Meet the Makers

Welcome to Meet the Makers – a digital series of conversations with scholars and Irish Rep artists offering a behind-the-scenes look at Irish history, theatre, and the creative process.

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All previous episodes can be found below and by using the hashtag #IrishRepOnline. You can follow along with the following social media accounts:

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Meet the Makers: The Gifts You Gave to the Dark

A conversation with playwright Darren Murphy, director Caitríona McLaughlin, and the cast of The Gifts You Gave to the Dark: Marty Rea, Seán McGinley, and Marie Mullen, with Irish Rep co-founders, Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O'Reilly. MUSIC: CARL … [Read more...] about Meet the Makers: The Gifts You Gave to the Dark

Meet the Maker: John Douglas Thompson and Obi Abili

on Breaking Barriers in Eugene O’Neill’s The Emperor Jones With John Douglas Thompson and Obi Abili In Discussion with Ciarán O’Reilly Eugene O’Neill evolved as the first major American playwright to address the problem of racism in the United … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: John Douglas Thompson and Obi Abili

Meet the Maker: Conor McPherson

With Conor McPherson In Discussion with Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O'Reilly Acclaimed Irish playwright Conor McPherson (The Girl from North Country) speaks with Irish Rep Artistic Director Charlotte Moore and Producing Director Ciarán … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Conor McPherson

Meet the Maker: Frank McCourt…and How He Got That Way

A CONVERSATION WITH ELLEN MCCOURT AND MALACHY MCCOURT Irish Rep looks back on the life and work of the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of Angela’s Ashes and ‘Tis, the late Frank McCourt. McCourt was an Irish Repertory Theatre actor and playwright (The … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Frank McCourt…and How He Got That Way

Meet the Musical Makers

With John Bell, Barry McNabb, and Charlotte Moore In Conversation with Melissa Errico Music director John Bell, choreographer Barry McNabb and director Charlotte Moore, the team behind countless musical revivals at Irish Rep, including Finian’s … [Read more...] about Meet the Musical Makers

Meet the Makers: The Dead, 1904

With Jean Hanff Korelitz, Nina Korelitz, Paul Muldoon, Liz Neumark, and Ciarán O'Reilly A conversation with co-adaptor and producer Jean Hanff Korelitz, producer Nina Korelitz Matza, co-adaptor Paul Muldoon, Great Performances Catering Founder and … [Read more...] about Meet the Makers: The Dead, 1904

Meet the Makers: Set Designers

With Charlie Corcoran, James Morgan, and James Noone In Discussion with Charlotte Moore Henry Hewes Design and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Charlie Corcoran (The O’Casey Cycle), Henry Hewes Design Award winner James Morgan (On a Clear Day You … [Read more...] about Meet the Makers: Set Designers

Meet the Maker: Tony Walton

With Tony Walton In Discussion with Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O'Reilly Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award winner Tony Walton (Pippin, Guys and Dolls), in conversation with Irish Rep Artistic Director Charlotte Moore and Producing Director Ciarán … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Tony Walton

Meet the Makers: Irish Rep Stage Managers

With Pam Brusoski, Jeff Davolt, April Ann Kline, and Michael Palmer In discussion with Frances Howorth In celebration of Actors’ Equity Association’s declaration of 2020 as #TheYearoftheStageManager, Pam Brusoski (A Child’s Christmas in … [Read more...] about Meet the Makers: Irish Rep Stage Managers

Meet the Makers: Aedín Moloney and Colum McCann

With Aedín Moloney and Colum McCann Actor Aedín Moloney and National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann discuss James Joyce and Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom – the play they co-adapted from the final chapter of Joyce’s Ulysses, which … [Read more...] about Meet the Makers: Aedín Moloney and Colum McCann

Meet the Maker: Lady Gregory

With Ciarán O’Reilly, Úna Clancy, and James Pethica Irish literary scholar James Pethica (Professor of Theater and English, Williams College), actor Úna Clancy (Lady G: Plays and Whisperings of Lady Gregory), and director Ciarán O’Reilly (Dublin … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Lady Gregory

Meet the Maker: Bill Irwin on Samuel Beckett

With Bill Irwin In Discussion with Seth Bauer Tony Award winner Bill Irwin discusses Samuel Beckett and his recent Irish Rep production On Beckett in conversation with Irish Rep Individual Giving Manager Seth Bauer. This special episode is in … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Bill Irwin on Samuel Beckett

Meet the Makers: Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly

With Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O'Reilly In Discussion with Conor Bagley Irish Repertory Theatre co-founders Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director, and Ciarán O’Reilly, Producing Director, discuss the company’s history and mission with collaborator … [Read more...] about Meet the Makers: Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly