“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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Credit: Zui Gomez

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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“Las aves” con Joan Yago

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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 Joan Yago, el dramaturgo de Las aves (presentándose ahora en el Teatro Pavón). Yago habla sobre la hermandad entre la comedia y la democracia, cómo su proceso creativo es definido por la importancia que le pone al espectador y además comparte detalles sobre la creación en colectivo.

 

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Ep. 70: The Cotillion (Ft. Colette Robert)

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Credit: Loreto Jamling

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 playwright/director Colette Robert of The Cotillion. Robert talks about the significance of seeing Black women represented onstage, how she approaches writing vs. directing, and why she wanted to become an artist.

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Ep. 69: Like Playing Pretend, But Better! (Ft. Dan Rosales)

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Credit: Jeremy Daniel

 

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 actor Dan Rosales currently starring in Dog Man: The Musical. Rosales talks about the path he followed to become a performer, and how he connects with his inner child whenever he’s on stage.

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Ep. 68: Mystique, Allure, and Proficiency (Ft. Roger Q. Mason)

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Credit: Michael Alvarez

 

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 Roger Q. Mason about readings of two of their works, The Pink and Waiting for a Wake. Mason speaks about why they never call their work “plays,” the importance of ritual in performance, and decolonizing theatrical practices. 

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