About this episode
An interview with Tony winner Deirdre O'Connell discussing her career and experiences in theater.
Today, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with Tony winner Deirdre O’Connell, who is currently starring in Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare in the Park. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including the intensive process of learning DANA H, her harrowing Broadway debut in THE FRONT PAGE, what she learned from Geraldine Page on AGNES OF GOD, doing research for MAGIC/BIRD, finding the timing of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, how Marianne Faithfull influenced GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., unfortunate entrance applause in CORSICANA, winning a Tony award, starring in THE SEAGULL at Lake Lucille, working with Suzan-Lori Parks on IN THE BLOOD, the joy of collaborating with Maria Irene Fornes, and so much more. Don’t miss this candid conversation with one of Broadway’s best.
People in this episode
Guest: Deirdre O'Connell
Topics covered
- Broadway
- Theater
- Tony Awards
- Acting
- Interviews
- Performing Arts
Keywords
- Deirdre O'Connell
- Tony winner
- Broadway debut
- Shakespeare in the Park
- theater stories
- acting process
- collaboration
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Romeo and Juliet, DANA H, THE FRONT PAGE, AGNES OF GOD, MAGIC/BIRD, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., CORSICANA, THE SEAGULL, IN THE BLOOD
Places: Lake Lucille
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