Episodes
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Playwrighting In Verse featuring Ronan Noone
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
The Drilling Company, known for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot and new plays, talks with playwright Ronan Noone about his verse play, THE SMUGGLER and its 2023 Off-Broadway production at Irish Rep. Actor Mick Mellamphy, appearing as the only actor in the 9000 word play as Tim Finnegan makes a special appearance to talk about the play and the legacy of Irish story telling.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
To Be or Not To Be Project - Elowyn Castle - French
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
In our ongoing project, Elowyn Castle, longtime company member and veteran New York actress/director, brings the soliloquy to life in French. A few of the many places Elowyn has turned up on stages in New York and elsewhere over the last 50 years.
NOISES OFF (ACC/Snarks); THE PHILANDERER & BLACK TIE (Triangle Theatre). Off-B’Way: THE NORWEGIANS (The Drilling Company), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE (Equity Library Theater). KALLIE (American Renaissance Theater); PLAZA SUITE, ARMS AND THE MAN, CEMETARY CLUB (ACC/Snarks); OTHELLO, TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE LADY’S NOT FOR BURNING, LOVE LETTERS. Acting: for The Drilling Company: TWO NOBLE KINSMEN (Queen) HAMLET (Polonia); ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (Countess); ROMEO & JULIET (Nurse); CORIOLANUS (Volumnia - “…the Mama Rose of the Roman Military” - NY Times)); Regional Theatre Acting: Gertie in FUDDY MEERS, Sara in THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, Hedda Gabler, Elvira in BLITHE SPIRIT, Celimene in THE MISANTHROPE, Athalie, Mehitabel in ARCHY & MEHITABEL, Queen Elizabeth 1.Educated in France, England, U.S.A. and Switzerland, Elowyn Castle received a Diplôme and the Grand Prix d'Art Dramatique in performance and directing from the Conservatoire de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland; President of the Episcopal Actors’ Guild since 2008.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
To Be or Not To Be Project - Essi Kaila from Finland
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Essi Kaila, stage and film actress from Finland, joins The Drilling Company's "To Be or Not To Be” Project, inspired by Volodymyr Zelensky's mention of the speech in British Parliament in early March of 2022 just after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Ms. Kaila’s contribution marks the fourth installment in the Project for GOOD NOISE which continues to raise support for Ukrainian refugees. For more information on participation contact us at drillingcompany@gmail.com.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
To Be or Not To Be Project - Alessandro Colla - Italian
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
The Drilling Company presents the To Be or Not To Be Project, a celebration of voices from around the world in the Bard's most famous speech. This episode features Alessandro Colla. The project is dedicated to Ukrainians around the world and especially to refugees in the current crisis.
Thursday May 12, 2022
To Be or Not To Be Project - Remy Souchon - French
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
The Drilling Company presents the To Be or Not Be Project a celebration of voices from around the world in the Bard's most famous speech. This episode features, French actor/comedian, Remy Souchon, know throughout France and to New York audience for many appearances in Bryant Park Shakespeare. The project is dedicated to Ukrainians around the world and especailly to refugees in the current crisis.
Saturday May 07, 2022
To Be or Not To Be Project - Una Clancy - Irish Gaelic
Saturday May 07, 2022
Saturday May 07, 2022
Shakespeare's most famous soliloquy, 'To Be or Not Be' offered in languages from throughout the world. This podcast features Una Clancy in Irish Gaelic. In support of and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Mrs. Clancy is known for her work not only with the Drilling Company but also with New York's famed , Irish Repertory Theatre among many others. The Drilling Company is known for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, Bryant Park Shakespeare and world premieres of new plays in New York City over the last two decades , championing playwrights and nurturing a dynamic ensemble of actors, anchored in New York City from all over the world.
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
INHERITANCE by Eric Henry Sanders
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
A woman meets a cousin she's never met for a lunch date and she's surprised. Eric Henry Sanders takes us on a short, human ride to ask questions we may not have good answers for. Shame, race, reparations and responsibility are all features of this short work sure to inspire conversation with a thoughtful discussion with the playwright that follows. Featuring Emmanuel Elpenord and Karla Hendrick.
Friday May 14, 2021
ON TIME by BRIAN DYKSTRA
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
An interview with prolific Off-Broadway playwright and veteran Broadway actor , Brian Dykstra along with a GOOD NOISE audiocast premiere of his short play ON TIME, commissioned a year ago in the heart of the pandemic shut down. Now, a year later, a look back at where we were and the questions we asked before getting back to "normal". Featuring the talents of Karla Hendrick and Drew Valins and led by Drilling Company artistic director, Hamilton Clancy.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
You Were No Accident by Paul Siefken
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
- An expectant father (pre-Iphones) tries to record for his son; the incredible fertility story of how he came to be. A 2001 play, originally commissioned by The Drilling Company for their FATHERS project. Audiocast by HamiltonClancy (Orange is the New Black, Mindhunter, Billions, One Dollar). A heart-warming story for any family with an interview with playwright Paul Siefken, well-known now as CEO of the award-winning Fred Rogers Company and producer of Odd Squad, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood among many others.
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
STAY by C. Denby Swanson
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Parenting is a journey but sometimes not the one you thought you were going to take. An audiocast of the new C. Denby Swanson short play STAY performed by Jane Bradley with sound design by Robert Siefken, an interview with C. Denby Swanson and a story of how some metaphors defy copyright.