Off And On: A New York Theatre Podcast

Artistic Director John Clinton Eisner stops by the pod to talk all things The Lark and New Play. We talk whether or not there is such a thing as a "new idea", the challenges of fundraising when you don't "produce", and how the Lark became the go to destination for playwrights. Support The Lark at www.larktheatre.org. Plus Juan Francisco Villa stops by the intro to plug his new show Don Chipotle!

Casting Director Jack Doulin stops by the podcast to talk about his career in the theatre. We talk how easy it is to tell if an actor is nervous, whether ot not to be off book, how he stumbled into casting, and about the "Not Yet" of theatre. Support his amazing work at New York Theatre Workshop www.newyorktheatreworkshop.org Plus Jonathan Mandell stops by the intro to recommend some shows and talk political theat"er".

Paul Thureen from The Debate Society stops by the pod! We talk about his reacurring character on Letterman, finding his artistic soul mate, producing and acting in your own work, and much more! Go see their new play this summer at New York Stage and Film. Visit their website http://thedebatesociety.org

Playwright Migdalia Cruz stops by the podcast to talk about her amazing career. We talk about why she finds most theatre boring, what she learned from Maria Irene Fornes, her place in theatre history and her daughter makes a cameo! Like her Facebook page Migdalia Cruz!

Playwright Marcus Gardley stops by the podcast to talk about being compared to August Wilson, why his plays are political, learning which notes to take, and his latest piece An Issue of Blood now playing at Victory Gardens Theatre in Chicago. Go to victorygardens.org for tickets!

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Kristoffer Diaz and Artistic Director Sean Daniels stop by the pod for a three man weave. We talk rollercoaster theatre weeks, the expectations our work creates, building honest relationships and of course playoff basketball. Go see Kris' new play The Upstairs Concierge at The Goodman www.goodmantheatre.org and visit Sean Daniels' new home Merrimack Rep www.mrt.org

Playwright Octavio Solis comes on the podcast to talk about his 30 plus year career. We talk about why having a play produced in New York feels different than anywhere else, being told that his plays don't fit here, growing up with a view of the Rio Grande, and much more! See his play "Se Llama Cristina" now playing at Intar. www.intartheatre.org and read his work at octaviosolis.net

John and Stephen Phllips are brothers and actors. They bring their Mom and Dad by the podcast to talk about coming to terms with your chlldren becoming actors, the support of your family, and all thing theatre degree/family. Watch their hilarious webseries at https://www.youtube.com/user/brothersphillips

Actress/Playwright Florencia Lozano stops by the pod to talk about ballet, having your play read for the first time, the early days of LAByrnth Theatre Company, the challenges of working on a soap opera and more! Go see her in the play Placebo at Playwrights Horizons http://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/plays/placebo/

Members of Rising Phoenix Rep stop by the podcast to talk about their play Theives by Charlotte Miller, now playing in Los Angeles! They talk about what happens in the week leading up to previews, rethinking your choices, sacrificing your ego for the greater good and what happens when you have to write a whole new play ten days before your first rehearsal. Buy tickets to see the play at risingphoenixrep.org and follow them on twitter and facebook! Plus Jonathan Mandell stops by to recommend all the great shows to see end of March in NYC. Follow him @newyorktheater

Playwright Carla Ching stops by the pod to talk about being told she writes "like a man", why the playwright is not always "king", how notes can make your play unrecognizable and more. Produce her plays people! www.carlaching.com 

Actor Gilbert Cruz has been in the business for over 40 years. We talk about his days studying with Stella Adler, why he likes auditioning now, why he chose career over family, the things he stilll hopes to acheive in his career and his new show at the Roundabout Theatre, Little Chldren Dream of God. Buy tickets at roundabouttheatre.org

Yale Grads Anna Gabriella Jones & Jamel Shawn Daval have lived in New York, London and L.A. They come onto the pod to talk about New York Theatre vs London Theatre, how a married couple manages to work together for over 8 years, and about the pros and cons of being a free spirited director. Check out their amazing work at nylonprojects.org!

Actor Will Rogers stops by the podcast to talk about audition routines, getting to work with Steven Speilberg, why he misses doing theatre, and that time he auditioned for Martin Scorsese. Follow Will on Twitter @wllmrogers

Playwright Bekah Brunstetter stops by the podcast to talk about worrying about being self centered, The Secret (the book and her film adaptation), and why she doesn't want to lose her faith. Watch the TV show she writes for Switched at Birth and check out her awesome and hilarious blog http://blog.bekahbrunstetter.com

Roland Ruiz (Boyhood, Machete) and Brandon Ruiter (Crisis, Into The Storm) stop by the podcast to have a few drinks and talk all things acting. They talk moving from towns you are having success in, whether or not they have regrets, and why they keep at it. Follow Brandon on Twitter @RuitErRong and like Roland's page on facebook Roland Ruiz. 

Playwright Jon Caren stops by the pod to talk about theatre in L.A., why having children is scary, and how a playwright prepares to pitch a TV pilot. Follow Jon Caren on twitter @jonthecaren. Plus Jonathan Mandell from newyorktheater.me stops by at the top to preview theatre in Febuary.  follow jonathan @newyorktheater

Yale Drama Series Prize Winner Janine Nabers stops by the pod! We talk the pros and cons of writing plays on commisson, her play inspired by the recent Bill Cosby news and that time she was washing dishes for her boss and got a call that she was moving to Los Angeles. Follow her on Twitter @J9Nabers.

Sarah Nina Hayon is a three time Drama Desk Award Nominee, a LABrynth Theatre Company Member and an an amazing actress, and she just left New York. Sarah comes on the pod to talk about motherhood, losing roles that you help develop, and why she left a succesful career in New York to move to San Francisco. 

Playwright Sheila Callaghan stops by the pod to talk about being adopted, L.A. vs New York, why it's great to write for TV, and why she needs theatre people in her life. Check out all three of her plays coming up this year! Go to http://sheilacallaghan.com/upcoming.html and buy tickets now!