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• Cracked Christmas Carol

  A Cracked Christmas Carol, a radio play, was one of the first virtual productions produced by The Theater Project during the pandemic.  We invite you to enjoy listening to the show as a podcast or watching it on our website. To view it, go to:  www.TheTheaterProject.org/PodcastCredits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Lionel Barrymorehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_BarrymoreThe Vienna Boys Choirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Boys%27_ChoirDavid Alberts (Playwright)https://www.playscripts.com/playwrights/bios/1405Gruel Recipe:  2 tablespoons ground oats (Scottish or steel-cut work well), 1 cup water or milk, pinch of salt. Optional: sugar, cream, cinnamon, or a splash of brandy for flavor. Instructions:Rub the oats with a little cold water to make a paste.Bring the remaining water or milk to a boil in a small pot.Stir in the oat paste and a pinch of salt.Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency.Season to taste with any optional ingredients.Gary Glor (Actor)https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-glor/Terri Sturtevant (Actor) https://www.facebook.com/terri.sturtevant/Ilana Beth Schimmel (Actor)https://www.ilanaschimmel.comLili Summer (Stage Manager)https://www.facebook.com/lili.summer.14/Andrew Falcon (Video Editor)https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-falcon-b26b54132/

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• Play Structure

  Playwright Brigid Amos sits down with world renowned playwright  Emma Goldman-Sherman to further dive into the world of dramaturgy. Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Emma Goldman-Sherman Bio:Emma Goldman-Sherman is a playwright and coach who teaches Structure Is Not a Dirty Word and other fun classes full of  useful, world-changing tools. They can be reached at BraveSpace.online or subscribe to their Substack for weekly prompts. Structure is not a dirty wordhttps://goldmansherman.substack.com/p/structure-is-not-a-dirty-wordAristotelean Structurehttps://pwcenter.org/article/decoding-the-6-aristotelean-elements-of-drama/August Wilsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_WilsonCaryl Churchillhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caryl_ChurchillSuzan Lori Parks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzan-Lori_ParksJaclyn Backhaushttps://www.jaclynbackhaus.com/María Irene Fornéshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar%C3%ADa_Irene_Forn%C3%A9sClaire Baronhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_BarronHelen Bannerhttps://helenbanner.com/Hansol Junghttps://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/contemporaryplaywrightsofcolor/hansol-jungJeremy O. Harrishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_O._HarrisOctavia Butlerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octavia_E._ButlerBrave Spacehttps://www.bravespace.online/Emma’s Brave Space.online Substackhttps://goldmansherman.substack.com/

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• Stage Managing

  Gary Glor sits down with Amy Hadam to discuss the role of the stage manager and the skills and techniques needed to do the job.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Jekyll and Hyde, the Musicalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jekyll_%26_Hyde_(musical)Surflight Theaterhttps://surflight.org/Molly Ivinshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Patriot:_The_Kick-Ass_Wit_of_Molly_IvinsErma Bomback at Wits Endhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erma_BombeckAnn Richardshttps://theannrichardsplay.com/Buyer and Cellarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buyer_%26_CellarOne Man show - A Christmas Carolhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol_(1988_play)Five Lesbians Eating A Quichehttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/9940/5-lesbians-eating-a-quicheQLabhttps://qlab.appHedda Gablerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_GablerHeisenberghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heisenberg_(play)TopicWebsite (without actual link)

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• Taking It On the Road

  Mary Iannelli sits down with former TPJ alum, James Lynch to see what it’s like to take on an iconic role off broadway and then take it on the road as part of a national touring company.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou References:Saw, The Musicalhttps://www.sawthemusical.com/Backstagehttps://www.backstage.com/Zicam Nasal Swabshttps://www.zicam.com/our-products/cold-shortening/nasal-swabsNeti PotA neti pot is a device used for nasal irrigation, typically to flush out mucus and allergens from the nasal passages. It's a teapot-like container with a long spout, allowing you to pour a saline solution into one nostril, which then flows out the other. This process helps relieve symptoms of allergies, colds, and sinus congestion.Portable NebulizerA portable nebulizer is a compact, handheld medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation, making it convenient for on-the-go use or travel. It offers a discreet and quiet way to deliver medication directly to the lungs, which is helpful for individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Vocal ResonanceVocal resonance is the process of amplifying and enriching the sound of your voice by using the resonating cavities in your head and throat. It's like an echo, where the sound waves bounce off reflective surfaces and enhance the sound's quality and projection. Think of it as the way your voice sounds full, rich, and carries well.

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• Up and Coming Playwrights - Grace Zanghi

  Prize winner of our 2025 Young Playwrights Competition, Grace Zanghi introduces an audio reading of their award winning play, Adams Apple. Followed by an interview with past honoree, Brennan Columbia-Walsh.Credits:Audio Engineer Gary GlorOne Heartbeat Away is provided to The Theater Project by Gail Lou and Demien De SandiesReferences:Brennan Columbia-Walshhttps://www.backstage.com/u/brennan-columbia-walsh/A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_HouseShe Kills Monstershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Kills_MonstersHamlethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HamletHedda Gablerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedda_Gabler

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