La Jolla Playhouse Presents

La Jolla Playhouse
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A podcast of original radio plays, conversations with artists and more. Brought to you by the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse known for its tradition of creating the "new and the next" in American theatre. Visit bit.ly/SupportLJP to support La Jolla Playhouse.

  1. 11/19/2022

    "What is the moon like when you're in love?" | The Green Room ft. Sound Designer ien DeNio, Costume Designer Mel Ng and Lighting Designer Cha See

    THE GREEN ROOM | AS YOU LIKE IT | FT. Mel Ng (Costume Designer), Cha See (Lighting Designer) and ien DeNio (Sound Designer) Join us this week as we take you into our Green Room where you’ll hear from writers, directors and designers about their process from the page to opening night, moderated by Director of Artistic Development, Gabe Greene. In this episode we’ll be chatting with Costume Designer Mel Ng, Lighting Designer Cha See and Sound Designer ien DeNio. This session was recorded in front of a live audience on November 18, 2022. AS YOU LIKE IT Playing Now - Dec 11: https://bit.ly/BuyASYLJP 2023/2024 Season Announced: https://bit.ly/LJPSUBS24 Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more. FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lajollaplayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/

    31 min

  2. 10/26/2022

    AS YOU LIKE IT | Oh, What a Gender-ful World ft. Christopher Ashley, Will Davis, Regina Victor and Matt Morrow

    A pre-recorded conversation about As You Like It and creating Queer theatre now, hosted by Diversionary Theatre | Join us for a conversation with prominent, award-winning and fabulous Queer artists about making Queer theatre now, reimagining Shakespeare, and creating a “gender-ful” world for La Jolla Playhouse’s upcoming production of As You Like It – a vibrant world that is inviting, welcoming and celebratory of all gender possibilities. This panel discussion was recorded in front of a live audience on October 24, 2022. It features co-directors of As You Like It Christopher Ashley and Will Davis, dramaturg and culture commentator Regina Victor and Diversionary Theatre Executive Artistic Director Matt Morrow. AS YOU LIKE IT Playing Nov 15 - Dec 11: https://bit.ly/BuyASYLJP Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more. FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lajollaplayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ About the Panelists Christopher Ashley (he/his), co-director of As You Like It, is a Tony Award-winning director and has served as La Jolla Playhouse’s Rich Family Artistic Director since 2007. Will Davis (he/his), co-director of As You Like It, is a transgender director and choreographer focused on physically adventurous work for the stage, and a leader, mentor, advocate and educator. Matt Morrow (he/her/they) joined Diversionary Theatre as Executive Artistic Director in 2014 and is an award-winning director and arts leader. Regina Victor (they/them/pharoah) is dramaturg for As You Like It, and is a director, cultural designer and critic.

    1h 2m

  3. 10/06/2022

    KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD | The Green Room ft. Director Chay Yew

    THE GREEN ROOM | KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD | DIRECTOR CHAY YEW Join us this week as we take you into our Green Room where you’ll hear from writers, directors and designers about their process from the page to opening night, moderated by Director of Artistic Development, Gabe Greene. In this episode we’ll be chatting with Chay Yew, director of KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD. This session was recorded in front of a live audience on September 23, 2022. KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD Playing Now - Oct 16: https://bit.ly/BuySweatshopLJP Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more. FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lajollaplayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/

    33 min
  4. COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. David Danzon, Patrice Amon and Dominique Salerno | WOW Festival 2022

    04/01/2022

    COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. David Danzon, Patrice Amon and Dominique Salerno | WOW Festival 2022

    Watch the full video interview here: https://bit.ly/CoffeeWOW2022 COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE | WOW 2022 WOW Fest 2022 coming April 21-24. Book your tix: https://bit.ly/WOWFest2022YT These morning chats are a way to connect with us, virtually, as our very own Christopher Ashley shares behind-the-scenes stories, interviews artists and previews what is new and next at the Playhouse. Listen in as Christopher talks to three remarkable artists featured in the upcoming WOW Festival, April 21-24 at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station: David Danzon, Artistic Director of CORPUS and co-creator/performer in La Bulle; Patrice Amon, Artistic Director of TuYo Theatre and writer of On Her Shoulders We Stand; and Dominique Salerno, creator/performer for The Box Show. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more. FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/la-j... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lajollaplayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ #WOW #LaJollaPlayhouse #WithoutWalls #ImmersiveTheatre #SanDiego

    57 min
  5. VETERAN PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP Live Readings Fall 2021

    12/22/2021

    VETERAN PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP Live Readings Fall 2021

    Veteran Playwrights Workshop (VPW) Live Readings, Fall 2021 In partnership with So Say We All The Playhouse’s Veterans Playwriting Workshop (VPW) is a 10-week writing program that gives veterans the opportunity to develop their playwriting skills. Led by such renowned playwrights/veterans as Maurice Decaul and Justin Hudnall, the workshop explores various genres and methods of playwriting and storytelling techniques. VPW is open to veterans, those on active duty, military spouses and national interpreters. View full video here: https://youtu.be/uRETj7GRPho PROGRAM OF READINGS: "Don’t That Beat All?" by Alyce Smith Cooper "Three Monologues" by John Antonov "Thai Restaurant"  by Maideline Sanchez "The Dispensary" by Daryl “Scooter” Davis "Salsa Night" by Francisco Martinezcuello "The Eulogy" by Brett Morris "Coffee, Tea, or COVID" by Stephanie Burnham For more info on Playhouse shows, programs and events, go to: lajollaplayhouse.org Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more. FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/

    50 min
  6. COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. Neel Keller, Kimber Lee and Melissa Nalbach

    12/15/2021

    COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. Neel Keller, Kimber Lee and Melissa Nalbach

    Watch the full video interview here: https://youtu.be/7CmMKEfAHds COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE: to the yellow house | Neel Keller, Kimber Lee, Melissa Nalbach Listen in as Christopher talks with: to the yellow house playwright Kimber Lee, whose plays include untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play, tokyo fish story, brownsville song (b-side for tray) and different words for the same thing; director Neel Keller, who is returning to the Playhouse, where he previously served as Associate Artistic Director and directed The School for Wives, Light Up the Sky, Loot, Diva and The Cosmonaut's Last Message to the Woman He Once Loved in the Former Soviet Union; and the show's scenic charge artist Melissa Nalbach, a production team member with the Playhouse for the last six years who'll be sharing some of the inside scoop on bringing to the yellow house to life on stage! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more. FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/​ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ #LiveTheatre #LaJollaPlayhouse #ToTheYellowHouse #VincentVanGogh

    59 min
  7. COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. Charlayne Woodard

    09/24/2021

    COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. Charlayne Woodard

    Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/UaBfYF7z0Qs COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE | Charlayne Woodard These morning chats are a way to connect with us, virtually, every month as our very own Christopher Ashley shares behind-the-scenes stories, interviews artists and previews what is new and next at the Playhouse. Listen in as Christopher talks to Charlayne Woodard, playwright and co-star of The Garden, the world-premiere play that opens our 2021/2022 Season. Charlayne is a two-time Obie Award winner and a Tony Award nominee. Her Broadway credits include Ain't Misbehavin' (original cast) and Hair (revival), and she has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions, such as "Daddy", Hamlet, WAR and The Substance of Fire. Her La Jolla Playhouse credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Night Watcher (actor and playwright), Pretty Fire (actor and playwright), The Good Person of Setzuan and Shout Up a Morning, among others. She plays Rhonda in this season of HBO’s In Treatment and has had recurring roles on Pose, Prodigal Son and Sneaky Pete in recent years. She has also starred in the movies Glass, Sunshine State, Unbreakable and The Crucible, to name a few. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more! FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/ #CharlayneWoodard #TheGarden #LaJollaPlayhouse #BroadwayAtHome #POSE #Diana #ComeFromAway

    1h 1m
  8. COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. Lighting Designers - Lap Chi Chu, Natasha Katz and Amanda Zieve

    04/13/2021

    COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE Ft. Lighting Designers - Lap Chi Chu, Natasha Katz and Amanda Zieve

    Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/3A9hHphP3lU COFFEE WITH THE PLAYHOUSE | Listen in as Christopher talks about bringing life to the stories on stage with extraordinary lighting designers of past Playhouse productions: Lap Chi Chu, whose multiple award-winning design career spanning a plethora of shows at acclaimed regional theatres includes the Playhouse's The Luckiest, The Year to Come, Queens, At the Old Place, Blueprints to Freedom, The Orphan of Zhao and Ruined; Natasha Katz, whose vision has been behind some of the most celebrated Broadway musicals, has worked on Diana (coming to Netflix this October before officially opening onstage in NYC in December); and Amanda Zieve, a Hamilton vet who was an associate lighting designer for Escape to Margaritaville, Hollywood, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Chasing the Song prior to taking the helm for Put Your House in Order. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more behind-the-scenes videos, interviews and more! FOLLOW US Facebook: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://facebook.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/ Instagram: @LaJollaPlayhouse https://instagram.com/LaJollaPlayhouse/ Twitter: @LJPlayhouse https://twitter.com/LJPlayhouse Website: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/

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A podcast of original radio plays, conversations with artists and more. Brought to you by the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse known for its tradition of creating the "new and the next" in American theatre. Visit bit.ly/SupportLJP to support La Jolla Playhouse.

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  • Creator
    La Jolla Playhouse
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 La Jolla Playhouse Presents
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