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WINE AND PIZZA

Sisters Melissa and Liz have had a strained relationship over the years, but especially since the death of their father three years ago. “Wine and Pizza” is an examination of the human spirit during one family’s heartache, dysfunction, and survival.

Alli Willow: Student for Life

When Ally Willow dediced to become an actress her father, a director and artistic director, told her should would have to study for the rest of her life, and she has.

STUDENT STORIES: CHARLES

LSTFI student, Charles was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. In high school, he realized that theatre wasn’t just fun – it was his path.

Kelli O’Hara: Kiss Kate Goodbye

With seven Tony nominations – including a win for 2015’s The King and I – Kelli O’Hara is Broadway royalty and one of the many great LSTFI alumni working today.

Geoffrey Horne: A True Emotional Life

Each summer, beloved LSTFI Method Acting instructor Geoffrey Horne directs an annual Shakespeare production as part of his theatre company, Shakespeare Downtown.

The Bittersweet Road to Sweetbitter

The life of an actor was never in the cards for LSTFI alumna Erica Pappas. Only considering acting as a hobby, teenage Erica applied to New York University on a whim after life threw a wrench into her plans.

WE ARE NOT WELL

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A failing American cruise ship conglomerate calls on an avant-garde theatre director to adapt Eugène Ionesco’s The Chairs to premiere on board as they launch a new route through The Bahamas. What could go wrong?

IN THE CHAIR: STRASBERG ON FYRE

Simone sits down with Trish Harnetiaux, Olivia Songer, and Blayze Teicher to discuss the 2019 Spring Practicum show: We Are Not Well.

STUDENT STORIES: NOAH

As an Asian actor, Noah has constantly been told that his race will affect how he is cast. Noah reflects on stereotyping, the evolution of the industry, and staying true to himself.

IN THE CHAIR: A DREAM OF PASSION

LSTFI alumni Sam Permar and Ruthie Ofrasio join the podcast to share the ways in which they’ve created their own work and forged their own paths since graduation.

IN THE CHAIR: COME & MEET THOSE DANCING FEET

LSTFI’s Madeline Jaye sits down with Will & Simone to talk about balancing a career in the arts with family life. Alumna Maria Byers joins in to discuss body image in theatre and dance.

MACHINAL

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A woman struggles to live and love in a modern, technological world. She becomes so overwhelmed with how mechanical and sad life is, she murders her husband.