Bookwaves/Artwaves – September 7, 2023: Giovanna Sardelli – Stephen Sondheim

Описание: Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky.



Links to assorted local theater & book venues (https://kpfa.org/episode/bookwaves-ar...)



 

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Giovanna Sardelli, Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky.



Before becoming Artistic Director in July 2023, Giovanna Sardelli served as Artistic Director of TheatreWorks New Works since 2014. A noted stage director, she has worked closely with Tony winner Matthew Lopez and Pulitzer finalist Rajiv Joseph, among others, and has directed at several regional and New York theaters, along with several productions at TheatreWorks. Before joining TheatreWorks she served on the faculty at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and before that had an acting career.



In this conversation, she discusses TheatreWorks’ current financial challenges, along with a look at the upcoming season. Complete 33-minute interview. (https://kpfa.org/area941/episode/inte...)



 



 

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Stephen Sondheim (1930 – November 26, 2021) in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in New York, November 24, 2011.



Stephen Sondheim died at the age of 91 on November 26, 2021. A titan of American musical theater whose work both transcended and changed the genre itself, Sondheim was responsible for the lyrics for Gypsy and West Side Story — and his own shows, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, all became classics in the field. His lyrics were clever and deep – whether it be the torch song “Losing My Mind” from Follies, the history lesson, “Someone in a Tree” from Pacific Overtures, the gorgeous “Sunday” from Sunday in the Park, “Not While I’m Around” from Sweeney Todd, “Not a Day Goes By” from Merrily We Roll Along, “Send in the Clowns”… the list goes on.



In this interview recorded in November 2011 at his townhouse in New York City for “Look! I Made a Hat!”, the second volume of his collection of essays and song lyrics, he discusses his later works and his career with host Richard Wolinsky. Complete Interview (https://kpfa.org/area941/episode/inte...)



Interview for “Finishing The Hat, recorded November 6, 2010. (https://kpfa.org/area941/episode/step...)



 



Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links



Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors’ positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended.



Book Stores

Bay Area Book Festival  (https://www.baybookfest.org/) Event calendar and links to previous events.

Book Passage. (https://www.bookpassage.com/)   Monthly Calendar. (https://www.bookpassage.com/event) Mix of on-line and in-store events.

Books Inc. (https://www.booksinc.net/)   Mix of on-line and in-store events.

The Booksmith.  (https://www.booksmith.com/) Monthly Event Calendar. (https://www.booksmith.com/event)

Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. (https://www.clasanjose.org/) See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months.

Green Apple Books (https://www.greenapplebooks.com/event) . Events calendar.

Kepler’s Books (https://www.keplers.com/)   On-line Refresh the Page program listings. (https://www.keplers.org/refresh-the-p...)



Live Theater Companies

Actor’s Reading Collective (ARC).  (https://www.arcstream.org/) See website for past streams.

Alter Theatre. (https://www.altertheater.org/) See website for upcoming productions.

American Conservatory Theatre (https://www.act-sf.org/)   The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical,  August 25 – October 1, 2023.

Aurora Theatre (https://auroratheatre.org/)   Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams, September 1 – October 1.

Awesome Theatre Company (https://awesometheatre.org/) . Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming.

Berkeley Rep (https://berkeleyrep.org/) POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, by Selina Fillinger, September 16 – October 22, Roda Theatre.

Berkeley Shakespeare Company (https://berkeleyshakes.org/) . King Lear. September 1 – 24. See website for days and locations.

Boxcar Theatre. (http://www.boxcartheatre.org/) See website for calendar listings.

Brava Theatre Center: (https://www.brava.org/?utm_source=new...) See website for events.

BroadwaySF: (https://broadwaysf.com/Online/default...) Hadestown, September 12-17, 2023, Orpheum.

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