On this episode of Curtain Call, Tom speaks with playwright Nicca Ray and director Joe Battista about their collaboration on the new play The Cry of the Butterfly, opening in early February at Theater for the New City. The conversation explores how deeply personal material is shaped for the stage, the trust required between writer and director, and the role collaboration plays in bringing new work to life.

On this episode of Curtain Call, Tom speaks with playwright Nicca Ray and director Joe Battista about their collaboration on the new play The Cry of the Butterfly, opening in early February at Theater for the New City. The conversation explores how deeply personal material is shaped for the stage, the trust required between writer and director, and the role collaboration plays in bringing new work to life.

The Cry of The Butterfly

Take your seat for Curtain Call —the podcast where local theatre meets the professional stage! Each week, host Tom Candela brings you engaging, in-depth interviews with the artists, directors, and creators shaping our local community theatres, alongside special guests from New York City and beyond. From hometown stages to Broadway lights, we uncover the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind the curtain. Between the conversations, enjoy handpicked Broadway show tunes that bring the magic of musical theatre straight to your ears.

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The Cry of The Butterfly

The Cry of The Butterfly