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- [Lear deBessonet, of Great Faith](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/02/lear-debessonet-of-great-faith/) - Lear deBessonet is responsible for some of the largest and most inclusive theatre productions in NYC. She also has faith.
- [The Once and Future Leigh Silverman: a western](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/07/the-once-and-future-leigh-silverman-a-western/) - Leigh Silverman is one of the most accomplished contemporary directors on Broadway. We go behind the scenes and profile what makes Leigh so good at her job.
- [An Interview with Kelli O'Hara](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/04/an-interview-with-kelli-ohara/) - Kelli O'Hara about her a performance of The King reveals a rare, in-depth look at one of the premiere leading ladies of the industry.
- [An Interview with Maria Striar](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/05/an-interview-with-maria-striar/) - The small, downtown theatre company Clubbed Thumb has become a force in new American plays. The woman behind all of this is Maria Striar, founder and Producing Artistic Director of Clubbed Thumb. Maria started the company in 1996, with the mission of doing “funny, strange, and provocative new plays by living American writers,” and has been with it ever since as it has continued to grow and evolve. We speak to Maria about the history of Clubbed Thumb, producing What the Constitution Means to Me, the company’s development programs, and more.
- [Fifteen, a photo essay](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2019/06/fifteen-a-photo-essay/) - Inspired by What the Constitution Means to Me, we asked 15 photographers from around the country to photograph teenagers in their communities ranging in age from 13 to 20. Each photographer chose their own subject and submitted work reflective of their point of view. We then asked all the teens, “What do you imagine your life will be like in fifteen years?”
- [Editor's Letter: Goodbye and Thank You](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2019/06/editors-letter-goodbye-and-thank-you/) - On the end of The Interval.
- [Jayne Houdyshell and Elizabeth Marvel in Conversation](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/05/jayne-houdyshell-and-elizabeth-marvel-in-conversation/) - Jayne Houdyshell and Elizabeth Marvel are both currently starring on Broadway in a genderbending adaptation of King Lear. Elizabeth plays Lear’s eldest daughter, the conniving and ambitious Goneril, who dispenses with all pretense of love and respect for her father once she has inherited her share of the kingdom. Jayne portrays the Earl of Gloucester, who is tricked by his illegitimate son Edmund into believing that his legitimate heir, Edgar, is plotting his murder. We speak with Jayne and Elizabeth about asserting oneself in a man’s world, the nihilism of King Lear, why Shakespeare defies time, space, and gender, and more.
- [<i>Reprieve</i>, a short film](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2019/06/reprieve-a-short-film/) - Reprieve reimagines three iconic female characters from theatre in a contemporary setting, connected only by the liminal space of one mysterious hotel room. Featuring Ruthie Ann Miles as Laura Wingfield from The Glass Menagerie (written by Laura Eason), Carmen Zilles as Portia from Julius Caesar (written by Tanya Saracho), and Betsy Wolfe as Emily Webb from Our Town (written by Anna Ziegler), this short film from The Interval is directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman.
- [An Interview with Set Designer Rachel Hauck](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/05/an-interview-with-set-designer-rachel-hauck/) - This season, two of the most complicated sets on Broadway were designed by Rachel Hauck. For the musical Hadestown, Hauck had the task of figuring out a design for a show that lives in metaphor. For Hadestown, Hauck earned her first Tony nomination for Best Set Design of a Musical. She also designed the set for Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated What the Constitution Means to Me, the most intellectually and emotionally rigorous play to be on Broadway in years. Both Hadestown and Constitution were shows where the sets could have been anything, and both had long gestation periods before getting to Broadway—and now that they’ve arrived, it makes Hauck the only female set designer in the 2018/19 season to design the sets for both a Broadway play and musical. We speak with her about how she became a set designer, designing for new work, her process for creating the sets for Hadestown and What the Constitution Means to Me, and more.
- [An Interview with Lilli Cooper](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/05/an-interview-with-lilli-cooper/) - Lilli Cooper made her Broadway debut as Martha in the original Broadway cast of the musical Spring Awakening, back when she was still in high school. Currently, Lilli is starring as Julie in the new musical adaptation of Tootsie, which she refers to as her “first grown up show.” It is a role for which she just received her first Tony Award nomination. We speak with Lilli about her career, what it was like growing up in a theatrical family, her thoughts on helping to create an updated version of her character in Tootsie, and more.
- [An Interview with Dramaturg Sarah Lunnie](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/05/an-interview-with-dramaturg-sarah-lunnie/) - Sarah Lunnie is a dramaturg extraordinaire, focusing on the development of brand new dramatic works. This spring, three Broadway and Off-Broadway shows Sarah has worked on all opened within a few weeks of each other: What the Constitution Means To Me (in its Tony-nominated Broadway iteration), Hillary and Clinton, and Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie. We speak with Sarah about how she approaches her dramaturgical process, her collaborations, her role in the rehearsal room, and more.
- [Amanda Green on <i>Kiss Me, Kate</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/05/amanda-green-on-kiss-me-kate-and-more/) - For Roundabout Theatre Company’s current revival of Kiss Me, Kate, Amanda Green was brought on board to write additional material. We speak with Amanda about her journey to becoming a musical theatre writer, her experience updating the songs “I Am Ashamed That Women Are So Simple” and “I’ve Come to Wive It Wealthily in Padua,” what it was like collaborating with Kelli O’Hara, and more.
- [Laurie Woolery on The Tempest and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/04/laurie-woolery-on-the-tempest-and-more/) - For the past five years, Laurie Woolery has led or helped lead The Public Theater’s Public Works program, first as Associate Director (2014-2017), and now as Director. This spring, Laurie is directing The Tempest through a different Public Theater initiative, the Mobile Unit. We speak with Laurie about Public Works and the Mobile Unit, what it was like to create a Tempest in which characters live outside of the gaze of the patriarchy, why community is her biggest collaborator, and more.
- [Stephanie Hsu on <i>Be More Chill</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/04/stephanie-hsu-on-be-more-chill-and-more/) - Stephanie Hsu trained as an experimental theatre artist and never expected to be on Broadway. But after making her Broadway debut last year as Karen the Computer in SpongeBob SquarePants, she is now starring as Christine Canigula in Be More Chill. Stephanie has imbued the musical’s passionate, seemingly self-actualized heroine, and “totem of truth,” with her own brand of self-described weirdness. We speak with Stephanie about the similarities and differences between experimental and commercial theatre, what playing Christine has taught her, why she enjoys originating roles, and more.
- [Rachel Chavkin and Anaïs Mitchell on <i>Hadestown</i>](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/04/rachel-chavkin-and-anais-mitchell-on-hadestown/) - Hadestown is poetry, not prose, as its creators—director Rachel Chavkin and composer Anaïs Mitchell—will tell you. The musical, which is sung through, is an interpretation and theatrical translation of the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Persephone and Hades. It has been many years in the making. During each iteration the creative team made major changes and kept working on shaping the delicate piece, which is now on Broadway at the Walter Kerr. We speak with Rachel and Anaïs about the development process, staging poetry, finding the specificity in myth, and more.
- [Women to Watch 2017: Women Behind the Scenes](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2017/10/women-to-watch-2017-women-behind-the-scenes/) - This year for "Women to Watch" we spotlight women working behind the scenes in theatre. From publicists to agents to literary managers, it takes a village to make a piece of theatre happen, and there are many talented women in those positions that deserve to have their work in the spotlight. Here are 16 women to watch.
- [The Prophet Arrived: Heidi Schreck](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/12/the-prophet-arrived-heidi-schreck/) - Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me is an extraordinary, singular work of genius. It's electrified the New York theatre, and speaks to the past, present, and future all at once. Heidi Schreck is The Interval's first-ever Person of the Year. We speak with her, for the second time, about writing and performing What the Constitution Means to Me.
- [Costume Design x3: Catherine Zuber, Emily Rebholz, and Kaye Voyce](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/04/costume-design-x3-catherine-zuber-emily-rebholz-and-kaye-voyce/) - The costume design field can vary widely in process from designing costumes that will be built from scratch to scavenging through vintage stores to find the perfect item, all while having to adapt to projects of varying budgets and scopes. It is also a field that has historically been dominated by women. This spring, Lincoln Center Theater had female costume designers in all three of their spaces: multiple Tony winner Catherine Zuber designed the costumes for My Fair Lady in the Beaumont, Emily Rebholz for Nantucket Sleigh Ride in the Newhouse, and Kaye Voyce for Marys Seacole in the Claire Tow.
- [Halley Feiffer is Now an Optimist, but—don’t worry—she’s still angry at the patriarchy](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/04/halley-feiffer-is-now-an-optimist-but-dont-worry-shes-still-angry-at-the-patriarchy/) - In Halley Feiffer’s new play The Pain of My Belligerence, the story focuses on Cat (played by Feiffer) and her desire and difficulty at figuring out how to function in a world where the rules—created by men—don’t work for her. A theme in a number of Feiffer’s plays is coercive social forces and women who both recognize them and get trapped by them. As an actress and writer, her work also tends to focus on externalizing women’s interiority. We speak with Halley about the inspiration for her new play, the line between fiction and autobiography, critical responses to her work, and more.
- [Director Taylor Reynolds on <i>Plano</i>, Clubbed Thumb, The Movement Theatre Company, and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/04/director-taylor-reynolds-on-plano-clubbed-thumb-the-movement-theatre-company-and-more/) - Last summer, Clubbed Thumb had one of its most successful SummerWorks productions: Plano. The play, which is about three sisters and three mysterious plagues, was directed by Taylor Reynolds and is now having a return engagement beginning April 8th at the Connelly Theatre. At a moment when Clubbed Thumb is gaining a higher and higher profile, it’s also long been known as a hub for developing both writers and directors. Taylor was one of Clubbed Thumbs Directing Fellows. She’s also part of the producing artistic leadership team of The Movement Theatre Company. We speak to Taylor about her relationship with Clubbed Thumb and The Movement, developing Plano, and the life of an emerging director.
- [What I Wore to Get (and keep) the Job: 12 women on the intersection of appearance and professional aspirations](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/03/what-i-wore-to-get-and-keep-the-job-12-women-on-the-intersection-of-appearance-and-professional-aspirations/) - In theatre, issues of appearance affect women both on and off-stage, and on both sides of the curtain. We spoke to Tala Ashe, Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess, Halley Feiffer, Anne Kauffman, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Rebecca Luker, Nikiya Mathis, Jesca Prudencio, Aneesh Sheth, Liesl Tommy, and Whitney White about the complexities of deciding what to wear and being a woman in the world.
- [Mental Health and Working in Theatre: a Roundtable Discussion](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/10/mental-health-and-working-in-theatre-a-roundtable-discussion/) - A life in the theatre has unique challenges for people dealing with mental health conditions including instability, rejection, lack of financial resources, intense emotion, and more. We gathered Halley Feiffer, Lora Lee Gayer, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Alexandra Socha, and Lauren Villegas to have a conversation about the intersection of mental health and theatre.
- [Jennifer Ashley Tepper on <i>Be More Chill</i> And More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/jennifer-ashley-tepper-on-be-more-chill-and-more/) - Jennifer Ashley Tepper is not even 35, but already the theatre historian and producer. Jen is currently making her debut as an above-the-title Broadway producer on the new musical Be More Chill, composed by her good friend and longtime collaborator Joe Iconis, and is already preparing to produce another musical of his, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Off-Broadway this coming summer. We speak with Jen about her collaboration with Joe Iconis and his theatrical family, how she turned her knowledge of theatre history trivia into a career asset, what it’s like to be a young female producer, and more.
- [Kate Baldwin on <i>Superhero</i>, Developing New Musicals, and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/kate-baldwin-on-superhero-developing-new-musicals-and-more/) - Kate Baldwin first gained major attention for Finian’s Rainbow, which earned her first Tony Award nomination. She then went on to originate roles in Giant, Big Fish, and Songbird, and recently played Irene Molloy in the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello Dolly!, for which she received her second Tony nomination. She's now starring as Charlotte in Superhero. We speak with Kate about research and approach to the character of Charlotte, why working on new musicals is a deep emotional investment, what ambition means to her, and more.
- [Amanda Duarte on <i>Staying Alive </i> (her cabaret show, but also in the metaphysical sense)](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/amanda-duarte-on-staying-alive-her-cabaret-show-but-also-in-the-metaphysical-sense/) - Amanda Duarte has turned elements of her life into a cabaret show, Amanda Duarte: Staying Alive at Joe’s Pub. The show chronicles her life after the end of her long term marriage, which coincided with the 2016 election and the end of democracy. We speak with Amanda about her path to writing, writing from autobiography, the idea of “the good feminist,” and more.
- [Danya Taymor on the Rise](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/danya-taymor-on-the-rise/) - Danya Taymor is a director on the brink of firmly establishing herself as no longer emerging, but a sought after interpreter of new work. For the last few years, she’s worked consistently on a wide range of new plays that have caught audiences’ attention and produced numerous conversations among theatre-goers. We speak with her about working on “Daddy”, her directing process, the challenges of a career as a director, and more.
- [Sara Mearns Dances into Musical Theatre](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/sara-mearns-dances-into-musical-theatre/) - Sara Mearns joined the company of the New York City Ballet in 2004, having already apprenticed and studied at the School of American Ballet, and by 2008 she became a principal dancer with the venerable company. From there she quickly became known as one of their premiere and most exciting dancers with a diverse repertoire. Now she’s dipping her toes back into theatre, with the New York City Center Encores! production of I Married an Angel. We speak with her about the Encores! process, the life of a ballet dancer, and more.
- [Rehana Lew Mirza on Hatef**k and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/rehana-lew-mirza-on-hatefk-and-more/) - Rehana Lew Mirza is a playwright, bookwriter, and filmmaker whose work often focuses on highlighting the South Asian experience. Her latest play Hatef**k, which was featured on the 2017 Kilroys List, is currently having its world premiere at WP Theater, co-produced by Colt Coeur. We speak with Rehana about her experience working on Hatef**k, what it’s like to develop a new play and musical simultaneously, the community-building potential of theatre, and more.
- [Sofia Alvarez and Sheila Vand on <i>Nylon</i>, Blockchain Theater Project, and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/sofia-alvarez-and-sheila-vand-on-nylon-blockchain-theater-project-and-more/) - In the new play Nylon, written by Sofia Alvarez, Anna, a woman in her early thirties played by Sheila Vand, has to confront the choices she made in her twenties and how they reverberate into her life going forward. The play is the first from the newly formed Blockchain Theater Project, which combines theatre, tech, and an artistic directorship that rotates. We speak with Sheila and Sofia about the inspiration for Nylon, unlikable women, and how to shake up the theatre.
- [Tiler Peck is On the Move](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/07/tiler-peck-is-on-the-move/) - One of the New York City Ballet’s most lauded principal dancers, Tiler Peck might be the woman to help change the classical dance-- and theatre-- world. She’s stepping into new leadership roles and there's a documentary, BalletNOW, about it. We speak with her about her goals for BalletNOW, the ballet world having so many men in leadership roles, her future as a choreographer, and more.
- [A Directing Roundtable with Arpita Mukherjee, Christa Scott Reed, and Colette Robert](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/03/a-directing-roundtable-with-arpita-mukherjee-christa-scott-reed-and-colette-robert/) - Out of the 21 plays currently on Broadway or are upcoming this season, only three (a dismal 14%) are directed by women. However, Off-Broadway, there is a vibrant group of emerging new directors, many of whom are women staging exciting new work. We talk with Colette Robert, Arpita Mukherjee, and Christa Scott Reed about their desires to bring diverse stories to the stage; the challenge of balancing directing with their myriad other jobs, including acting, writing, and artistic directing; the importance of building community in the rehearsal room; and more.
- [Kamilah Forbes on <i>By The Way, Meet Vera Stark</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/02/kamilah-forbes-on-by-the-way-meet-vera-stark-and-more/) - Kamilah Forbes is currently making her Signature Theatre debut directing a revival of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. A theatre and television producer, as well as director, Kamilah is also in the midst of her third season as Executive Producer of the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. We speak with Kamilah about her experience working on By The Way, Meet Vera Stark, her experience as a woman in a leadership position in the entertainment industry, and more.
- [Jackie Sibblies Drury on <i>Marys Seacole</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/02/jackie-sibblies-drury-on-marys-seacole-and-more/) - In Jackie Sibblies Drury’s new play Marys Seacole, currently receiving its premiere production at LCT3 at Lincoln Center, the concept of care—who gives it and what it means—is explored while moving through time and place. We speak with Jackie about her writing process, care as women’s work, her career, and more.
- [The One With <i>Hurricane Diane</i>](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/02/the-one-with-hurricane-diane/) - We speak with members of the cast and creative team of Hurricane Diane, the new play by Pulitzer finalist Madeleine George and directed by Leigh Silverman. With a nod to Greek drama, Hurricane Diane addresses the questions of how a person should exist in relation to society and fate, plopping the God Dionysus, disguised as a permaculture gardener named Diane, down among a group of suburban New Jersey Housewives. The play explores our individual and collective conscience on climate change
- [Shariffa Ali and Victoria Clark on Directing and Strindberg](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/01/shariffa-ali-and-victoria-clark-on-directing-and-strindberg/) - Mies Julie, an adaptation of Miss Julie by Yaël Farber set in post-Apartheid South Africa, and The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, are currently being presented at Classic Stage Company. The plays are being directed by Shariffa Ali and Victoria Clark, respectively, in a first for CSC: having work in repertory, and having work on their mainstage that is decisively from a female point of view. We speak with Shariffa and Victoria about their visions for doing Strindberg in 2019, working in repertory, the pressure on female directors, and more.
- [Bernadette Peters: Young and Cute, Forever and Never](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2018/02/bernadette-peters-young-and-cute-forever-and-never/) - Bernadette Peters turns 70 this week. Her name is synonymous with American musical theatre—and the moniker "young and cute forever." How did that happen? And has she ever really gotten the respect she deserves? We take a romp through 1970s Los Angeles, '80s New York, and the brain of a '90s pre-teen to find out how Bernadette Peters became a woman not afraid to take up a lot of space.
- [Women in Theatre in Business: a Case Study with Bohemia Realty Group](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2019/01/women-in-theatre-in-business-a-case-study-with-bohemia-realty-group/) - Continuing the exploration of women in the arts who also own businesses, we speak with four women with diverse backgrounds—some arts related, some not—who run Bohemia Realty Group, a real estate firm specializing in Upper Manhattan about the symbiotic relationship between their different careers.
- [An Interview with Madeleine George](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/01/an-interview-with-madeleine-george/) - We talk to playwright Madeleine George about her new play "Hurricane Diane", her writing process, dramatic structure, community engagement, and much more.
- [Leah Nanako Winkler on God Said This, Kentucky, and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/01/leah-nanako-winkler-on-god-said-this-kentucky-and-more/) - Leah Nanako Winkler’s new play, God Said This, is just beginning performances at Primary Stages. We speak with her about her growth as a writer, what it was like to revisit the world of Kentucky for God Said This, and more.
- [Ladies Who Launch: Four Actresses Who Started Their Own Businesses](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/12/ladies-who-launch-four-actresses-who-started-their-own-businesses/) - There’s a group of women who have combined their artistic and business skills to create their own businesses in addition to their careers in the theatre. We talked to four of them—Jeanna De Waal, who runs Broadway Weekends, a theatre workshop for adults; Sas Goldberg, who owns Name Glo, a neon sign company; Sydney Morton, who started a party planning business; and Jennifer Laura Thompson, who makes and sells her own jewelry—about their other careers as business women.
- [Beth Leavel on <i>The Prom</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2019/01/beth-leavel-on-the-prom-and-more/) - In the new musical The Prom, Tony winner Beth Leavel plays the character of a Tony winning Broadway actress. This is not the first time that Beth has portrayed a satirical theatre diva; her twelve Broadway credits include a career-defining performance originating the title character in The Drowsy Chaperone. We speak with Beth about the experience of playing her own narcissistic “evil twin” in The Prom, how she approaches comedy, her thoughts on celebrity activism, and more.
- [Season of the Female Music Director](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2018/12/season-of-the-female-music-director/) - The 2018/19 Broadway season has a record number of female music directors. However, jobs still tend to go to white men. Recently, there have been efforts made to change that. We speak to music directors about gender bias in hiring practices and in the rehearsal room, and recent attempts to right the systemic wrongs.
- [Wild Goose Dreams with Hansol Jung](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/11/wild-goose-dreams-with-hansol-jung/) - In playwright Hansol Jung’s world of glorious magical realism, the Internet is portrayed by people singing in binary code and fathers turning into penguins who have lost their wings. Those are only two of the many-layered metaphorical components that make up her new show, Wild Goose Dreams, currently playing at The Public Theater. We speak with Hansol about the thematic importance of communication, the inherent musicality of her plays, metaphors on stage, and more.
- [Christine Lahti, Emily Mann, Diane Paulus, and Daryl Roth on <i>Gloria: A Life</i>](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/11/christine-lahti-emily-mann-diane-paulus-and-daryl-roth-on-gloria-a-life/) - The new play Gloria: A Life depicts Gloria Steinem looking back on her remarkable life and all of the women who shaped it. The show is written by Emily Mann, directed by Diane Paulus, and produced by Daryl Roth. Along with Christine Lahti as Gloria, there is an all-female cast—and creative, design, and management teams. We speak with Christine, Emily, Diane, and Daryl about bringing the life of Gloria Steinem to the stage, where their own lives parallel the story, being women in the public eye, hiring women, and more.
- [Heidi Schreck on <i>What the Constitution Means to Me</i> (meaning her, and maybe you too)](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/09/heidi-schreck-on-what-the-constitution-means-to-me-meaning-her-and-maybe-you-too/) - The Constitution—which is very in or very out right now depending on how you look at it—is the subject of What the Constitution Means to Me a new play written and starring Heidi Schreck. More specifically, the show examines the Fourteenth Amendment (arguably the most important amendment) and its effect on generations of women in Heidi's family—and on herself. We speak with Heidi about developing the piece, her thoughts on theatrical autofiction, the challenges of writing about violence against women and abortion, and more.
- [<i>Usual Girls</i>: An Interview with Ming Peiffer and Tyne Rafaeli](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/11/usual-girls-an-interview-with-ming-peiffer-and-tyne-rafaeli/) - Usual Girls by Ming Peiffer and directed by Tyne Rafaeli centers around Kyeoung, a young Asian-American woman coming of age in the ‘90s and early 2000s, and the messy, sometimes dangerous, sometimes exhilarating ways that sex and friendship and personhood meld and to form the moments that define us. It’s the first show in Roundabout Underground history to sell out both its initial run and extension before it had even opened. We speak with Ming and Tyne about developing the play, the experiences that are carried into adulthood, putting female sexuality on stage, and more.
- [An Interview with Heidi Schreck](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/an-interview-with-heidi-schreck/) - We talk to Heidi Schreck about her play Grand Concourse, being a writer and actress, her time in Russia, and much more.
- [Caitlin Kinnunen on <i>The Prom</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/11/caitlin-kinnunen-on-the-prom-and-more/) - In the new musical, The Prom, Caitlin Kinnunen plays a teenager who just wants to take her girlfriend to the high school prom. It’s Caitlin's first lead role in a Broadway musical. She’s been with The Prom from its early workshops, to the out-of-town production, and now Broadway. We speak with her about working on a timely musical, the responsibility of playing Emma, the pressure of Broadway, and more.
- [<i>Natural Shocks</i>: An Interview with Lauren Gunderson, May Adrales and Pascale Armand](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/11/natural-shocks-an-interview-with-lauren-gunderson-may-adrales-and-pascale-armand/) - Lauren Gunderson is one of the most produced playwrights in America, but her plays have almost entirely been produced outside of NYC. Presented this fall at The Women’s Project, in a production directed by May Adrales, Natural Shocks stars Tony Award nominee Pascale Armand. We speak with Lauren, May, and Pascale about the challenges of working on a one-woman show, how comedy can foster empathy, the community-building aspect of theatre, and more.
- [How Do You Direct a Play About Sexual Assault? How Do You Direct Two of Them?](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/09/how-do-you-direct-a-play-about-sexual-assault-how-do-you-direct-two-of-them/) - This past year, director Tyne Rafaeli has had a slightly unusual theme in her work: stories surrounding sexual assault. Earlier this year, Tyne directed "Actually" and currently she’s directing "The Rape of The Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias." We talked to Tyne about how she went about directing two very different plays that deal with sexual assault.
- [Letter from the Editor: On Why We Have Political Content](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2018/11/letter-from-the-editor-on-why-we-have-political-content/) - Have you ever wondered why The Interval, a theatre site, has political content? Editor Victoria Myers explains why The Interval considers spotlighting the politics of the community part of accurate journalism and reframing the narrative.
- [The Interval's Midterm Election Guide](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2018/10/the-intervals-midterm-election-guide/) - With the midterm elections approaching, we wanted to do our part to help save democracy. We asked people we’ve interviewed to tell us about candidates, issues, and races that they care about—and that you might care about, too. We’ve also gathered some of our favorite sites for getting involved with the midterms.
- [Miranda Rose Hall and Margot Bordelon on <i> Plot Points in Our Sexual Development </i>](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/11/miranda-rose-hall-and-margot-bordelon-on-plot-points-in-our-sexual-development/) - Playwright Miranda Rose Hall and director Margot Bordelon to discuss their latest work, "Plot Points in Our Sexual Development" at LCT3. The show, which is described by LCT as “a contemporary queer love story” explores the intricate rapport between a Cecily, a cisgender lesbian and Theo, who is genderqueer. They discuss what it was like to write and stage a play that addresses very personal, vulnerable subject matter, and more.
- [Days of Awe: Leigh Silverman and Broadway’s First All-Female Design Team, a photo essay](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2018/10/days-of-awe-leigh-silverman-and-broadways-first-all-female-design-team-a-photo-essay/) - Director Leigh Silverman put together Broadway's first all-female design team. Photographer Tess Mayer spent two afternoons with them at tech documenting these individuals in a room together doing their jobs at the pinnacle of American theatre. It is part of keeping an accurate record of what happened on Broadway in the fall of 2018, who made it happen, and of their work.
- [Larissa FastHorse on <i>The Thanksgiving Play</i> and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/10/larissa-fasthorse-on-the-thanksgiving-play-and-more/) - The Thanksgiving Play, currently in previews at Playwrights Horizons, marks the New York debut of Larissa FastHorse and is believed to be the first time a play by a Native American has been produced at a major Off-Broadway theatre. We speak with Larissa about the inspiration for the play, satire in the American theatre dealing with race, the pressure of her New York debut, and more.
- [Carmel Dean on <i>Renascence</i> and Edna St. Vincent Millay](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/10/carmel-dean-on-renascence-and-edna-st-vincent-millay/) - The new musical, Renascence, is about Edna St. Vincent Millay and is the first musical by Carmel Dean. We speak to Carmel about her love of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poetry, what it was like to adapt the poems into songs, why the poet was a hundred years ahead of her time, and more.
- [A Roundtable with Laurie Woolery and the Women of El Huracán](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/10/a-roundtable-with-laurie-woolery-and-the-women-of-el-huracan/) - In Charise Castro Smith’s new play El Huracán, hurricanes both literal and figurative bear down on four generations of women as they confront their history, what they’ve lost, and what they’ve found. We speak with director Laurie Woolery and actors Irene Sofia Lucio, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Jennifer Paredes, and Adriana Sevahn Nichols about creating a different way of working, making room for inherited memory and instinct, performing a show about women in our current cultural climate, and more.
- [A Midautumn Night’s Dream with Jenny Koons](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/10/a-midautumn-nights-dream-with-jenny-koons/) - Jenny Koons is not interested in playing by the rules of traditional theatre. Her productions are rooted in activism and community, like her A Midsummer Night’s Dream for The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit, in which the classic Shakespeare play is reimagined within the world of a New York City block party. We speak to Jenny about what it’s like to direct for the Mobile Unit, the reason that Midsummer is a perfect New York play, why she is interested in work that asks questions, and more.
- [Letter from the Editor: September 2018](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2018/09/letter-from-the-editor-september-2018/) - We now have a monthly Letter from the Editor! This month's is about the need to view women as individuals who do not need to justify their existence in creative fields.
- [Lynn Nottage on the Music and Images of Writing "Sweat"](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/12/lynn-nottage-on-the-music-and-images-of-writing-sweat/) - We asked Lynn Nottage to share with us the playlist she made while writing the "Sweat" and the visual images she took on trips to Reading. We discuss how she used the music and images as part of her writing process, her opinions on the differences between journalism and playwriting, and how the creative process can get lost in the conversations surrounding political plays.
- [An Interview with Lear deBessonet](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/an-interview-with-lear-debessonet/) - Director Lear deBessonet has become known for her large-scale productions with Public Works. She's currently directing a revival of "Venus." We talk to Lear about her process for "Venus," Public Works, her spiritual life, and more.
- [Laurie Woolery, Shaina Taub, Sonya Tayeh, and Andrea Grody on "As You Like It"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/08/laurie-woolery-shaina-taub-sonya-tayeh-and-andrea-grody-on-as-you-like-it/) - Director Laurie Woolery, composer Shaina Taub, choreographer Sonya Tayeh, and music director Andrea Grody discuss "As You Like It."
- [Is This When Something is Supposed to Happen: Young Women in New York Pursuing Theatre](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2017/05/is-this-when-something-is-supposed-to-happen-young-women-in-new-york-pursuing-theatre/) - We talk to young women about their experiences of pursuing theatre in New York City today.
- [Lila Neugebauer on Broadway](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/09/lila-neugebauer-on-broadway/) - For the last few years, there has been increasing interest around director Lila Neugebauer, with many theatre-watchers wondering when she’d make her Broadway debut. Well, now she is, with The Waverly Gallery. We speak with her about directing a naturalistic, contemporary but not contemporary-contemporary play; becoming one of the youngest women to direct on Broadway; her career path; and more.
- [On Adam Guettel, Silence, and the Fear of Nothingness](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2018/09/on-adam-guettel-silence-and-the-fear-of-nothingness/) - Adam Guettel told the theatre community who he is. It is long past time for the theatre community to look at what type of community it truly is and for individuals with a platform to speak up and no longer tacitly condone behavior and views that create a workplace where women are not valued.
- [7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Five](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2018/09/7-women-of-theatre-history-you-should-know-part-five/) - We showcase seven more women who shaped the theatre landscape as we know it today. Some overcame gender or race discrimination but persevered at a time when the field was not welcoming. Some founded theatre companies, or created iconic design elements, or wrote pieces from a perspective not often shown on the Broadway stage. In this installment we introduce you to Alice Childress, Mary P. Burrill, Anne Caldwell, Maria Bjornson, Martha Morton, Valina Hasu Houston, and Gertrude Jeannette.
- [Emerging Writers Geraldine Inoa and Gracie Gardner in Conversation](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/09/emerging-writers-geraldine-inoa-and-gracie-gardner-in-conversation/) - Geraldine Inoa and Gracie Gardner have a lot in common. Both are young writers who are relatively self-trained (neither chose to pursue an MFA) and who go back and forth between the worlds of theatre and television. Both women are also the recipients of very prestigious awards, The Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission and The Relentless Award, associated with Shonda Rhimes and Phillip Seymour Hoffman respectively. Additionally, both have plays being produced in New York this month. We speak with Geraldine and Gracie about their experiences working in theatre and TV, from the realities of balancing writing with day jobs to the unspoken gendered rules on how writers are expected to present themselves.
- [The Interval x Summer Reading](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2018/08/the-interval-x-summer-reading/) - Throughout the month of August, we’re asking a variety of artists to tell us about some of the books in their lives. Featuring book recommendations from Lila Neugebauer, Tala Ashe, Patti Murin, Stacey Mindich, Jenn Colella, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Lauren Patten, and Alexandra Silber.
- [An Interview with Tina Landau](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/01/an-interview-with-tina-landau/) - "SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical" has become one of the most well-reviewed and popular musicals of the 2017-18 Broadway season. It came from the mind of Tina Landau, who not only directed the show but conceived it (it’s also the only Broadway musical directed by a woman this season). We recently sat down with to discuss how she conceived and brought "SpongeBob" to life, how she views directing, ambition, and more.
- [Head Over Heels With Bonnie Milligan](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/08/head-over-heels-with-bonnie-milligan/) - In Head over Heels, Bonnie Milligan does not portray a typical princess. Her character, Princess Pamela, is hilarious, strong-willed to the point of throwing a tantrum onstage, and unabashedly confident in who she is—at least on the outside. We speak with Bonnie to discuss her Broadway debut in Head Over Heels, her thoughts on playing Pamela, and more.
- [An Interview with Young Jean Lee](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/08/an-interview-with-young-jean-lee/) - Straight White Men, which marks Young Jean Lee's Broadway debut, as well as the first time a play by an Asian woman has been produced on Broadway. Young Jean has been a staple of the downtown theatre community for years, with her own theatre company where she writes and directs. She has also, for whatever reason, been a slightly enigmatic figure. We speak with Young Jean about her process for writing Straight White Men, how she views the audience, ambition, and more.
- [An Interview with Heidi Blickenstaff](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/08/an-interview-with-heidi-blickenstaff/) - Ten years ago, Heidi Blickenstaff was part of the beloved musical [title of show]. Now, Heidi now finds herself in another rare position: after doing the stage musical of Disney’s Freaky Friday, she was hired to reprise her role in the made-for-TV movie. We speak with Heidi about her journey with the film, being brave on camera, aging, and more.
- [Meet Three Women of the Broadway League’s Diversity Initiative](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2018/08/meet-three-women-of-the-broadway-leagues-diversity-initiative/) - In recent years, there have been some quieter initiatives to address the lack of diversity among people working behind the scenes in theatre. One such initiative is the Broadway League’s Diversity Initiative Internship program. The program places college students with internships at company and general management firms. Here, three recent participants in the program—Sophie Anicival-Wolak, Jacqueline Bell, and Joyee To—share their experiences.
- [Melissa Errico and Charlotte Moore in Conversation](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/08/melissa-errico-and-charlotte-moore-in-conversation/) - Charlotte Moore, co-founder of Irish Repertory Theatre, and Melissa Errico discuss their production of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and their experiences working together as “two strong women” in the theatre, sharing tales of triumph as well as some of the darker experiences that have informed their takes on the characters in the show and in the theatre industry at large.
- [NYMF Spotlight 2018](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2018/07/nymf-spotlight-2018/) - It’s once again time for the New York Musical Festival. NYMF’s goal is to support the development of new and diverse works of musical theatre. We asked a mix of artists involved—from performers to directors to writers to designers—to answer some questions about their shows and what inspires them. The shows they’re a part of represent a range of styles and subject matters, and are all at different stages of development.
- [5 Women I Admire: Mary-Mitchell Campbell](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2015/12/5-women-i-admire-mary-mitchell-campbell/) - Mary-Mitchell Campbell writes about five women she admires.
- [5 Women I Admire: Leigh Silverman](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2015/11/5-women-i-admire-leigh-silverman/) - Leigh Silverman writes about five women she admires.
- [An Interview with Camille A. Brown](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/07/an-interview-with-camille-a-brown/) - The past nine months have been full of firsts for choreographer Camille A. Brown. She made her Broadway debut as the choreographer for Once On This Island and then, a few months later, she made her television debut as the choreographer for Jesus Christ Superstar. Her choreography can currently be seen in Atlantic Theatre Company’s production of This Ain’t No Disco. We speak with Camille about her process, reframing dance from the ‘70s, her goal of becoming a director/choreographer, and more.
- [Theatre Doesn’t Take A Summer Vacation](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/07/theatre-doesnt-take-a-summer-vacation/) - Between Broadway seasons in New York City, the theatre world is not nearly as quiet as you might imagine. The summer months have become increasingly packed with theatre festivals. We talked to six artists participating in four such festivals about their work.
- [Why is Hilton Als So Scared of Leigh Silverman? Seriously.](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2016/12/why-is-hilton-als-so-scared-of-leigh-silverman-seriously/) - An examination of the sexism in Hilton Als' New Yorker review of Leigh Silverman's production of Sweet Charity.
- [A Roundtable with Lileana Blain-Cruz and the Cast of The House That Will Not Stand](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/07/a-roundtable-with-lileana-blain-cruz-and-the-cast-of-the-house-that-will-not-stand/) - The House That Will Not Stand provides a glimpse into a brief moment in 19th century American history, when wealthy women of color had land and power of their own. We speak with director Lileana Blain-Cruz, assistant director Machel Ross, actors Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Juliana Canfield, Harriett D. Foy, Lynda Gravatt, Nedra McClyde, Marie Thomas, and Michelle Wilson about their rehearsal process, what it means to be a “powerful woman,” and more.
- [Rinne Groff and Marissa Wolf on Fire in Dreamland](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/07/rinne-groff-and-marissa-wolf-on-fire-in-dreamland/) - This summer, Rinne Groff’s latest play, Fire in Dreamland, directed by Marissa Wolf, is making its New York debut at The Public Theater. Set in the days immediately following Hurricane Sandy, Fire in Dreamland is a memory play that experiments with, and at times even subverts, the audience’s expectations of a traditional romantic comedy narrative. We speak with Rinne and Marissa about the journey and process of developing Fire in Dreamland, how art can be used to help dismantle social injustice, and more.
- [An Interview with Dina Janis of Dorset Theatre Festival](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/07/an-interview-with-dina-janis-of-dorset-theatre-festival/) - Southern Vermont is currently experiencing a theatrical renaissance, helmed by Dorset Theatre Festival’s Dina Janis. Since becoming Dorset’s Artistic Director eight years ago, Dina has revitalized the community by shifting her theatre company’s focus towards nurturing and highlighting new playwrights, especially female playwrights. We speak with Dina about her goals as an artistic director, why she thinks there is currently a window of opportunity for female directors at regional theatres, and more.
- [Antoinette Nwandu on Pass Over](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/06/antoinette-nwandu-on-pass-over/) - In Pass Over, a new play by Antoinette Nwandu now playing at LCT3 at Lincoln Center, two black men stand on a corner waiting to get out and move on. Inspired by Waiting for Godot and Exodus, through its use of language and metaphor, it’s a play of epic proportions. It also marks Antoinette’s Off-Broadway debut. We speak with Antoinette about her process for writing Pass Over, how spirituality affects her work and life as a writer, how her career has changed, and more.
- [An Interview with Jeanine Tesori](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/03/an-interview-with-jeanine-tesori/) - An in-depth talk with accomplished female composter, Jeanine Tesori, about Fun Home, composing and her many accomplishments.
- [An Interview with Katrina Lenk](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/an-interview-with-katrina-lenk/) - In the last few years, the actress Katrina Lenk has become a growing sensation in the theatre by playing women from other cultures, including in "The Band’s Visit," for which she received a 2018 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. We talk to Katrina about how the stories we tell affect our worldview, her process for creating Dina, being a private person, and her dream to one day be a female James Bond.
- [An Interview with Lena Hall](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/06/an-interview-with-lena-hall/) - Lena Hall has optimized her rocker brand and built up a large fan base on social media. The 2014 Tony winner is in the midst of rolling out her monthly Obsessed series, a year-long compilation of EPs and music videos starring and co-produced by Lena herself. We speak with Lena about her experience working on the Obsessed series, the importance of mentorship, why failure is not a bad word, and more.
- [Julia Coffey and Liz Wisan on Performing Shakespeare in 2018](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/06/julia-coffey-and-liz-wisan-on-performing-shakespeare-in-2018/) - Julia Coffey and Liz Wisan are no strangers to Shakespeare. They are currently at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, where Julia is playing the title role in a gender-bending production of Richard II, and Liz is playing the lead role of Katherine in a production of The Taming of the Shrew that seeks to highlight themes of negotiation and companionship instead of inequity or abuse. We speak with Julia and Liz about what it’s like to perform Shakespeare in the context of the #MeToo movement, why they think Queen Elizabeth I may have influenced Shakespeare’s proto-feminism, and how much (or how little) has changed for women in the past four hundred years.
- [Lauren Pritchard on Songbird](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/06/lauren-pritchard-on-songbird/) - In the new musical Songbird, loosely based on Chekhov’s The Seagull, a once well-known country music star returns home to help her son launch his own career, and some major emotional complications ensue—it is based on Chekhov, after all. Songbird has music and lyrics by Lauren Pritchard, who made her Broadway debut as a teenager in the original production of Spring Awakening. We speak with Lauren about adapting Chekhov, her songwriting process, and the ways she feels gender affects opportunities for women.
- [An Interview with Glenda Jackson](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/06/an-interview-with-glenda-jackson/) - We speak to multiple Academy Award-winner and former UK parliamentarian Glenda Jackson, who is currently Tony-nominated for her performance in the revival of "Three Tall Women", about the show, her career in acting and politics, and her views on both.
- [An Interview with Set Designer Christine Jones](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/an-interview-with-set-designer-christine-jones/) - Set designer Christine Jones has been nominated for a 2018 Tony Award for her imaginative, elegant set, full of secrets and illusions, upon which the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" occurs. We speak with Christine about her approach to designing the set for the well-known and beloved wizarding world, how her kids have impacted and shared in her experience of Harry Potter, her impressions of the ways in which the field of set design has changed for young women who are just starting out, and more.
- [Claudia Weill on Directing Theatre, Film, and Television](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/claudia-weill-on-directing-theatre-film-and-television/) - Claudia Weill's 1978 film "Girlfriends" was one of the 82 films by women to compete at Cannes. By the mid-80s, Claudia had moved into directing television and theatre. Currently, she is directing the new play BUMP at EST. We recently spoke with her about the differences between directing theatre, film, and TV; the difficulties of being a female director in ‘70s and ‘80s Hollywood; and what she feels people get wrong about that era.
- [Susan Brown on Angels in America](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/susan-brown-on-angels-in-america/) - 2018 Tony Award nominee Susan Brown is a self-described “chameleon” who plays Ethel Rosenberg, Hannah Pitt, and others in the Broadway revival of "Angels in America." We speak with Susan about why "Angels" is a universal play, her experiences performing it both on Broadway and in London, how she approaches her transformations into her many characters throughout the two plays, and more.
- [An Interview with Ashley Park](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/an-interview-with-ashley-park/) - Ashley Park has been working non-stop since graduating college. This year, she's racking up a slew of award nominations and wins for her work in "KPOP" and "Mean Girls," including a recent Tony Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. One might say she is one to watch. We recently spoke with Ashley about how she’s managing being in-demand, her approach to Gretchen in "Mean Girls," ambition, and more.
- [An Interview with Kristolyn Lloyd](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/an-interview-with-kristolyn-lloyd/) - Kristolyn Lloyd is currently starring in Dominique Morisseau’s "Paradise Blue." It marks a notable change from her last New York role as one of the teenagers in the Broadway hit "Dear Evan Hansen." We recently spoke with Kristolyn about her perspective on her character in "Paradise Blue", how she thinks about her career trajectory, and her future as a director.
- [Lauren Ambrose and Condola Rashad in Conversation](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/lauren-ambrose-and-condola-rashad-in-conversation/) - How much agency does Eliza Dolittle have in "My Fair Lady"? How much does Joan of Arc have in "Saint Joan"? And where does that agency come from? We talk to Lauren Ambrose and Condola Rashad, the actresses currently playing Eliza and Joan on Broadway, about embodying these characters in 2018 and more.
- [An Interview with Lauren Ridloff](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/05/an-interview-with-lauren-ridloff/) - We speak with Tony nominee Lauren Ridloff, currently making her Broadway debut as Sarah in "Children of a Lesser God," about the ways in which Lauren relates to Sarah, how the play helps her empower her own children, the importance of people truly listening to one another, and more.
- [Leslye Headland on Writing, Directing, and Creating](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/04/leslye-headland-on-writing-directing-and-creating/) - Leslye Headland is a playwright, screenwriter, director, and creator. We speak with her about her process for writing the play "Surfer Girl," taking an indirect path to directing, and what it means to be a woman in the entertainment industry in 2018.
- [Go Down, Miss Moses: Quiara Alegría Hudes, Erin McKeown, and Lear deBessonet](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/04/go-down-miss-moses-quiara-alegria-hudes-erin-mckeown-and-lear-debessonet/) - "Miss You Like Hell" is an ambitions musical about mothers and daughters. We talk to Quiara Alegría Hudes, Erin McKeown, and Lear deBessonet about the show.
- [Taylor Louderman on Mean Girls and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/04/taylor-louderman-on-mean-girls-and-more/) - "Mean Girls"—the movie that quickly became part of the canon of high school films—is now a Broadway musical. Stepping into the role of Regina George, the chief mean girl of "Mean Girls," is Taylor Louderman. We talk to Taylor about playing the well-known mean girl, managing expectations, ambition, and more.
- [Female Lighting Designers: Past, Present, and Future](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2018/01/female-lighting-designers-past-present-and-future/) - In the last century, women were at the forefront of lighting design’s major changes, both technological and conceptual, and yet men have dominated its ranks. We look at the history of women in the lighting design field, and talk to current female lighting designers about why a field created by women has such an unequal gender balance.
- [Betsy Wolfe is Absolutely Fine. And Other Concerns.](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/09/betsy-wolfe-is-absolutely-fine-and-other-concerns/) - Betsy Wolfe is about to become a true Broadway star. We interview her about "Waitress," her next role in "Carousel," making choices, and much more.
- [Marisa Michelson on "One Thousand Nights and One Day" and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/04/marisa-michelson-on-one-thousand-nights-and-one-day-and-more/) - Marisa Michelson is a composer and vocal philosopher who often adapts myths, folklore, or biblical stories into interdisciplinary, experimental musical works. Her latest piece is "One Thousand Nights and One Day: A Postmodern Musical Fantasia." We talk with Marisa about "One Thousand Nights and One Day," her process of composing from the body, why she enjoys crafting non-linear narratives, and more.
- [Lindsey Ferrentino’s Spring Doubleheader: “This Flat Earth” and “Amy and the Orphans”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/04/lindsey-ferrentinos-spring-doubleheader-this-flat-earth-and-amy-and-the-orphans/) - Less than three years later after making her Off-Broadway debut, playwright Lindsey Ferrentino has two productions running Off-Broadway: "Amy and the Orphans" at the Roundabout and "This Flat Earth" at Playwrights Horizons. We speak to Lindsey about writing "This Flat Earth" and "Amy and the Orphans," her career trajectory, writing female protagonists, and more.
- [Sharon Washington on "Feeding the Dragon" and Growing Up above the NYPL](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/04/sharon-washington-on-feeding-the-dragon-and-growing-up-above-the-nypl/) - For years, people told actress Sharon Washington that she should write about her childhood growing up in an apartment above the St. Agnes branch of the New York Public Library, where her father was a custodian. Now, she finally has. "Feeding the Dragon" is Sharon’s solo show reflecting back on her childhood and her family. We recently went with her to the Main Branch of the NYPL and spoke with her about writing and performing "Feeding the Dragon" and books that have had an impact on her.
- [Barrett Wilbert Weed on Mean Girls and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/03/barrett-wilbert-weed-on-mean-girls-and-more/) - When the movie "Mean Girls" was released in 2004, it quickly became a cultural touchstone. Now, over ten years later, it’s a highly anticipated Broadway musical. Barrett Wilbert Weed plays the role of Janis, the artsy, not-so-popular girl. We talk to Barrett about creating the role of Janis for the stage, what "Mean Girls" has taught her about leadership, having a life outside the show, and more.
- [Kenita Miller on “Once on This Island”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/03/kenita-miller-on-once-on-this-island/) - Kenita Miller is currently playing Mama Euralie in "Once on this Island." We spoke with Kenita about how her own mom’s missionary work in hurricane-ravaged Haiti inspired her current portrayal of Ti Moune’s adopted mother Mama Euralie, and why she thinks art can be a conversation starter about rebuilding community, as well as a reflection of life.
- [Cara Cooper, Jessica Rush, and Celia Keenan-Bolger on Broadway Baby Mamas](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2018/03/cara-cooper-jessica-rush-and-celia-keenan-bolger-on-broadway-baby-mamas/) - On March 15th, a group of women will gather at 54 Below to present Broadway Baby Mamas, two concerts—one at 9:30pm and one at 11:30pm—featuring working mothers of theatre. The concert stemmed from a mothers’ group, started by Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush, to address the many specific challenges of being a working parent in theatre. We recently spoke with Cara and Jessica, along with Celia Keenan-Bolger, who will be hosting both shows, about the idea behind the concert, what the theatre community can do to make it easier for working parents, and why they feel being visible as working moms is important.
- [Aleshea Harris on "Is God Is"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/03/aleshea-harris-on-is-god-is/) - The new play "Is God Is" has become an early hit of the spring Off-Broadway season, earning rave reviews and multiple extensions. We talk to playwright Aleshea Harris about her inspiration and process for writing Is God Is, writing women who want revenge, her use of language, and more.
- [The Women of “Folk Wandering”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/03/the-women-of-folk-wandering/) - We speak to the women of the "Folk Wandering" creative team: Pipeline Artistic Director Ari Schrier, Pipeline Producing Director Natalie Gershtein, Jaclyn Backhaus , and songwriters Jo Lampert, Barrie McLain, Annie Tippe, and Dominique Toney, about collaborating on devised theatre while navigating the realities of day jobs and student loans, and why they are standing on the shoulders of the women who came before them.
- [The Kid Stays in the Scene: a photo essay](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2016/10/the-kid-stays-in-the-scene-a-photo-essay/) - The theatre industry has lagged behind in the dialogue around childcare and poses its own unique challenges. Over six months, photographer Sarah Hiatt met with working mothers of the theatre to document how their children were incorporated into their lives as artists.
- [Martyna Majok and Danya Taymor on “queens”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/03/martyna-majok-and-danya-taymor-on-queens/) - In the new play "queens," written by Martyna Majok and directed by Danya Taymor, a group of female immigrants find their paths crossing in a small apartment in Queens. We talk to Martyna and Danya about the process of writing and staging "queens," autobiography in work, and how they structure their lives as theatre artists.
- [Jo Bonney, Purva Bedi, Angel Desai, and Rita Wolf on “An Ordinary Muslim”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/02/jo-bonney-purva-bedi-angel-desai-and-rita-wolf-on-an-ordinary-muslim/) - In Hammaad Chaudry’s new play, "An Ordinary Muslim," the characters navigate their family, faith, and the complicated nature of assimilation. We sat down with director Jo Bonney along with actresses Purva Bedi, Angel Desai, and Rita Wolf to discuss their process for rehearsing and performing "An Ordinary Muslim."
- [Maria Dizzia in the Director’s Chair](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/02/maria-dizzia-in-the-directors-chair/) - Maria Dizzia is making her professional directing debut with "The Loneliest Number" by Lizzie Vieh, which begins performances on February 22nd. We recently spoke with her about her directing process and how it’s forming, how she became interested in directing, and being a woman in theatre in the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp.
- [The Women of EST’s Spring Season: Chiara Atik, Sylvia Khoury, and Abby Rosebrock](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/02/the-women-of-ests-spring-season-chiara-atik-sylvia-khoury-and-abby-rosebrock/) - We talk to Chiara Atik, Sylvia Khoury, and Abby Rosebrock to discuss their plays, their experiences with Youngblood/EST, and the ways in which their offstage pursuits have impacted their dramatic writing.
- [The Gaze of María Irene Fornés: Michelle Memran on Her Documentary “The Rest I Make Up”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/02/the-gaze-of-maria-irene-fornes-michelle-memran-on-her-documentary-the-rest-i-make-up/) - On February 16th, "The Rest I Make Up," a documentary about the playwright María Irene Fornés will have its premiere. It’s the first documentary about Fornés, a playwright who was instrumental in forming Off-Off-Broadway theatre and America’s avant-garde theatre movement. We spoke with filmmaker Michelle Memran about the process of making the film, her relationship with Fornés, and the playwright’s legacy.
- [An Interview with Dr. Indira Etwaroo](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/02/an-interview-with-dr-indira-etwaroo/) - In 2015, Dr. Indira Etwaroo became Executive Director of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and The Billie Holiday Theatre, which is part of the organization and was founded in 1972 as a destination and breeding ground for black artists. Only a few years into her tenure, she has already led a major renovation of the theatre’s physical space and re-invigorated its programming. We spoke to her about running a large arts institution, working with the community, funding, and being a woman in a leadership position.
- [Dael Orlandersmith on "Until the Flood"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/02/dael-orlandersmith-on-until-the-flood/) - In 2015, playwright Dael Orlandersmith went to St. Louis to interview people about their thoughts on race and the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager killed by a police officer in 2014. From those interviews, she created fictional characters for her solo show, "Until the Flood." We spoke to her about her process for creating "Until the Flood," what she thinks people get wrong about her work, and how it has evolved.
- [Ngozi Anyanwu on "The Homecoming Queen"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/01/ngozi-anyanwu-on-the-homecoming-queen/) - The new play "The Homecoming Queen" marks Ngozi Anyanwu's Off-Broadway playwriting debut. We spoke with her about her inspiration for the play and how current events changed it, her writing process, and balancing both acting and writing.
- [The Fire This Time Festival: A Roundtable](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/01/the-fire-this-time-festival-a-roundtable/) - Founding artistic director Kelley Girod, director Candis Jones, and playwrights Sandra A. Daley-Sharif, Shelley Fort, Gethsemane Herron-Coward, Charly Evon Simpson, and Mona R. Washington talk about The Fire This Time Festival and being women of color making theatre.
- [An Interview with Split Britches: Peggy Shaw and Lois Weaver](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2018/01/an-interview-with-split-britches-peggy-shaw-and-lois-weaver/) - Peggy Shaw and Lois Weaver founded Split Britches and the WOW Café in the East Village, which was a home for and central to the development of feminist and queer theatre. They’re now presenting "Unexploded Ordnances" at La MaMa. We talk with them about how their process for making work has evolved, changes in theatre since the 1980s, their thoughts on not getting the same credit as men, their legacy, and more.
- [Anne Kauffman’s Big Year](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/12/anne-kauffmans-big-year/) - Anne Kauffman has had a big year. We recently sat down to talk to her about staging "Hundred Days," her feelings on her Broadway debut, her plans for Off-Center, and her thoughts about the category of “female director.”
- [An Interview with Lisa Kron](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/05/an-interview-with-lisa-kron/) - This in-depth discussion with Lisa Kron reveals insights about Fun Home, her process as a writer, why she is sick of talking about gender parity and more.
- [Women of "The Wolves"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/11/women-of-the-wolves/) - We talk to the women in the cast of "The Wolves" about how they've grown with the show and working with an all-female cast.
- [Kate Hamill and Amanda Dehnert on adapting Jane Austen for the Stage](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/12/kate-hamill-and-amanda-dehnert-on-adapting-jane-austen-for-the-stage/) - Kate Hamill and Amanda Dehnert are currently presenting a theatrical adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice." We talk with them about the importance of women-centered theatrical narratives and what it’s like to adapt a work by Jane Austen.
- [Jennifer Laura Thompson on "Dear Evan Hansen"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/04/jennifer-laura-thompson-on-dear-evan-hansen/) - We talk to Jennifer Laura Thompson about her work in "Dear Evan Hansen."
- [Susan Soon He Stanton, Palmer Hefferan, and Jennifer Ikeda on “Today Is My Birthday”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/12/susan-soon-he-stanton-palmer-hefferan-and-jennifer-ikeda-on-today-is-my-birthday/) - In "Today Is My Birthday," a woman returns home to Hawai’i to figure out her life. In an unusual twist of form, the play’s over 50 scenes all happen over the phone, on the radio, or through other forms of indirect communication. We talk to Susan Soon He Stanton, Palmer Hefferan, and Jennifer Ikeda about the play.
- [Giovanna Sardelli on "Describe the Night"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/12/giovanna-sardelli-on-describe-the-night/) - In "Describe the Night", the audience travels ninety years in Russian history—some events real and some fictional—and follows three different, interconnected plots. We talk with director Giovanna Sardelli about the evolution of "Describe the Night," staging a show with multiple plots and time jumps, and more.
- [From Anatevka to "Rags": Judy Kuhn and Samantha Massell    ](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/11/from-anatevka-to-rags-judy-kuhn-and-samantha-massell/) - Judy Kuhn and Samantha Massell discuss the similarities and differences between the original Broadway production of "Rags" and the current production at Goodspeed, and how the show still resonates today.
- [An Interview with Krysta Rodriguez](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/11/an-interview-with-krysta-rodriguez/) - Krysta Rodriguez is currently starring in the play "What We're Up Against," which deals with sexism in the workplace. We talk to Krysta about what drew her the play, gender dynamics, roles for women, advocating for herself, and more.
- [Jocelyn Bioh on "School Girls"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/11/jocelyn-bioh-on-school-girls/) - In Jocelyn Bioh’s new play "School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play," a group of teenage girls at a boarding school in Ghana compete over who will be the school’s entry for the Miss Ghana contest. We speak with Jocelyn about the inspiration behind "School Girls," her writing process, and balancing both writing and acting.
- [An Interview with Daryl Roth](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/10/an-interview-with-daryl-roth/) - Producer Daryl Roth, now nearing the end of her third decade of producing, has become a staple of Broadway and Off-Broadway. We speak with her about her outlook on producing, the story behind "Indecent," producing work by women, and more.
- [An Interview with Cristin Milioti](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/10/an-interview-with-cristin-milioti/) - Cristin Milioti on her role in "After the Blast," likability, frustrating casting notices, and more.
- [Judy Hegarty Lovett on Interpreting Samuel Beckett](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/11/judy-hegarty-lovett-on-interpreting-samuel-beckett/) - Judy Hegarty Lovett has become known as one of the premiere interpreters of Samuel Beckett’s work. We speak to her about adapting Beckett’s novels for the stage.
- [Director Roundtable: on developing new work, mentorship, authority, and more](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/10/director-roundtable-on-developing-new-work-mentorship-authority-and-more/) - We gathered a group of directors ranging from emerging to having directed on Broadway—Sash Bischoff, Kel Haney, Candis C. Jones, Rachel Klein, Kimberly Senior, Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, and Whitney White—to talk about their outlooks, mentorship, having authority, and more.
- [Gaye Taylor Upchurch and Anna Ziegler on "The Last Match"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/10/gaye-taylor-upchurch-and-anna-ziegler-on-the-last-match/) - We talk to playwright Anna Ziegler and director Gaye Taylor Upchurch about the process for their new play "The Last Match."
- [Diana Oh on {my lingerie play} ](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/10/diana-oh-on-my-lingerie-play/) - We talk to Diana Oh about the evolution of "{my lingerie play} 2017: THE CONCERT AND CALL TO ARMS!!!!!!!!! The Final Installation" and what she hopes audiences will take away from it.
- [Theatre Without Borders: Teaching Artists in 2017](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2017/09/theatre-without-borders-teaching-artists-in-2017/) - An inside look at theatrical teaching artists and why providing arts education opportunities to students who might not have it otherwise on a local, national, and global level, is even more crucial in our current turbulent times.
- [The Woman Behind the Images: Paula Scher on Creating Brand Identities for New York's Cultural Institutions](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/10/the-woman-behind-the-images-paula-scher-on-creating-brand-identities-for-new-yorks-cultural-institutions/) - Paula Scher is one of the leading graphic designers in the country. She’s responsible for the branding of a number of major theatre and performing arts organizations, including the iconic Public Theater posters and logos. We sat down with her to discuss how she branded The Public Theater and other institutions, how she thinks theatre marketing can be improved, and her design process.
- [Saycon Sengbloh on "In the Blood"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/09/saycon-sengbloh-on-in-the-blood/) - Saycon Sengbloh is currently playing the demanding role of Hester La Negrita in "In the Blood." We talk to her about her process, the demands of the role, the play’s politics, and more.
- [7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Four](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2017/09/7-women-of-theatre-history-you-should-know-part-four/) - Profiles of Hallie Flanagan, Barbara Ann Teer, Shauneille Perry, Elisabeth Marbury, Wakako Yamauchi, Aline Bernstein, and Silvia Brito. Women from diverse backgrounds and a range of theatre disciplines who you should know.
- [Carrie Coon, Liza Colón-Zayas, Danaya Esperanza, Susan Pourfar, and Brenda Wehle on "Mary Jane"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/09/carrie-coon-liza-colon-zayas-danaya-esperanza-susan-pourfar-and-brenda-wehle-on-mary-jane/) - We talk to the cast of the new play "Mary Jane"-- Carrie Coon, Liza Colón-Zayas, Danaya Esperanza, Susan Pourfar, and Brenda Wehle-- about their process, themes of the play, and more.
- [V-Day in TrumpLand: Exploring the Relevance of "The Vagina Monologues"](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2017/02/v-day-in-trumpland-exploring-the-relevance-of-the-vagina-monologues/) - In recent years, many colleges have questioned the relevancy of "The Vagina Monologues," but with the election of Donald Trump those conversations have shifted. We talk to Eve Ensler and college students in red states and swing states about their views on "The Vagina Monologues" and their experiences with the show in 2017.
- [Julie White on "A Doll's House, Part 2"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/09/julie-white-on-a-dolls-house-part-2/) - We talk to Julie White about stepping into the role of Nora in "A Doll's House, Part 2," playing an unapologetic woman, the pressure to be likeable, and more.
- [An Interview with Maria Dizzia](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/03/an-interview-with-maria-dizzia/) - Maria Dizzia is a genuine leading lady of the theatre. We recently sat down with her to discuss her process and the nature of duality in acting.
- [Reviving Ophelia with Sherie Rene Scott and Sheila Vand](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/reviving-ophelia-with-sherie-rene-scott-and-sheila-vand/) - We talk to Sherie Rene Scott and Sheila Vand, who are appearing in Waterwell's production of "Hamlet," about reinterpreting classic female roles and how to take up space.
- [The Interval’s Holiday Party for the ACLU](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2016/12/the-intervals-holiday-party-for-the-aclu/) - We’re having a holiday party to benefit the ACLU and we want you to join us!
- [International Women's Day Special: Under-Appreciated Lady Heroes](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2017/03/international-womens-day-special-under-appreciated-lady-heroes/) - Far too often, women get less public attention and credit for their achievements. With that in mind, for International Women’s Day we asked the women we’ve interviewed, “Tell us about one of your Under-Appreciated Lady Heroes.”
- [Emerging Artists: Morgan Green and Taibi Magar](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/06/emerging-artists-morgan-green-and-taibi-magar/) - This week, we’re highlighting some emerging artists in theatre and finding out how they view their careers and structure their lives. Morgan Green and Taibi Magar are two directors on the rise.
- [7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Three](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2017/03/7-women-of-theatre-history-you-should-know-part-three/) - For the third installment of 7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know we profile Jean Rosenthal, Kay Swift, Judith Malina, Marjorie Moon, Willa Kim, Ntozake Shange, and Zona Gale.
- [Joan Marcus on Photographing Productions](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/01/joan-marcus-on-photographing-productions/) - If you’ve ever looked at the production photos for a Broadway or Off-Broadway show, you may have noticed that the vast majority of the photos were taken by Joan Marcus. Joan shares some stories behind a few of her production photographs and a little about her process.
- [Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes of "(Not) Water"](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/06/photo-essay-behind-the-scenes-of-not-water/) - "(Not) Water" is an immersive theatre piece that explores people’s relationships with water, climate change, and how to create a play about both of those things.During a day of tech, photographer Tess Mayer documented how the "(Not) Water" team were bringing the production to life.
- [Searching for Charlotte Zaltzberg: the Legacy of a Lost Female Writer](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/05/searching-for-charlotte-zaltzberg-the-legacy-of-a-lost-female-writer/) - Who was Charlotte Zaltzberg? In 1974 Zaltzberg was nominated for a Tony Award for "Raisin", a musical adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, but very little information exists about her. We find out who she was and how she wrote a Tony Award winning musical.
- [#BroadwayStrong: Broadway at the Women's March](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/01/broadwaystrong-broadway-at-the-womens-march/) - Photos from the theatre community promoting democracy, freedom, and equality at the Women's March in NYC.
- [Protesting with Lisa Kron: Dispatches from New York and the Midwest](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/03/protesting-with-lisa-kron-dispatches-from-new-york-and-the-midwest/) - Since Donald Trump became President, Lisa Kron has been going to a lot of protests. We caught up with her to talk about protests in New York and in her home state of Michigan, and political activism.
- [Lillian Hellman’s Regina Giddens: The Theatre’s Original “Nasty Woman”](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/06/lillian-hellmans-regina-giddens-the-theatres-original-nasty-woman/) - We examine how critics wrote about the protagonist of Lillian Hellman's "The Little Foxes."
- [Behind the Scenes of "Primer for a Failed Superpower"](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/08/behind-the-scenes-of-primer-for-a-failed-superpower/) - We go behind the scenes of "Primer for a Failed Superpower," a concert/event that will feature protest songs performed by an ensemble made up of teenagers, baby boomers, members of The TEAM, other New York theatre artists, and directed by Rachel Chavkin.
- [An Interview with Karen Ziemba](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/08/an-interview-with-karen-ziemba/) - Karen Ziemba is currently appearing in "Prince of Broadway," a musical revue that celebrates the work of Hal Prince. Between preview performances, we sat down with Karen to discuss her career, her start as a dancer, her transition into theatre, and more.
- [An Interview with Karen Pittman](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/08/an-interview-with-karen-pittman/) - We talk to Karen Pittman, currently starring in "Pipeline," about what drew her to the play, her acting process, her path to acting (it's actually her third career), and more.
- [Celia Keenan-Bolger: Three Years Later](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/08/celia-keenan-bolger-three-years-later/) - We speak to Celia Keenan-Bolger about "A Parallelogram," her acting process, typecasting, being socially engaged, and more.
- [Women of NYMF 2017](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2017/07/women-of-nymf-2017/) - Throughout July and the beginning of August, we will once again feature women involved in this year’s New York Musical Festival. Featuring the women of "Painting Faye Salvez," "The Fourth Messenger," "Matthew McConaughey vs. The Devil: An American Myth," "The Goree All-Girls String Band," "Play Like a Winner," "Camp Wanatachi: In Concert," "Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical," "Motherfreakinghood," and the women of the Student Leadership Program.
- [An Interview with  Dominique Morisseau](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/07/an-interview-with-dominique-morisseau/) - We talk to Dominique Morisseau about her inspiration and process for writing her new play "Pipeline" at Lincoln Center Theater, bringing new audiences to the theatre, themes in her work, and more.
- [An Interview with Jenn Colella](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/07/an-interview-with-jenn-colella/) - We talk to Jenn Colella about how she created her characters in "Come From Away," how she cultivated her attitude about the theatre business, the Tony Awards, and more.
- [An Interview with Kirsten Childs](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/07/an-interview-with-kirsten-childs/) - We talk to Kirsten Childs about "Bella," how her writing process has evolved, what it means for Bubbly Black Girl to be revived in 2017, and more.
- [An Interview with Lynn Ahrens](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/06/an-interview-with-lynn-ahrens/) - Lynn Ahrens is one of the few female lyricists/book writers currently making a living in the theatre. We sat down with her to discuss "Anastasia", her process, how her thoughts on gender have changed, and more.
- [An Interview with Rebecca Taichman](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/06/an-interview-with-rebecca-taichman/) - For the seventh time in the history of the Tony Awards, a woman’s name was announced as the winner of Best Director of a Play: Rebecca Taichman. We talk to her about "Indecent" and winning the Tony.
- [An Interview with Rachel Bay Jones](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/06/an-interview-with-rachel-bay-jones/) - Rachel Bay Jones is currently giving a layered and surprising performance in "Dear Evan Hansen." We talk to her about how she shaped her character, what she wishes people would talk about when they talk about the show, developing as an artist, and more.
- [A Slice of (professional) Life: Colby Minifie](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/06/a-slice-of-professional-life-colby-minifie/) - This week we’re highlighting some emerging artists in theatre and finding out how they view their careers and structure their lives. Colby Minifie is currently appearing on Broadway in "Six Degrees of Separation." We talked to Colby about her life as an actress.
- [May Adrales and Chisa Hutchinson on “Somebody’s Daughter”](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/06/may-adrales-and-chisa-hutchinson-on-somebodys-daughter/) - We talk to playwright Chisa Hutchinson and director May Adrales about their process for writing and staging the new play "Somebody's Daughter."
- [An Interview with Daniella Topol](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/06/an-interview-with-daniella-topol/) - Rattlestick’s new artistic director, Daniella Topol, shares insight about the life of an artistic director and her plans for the future of the company.
- [An Interview with Lila Neugebauer](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/an-interview-with-lila-neugebauer/) - A name that popped up a lot in “Who Should Have Been Nominated for a Tony” discussions was director Lila Neugebauer. We talk to Lila about her process, her career trajectory, her response to the Presidential election, and more.
- [An Interview with Quincy Tyler Bernstine](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/an-interview-with-quincy-tyler-bernstine/) - We talk to actress Quincy Tyler Bernstine about her latest role in "Intimate Apparel" and her career.
- [An Interview with Michelle Wilson](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/an-interview-with-michelle-wilson/) - We talk to Tony nominee Michelle Wilson about her process for "Sweat," audience conversations, development of new work, and more.
- [Jennifer Ehle, Angela Pierce, and Henny Russell on "Oslo"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/jennifer-ehle-angela-pierce-and-henny-russell-on-oslo/) - We talk to Jennifer Ehle, Angela Pierce, and Henny Russell of "Oslo" about how they put together their performances, playing characters with different worldviews, and how the themes of the play resonate with them,
- [Anna Ziegler on “Actually” and More](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/anna-ziegler-on-actually-and-more/) - Anna Ziegler's new play "Actually" tells two perspectives of a campus sexual assault hearing. We talked to Anna about her writing process, the challenges of perspective, and more.
- [Actress Roundtable: New Plays, Off-Broadway](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/actress-roundtable-new-plays-off-broadway/) - We talk to four actresses—Annie Dow of "Fade" at Primary Stages, Lakisha Michelle May of "Sojourners" at NYTW, Chinasa Ogbuagu of "Sojourners" and "Her Portmanteau" at NYTW, and Sarah Street of "Rebel in the Soul" at the Irish Repertory Theatre— about the process and life of working on new plays Off-Broadway.
- [Marisa Tomei and Sarah Ruhl on "How to Transcend a Happy Marriage"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/05/marisa-tomei-and-sarah-ruhl-on-how-to-transcend-a-happy-marriage/) - We sat down with Sarah Ruhl and Marisa Tomei as they discussed the many levels and meanings of Ruhl's new play, "How to Transcend a Happy Marriage."
- [An Interview with Alia Jones-Harvey](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/04/an-interview-with-alia-jones-harvey/) - We talk to producer Alia Jones-Harvey about what it actually takes to bring a show to Broadway, working with investors, attracting new audiences, and more.
- [An Interview with Tala Ashe](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/04/an-interview-with-tala-ashe/) - We talk to Tala Ashe about her process for "The Profane," typecasting, and normalizing stories with Middle Easterners in theatre.
- [An Interview with Paula Vogel](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/04/an-interview-with-paula-vogel/) - Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel is making her Broadway debut at the age of 65 with the play "Indecent." We speak with Paula about writing "Indecent", legacy, ambition, and more.
- [An Interview with Pam MacKinnon](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/04/an-interview-with-pam-mackinnon/) - An interview with director Pam MacKinnon about the musical "Amelie," her process, her past experience, and more.
- [An Interview with Sarna Lapine](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/03/an-interview-with-sarna-lapine/) - Sarna Lapine is at the helm of "Sunday in the Park with George," which marks her debut as a Broadway director. We recently discussed her process for the show and her career trajectory.
- [Women of "The Great Comet of 1812"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/03/women-of-the-great-comet-of-1812/) - Brittain Ashford, Gelsey Bell, Amber Gray, and Grace McLean are all making their Broadway debuts in "The Great Comet of 1812." We sat down with them to discuss archetypes, the physicality of the show, balancing doing eight shows a week, and more.
- [Women of "Significant Other"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/03/women-of-significant-other/) - We talk to Sas Goldberg, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and Lindsay Mendez of the new play "Significant Other."
- [Mimi Lien on the Set Design of "The Great Comet of 1812"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/01/mimi-lien-on-the-set-design-of-the-great-comet-of-1812/) - The set of "The Great Comet of 1812" creates an immersive world not often seen on Broadway. We visited set designer Mimi Lien at her studio and asked her to walk us through her process for creating the set of "The Great Comet of 1812."
- [The Women of The Playwrights Realm 2016/17 Season](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/03/the-women-of-playwrights-realm-201617-season/) - The Playwright’s Realm has become known as one of the city’s premiere organizations for early career playwrights. Their 2016/17 season featured all women. We sat down with Sarah DeLappe, Jen Silverman, and Mfoniso Udofia to discuss Playwright’s Realm, their writing processes, and new play development.
- [An Interview with Jennifer Ikeda](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/02/an-interview-with-jennifer-ikeda/) - Earlier this season, Jennifer Ikeda made a splash in "Vietgone." Now she's back on the stage of MTC in "Linda." We talked with her about her process, the themes in "Linda," parts for women, and more.
- [An Interview with Nikka Graff Lanzarone](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/02/an-interview-with-nikka-graff-lanzarone/) - We talk to Nikka Graff Lanzarone about her solo show at 54 Below, women who have influenced her, how the industry has changed, typecasting, and more.
- ["Crazy for You" Revisited with Susan Stroman](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/02/crazy-for-you-revisited-with-susan-stroman/) - We sit down with Susan Stroman to take an in-depth look at "Crazy for You", including how she came up with the choreography and looking back at what it did for her career
- [An Interview with LaChanze](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/02/an-interview-with-lachanze/) - We talk to LaChanze about her solo show and how she put it together, her philosophy for working in theatre, how the theatre community can make things better for working mothers, and more.
- [Musical Theatre Craft and Influences: Liesl Tommy](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/02/musical-theatre-craft-and-influences-liesl-tommy/) - We talk to director Liesl Tommy about her relationship with musicals, her process for them, and what other areas of culture effect her work.
- [An Interview with Lisa McNulty](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/02/an-interview-with-lisa-mcnulty/) - We talk to Artistic Director of WP Theatre (Women's Project) Lisa McNulty about the role of an artistic director, the perception of work by women, and how she sees WP continuing to evolve.
- [An Interview with Bekah Brunstetter](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/01/an-interview-with-bekah-brunstetter/) - We talk to playwright Bekah Brunstetter about her process for writing "The Oregon Trail", exploring depression, and new play development.
- [Tanya Saracho on Writing "Fade" (and more)](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/01/tanya-saracho-on-writing-fade-and-more/) - We talk to playwright Tanya Sarcho about her new play "Fade." She discusses what inspired her, using autobiography in work, writing for TV, and more.
- [An Interview with Stacey Mindich](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2017/01/an-interview-with-stacey-mindich/) - Producer Stacey Mindich has shepherded "Dear Evan Hansen" from nascent idea to fully formed Broadway production. We talk to Stacey about her journey with "Dear Evan Hansen," the role of a producer, new work development, and more.
- [An Interview with Lileana Blain-Cruz](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/12/an-interview-with-lileana-blain-cruz/) - At the beginning of 2016, Lileana Blain-Cruz was featured in not one, but two major publications for being a director taking the theatre world by storm. Her 2017 is looking just as exciting. We talk to Lileana about her directing process, cultural collaboration, how she balances so many projects, and much more.
- [The Women of The Babylon Line: Maddie Corman, Randy Graff, Julie Halston, and Elizabeth Reaser](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/12/the-women-of-the-babylon-line-maddie-corman-randy-graff-julie-halston-and-elizabeth-reaser/) - We gather the actresses of "The Babylon Line"-- Maddie Corman, Randy Graff, Julie Halston, and Elizabeth Reaser-- to discuss their rehearsal process, working together, roles for women, and more.
- [An Interview with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Sara Wordsworth](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/12/an-interview-with-kristen-anderson-lopez-and-sara-wordsworth/) - We talk to Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Sara Wordsworth about their writing process for "In Transit", developing an out-of-the-box, contemporary show, and why so few musicals by women get to Broadway.
- [An Interview with Gaye Taylor Upchurch](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-gaye-taylor-upchurch/) - We talk to director Gaye Taylor Unchurch about her career, working on new plays, and more.
- [An Interview with Elizabeth Stanley](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/05/an-interview-with-elizabeth-stanley/) - We talk to Elizabeth Stanley about On the Town, her acting process, the pressures of being a woman in the entertainment industry, and much more.
- [Stuff You Can Do](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2014/08/stuff-you-can-do/) - Are you wondering what you (yes, you!) can do to help improve gender parity in theatre? We’ve assembled this list of some simple things everyone can do to help improve equality for women in theatre.
- [Letter from the Editor: Welcome](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2014/08/letter-from-the-editor-welcome/) - Welcome to The Interval.
- [An Interview with Cusi Cram](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-cusi-cram/) - We talk to playwright Cusi Cram about writing, teaching, being on the Board of The Lilly Awards, and more.
- [An Interview with Mary-Mitchell Campbell](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-mary-mitchell-campbell/) - We talk to Mary-Mitchell Campbell about being one of the few female music directors on Broadway, founding ASTEP, her relationship to music, and much more.
- [An Interview with Celia Keenan-Bolger](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/celia-keenan-bolger/) - We talk to Celia Keenan-Bolger about her evolution as an actress, collaboration, political activism, and much more.
- [An Interview with Georgia Stitt](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-georgia-stitt/) - We talk to Georgia Stitt about her process, her relationship to music, her work with The Lilly Awards, and more.
- [An Interview with Susan Bernfield](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-susan-bernfield/) - We talk to Susan Bernfield about New Georges, playwriting, producing theatre in New York, and more.
- [An Interview with Lindsay Mendez](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-lindsay-mendez/) - We talk to Lindsay Mendez about Winter's Tale as part of Public Works, her relationship to music, her trajectory in the theatre, and more.
- [An Interview with Susan Stroman](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/08/an-interview-with-susan-stroman/) - We sat down with Susan Stroman and talked about her process, her relationship with music, being a groundbreaker, and much more.
- [An Interview with Kimberly Senior](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/an-interview-with-kimberly-senior/) - We talk to director Kimberly Senior about Disgraced on Broadway, developing new work, her process, and much more.
- [An Interview with Adrienne Campbell-Holt](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/an-interview-with-adrienne-campbell-holt/) - We talk to director Adrienne Campbell-Holt about Dry Land, running Colt Coeur, improving gender parity in theatre, and much more.
- [An Interview with Kate Baldwin](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/an-interview-with-kate-baldwin/) - We talk to Kate Baldwin about Can-Can, female characters, her acting process, supporting work by women, and more.
- [An Interview with Cori Thomas](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/an-interview-with-cori-thomas/) - We talk to playwright Cori Thomas about When January Feels Like Summer, her process, her work in Liberia, and much more.
- [An Interview with Sarah Ruhl](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/10/an-interview-with-sarah-ruhl/) - We talk to Sarah Ruhl about The Oldest Boy, her writing process, what the American theatre means to her, motherhood, being a woman in theatre, and much more.
- [An Interview with Giovanna Sardelli](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/10/an-interview-with-giovanna-sardelli/) - We talk with director Giovanna Sardelli about Little Children Dream of God, developing new work, growing up in Las Vegas, being a female director, and more.
- [An Interview with Romola Garai](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/10/an-interview-with-romola-garai/) - We talk to Romola Garai about starring in Indian Ink, representation of women, her development as a woman in the entertainment industry, and much more.
- [An Interview with Julia Jordan](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/11/an-interview-with-julia-jordan/) - We talk to playwright Julia Jordan about her study on gender parity in theatre, how women are talked about in the press, her work with The Lilly Awards, her writing, and more.
- [An Interview with Anne Kauffman](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/11/an-interview-with-anne-kauffman/) - We talk to director Anne Kauffman about You Got Older, directing new plays, what influences her, women on and off stage, and much more.
- [An Interview with Marsha Norman](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/11/an-interview-with-marsha-norman/) - We sit down for a long talk with Marsha Norman about her career as a playwright, her influences, her work to improve gender parity in the theatre, The Bridges of Madison County, and much more.
- [An Interview with Mimi Lien](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/12/an-interview-with-mimi-lien/) - We talk to designer Mimi Lien about her precess for designing sets, her work on The Oldest Boy, what inspires her, and much more.
- [An Interview with Laura Eason](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/12/an-interview-with-laura-eason/) - We talk to Laura Eason about having two of her plays in New York in one season, her thoughts on writing female characters, her writing process, and much more.
- [Letter from the Editor: Holiday Edition](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2014/12/letter-from-the-editor-holiday-edition/) - Joan Didion and Jennifer Aniston: Imagined Conversations. Or, the importance of female mentors.
- [An Interview with Halley Feiffer](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/02/an-interview-with-halley-feiffer/) - We talk to Halley Feiffer about I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard, being a writer and actress, her process, writing female characters, and much more.
- [An Interview with Megan Sikora](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/03/an-interview-with-megan-sikora/) - We talk to Megan Sikora about her career in theatre, what a typical day is like, how to make things better for actors with children, and much more.
- [An Interview with Tanya Barfield](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/02/an-interview-with-tanya-barfield/) - We talk to playwright Tanya Barfield about Bright Half Light, her writing process, how to improve play new development (especially for women), and much more.
- [An Interview Kathleen Marshall](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/02/an-interview-kathleen-marshall/) - We talk to director Kathleen Marshall about Living on Love, directing plays vs. musicals, her process, how she balances directing with being a mother, and much more.
- [An Interview with Chisa Hutchinson](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/02/an-interview-with-chisa-hutchinson/) - We talk to playwright Chisa Hutchinson about her award from the Dramatist Guild for early career playwriting, her process, developing new work, diversity in the theatre, and more.
- [Petition to Broadcast Best Book and Score on the Tony Awards](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2015/05/petition-to-broadcast-best-book-and-score-on-the-tony-awards/) - On June 7th, when girls across the country turn on the Tony Awards, what do you want them to see?
- [How Fashion Can Empower Women of Theatre](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2015/06/how-fashion-can-empower-women-of-theatre/) - For our special post-Tonys feature we decided to focus on fashion and how it can be used to empower women of theatre. We collaborated with stylist Micaela Erlanger as she styled Laura Benanti for the Drama Desk Awards and Sutton Foster for the Tony Awards and got their thoughts of fashion and theatre. We also took a look at how fashion has been used as a cultural bridge and innovative tool to recruit new publicity and audiences.
- [Letter from the Editor: How Feminism Won the Tonys](https://www.theintervalny.com/editorial/2015/06/letter-from-the-editor/) - Some thoughts on feminism and the Tony Awards and how 2015 was a big year for women in the the theatre.
- [Guest Essay: Working on Ever After](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2015/06/guest-essay-working-on-ever-after/) - Olivia Cook got to spend the spring working on the musical of Ever After and watching the all-female team in action. She tells us about her experience.
- [An Interview with Anne Washburn](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/07/an-interview-with-anne-washburn/) - We talk to Anne Washburn about 10 out of 12, her writing process, developing new work, and more.
- [NYMF: Women Discuss the Many Ways to be Female Musical Theatre Writers](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/07/nymf-women-of-note/) - Advice and Insight from Top Female Musical Theatre Writers
- [Jeanine Tesori’s Radical Participation Jamboree](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2015/07/jeanine-tesoris-radical-participation-jamboree/) - You're invited to a special event with Jeanine Tesori.
- [Jeanine Tesori’s Radical Participation Jamboree Recap](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2015/08/event-jeanine-tesoris-radical-participation-jamboree-recap/) - A short recap (but more of a thank you note) of Jeanine Tesori's Radical Participation Jamboree.
- [Ambition and Hunger: A conversation with Jeanine Tesori](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2015/10/ambition-and-hunger-a-conversation-with-jeanine-tesori/) - Please join us on Sunday, November 8th at 353 West 12th Street for Session A: 10am-12pm or Session B: 1pm-3pm.
- [Sonya Tayeh on "you’ll still call me by name"](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/08/sonya-tayeh-on-youll-still-call-me-by-name/) - Choreographer Sonya Tayeh is currently creating the piece "you’ll still call me by name" for New York Live Arts. We talk to her about what inspired the piece, translating things physically, and the challenges of fundraising.
- [An Interview with Chilina Kennedy](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/11/an-interview-with-chilina-kennedy/) - One of the under appreciated aspects of performing on Broadway is the challenge of taking over a lead role in a popular, long running Broadway show. Chilina Kennedy knows that challenge well. We sat down with her to discuss doing a long run of a show, what other areas of culture affect her work, and more.
- [An Interview with Miriam Shor](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/11/an-interview-with-miriam-shor/) - Miriam Shor is currently starring in Lynn Nottage's new play, "Sweat." We talk to Miriam about how she prepared for the role, what "Sweat" has to say about our country, how audience reactions have changed post-election, and more.
- [Silverman Forever: honoring Leigh Silverman at The 24 Hour Plays](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/11/silverman-forever-honoring-leigh-silverman-at-the-24-hour-plays/) - On November 14th, we got to help honor Leigh Silverman as The 24 Hour Plays presented her with their Inspiration Award. We created a video called "Silverman Forever" and are grateful to be able to share it and an except from her speech.
- [Playwrights of Page 73: Hansol Jung, Clare Barron, and Caroline V. McGraw](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/11/playwrights-of-page-73-hansol-jung-clare-barron-and-caroline-v-mcgraw/) - We gather Page 73 playwrights Hansol Jung, Clare Barron, and Caroline V. McGraw to discuss Page 73, being a playwright in New York City, and how they’d like to see gender equality improve.
- [An Interview with Lee Sunday Evans](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/11/an-interview-with-lee-sunday-evans/) - We talk to director Lee Sunday Evans about her process for putting together Don’t You F**king Say a Word, new play development, and the other areas of culture that affect her work.
- [An Interview with Josie Rourke](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/11/an-interview-with-josie-rourke/) - We speak to director Josie Rourke about bringing Les Liaisons Dangereuses to Broadway at this particular moment in history, the sexual politics of the play, her work as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, and more.
- [An Interview with Suzan-Lori Parks](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/10/an-interview-with-suzan-lori-parks/) - We talk to Pulitzer winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks about the new production of "The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World AKA The Negro Book of The Dead," her writing process, influences on her work, expectations, and much more.
- [May Adrales on Vietgone](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/10/may-adrales-on-vietgone/) - We talk to director May Adrales about "Vietgone" at Manhattan Theatre Club. We sat down with her to discuss her process for creating the world of the play, figuring out the tone, new play development, and much more.
- [An Interview with Stephanie J. Block](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/10/an-interview-with-stephanie-j-block/) - We visit Stephanie J. Block at the Walter Kerr Theatre to discuss how she prepared for her latest role in Falsettos, her development as an artist, roles for women in theatre, and much more.
- [An Interview with Jessie Mueller](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/10/an-interview-with-jessie-mueller/) - Jessie Mueller has become one of the most popular leading ladies on Broadway. We take her to a diner to discuss Waitress, her development as an artist, her relationship with ambition, and more.
- [Betty Shamieh on Fit for a Queen](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/09/betty-shamieh-on-fit-for-a-queen/) - We visit the Egyptian Art wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with playwright Betty Shamieh to discuss her play "Fit for a Queen" about Hatshepsut, how stories about women are told, and how new play development can be improved.
- [Lacombe Portraits: Seeing It to Be It](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2015/09/lacombe-portraits-seeing-it-to-be-it/) - Legendary photographer Brigitte Lacombe takes exclusive portraits of 2015 Tony Winners Lisa Kron, Ruthie Ann Miles, Kelli O’Hara, and Jeanine Tesori.
- [An Interview with Megan McGinnis](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/10/an-interview-with-megan-mcginnis/) - We visit Megan McGinnis in her dressing room before a performance of Daddy Long Legs to talk about the show, her development as a performer, and more.
- [An Interview with Betsy Wolfe on the Way to Carnegie Hall](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/04/an-interview-with-betsy-wolfe-on-the-way-to-carnegie-hall/) - Hear from Betsy Wolfe before and after she performs at Carnegie Hall and find out what goes into performing on that famous stage.
- [An Interview with Montego Glover](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/04/an-interview-with-montego-glover/) - We talk to actress Montego Glover about The Royale at Lincoln Center Theater, her process, how she shapes her characters, what inspires her, and much more.
- [The Task of Resurrecting Historic Plays by Women](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/04/the-task-of-resurrecting-historic-plays-by-women/) - We profile History Matters/Back to the Future, an organization that advocates for historic plays by women to be included in college curriculum. We also ask readers what plays by women influenced them.
- [An Interview with Rebecca Luker](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/05/an-interview-with-rebecca-luker/) - We talk to Rebecca Luker about stepping into Fun Home, her process for creating a character, the trajectory of her career, what political causes are important to her, and much more.
- [Women to Watch](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2016/09/women-to-watch/) - Meet 16 female writers, directors, designers, and producers who the theatre community should be watching.
- [Modern-Day Alchemy: a Tale of Mentorship](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/09/modern-day-alchemy-a-tale-of-mentorship/) - Alexandra Silber writes about the impact of her mentor, Tyne Daly, and why having mentors is an important part of life and art.
- [Elizabeth Swados: A Legacy](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2016/06/elizabeth-swados-a-legacy/) - A pioneering woman of theatre, it is clear Liz was a hero and mentor to many. Hear from six women who reveal how Elizabeth Swados guided and influenced them.
- [Video: Fairytale of Fun Home](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/09/video-fairytale-of-fun-home/) - A video highlighting the impact of the musical Fun Home and how it made history for women on Broadway.
- [Women's Equality Day: #JazzHandsTheVote](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/08/womens-equality-day-jazzhandsthevote/) - For Women's Equality Day, we ask women of theatre to tell us why voting is important to them. And then we give you all the resources you need to register to vote and find out about your rights as a voter. Let's #JazzHandsTheVote.
- [An Interview with Anna Louizos](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/09/an-interview-with-anna-louizos/) - We visit the studio of set designer Anna Louizos and we talk to her about her design process for Holiday Inn, her dream to start a theatre museum, the challenges female designers face, and much more.
- [An Interview with Diane Paulus](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/05/an-interview-with-diane-paulus/) - We talk to Diane Paulus about directing Waitress, the challenges of directing theatre in 2016, her work as artistic director of A.R.T., audience engagement, and much more.
- [An Interview with  Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/09/an-interview-with-rebecca-naomi-jones-and-kecia-lewis/) - We talk to Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis, who are currently starring in "Marie and Rosetta," about how they prepared, mentorship on and off stage, being ambitious, and much more.
- [RACKET. – Periods Without Shame](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2015/11/racket-periods-without-shame/) - We profile, RACKET, a new organization designed to provide women in homeless shelters access to feminine hygiene products.
- [SLUT the Play and Conversations about Sexual Violence](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/03/slut-the-play-and-conversations-about-sexual-violence/) - In the midst of the ongoing discussion about sexual violence on campuses and communities around the country, we talk about The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company production of SLUT the Play.
- [7 More Women of Theatre History You Should Know](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2016/08/7-more-women-of-theatre-history-you-should-know/) - We profile seven more women who have made major contributions to the American theatre: Tisa Chang, Rachel Crothers, J.E. Franklin, Carolyn Leigh, Ellen Stewart, Megan Terry, and Nina Vance.
- [An Interview with Shaina Taub](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/08/an-interview-with-shaina-taub/) - We talk to Shaina Taub about her process for adapting and composing Twelfth Night for Public Works of The Public Theater, and her next project, a musical about the women’s suffrage movement.
- [Kelli O'Hara on 38th Street](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2016/02/kelli-ohara-on-38th-street/) - We follow Kelli O'Hara as she teaches a master class and find out more about her process as an actress and singer.
- [Sherie Rene Scott: Fully Present and Accounted For](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/08/sherie-rene-scott/) - An in-depth interview examining the singular genius of Sherie Rene Scott on Whorl Inside a Loop, writing, female protagonism & being taken seriously.
- [A Writer and a Director Walk into a Bar: Lucy Teitler and Kimberly Senior](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/08/a-writer-and-a-director-walk-into-a-bar-lucy-teitler-and-kimberly-senior/) - Playwright Lucy Teitler and Director Kimberly Senior discuss how it all began, their comedic influences, trends in comedy and more.
- [An Interview with Carmen Cusack](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/08/an-interview-with-carmen-cusack/) - On the eve of her concerts at 54 Below, we talk to Carmen Cusack about Bright Star, answering the question, "Who is Carmen Cusack," and her life both past and present.
- [Women of NYMF 2016](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/07/women-of-nymf-2016/) - Meet the women who are a part of the 2016 New York Musical Festival, from actresses to directors, from Tony nominees to those just beginning their careers.
- [An Interview with Heather Headley](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/07/an-interview-with-heather-headley/) - Hear from Heather Headley about her acting process, coming into The Color Purple, developing as an artist, and more.
- [Rachel Chavkin and Bess Wohl on Small Mouth Sounds](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/07/rachel-chavkin-and-bess-wohl-on-small-mouth-sounds/) - A discussion with playwright Bess Wohl and director Rachel Chavkin about "Small Mouth Sounds." Learn about how the play was developed, audience engagement & more.
- [An Interview with Lorin Latarro](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/07/an-interview-with-lorin-latarro/) - Hear from choreographer Lorin Latarro about WaitressandGod Bless You, her switch to choreography, using art for social change, and more.
- [Photo Diary: ASTEP](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/06/photo-diary-astep/) - To help celebrate ASTEP's tenth anniversary, we asked Mary-Mitchell Campbell to share some of her photos from the organization's work around the globe.
- [The Next Generation: Women's Project Theater's The Pipeline Festival](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/04/the-next-generation-womens-project-theaters-the-pipeline-festival/) - Meet the teams behind the Women’s Project Theater's The Pipeline Festival and get a peek at the American theatre’s next generation.
- [An Interview with Natasha Katz](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/05/an-interview-with-natasha-katz/) - Lighting designer Natasha Katz Discusses Long Day’s Journey into Night, storytelling through light, and how the field has changed.
- [Leah C. Gardiner and Penelope Skinner on The Ruins of Civilization](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/05/leah-c-gardiner-and-penelope-skinner-on-the-ruins-of-civilization/) - The day after opening night of The Ruins of Civilization, we talk to director Leah C. Gardiner and writer Penelope Skinner about the tone of the show, issues that inspired the play, cultural differences, and more.
- [An Interview with Leigh Silverman and Sonya Tayeh](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/07/leigh-silverman-and-sonya-tayeh/) - An interview with Leigh Silverman and Sonya Tayeh on putting together The Wild Party, their partnership, women in theatre & much more.
- [An Interview with Jessica Hecht and Alexandra Silber](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/05/an-interview-with-jessica-hecht-and-alexandra-silber/) - Hear from Jessica Hecht and Alexandra Silber on playing in the revival of Fiddler on the Roof and how they incorporated historical material into their roles.
- [An Interview with Quiara Alegría Hudes](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/05/an-interview-with-quiara-alegria-hudes/) - Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes shares insight about her new play Daphne’s Dive, her writing process, new play development, and more.
- [20 Minutes with Chita Rivera](https://www.theintervalny.com/featurettes/2016/05/20-minutes-with-chita-rivera/) - Before her return engagement at the Cafe Carlyle, we have a quick chat with Broadway legend Chita Rivera about her career and how Broadway has changed.
- [An Interview with Renée Elise Goldsberry](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/04/an-interview-with-renee-elise-goldsberry/) - Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry talks about the process of being a performer and how to continue to let life happen during the rise of a career.
- [7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2016/03/7-women-of-theatre-history-you-should-know/) - Profiles of seven women who have made major contributions to American theatre including Micki Grant, Cheryl Crawford, Margo Jones, and Zelda Fichandler.
- [An Interview with Ruthie Ann Miles](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/04/an-interview-with-ruthie-ann-miles/) - We talk to Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles before a performance of The King and I about her process, how she developed her character, how she found who she was as an artist, and more. We also watch her transform into Lady Thiang.
- [An Interview with Sierra Boggess](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/12/sierra-boggess/) - We talk to Sierra Boggess about School of Rock, iconic women, her evolution as a performer, how she balances personal growth while working in the theatre, and much more.
- [“What did it mean to you to see so many women win Tony Awards this year?”](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2015/07/what-did-it-mean-to-you-to-see-so-many-women-win-tony-awards-this-year/) - We decided to ask some women between the ages of 18-30 to answer the question: “What did it mean to you to see so many women win Tony Awards this year?” Here’s what they said.
- [An Interview with Liesl Tommy](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/03/an-interview-with-liesl-tommy/) - The day after the first preview of Eclipsed on Broadway, we talked to director Liesl Tommy about shaping the show, having a vision, being a leader, and much more.
- [Behind the Scenes with Sutton Foster and Micaela Erlanger](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2015/06/behind-the-scenes-with-sutton-foster-and-micaela-erlanger/) - We go behind the scenes with stylist Micaela Erlanger as she gets Sutton Foster ready for the Tony Awards.
- [An Interview with Lydia R. Diamond](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2016/02/an-interview-with-lydia-r-diamond/) - We talk to playwright Lydia R. Diamond about her new play Smart People, her writing process, how she thinks new play development can be improved, her ideas about a fashion play, representation, and much more.
- [An Interview with Christina Anderson](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/an-interview-with-christina-anderson/) - We talk to playwright Christina Anderson about her writing process, developing new plays, diversity in theatre, and much more.
- [Erin Davie on Coney Island](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/09/erin-davie-on-coney-island/) - We take Erin Davie to Coney Island to talk about Side Show, preparing to lead a show on Broadway, being weird, representation of women in theatre, and much more.
- [#LeahRyanFund Contest](https://www.theintervalny.com/community/2014/09/leahryanfund-contest/) - “I need stories by women on stage because…” contest for The Leah Ryan Fund.
- [An Interview with Tanya Saracho](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2014/10/an-interview-with-tanya-saracho/) - We talk to playwright Tanya Saracho about her writing process, working in theatre and TV, representation of women and minorities, and much more.
- [An Interview with Laura Benanti](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/01/an-interview-with-laura-benanti/) - We sit down with Laura Benanti and talk about her evolution as an actress, coming of age while working in theatre, creating her own work, being a woman in the entertainment industry, and much more.
- [Photo Essay: <i>Hedda Gabler</i> Reimagined with Erin Davie](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2015/04/photo-essay-hedda-gabler-reimagined-with-erin-davie/) - We paired photographer Sarah Hiatt with actress Erin Davie and sent them off to do a reimagining of the classic and layered Hedda Gabler.
- [An Interview with Deborah Zoe Laufer](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/09/an-interview-with-deborah-zoe-laufer/) - We talk to playwright Deborah Zoe Laufer about her new play Informed Consent, her process as a writer, new play development, and more.
- [An Interview with Lynn Nottage](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/10/an-interview-with-lynn-nottage/) - We visit Lynn Nottage at her office and talk about her new play Sweat, her writing process, being in dialogue with the theatrical canon, diversity and parity in the theatre, and much more.
- [My First Time Voting: Women of Theatre](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/2015/10/my-first-time-voting/) - We're already excited about the 2016 Presidential election, so we asked a number of the women we've interviewed to tell us about their first time voting.
- [An Interview with Nilaja Sun](https://www.theintervalny.com/interviews/2015/12/an-interview-with-nilaja-sun/) - We talk to solo performed Nilaja Sun about her new show Pike St., her process for creating and developing solo pieces, themes in her work, and much more.

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- [Features](https://www.theintervalny.com/features/) - The Interval features a variety of interviews with a broad variety of inspirational women in theater.

## 2J Slideshow

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