LIGHTS UP!

Music by Bensound

Artist: Benjamin Tissot

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In this special introductory episode kicking off our 5th season, we speak with John Freedman and Brandice Thompson from the Center for International Theatre Development (CITD) about the resilience of theater in Ukraine as the region marks three years of conflict. We discuss the enduring impact of war on artists, the vital legacy of founder Philip Arnoult, and how CITD’s Linkages Play Exchange has made this season possible—leading into episodes 1 and 2, featuring Ukrainian playwrights Dmytro Ternovyi and Anna Halas. This conversation underscores the urgent need for artistic solidarity and the profound ways theater amplifies voices that must be heard.

To learn more about CITD's initiatives and discover ways to connect, support or host a staged reading, please explore:

• Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings

• Theatre of Playwrights, Kyiv

• Linkages-Ukraine

Also referenced in this episode:

• The podcast adaptation of the acclaimed anthology A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions in a Time of War

• AMERICAN THEATRE speaks to Philip Arnoult

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ONE NIGHT STAN by Adam Szudrich (Australia)

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Rachel: Juanita Castro-Ochoa (NY)

Holly: Sadie Collins (TN)

Marie: Savannah Talledo (PA)

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Humanities Tennessee - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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BROKEN by James McLindon

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A: SJ Lester

B: Chase Parker

Directed by Joel Sancez-Avantes

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Urban Art Commission - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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COME BACK MISS CALLIOPE by Alan Kilpatrick (Belgium)

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Edward Phapp: Chase Parker (GA)

Rainy Brightwater: Bronte Upshaw (NY)

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5

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Wolf Gap - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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A ZILLION PIECES by Germaine Shames

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Simon: Joseph Watts (GA)

Mihai: SJ Lester (TN)

Audrey: Bronte Upshaw (NY)

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

Additional Audio:

Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5

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Discovery Park of America - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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THE PROPHET by Rebecca Dzida (DC)

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Ty: Joseph Watts (GA)

Sophie: Charlene Hong-White (TN)

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Historic Cragfont, Inc - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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TWANG by Cris Eli Blak (NY)

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Cash: Kenya White (TN)

Lucille: Savannah Talledo (PA)

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Southern Word, Inc - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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THERAPEUTIC by Leticia Arbelo (ARGENTINA)

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Karina: Norma Meza (GA)

Juli: Carla Costabile (NY)

Directed by Joel Sancez-Avantes

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Campbell Culture Coalition - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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WORDS TO THAT EFFECT by F.J. Hartland (PA)

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Lavinia: Bronte Upshaw (NY)

Neeley/Cornelius: Scott Harrison (NY)

Directed by Joel Sanchez-Avantes

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

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Museum Center at 5ive Points - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight

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