SDCF Podcast Series

By Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

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About: The SDCF Podcast series includes insightful and in-depth conversations about the working processes and experiences of directors and choreographers. This series features four decades of interviews and panel discussions with some of the field's most distinguished luminaries, including Hal Prince and Lloyd Richards. Recent episodes include conversations with such notable artists as Anne Kauffman, Raja Feather Kelly, Seret Scott, Leigh Silverman, Twyla Tharp, and Mark Valdez. Dive into our archives to hear the story of the American theatre, told by those who helped create its history and are charting the course of its future. Feel free to search for episodes using relevant search terms, or peruse the following categories: ● Awards ● Choreographers in Conversation ● Choreography ● Direction ● In Motion with Wendy Seyb ● Issues ● One-on-One Conversations ● Producing ● Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith ● Shakespeare/Classics ● Technical Theatre ● The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman ● Writing/Composition Please note: The conversations in these podcasts date back to 1980 and may contain language that is not representative of the Foundation's current ethos. We believe these conversations should be made available as an educational and informative resource for theatre artists. Due to the historical nature of this podcast archive, there may be outdated language or content. Therefore, we ask listeners to reach out to us if they feel any of our podcasts need additional review due to content. Additionally, we are happy to have any of our episodes transcribed upon request.

Episode Date
Podcast Replay: One on One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin
Aug 12, 2025
Podcast Replay: One on One Conversation with Casey Nicholaw
Aug 12, 2025
The Art of Collaboration: Brandon Stirling Baker & Justin Peck
Jul 10, 2025
A Conversation with Anne Bogart
May 19, 2025
The Art of Collaboration: dots and Anne Kauffman
Apr 15, 2025
Art of Collaboration with Shana Carroll, Jesse Robb, and Jessica Stone - Podcast Replay
Nov 22, 2024
SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer - Podcast Replay
Nov 22, 2024
SDCF Panel: Demystifying Pre-Production - Podcast Replay
Nov 22, 2024
SDCF One on One Conversation with Michael Arden - Podcast Replay
Nov 21, 2024
Choreographers in Conversation: Camden Gonzales & Sonya Tayeh
Mar 20, 2024
The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Peter Hylenski, and Derek McLane
Feb 21, 2024
The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Justin Townsend, and Catherine Zuber
Jan 29, 2024
Choreographers in Conversation: Camille A. Brown and Ellenore Scott
Feb 16, 2023
A Conversation about the SDCF Professional Development Program – Special Podcast Episode
Nov 07, 2022
Choreographers in Conversation: Annie-B Parson and Sam Pinkleton
Oct 13, 2022
Choreographers In Conversation: Maria Torres & Jerry Mitchell
Jul 29, 2022
Choreographers In Conversation: Dan Knechtges & Twyla Tharp
Jul 29, 2022
The Role of Broadway Associate/Resident Directors and Choreographers
Jul 29, 2022
Returning to Rehearsal with Justin Emeka and Marya Sea Kaminski
Jul 29, 2022
Returning to Rehearsal with Raja Feather Kelly, Leigh Silverman, & Yuvika Tolani
Jul 29, 2022
One-on-One Conversation with Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Justin Emeka
Jun 30, 2022
One-on-One Conversation with Lear deBessonet and Thomas Kail
Jun 30, 2022
One-on-One Conversation with Leigh Silverman and Thomas Kail
Jun 30, 2022
One-on-One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin and Thomas Kail
Jun 30, 2022
One-on-One Conversation with Anne Bogart and Lear deBessonet
Jun 30, 2022
Returning to Rehearsal with Estefanía Fadul & Paige Price
Mar 09, 2022
2021 Zelda Fichandler Awardee Mark Valdez and Michael John Garcés In Conversation
Mar 04, 2022
SDCF Awards 2021
Feb 24, 2021
One-on-One Conversation with Sheldon Epps and Seret Scott
Oct 15, 2020
SDCF's Second Virtual Roundtable Conversation
Sep 08, 2020
Financial Planning with Jacquette Timmons
Aug 04, 2020
SDCF Virtual Roundtable Conversation
Jul 29, 2020
The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Jonathan McCrory and Sade Lythcott (Guests)
May 20, 2020
The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Emily Mann (Guest)
Apr 21, 2020
Careers in the Classics with Ethan McSweeny: Geoffrey Kent (Guest)
Jan 03, 2020
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Evren Odcikin (Guest)
Dec 12, 2019
Careers in the Classics with Ethan McSweeny: Eric Tucker (Guest)
Nov 20, 2019
Careers in the Classics with Ethan McSweeny: Sharon Ott (Guest)
Aug 22, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Elizabeth Williamson (Guest)
Jul 24, 2019
One-on-One Conversation with Sheldon Epps and Robert O'Hara
Jul 08, 2019
In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Bill T. Jones (Guest)
Jun 25, 2019
The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Robert Moss (Guest)
Jun 12, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Jeremy B. Cohen (Guest)
May 31, 2019
One-on-One Conversation with Tony Taccone and Laura Penn
May 23, 2019
State of the Art: Directing Shakespeare in the American Theatre
May 10, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Jon Tracy (Guest)
May 02, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Victor Malana Maog (Guest)
Apr 25, 2019
Artistic Leadership, Directing Internationally, and Advancing the Craft
Apr 18, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Hana S. Sharif (Guest)
Apr 12, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Pam MacKinnon (Guest)
Feb 25, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Shelley Butler (Guest)
Feb 01, 2019
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Leah C. Gardiner (Guest)
Jan 10, 2019
Regional Originals with M Graham Smith: Lavina Jadhwani (Guest)
Dec 20, 2018
In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Camille Brown (Guest)
Dec 14, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Blanka Zizka (Guest)
Nov 16, 2018
In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Chase Brock (Guest)
Oct 23, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Chay Yew (Guest)
Oct 09, 2018
Sam Gold and David Caparelliotis on Diversity
Sep 25, 2018
James Lapine and Lonny Price
Sep 11, 2018
One-on-One Conversation with Liesl Tommy and Stephanie Ybarra
Aug 28, 2018
Chris Coleman and Dámaso Rodríguez
Aug 14, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Nataki Garrett (Guest)
Apr 24, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Torange Yeghiazarian (Guest)
Apr 10, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Tony Taccone (Guest)
Mar 20, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Robert O'Hara (Guest)
Mar 06, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Raymond Bobgan (Guest)
Feb 20, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Wendy C. Goldberg (Guest)
Feb 06, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Seth Rozin (Guest)
Jan 23, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Kwame Kwei-Armah (Guest)
Jan 09, 2018
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Mina Morita (Guest)
Dec 12, 2017
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Dawn Monique Williams (Guest)
Nov 28, 2017
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Bill Rauch (Guest)
Nov 14, 2017
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Carey (Guest)
Oct 31, 2017
Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Trailer
Oct 24, 2017
One-on-One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin and Jacob G Padron
Sep 20, 2017
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with James Lapine and Susan Einhorn
Mar 20, 2017
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall
Mar 06, 2017
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: George C. Wolfe with Hope Clarke
Feb 20, 2017
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with and Stafford Arima and Thomas Kail
Nov 21, 2016
SDC Collaboration Symposia: Marshall Mason Keynote Address
Nov 07, 2016
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Leigh Silverman and Thomas Kail
Oct 24, 2016
DCN with May Adrales, Anne Kauffman, and Lonny Price
Oct 10, 2016
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Lear deBessonet and Thomas Kail
Sep 26, 2016
One-on-One Conversation with Bartlett Sher and Rachel Chavkin
Sep 12, 2016
Jennifer Tepper and Michael Grandage
Aug 22, 2016
One-on-One Conversation with Jennifer Tepper and John Doyle
Jun 07, 2016
Jennifer Tepper and Jerry Mitchell
Jun 06, 2016
One-on-One Conversation with Annette Bening and Tom Moore
Apr 21, 2016
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Moisés Kaufman and Thomas Kail
Mar 17, 2016
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Bartlett Sher and Julie Taymor
Mar 04, 2016
Susan Stroman at the 2014 Musicals Symposium
Feb 28, 2016
Jack O'Brien at the 2014 SDCF Emerging Artists Symposium on Plays
Feb 01, 2016
One-on-One Conversation with Stafford Arima and Thomas Kail
Nov 02, 2015
Live Theatre and Concert Capture
Feb 19, 2015
One-on-One Conversation with Leigh Silverman and Joel Sass
Feb 04, 2015
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Tony Taccone and Ellen Rusconi
Jan 20, 2015
On Directing with Daniel Sullivan
Jan 06, 2015
Assistant No More
Dec 16, 2014
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Walter Bobbie and Sam Gold
Dec 02, 2014
Karen Azenberg: From Freelance to Artistic Leadership
Nov 18, 2014
Emerging Artists Symposium on Plays with Jerry Patch
Nov 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall
Oct 22, 2014
Generating Your Own Work
Oct 08, 2014
SAGF + SDCF Panel: The New Generation of Musical Theatre
Sep 24, 2014
SDCF Podcast Series Replay: One-on-One Conversation with Joe Mantello and Thomas Kail
Sep 10, 2014
How to Use a Dramaturg
Aug 27, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Sean Mathias and Derek McLane
Aug 13, 2014
The Cycle of Assisting
Jul 23, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Barlett Sher and Julie Taymor
Jul 02, 2014
On Collaboration: Marshall Mason
Apr 04, 2014
Marianne Weems & Erica Laird on Directing with Technology and Music
Apr 04, 2014
Dan Knechtges on Directing and Choreographing New Musicals
Apr 04, 2014
A Director's Life: Creative Development and Renewal
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Mary Overlie and Moisés Kaufman
Apr 04, 2014
Staging Revivals: Marcia Milgrom Dodge and Chet Walker
Apr 04, 2014
2013 Emerging Artist Symposium on Musicals: Discovering Talent and New Work with Robyn Goodman
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Steven Hoggett and Ryan Donovan
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Pam MacKinnon and Kathleen Marshall
Apr 04, 2014
Director/Founder
Apr 04, 2014
Fight Direction
Apr 04, 2014
Running Regional Theatres
Apr 04, 2014
Women in Chicago
Apr 04, 2014
Playwright/Director 1987
Apr 04, 2014
Maximizing Your Relationship with Sound Designers
Apr 04, 2014
Understanding Automation
Apr 04, 2014
Theatre for Social Change
Apr 04, 2014
Robert Lewis
Apr 04, 2014
Effective Playwriting
Apr 04, 2014
Downtown Opportunities for Directors and Choreographers
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Opera
Apr 04, 2014
Career Transitions
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Green
Apr 04, 2014
Intellectual Property
Apr 04, 2014
Developing Musicals
Apr 04, 2014
Critics' Perceptions of Directors' Work
Apr 04, 2014
Politics in the Theatre
Apr 04, 2014
Producers Symposium 1983
Apr 04, 2014
Artistic Directors
Apr 04, 2014
Copyright, Fair Use, Parody
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Elizabeth LeCompte and Young Jean Lee
Apr 04, 2014
Adaptation Rights
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Taylor Mac and Lee Breuer
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Walter Bobbie and Sam Gold
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Shakespeare: Casting-It's a Bear
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Shakespeare: What's It All About Willy? Part Two
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Shakespeare: What's It All About Willy? Part One
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Shakespeare: The Nature of Design
Apr 04, 2014
2011 DCN: Scenic Designers
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Shakespeare: Working the Text
Apr 04, 2014
2011 DCN: Broadway Stage Managers' Secrets Revealed
Apr 04, 2014
Directing Shakespeare: Shakespeare's Theatre
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Moisés Kaufman and Thomas Kail
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Joe Mantello and Thomas Kail
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Susan Stroman and Thomas Kail
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Jason Moore and Thomas Kail
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Alex Timbers and Thomas Kail
Apr 04, 2014
2002 Symposium: Hal Prince Moderated Conversation
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: Keynote by Scott Elliott
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium on Musical Theatre: New Musicals
Apr 04, 2014
2010 DCN: Directors Programs Applications
Apr 04, 2014
2011 Emerging Artists Symposium: Opportunities
Apr 04, 2014
2011 Emerging Artists Symposium: Get Your Work On
Apr 04, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with David Cromer and Michael Halberstam
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: Artistic Leadership-Now What?
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: Moving Work
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: Digital Media
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: Adventurous Producers
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: New Writers, New Worlds
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: Designing
Apr 04, 2014
2003 Symposium: The Director Choreographer Relationship
Apr 04, 2014
Magic to Do: The Writer Director Relationship
Apr 02, 2014
Self-Produced Work
Apr 02, 2014
2002 Symposium: Getting Hired
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Tony Taccone and Ellen Rusconi
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Rob Ashford and Michael Grandage
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Anne Kauffman and Jonathan Moscone
Apr 02, 2014
Stage Direction, Chicago Style
Apr 02, 2014
2002 Symposium: Directing Revivals
Apr 02, 2014
2002 Symposium: Assembling the Team
Apr 02, 2014
2002 Symposium: It's Not Where You Start
Apr 02, 2014
The Making of Jelly's Last Jam
Apr 02, 2014
Director Playwright Collaboration
Apr 02, 2014
Choreography Symposium Panel Discussion, 1986
Apr 02, 2014
A View from the Bridge
Apr 02, 2014
Working with Dance Arrangers
Apr 02, 2014
Rob Ashford and Michael Mayer on Working in Film
Apr 02, 2014
Susan Stroman, 1994 Interview
Apr 02, 2014
James Lapine, 1985 Interview
Apr 02, 2014
John Hirsch, 1984 Interview
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Robert Wilson and Jennifer Tipton
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Richard Eyre and Anne Cattaneo
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Arthur Penn and David Diamond
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Gene Saks and David Diamond
Apr 02, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with JoAnne Akalaitis and Anne Cattaneo
Apr 02, 2014
Scott Elliott, 2003 Directing Symposium
Apr 02, 2014
Vinnette Carroll
Apr 02, 2014
Andre Bishop, 1996 Directors Training Symposium
Apr 02, 2014
Gregory Mosher
Apr 01, 2014
Managing Your Career
Apr 01, 2014
Directing Shakespeare Panel Discussion
Apr 01, 2014
Susan H. Schulman
Apr 01, 2014
Lynne Taylor-Corbett
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Marshall Mason and Lanford Wilson
Apr 01, 2014
Arthur Penn
Apr 01, 2014
Ming Cho Lee on Shakespeare
Apr 01, 2014
Edward Albee
Apr 01, 2014
Howard DaSilva and Albert Drake
Apr 01, 2014
Joe Dowling, 2000 Interview
Apr 01, 2014
Harold Prince, 2002 Directing Symposium
Apr 01, 2014
Gene Saks, 1987 Interview
Apr 01, 2014
Austin Pendleton, 1999 Interview
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Brian Murray and Ada Brown
Apr 01, 2014
Jerry Zaks on Directing Comedy
Apr 01, 2014
Richard Foreman and Wilford Leach on Collaboration
Apr 01, 2014
Geraldine Fitzgerald and John Houseman
Apr 01, 2014
Ellen Stewart
Apr 01, 2014
Gillian Lynne
Apr 01, 2014
Ron Lagomarsino on Directing Comedy
Apr 01, 2014
Robert Whitehead and Brian Clarke
Apr 01, 2014
Directing Shepard
Apr 01, 2014
Richard Foreman
Apr 01, 2014
Mitchell, Ashley and Mayer on Directing
Apr 01, 2014
Directing O'Neill
Apr 01, 2014
Directing Coward
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Jack O'Brien and John Rando
Apr 01, 2014
Austin Pendleton, 1988 Interview
Apr 01, 2014
David Mamet
Apr 01, 2014
Doug Hughes and Daniel Sullivan
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Kathleen Marshall and Ted Chapin
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Susan Stroman and Charles Repole
Apr 01, 2014
Gene Saks and Jerry Zaks on Directing Comedy
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Mark Lamos and SDCF
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Julie Taymor and Alexis Greene
Apr 01, 2014
Graciela Daniele
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Robert Wilson and John Rockwell
Apr 01, 2014
Des McAnuff, 1994 Interview
Apr 01, 2014
Jose Quintero, 1980 Interview
Apr 01, 2014
George C. Wolfe with Hope Clarke
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with Wendy Wasserstein and Daniel Sullivan
Apr 01, 2014
One-on-One Conversation with James Lapine and Ira Weitzman
Mar 31, 2014