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Places, EveryoneWelcome to Places Everyone: a podcast about the balance of industry and artistry. Author: Lonnie Firestone
Through interviews with theater and screen artists (producers, directors, actors, and writers), host Lonnie Firestone explores how creativity and industry intersect. Each episode examines a theme in the life and career of a working artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Careers Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Cast and Creative Team of 'The Outsiders' on Crafting it into a Musical: Live from the Books That Changed My Life Festival
Episode 39
Friday, 7 March, 2025
Join host Lonnie Firestone as she interviews the creative and cast members behind the Tony Award-winning musical, The Outsiders. This special live episode from the Books That Changed My Life Festival at JCC Manhattan features insightful conversations with lead producer Matthew Rego and cast members Trevor Wayne (Ponyboy) and Kevin William Paul (Bob).Highlights:How S.E. Hinton’s classic novel changed young adult fiction and continues to resonate across generations.Challenges of adapting a beloved, interior-driven novel into a vibrant musical, including how and why characters start to sing.Behind-the-scenes stories from the show's creative process, including the unique contributions from first-time musical creators Jamestown Revival and playwright Adam Rapp.Insightful anecdotes about audience reactions, demographics, and personal interactions at the stage door.Discussions about key themes like class division, teenage identity, and emotional vulnerability portrayed through Ponyboy and Bob.Exploration of unique production elements, including powerful choreography and innovative lighting and sound design that enhance the musical's emotional depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.









