply grateful for your support. This podcast has been a living time capsule, capturing the past five years of our journey together. From navigating the Covid Lockdowns to launching our inaugural Audio New Play Festival (now in its 4th season!) to the performance of Steven Gaultney...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 5Ep. 250

TOO Episode 249 - Audio New Play Festival | MAKING DINNER by Frazer Shepherdson

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! Join two friends as they cook a meal, catch up, and discover the questions inside a jar. Written and Directed by Frazer Shepherdson Starring Ella Ferris Corey Taylor-Brunskill Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack...

Oct 08, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 249

TOO Episode 248 - Audio New Play Festival, Conversation with Playwright Frazer Shepherdson

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! We kick off our 2024 Audio New Play Festival with an interview with the playwright of our first Audio Play, Making Dinner by Frazer Shepherdson. Frazer Shepherdson is an actor, writer and professional nerd based in Naarm, Melbourne. He is deeply passionate about telling stories through the medium of play and improvisation, and is the host of award-winning podcast; The Dirty Twenty Podcast. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podca...

Oct 03, 202448 minSeason 5Ep. 248

TOO Episode 247 - Interview with Director and Author, Brian H. Kulick

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Brian Kulick, the current chair for the theatre programme at Columbia University. Author of Staging the End of the World: Theatre in a Time of Climate Crisis , Brian talks us through his extensive career as a director, author and educator. Kulick is a director, writer, educator, producer, and current Chair of the Theatre Program. He’s been the Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company (CSC) wh...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 247

TOO Episode 246 - Book Club 08 | Touching the Rock by John Hull

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the final book club episode of the year, Adam and Budi discuss 'Touching the Rock', by John Hull. Hull was born in 1935, in Corryong in the state of Victoria, Australia. Following a first degree at Melbourne University and an early career in teaching, he studied theology in Cambridge, UK, where he remained, working as a teacher, religious educator and theologian. As a religious educator Hull was influenced by extensive study in the com...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 246

TOO Episode 245 - The Legacy Series | Jerzy Grotowski

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi delve deeper into their Legacy Series, exploring the work and profound influence of Jerzy Grotowski. They discuss the life of Grotowski's life, along with his innovative contributions to theatre, and the lasting legacy he left on the global stage. Mentioned in this Episode The Assembly Work Centre of Jerzy Grotowski & Thomas Richards The Acrobat of the Heart The Unwritten Grotowski At Work with Grotowski...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 245

TOO Episode 244 - The Loneliness Epidemic

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this solo episode, Adma discusses loneliness and its relevance in the theatre through an article from Sarah Ruhl - All the Lonely People Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burm...

Sep 09, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 244

TOO Episode 243 - The Theatre Landscape

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! "In this episode, Adam and Budi dive into listener submissions, sparking discussion on the critical role of teaching in transforming the theatre landscape. They also revisit the ongoing debate about the use of trigger warnings in theatre. Special thanks to Lucy and Joey for your submissions! Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/t...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 243

TOO Episode 242 - Book Club 07 | Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down to discuss their 7th book for the year - 'Unreasonable Hospitality' by Will Guidara Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) ...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 242

TOO Episode 241 - The Coexistence Challenge

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss the challenges and changes faced by theatre companies, specifically Soho Rep and Playwrights Horizons. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Bu...

Aug 21, 202459 minSeason 5Ep. 241

TOO Episode 240 - The Bali Retreat Response

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In the episode, we sit down with the participants in the 2024 Bali Retreat, to hear, in an intimate setting, their experience at Bali this year. Thank you to: Sam Demuria Matthew Heys Chinna Palmer Jahnavi Shivakumar Lucian Reeder Aura Magnien Cindy de la Cruz Kezia Tyson Wendy Gross Daniel Kilimek Yao Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to next year! Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave...

Aug 14, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 240

TOO Episode 239 - The Reason for Theatre

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this week's episode, Adam and Budi sit together in Bali to discuss their 2024 annual Bali retreat. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister Music: (Intro) Jack Burmeister, (Outro) https://www.purple-pla...

Aug 07, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 239

TOO Episode 238 - Book Club 06 | The Second Circle, by Patsy Rodenburg

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi come together whilst in Bali to discuss their sixth book club episode for the year - The Second Circle, by Patsy Rodenburg. Patsy Rodenburg OBE, born and raised in London, is widely regarded as the world’s leading voice teacher and coach, with over 40 years’ experience of returning individuals and groups to their natural voice and presence. Patsy is a renowned authority on Shakespeare, and she combines princ...

Jul 30, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 238

TOO Episode 237 - The Polarisation & Unification

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi reflect on a recent incident during the 2024 season of La Belle Époque, and how theatre, that is inherently political can impact individuals. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack Burmeister ...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 237

TOO Episode 236 - The Satsang

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi takes the mic for a solo podcast, following Adam’s solo episode last week. Join Budi for a Satsang, an invitation to be fully present, to pause, and to sit in your own space. Throughout the episode, Budi candidly navigates moments of uncertainty, questioning whether his approach is truly resonating. However, the producer, Jack, believes this episode stands out for its self-awareness and authenticity, making it a memo...

Jul 15, 202444 minSeason 5Ep. 236

TOO Episode 235 - The Board of Directors

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam takes the helm solo to introduce his new initiative: the Board of Directors. This monthly gathering invites directors and other theatre makers to come together, share experiences, and seek advice in a supportive community. Adam reflects on the often isolating nature of directing and explains how this new space aims to foster connection and collaboration. Email Adam at [email protected] to learn more about The ...

Jul 08, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 235

TOO Episode 234 - The Creative Resistance

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi and Adam discuss the impact of conservatism and authoritarianism on the arts, including DeSantis' recent veto of arts grants in Florida and the arrest of Russian artists. We explore art as a form of free speech, and thus our ability to resist. Mentioned in this episode Tipper Gore Finist, the Brave Falcon Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a questio...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 234

TOO Episode 233 - Book Club 05 | And Then, You Act by Anne Bogart

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss their fifth book of the year, 'And Then, You Act' by Anne Bogart. Anne Bogart lives in New York City. She attended Bard College (BA) and New York University (MA). She is the co-artistic director of SITI Company , and her works there have included: Café Variations, Trojan Women, American Document, Antigone, Under Construction, Freshwater, Who Do You Think You Are, Radio Macbeth, Hotel Cassiopeia, Deat...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 233

TOO Episode 232 - The Legacy of Sleep No More

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi delve into a thought-provoking article by Slate, exploring the recent closure of New York City's premier immersive theatrical experience, *Sleep No More*. Join them as they examine the lasting impact of this groundbreaking production and what its end signifies for the future of immersive theatre. Mentioned in this episode I am Light Sleep No More, No More: The mixed legacy of New York's most famous immersive...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 232

TOO Episode 231 - Conversation with Playwright Future D. Fidel

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with renowned playwright Future D. Fidel to delve into their upcoming show, "La Belle Époque." Join us as Budi, who is also directing this production, and Future share an insiders look at the creative process, the inspirations behind the play and the journey of brining this story to life on stage. Support the team behind La Belle Époque ! Future D. Fidel is an African Australian playwright, screenplay write...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 231

TOO Episode 230 - Conversation with Actor, Writer, and Director Gin Hammond Part II

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi are joined by return guest, Gin Hammond. Gin talks us through her upcoming MFA in Filmmaking, Acting, and Producing, Gin Hammond received her MFA in acting from the American Repertory Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University / Moscow Art Theatre School. A certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, Gin teaches voice and speech, public speaking, voice-over, as well as accents and ...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 230

TOO Episode 229 - Book Club 04 | The Invisible Actor by Yoshi Oida

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this weeks episode Adam and Budi discuss the fourth book for 2024, Yogis Oida's "The Invisible Actor". Yoshi Oida, A Japanese speaking neither English nor French, became the first member of Peter Brook's international theatre company in Paris in 1968. Trained in the traditional Japanese arts of Noh theatre, Kabuki dance and Bunraku storytelling, since joining he has become a leading member of the company. He participated in the extraor...

May 27, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 229

TOO Episode 228 - The Trigger Warnings & Access

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi dive into a recent article from The Guardian , featuring Dame Judi Dench's candid perspectives on the use of trigger warnings in the theatre industry. Join us as we explore her insights and the broader implications for performers and audiences alike. Mentioned in this episode Theatre of Cruelty Socialist Party Meeting in San Francisco Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review...

May 20, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 228

TOO Episode 227 - The Precursor to Imagination

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss the essence of impactful art and theatre, this extends to the notion of posing questions to evoke reflection within the artist' process Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller Producer: Jack ...

May 13, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 227

TOO Episode 226 - Conversation with Master Balinese Performer and Educator, Pak Dibia

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with his mentor Pak Dibia to have in-depth discussions on the Balinese Performing Arts Training, including detailed discussions on the origins and the construction Kecak. Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple &...

May 06, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 226

TOO Episode 225 - Book Club 03 | The Empty Space by Peter Brook

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, join Adam and Budi as they review our third book for the 2024 TOO Book Club, 'The Empty Space' by Peter Brook. Peter Brook is one of the most innovative British directors of the post 1950 period. His industrious and celebrated career began in London's wartime club theatres and he joined the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1945. His career flourished after the war and he increasingly staged plays in London, Stratford-upon-...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 5Ep. 225

TOO Episode 224 - Conversation with Master Balinese Academic & Performer, John Emigh

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Balinese academic and performer, John Emigh, to discuss his extensive career. JOHN EMIGH is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University, where he taught and directed regularly from 1967 to 2009; from 2009 to 2018 he taught in the Brown/Trinity MFA program for actors and directors. He has also taught at NYU, Tufts University, and the Yale Scho...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 224

TOO Episode 223 - The Need of an Audience

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi go back through some listener questions and insights. Special thanks to everyone who submitted a question! Please let us know your thoughts! Mentioned in this episode Mask Training with Fabio Motta & Budi Miler Celebration Barn Fundraising TOO Episode 195: The Audience Making Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 223

TOO Episode 222 - The Feasibility of Actor Training

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss a recent article in which Patsy Rosenburg steps down from the Guildhall Drama School, leading to a further discussion around the tuition of further education and whether this is an approachable, and sustainable, method of training. Mentioned in this episode Celebration Barn Fundraiser Bidding 'Without craft, an actor is a liability': how row over teaching standards is causing a rift in UK theatre ind...

Apr 08, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 222

TOO Episode 221 - The Decolonisation of Acting Training

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here! In this episode, Budi sits down with return guest, Fabio Motta, to discuss how they approach decolonizing acting training in their rooms, and what that looks like, and the results they see. Mentioned in this episode Discovering the Clown Support the show If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- [email protected] Show ...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 5Ep. 221
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