Author: Token Theatre Friends

Ep. 80: The Power of Bodies in Motion

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Andrew talks about his summer of theatre by looking at six shows he saw over May/June and the trends that tie them together. From revivals (Appropriate, Uncle Vanya) new plays (Sally and Tom), new musicals (The Great Gatsby) and long-running musicals (Hadestown, Six), Andrew praises the ensemble powers of live theatre and the joys of great blocking with a reminder of the power that bodies in motion have when they move on the stage.

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Ep. 76: The Eras Tour as Theatre

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Still

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose is joined by fellow Swifties (and BIPOC Critics Lab alumni) Maria Paz Alegre and Octavia Washington, to discuss Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. The blockbuster concert film, which has grossed over $250 million worldwide, is out on demand and for rental on December 13th (Happy birthday, TayTay!) In addition to being what Jose describes as the greatest experience he’s ever had at a movie theater, Maria Paz and Octavia comment on Swift’s insightful writing, and how much theatre can learn from Swift. 

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“Puños de harina” con Jesús Torres

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En cada episodio de Token Theatre Friends verás y escucharás perspectivas frescas sobre las artes escénicas. Puedes encontrar el podcast en Spotify, iTunes, y Stitcher. La serie web está disponible en YouTube. El tema musical de Token Theatre Friends está compuesto por Sean Mason (con el talento vocal de Angela Ramos). La animación es de Brad Ogden y los logos fueron creados por Jason Simon.

En este episodio, Jose conversa con Jesús Torres, dramaturgo/director/actor de Puños de harina, un monólogo en el que Torres explora lo que es ser un hombre por medio de dos personajes viviendo en épocas históricas distintas.Torres habla sobre las semejanzas entre el boxeo y el teatro, el research histórico que realizó sobre Johann Wilhelm “Rukeli” Trollmann, el boxeador alemán que desafió a Hitler, y sobre la forma en que gestiona sus diferentes roles en el teatro.

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Ep. 75: Shakespeare in the Jazz Age (Ft. Aria Shahghasemi)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose talks to actor Aria Shahghasemi about his starring role in Romeo and Juliet at The Curtain in New Jersey. The actor known for his work on various seasons of The Originals and Legacies, speaks about why he wanted to return to the stage, as well as how his inner “Shakespeare dork” informs his performance as Romeo.

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“Pretty Woman” con Roger Berruezo

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En cada episodio de Token Theatre Friends verás y escucharás perspectivas frescas sobre las artes escénicas. Puedes encontrar el podcast en Spotify, iTunes, y Stitcher. La serie web está disponible en YouTube. El tema musical de Token Theatre Friends está compuesto por Sean Mason (con el talento vocal de Angela Ramos). La animación es de Brad Ogden y los logos fueron creados por Jason Simon.

En este episodio, Jose conversa con Roger Berruezo, el protagonista de Pretty Woman, que está por estrenarse en Madrid. El actor platica sobre cómo ha hecho suyo el personaje interpretado por Richard Gere en la famosa cinta y lo que ha descubierto sobre su voz con la música de Bryan Adams.

 

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Ep. 74: Repair (Ft. Michael Marrero and Julio Trinidad)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose talks to the duo behind Repair, a play making its premiere via streaming at StudioWorks. Writers Michael Marrero and Julio Trinidad (who also stars in the play) talk about the process of writing together, creating a unique NY story, and the joy of bringing theater to people’s homes.

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  • Repair by Michael Marrero and Julio Trinidad

Ep. 73: The Latino Lancelot (Ft. Matías De La Flor)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to Matías De La Flor, who talks about his work in Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot and getting to play a Latino Lancelot. De La Flor also shares what it was like landing his first Broadway job out of school and why he’s interested in coaching actors in two languages. Coming up on August 4th, De La Flor will join Jaime Lozano & The Familia at Lincoln Center.

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Ep. 72: Rising Latiné Stars of Musical Theatre

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to four of the composers who will be featured in 4xLatiné at Latiné Musical Theatre Lab. Anna Deeny Morales of Zavala Zavala, Nico Raimont of Como Correr, Erlina Ortiz of Silueta, and Felipe Vásquez-Encamilla of Divergentes talk about the joys of creating musical theatre, how their passion for the form began, and share their experience working in the Lab.

 

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“Psicósis 4.48” con Natalia Huarte

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Crédito: Esmeralda Martin

En cada episodio de Token Theatre Friends verás y escucharás perspectivas frescas sobre las artes escénicas. Puedes encontrar el podcast en Spotify, iTunes, y Stitcher. La serie web está disponible en YouTube. El tema musical de Token Theatre Friends está compuesto por Sean Mason (con el talento vocal de Angela Ramos). La animación es de Brad Ogden y los logos fueron creados por Jason Simon.

En este episodio, Jose conversa con Natalia Huarte, la actriz de Psicósis 4.48 en el Teatro Español. Huarte comparte los rituales que le ayudan a salir y entrar del personaje escrito por Sarah Kane y comenta sobre lo que ha descubierto sobre si misma interpretando la obra. 

 

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Ep. 71: Into the Woods (Ft. Shane Dittmar & Aubrie Therrien)

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In every episode, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series* is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to two of the artists behind Epic Players’ production of Into the Woods. Music Director Shane Dittmar and Executive & Artistic Director Aubrie Therrien talk about the company’s mission of providing opportunities for neurodivergent and disabled people, as well as the joys and challenges of taking on a show as beloved as Woods.

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