Theater Practice

Miriam Weiner
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Theater Practice is a podcast where we practice how to be more mindful audience members one show at a time. Join host Miriam Weiner and her guests as they process the live theater they attend with intentionality, generosity, and humor. Watching is a muscle, strengthen it. Produced by Miriam Weiner - Directed by Diana Yanez

  1. 01/18/2024

    303: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC by Joshua Harmon/David Winitsky

    David and Miriam discuss the timeless Jewish questions Joshua Harmon asks in his new play PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. More about David Winitsky and the Jewish Plays Project: https://jewishplaysproject.org/ Find out more about PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC: https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/prayer-for-the-french-republic/ Interested in being a reader for the Jewish Plays Project? https://jewishplaysproject.org/become-a-reader/ Some perspective on French antisemitism in 2016: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/23/world/europe/london-france-jews-terrorism-anti-semitism.html

    40 min

  2. 11/21/2023

    302: HELL'S KITCHEN Music & Lyrics by Alicia Keys, Book by Kristoffer Diaz/Nia Akilah Robinson

    Nia and Miriam explore the physical and emotional landscapes of New York City in Alicia Keys' new musical, HELL'S KITCHEN. More about Nia Akilah Robinson:  https://www.niaakilahrobinson.com/ Find out more about HELL'S KITCHEN https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2324/hells-kitchen/ You already know about Alicia Keys (but just in case)! https://www.instagram.com/aliciakeys/?hl=en

    34 min

  3. 11/02/2023

    301: & JULIET Book by David West Read, Music by Max Martin and Friends/Susan Bernfield

    Welcome back to Theater Practice, Season 3! Susan Bernfield is back! Join the conversation as Miriam and Suan find unexpected depth and beauty in this joyful, uplifting Broadway musical. Listen to Susan on our LEOPOLDSTADT episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1880898/11525837-203-leopoldstadt-by-tom-stoppard-susan-bernfield.mp3?download=true Find out more about & JULIET: https://andjulietbroadway.com/ A link to the visuals that Susan references from BARBIE: https://www.barbie-themovie.com/ Blank Space: What Kind of Genius Is Max Martin? by John Seabrook (2015)https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/blank-space-what-kind-of-genius-is-max-martin

    30 min

  4. 07/19/2023

    207: Bonus: Aaron Neil of LEOPOLDSTADT with the crew at "Unorthodox"!

    Our conversation with Susan Bernfield about LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard was our most popular episode this season. So, we thought you might be interested in this interview with Aaron Neil who plays Ernest from our friends at "Unorthodox, the World's Leading Jewish Podcast".  The whole episode is great but if you want to jump right to Aaron, his segment starts at 55:15.  Please enjoy and we will be back in the fall with more Theater Practice! Theater Practice on LEOPOLDSTADT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1880898/11525837 Unorthodox Podcast: https://www.tabletmag.com/podcasts/unorthodox

    1h 21m

  5. 06/14/2023

    206: WET BRAIN by John J. Caswell, Jr./T. Adamson

    From the howling coyote to the gentle roomba, T. and Miriam dive into the ways WET BRAIN moved and terrified them.

    38 min

  6. 03/10/2023

    205: THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy & Joe Robertson/Jason Aguirre

    Jason and Miriam describe how visiting The Jungle, currently playing at St. Ann's Warehouse, has changed their perceptions of refugee camps.

    36 min

  7. 12/09/2022

    204: THE FAR COUNTRY by Lloyd Suh/Madeline Sayet

    Madeline and Miriam  discuss Lloyd Suh's haunting play The Far Country, currently running at Atlantic Theater Company. For more information about Madeline Sayet and her show Where We Belong check out her website: https://www.madelinesayet.com Find out more about The Far Country and Atlantic Theater Company: https://atlantictheater.org/production/the-far-country A quick useful bio of playwright Lloyd Suh at New Dramatists: https://newdramatists.org/lloyd-suh

    34 min

  8. 10/18/2022

    203: LEOPOLDSTADT by Tom Stoppard/Susan Bernfield

    Susan and Miriam  discuss Tom Stoppard's personal and epic play Leopoldstadt, currently running on Broadway.

    30 min
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Theater Practice is a podcast where we practice how to be more mindful audience members one show at a time. Join host Miriam Weiner and her guests as they process the live theater they attend with intentionality, generosity, and humor. Watching is a muscle, strengthen it. Produced by Miriam Weiner - Directed by Diana Yanez

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  • Creator
    Miriam Weiner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Theater Practice
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