When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
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Story Theater Company (STC) offers quality theatrical opportunities for area children and provides them with positive role models who teach the fundamentals of theater in a welcoming environment that encourages self-confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and inclusion of all.
This podcast is a behind-the-scenes look at our current productions, workshops and camps. Guests include the production team, cast and crew.
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Story Theater Company (STC) offers quality theatrical opportunities for area children and provides them with positive role models who teach the fundamentals of theater in a welcoming environment that encourages self-confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and inclusion of all.
This podcast is a behind-the-scenes look at our current productions, workshops and camps. Guests include the production team, cast and crew.
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1 Episode 27: Aspen Unser as Death in the Teen Play Festival 4:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWith the closing of The Last Illusion, STC's sole focus turns to the Teen Play Festival which is now just over a month from taking the Camelot stage in Nevada. Maggie talks with Aspen Unser who plays Death in "Waiting for the End of the World."
On this episode of Theater Stories, Elodie talks with AJ Schill, the director of the teen one-act "You Want Fries With That?" They explore the differences between directing and other roles around around the theater and some of the challenges of seeing your vision through.
1 Episode 25: Micah Leichty as Dr. Crandon and Elizabeth Hobson as Harriet Carrington 5:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn our 25th episode, Maggie talks with Last Illusion cast members Elizabeth Hobson (Harriett Carrington) and Micah Leichty (Dr. Crandon). The show is heading into tech week at the City Auditorium and everyone is excited to see everything come together before opening. Elizabeth and Micah talk a bit about the process and the vaudeville performances that serve as an opening act to The Last Illusion.…
1 Episode 24: Gwen Burrell, director of Waiting for the End of the World 5:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn today's episode, Maggie has a chat with Gwen Burrell who is directing the teen one-act Waiting for the End of the World by John Shanahan. They discuss the challenges facing a first-time director and the responsibilities that go with it.
1 Episode 23: Sylvie Grail and Lila Mae Mostek as Houdini's Assistants 6:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn today's episode of Theater Stories, Maggie talks to Sylvie Grail and Lila Mae Mostek who play Harry Houdini's assistants and are instrumental to success of the illusions that the company will attempt on stage at the Auditorium in a few weeks.
1 Episode 22: Ashley Heimer as Bess Houdini and Caleb DuBois as Theo Houdini 7:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn today's episode of Theater Stories, Maggie talks with cast members Ashley Heimer and Caleb DuBois, who are playing Harry Houdini's wife and brother. They talk about the rehearsal process, acting at STC and the illusions that they get to perform when The Last Illusion opens on Valentine's Day.
1 Episode 21: Teen Show Co-Directors Vivien Ginder & Maggie VanDyk 9:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Elodie talks with the co-directors of the Teen Play Festival show "When Birds Cry," Maggie VanDyk and Vivien Ginder. Maggie and Vivien offer a unique perspective as first-time directors and discuss what's happening at these early rehearsals. Their show will be part of a series of short plays directed by teens at the Camelot Theater in the Spring.…
1 Episode 20: Teen Show Co-Director, Maggie Haggas 8:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Elodie and Maggie talk about the hurdles they face as first-time directors. They are working together to direct Overtones for STC Teen Play Festival that will be on stage in April in Nevada.
1 Episode 19: Charlie Huntington as Harry Houdini 4:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHappy New Year and welcome back to another great episode of Theater Stories. On our first episode of 2025, Maggie stopped by rehearsal to talk with Charlie Huntington about his role as Harry Houdini in The Last Illusion. They talk about everything going on behind the curtain and what audiences can expect when the show opens next month.…
1 Merry Christmas: Theater Stories is Off This Week 0:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin us next week for a talk with Charlie Huntington.
1 Episode 17: The Last Illusion Set/Prop Designer & Builder, Ember Biggs 11:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Maggie talks with Ember Biggs who is designing and building the set and props for The Last Illusion. It's a hilarious peek into the workshop to learn about the process and challenges for this show.
1 Episode 16: The Last Illusion Stage Manager, Makayla Schuler 4:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRehearsals are under way for STCs winter show, The Last Illusion, the story of magician Harry Houdini. This week we are joined by stage manager Makayla Schuler to talk about her role in keeping things moving from the read-thru until strike.
1 Episode 15: The Last Illusion Production Manager, Sarah Coeur 6:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe cast is set and rehearsals for The Last Illusion begin this week. Sarah Couer joins the podcast once again to talk about what happens behind the scenes and why this show is unlike anything STC has done before.
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