Podcasts and Videos for Theatre Students

One of the greatest ways to learn about Theatre today – everything from new shows and the in’s and out’s of being a professional in Theatre  – is through podcasts and videos. 

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Well, what should I listen to and watch?

First, did you know our own Prof. Jen Vellenga has created a podcast that is all about working in the performing arts? Why not check it out at https://ditchyourbackupplan.com/

Another great collection is the American Theatre Wing’s (ATW) various podcasts available through iTunes and Podcast Addict. These are in-depth interviews with designers, technicians, writers, directors and actors behind some of the most interesting theatre today.

https://americantheatrewing.org/tag/podcast/

There are others under the ATW banner as well. Simply search for them through your podcast app.

There are also plenty of Theatre videos from ATW at https://americantheatrewing.org/

Musicals? http://www.masterworksbroadway.com/podcasts/

For Directors?

http://www.playbill.com/article/in-conversation-with-podcast-series-features-thomas-kail-joe-mantello-susan-stroman-and-more-com-184707

What About Plays? LA THEATREWORKS posts 1 audio version of a play per week. They are also available on-line through various sites for free streaming.

http://www.latw.org/

BBC also has their Drama of the Week:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrv5m/episodes/downloads

Theatre In Video: Volume I, BBC Shakespeare, SWANK and KANOPY are all available through Kstate Libraries and feature videos of productions as well as workshops on acting, tech and design. 

Youtube sites like Howlround, Playbill, National Theatre Discover, Broadway.com, etc. are interesting ways to learn and stay up to date with videos from theatre practitioners.