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Some of my favorite actors sit down with me to talk about their process — who they were as young artists, their training, their pounding of the pavement, as well as an in-depth examination of their audition, rehearsal room, and performance techniques.

Actors: On Process James Crichton

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    • 4.9 • 37 Ratings

Some of my favorite actors sit down with me to talk about their process — who they were as young artists, their training, their pounding of the pavement, as well as an in-depth examination of their audition, rehearsal room, and performance techniques.

    John-Andrew Morrison

    John-Andrew Morrison

    John-Andrew Morrison most recently won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for A STRANGE LOOP. At the time of the shutdown he was appearing in BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY, for which he was named an honoree for OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY at the 2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Credits include: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY (Keen Company), A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS (Hartford Stage), A STRANGE LOOP (Playwrights Horizons), MARLEY (Baltimore Center Stage), THE BLACKS: A CLOWN SHOW (Classical Theatre of Harlem/CSC Theatre) & THE TOOTH OF CRIME (La Mama). TRAINING: MFA, University of California, San Diego; BA, Brandeis University.

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Caitlin Kinnunen

    Caitlin Kinnunen

    Caitlin Kinnunen most recently starred on Broadway in THE PROM, where she received a 2019 Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Her Broadway credits include THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & SPRING AWAKENING. Additional theatre credits include: FUN HOME (Weston Playhouse), THE PROM (Alliance Theatre), THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (Williamstown Theatre Festival), PREGNANCY PACT (Weston Playhouse), as well as the National Tour of NEXT TO NORMAL. Film/TV: YOUNGER, AMERICAN VANDAL, THE KNICK, LAW AND ORDER: SVU, & THE INTERN.

    • 55 min
    Patrice Johnson Chevannes

    Patrice Johnson Chevannes

    Patrice Johnson Chevannes most recently starred in the world-premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ HALFWAY BITCHES GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN for the Atlantic Theater Company, and in runboyrun / IN OLD AGE at New York Theatre Workshop, which garnered her nominations for both a Drama Desk Award and a Drama League Award. Her Broadway credits include THE CRUCIBLE (opposite Liam Neeson and Laura Linney), & RACING DEMON. Other stage credits include MIES JULIE (Classic Stage Company), GOOD GRIEF (Vineyard Theatre), HENRY V (The Public Theater's Mobile Shakespeare Unit), THE HOMECOMING QUEEN (Atlantic Theater Company), PERICLES (Theatre for a New Audience), FAMILIAR (Yale Repertory Theatre), TAMBURLAINE, PARTS I and II (Theatre for a New Audience), LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST (The Old Globe), ANGELIQUE (MCC Theater), OTHELLO (Shakespeare Theatre Company), & All’s Well That Ends Well (New York Shakespeare Festival/Delacorte Theatre). On television she can be seen starring in CHAMBERS on Netflix, as well as memorable roles on POSE and SHRILL. TRAINING: The City College of New York (BA).

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Daniel Jenkins

    Daniel Jenkins

    Daniel Jenkins was seen most recently on stage in SOMETHING CLEAN with the Roundabout Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include BIG RIVER (1985 & 2003), ANGELS IN AMERICA (MILLENNIUM APPROACHES & PERESTROIKA), BIG, WRONG MOUNTAIN, MARY POPPINS, BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL, GOLDEN BOY, & OSLO. Other notable credits include FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY (Playwrights Horizons), KID VICTORY (The Vineyard), STAGE KISS (Playwrights Horizons), MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), & many more.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Kuhoo Verma

    Kuhoo Verma

    Kuhoo Verma was most recently seen in the world premiere of OCTET at the Signature Theatre Company for which she received the 2020 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. Additional theatre credits include MONSOON WEDDING (Berkeley Repertory Theatre). FILM: THE BIG SICK. TRAINING: New York University.

    • 58 min
    Austin Scott

    Austin Scott

    Austin Scott was most recently seen on Broadway in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. He also starred in both the Broadway and the National Touring companies of HAMILTON. Additional theater credits include HOOD (Dallas Theater Center), GOTTA DANCE (Broadway in Chicago), CHOIR BOY (Geffen Playhouse), IN THE HEIGHTS (Hangar Theatre, Broadway by the Bay). TV: POSE (FX).

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

Kevin DiCarlo ,

Literally Had To Take Notes

I was sitting and listening to the podcast and doing my laundry and I had to stop what I was doing, sit down and start taking notes!! Truly I can not stop listening and trying to absorb all of the knowledge that these actors have to offer!

Ross_181818 ,

A must listen

James’ warmth is transcendent. Every episode is not only entertaining, but informative. I highly recommend!

jennagennaleona ,

required listening for artists, actors, anyone who loves the theatre

Let James Crichton introduce you to (or acquaint you more intimately with) your new favorite actor. With brimming enthusiasm, warmth, and a depth of respect for craft that comes from his own process, fellow actor James Crichton has a way of bringing out the wonder and passion in each guest, no matter how seasoned in this industry. The conversations are always fun, intriguing, and surprisingly relatable. This podcast is for aspiring artists who want to hear about the myriad paths to success in this business, or for those who just love the theatre.

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