interview

Inside appropriate

Tuesday, August 18th marked the first rehearsal for the first show of our 25th Anniversary Season, appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. As the actors begin to delve into their characters and the play begins to take shape, we asked Director M. Bevin …

From Director Paul Daigneault

Paul Daigneault discusses Dogfight, an award-winning show about an unusual romance, featuring songs by two young writers heralded as “the heirs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.” (Vanity Fair)

From Director Summer L. Williams

Making her SpeakEasy debut, Summer L. Williams talks about playwright Robert O’Hara’s unconventional script and the unexpected thrills awaiting the audience.

From Director Scott Edmiston

CASA VALENTINA will be Scott Edmiston’s 11th show for SpeakEasy. Here he talks about the humor and heart of the piece, and what audiences can expect from the show.

Playwright Terrence McNally

Even at age 76, Terrence McNally keeps busy. He’s had two shows on Broadway in the past season alone: a star-studded remount of It’s Only a Play and the musical The Visit, for which he received a Tony nomination for …

Meet Scenic Designer Erik D. Diaz

On the surface, it would seem like the scenic design for MOTHERS & SONS wouldn’t hold a lot of surprises. The play takes place in only one setting, which the script describes as “a desirable apartment on Manhattan’s Central Park …

Fish Story

We ask John August and Andrew Lippa about the story of BIG FISH, about working with one another, and about the surprises they’ve encountered along the way.

Meet Costume Designer Elisabetta Polito

If you are producing a large cast musical which requires a wide range of fantastical costumes, look no further than Elisabetta Polito to handle your design. Although she enjoys any challenge, from a small contemporary comedy to a detailed period …

Meet the Cast: Aimee Doherty

Actress Aimee Doherty plays Sandra, wife of Edward and mother of Will, who must walk the line between the fantastic and the pragmatic.

Meet the Cast: Steven Goldstein

The role of Edward Bloom will be brought to life by actor Steven Goldstein.

Meet the Cast: Sara Schoch

Sara Schoch plays Jenny Hill, a mysterious woman from Edward’s past who is key to Will’s search for the truth.

Meet the Cast: Sarah Crane

Actress Sarah Crane returns to SpeakEasy as the Girl in the Water, one of the more mythic characters of Edward’s past.