הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Deerfield (2025)

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69: Annah Feinberg, author of the graphic novel Goodbye, Dolly! 41:49

3d ago41:49

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This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to welcome writer and artist Annah Feinberg to talk about her hilarious and moving debut full-length graphic novel, Goodbye, Dolly! Narrated from beyond the grave by Dolly, the famous cloned sheep born in 1996, Goodbye, Dolly! tells the story of her six disaffected children (or a…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: Annika Hileman 23:20

29d ago23:20

23:20

Annika Reece is a passionate performer and dance teacher who plays both a rat tapper and a lost boy in Deerfield’s upcoming production of Shrek the Musical. With a lifelong background in dance and musical theater, Annika brings energy and experience to the stage, having previously performed in shows like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Oklaho…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: Al Katz-Mariani 22:57

1M ago22:57

22:57

Al Katz-Mariani, who plays Pinocchio in Deerfield Theater’s production of Shrek The Musical, shares his deep connection to the company, having performed in numerous shows since high school and considering it his theatrical home. As a public school teacher by day, Al values community theater for providing a high-caliber artistic outlet that fits his…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: Mae O'Connell 19:25

1M ago19:25

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In this episode, we meet Mae O’Connell, the youngest-ever guest on the Deerfield Theater Podcast and a true rising star at just nine years old. With an impressive resume of around 15 shows already under her belt, Mae brings infectious enthusiasm and wisdom beyond her years to her role as Young Fiona in Deerfield Theater’s production of Shrek The Mu…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: Alice Bath 24:36

1M ago24:36

24:36

Alice Bath is a passionate young performer who brings infectious energy and heartfelt insight to her role as Teen Fiona in Deerfield Theater’s production of Shrek The Musical. Alice shares how her love for theater blossomed during the pandemic, turning waiting and uncertainty into a drive to perform and connect with others on stage. She reflects on…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: McKenna Batterson 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

McKenna Batterson is the vibrant heart behind Fiona in Deerfield Theater’s Shrek The Musical. From her early days in voice lessons and a BFA at Syracuse, to braving New York’s theater scene before returning to her Chicago roots, McKenna’s journey is one of rediscovery and passion. She shares how stepping away from the relentless hustle of professio…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: Sebastian Fabal 23:59

1M ago23:59

23:59

Sebastian Fabal brings a fresh, heartfelt energy to Deerfield Theater’s Shrek The Musical as Lord Farquaad, embracing the role as both a comedic challenge and a personal “palate cleanser” after more serious parts. A seasoned performer and musical theater writer, Sebastian shares how the show’s message of celebrating differences resonates deeply tod…

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Shrek The Musical, Meet the Cast: Matanel Roitman 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

Matanel Roitman plays Shrek in Deerfield Theater’s upcoming production of Shrek The Musical. Matanel shares his journey from high school theater to earning a BFA in acting, and how performing is both his passion and his therapy. He reflects on the thrill of playing both villains and heroes, the unique challenges of bringing Shrek to life (including…

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68: Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr., author of The El 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr., in conversation on his new novel The El (Vintage Books, 2025). A love letter to our city of Chicago, The El follows a group of teen gang members in August 1979 as they travel across the city to a summit where gangs plan to join forces. But the reality is less like the movie The Warriors and more like the creation of a cor…

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67: James Shea, author of Last Day of My Face 1:05:36

4M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Our conversation with poet, writer, and translator James Shea, whose extraordinary new collection of poems Last Day of My Face (University of Iowa Press, 2025), was recently published as a winner of the prestigious Iowa Poetry Prize. James Shea's work delights in word play and unexpected images with a voice set at and considering the edges of meani…

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Time to Audition for Shrek the Musical with Director Karen Shuman 25:56

5M ago25:56

25:56

Karen Shuman, the director of Deerfield Theater’s upcoming Shrek the Musical, came on the podcast to talk about the show and upcoming auditions. Karen discusses her lifelong passion for theater, tracing her journey from childhood to her current role as a director. She shares her love for Shrek, mentioning how it is a favorite in her household and h…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5 Outro Episode (with Mathew Kerbis, Lisa Hiton, and Daniel Baer) 55:38

5M ago55:38

55:38

Our Queer Poem-a-Day "outro" episode, featuring three "extras" for Year 5! At 02:00: Mathew Kerbis, a board member of The Friends of the Deerfield Public Library, shares details about the local 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, dedicated to enriching the Library's materials, services, and programs for the members of the community. Mathew shares …

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Ocean Vuong 4:27

6M ago4:27

4:27

Day 20: Ocean Vuong reads his poem "The Last Dinosaur." This poem first appeared in a slightly different form in The Boston Review (2021) and in his collection Time is a Mother (Penguin Press, 2022). Writer, professor, and photographer, Ocean Vuong is the author of The Emperor of Gladness. Born in Saigon, Vietnam and raised in Hartford, Connecticut…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Mark Doty 4:05

6M ago4:05

4:05

Day 19: Mark Doty reads his poem, "A Display of Mackerel," which first appeared in his collection Atlantis (Harper Perennial, 1995). Mark Doty is the author of nine books of poetry. Fire to Fire: New & Selected Poems, won the National Book Award for Poetry in 2008. Text of today's poem and more details about our program can be found at: deerfieldli…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Rose Zinnia 4:55

6M ago4:55

4:55

Day 18: Rose Zinnia reads her poem, "I'm Like If Mary Oliver Had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder." This poem was originally published in Poetry (April 2025). Rose Zinnia is a poet, novelist, essayist, teaching artist, editor, and designer. Born in Akron, Ohio, she is the author of Togethering (Ledge Mule Press, 2024), a chapbook of poetry …

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Nikky Finney 3:24

6M ago3:24

3:24

Day 17: Nikky Finney reads her poem "Charm," originally published in her collection The World is Round (InnerLight Publishing, 2003). Nikky Finney is the author of On Wings Made of Gauze; Rice; The World Is Round; and Head Off & Split, which won the National Book Award for Poetry in 2011. Her new collection of poems, Love Child's Hotbed of Occasion…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Oliver Baez Bendorf 3:39

6M ago3:39

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Day 16: Oliver Baez Bendorf reads his poem "What the Dead Can Do, which was originally published in West Branch (2021), reprinted in Best American Poetry 2022, and in his book Consider the Rooster (Nightboat Books, 2024). Oliver Baez Bendorf is the author of three books of poetry, including Consider the Rooster, a finalist for the 2024 National Boo…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Jayson P. Smith 3:08

6M ago3:08

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Day 15: Jayson P. Smith reads their poem, "I Arrive in a Place with a High Level of Psychic Distress." Queer Poem-a-Day is honored to be the first publication of this poem. Jayson P. Smith is a poet, dancer, educator, & curator from the Bronx. J is the recipient of fellowships from Hawthornden Foundation, NYFA, The Poetry Project, and Callaloo. The…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Jessica Jacobs 5:17

6M ago5:17

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Day 14: Jessica Jacobs reads her poem, "Saturday Services at the Provincetown Shore" from her book unalone (Four Way Books, 2024). Recorded with permission of Four Way Books. All rights reserved. Jessica Jacobs, a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, is the author of unalone, poems in conversation with the Book of Genesis (Four Way Books, March 2024); Take Me w…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Francisco Márquez 3:49

6M ago3:49

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Day 13: Francisco Márquez reads his poem, "The Bulge," first published in The Adroit Journal (April 2025). Francisco Márquez is a poet from Maracaibo, Venezuela, born in Miami, Florida. His work has been featured in the Yale Review, the Brooklyn Rail, the Slowdown podcast, and the Best American Poetry anthology. He has received support from the Tin…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Jaz Sufi 5:23

6M ago5:23

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Day 12: Jaz Sufi reads her poem, "Ode to My Lover's Sequined Dress." Queer Poem-a-Day is honored to be the first publication of this poem. Jaz Sufi (she/hers) is a queer Iranian-American poet and arts educator. Her work has been published or is upcoming in Best New Poets, Best of the Net, AGNI, Black Warrior Review, Muzzle, and elsewhere. She is a …

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Gabrielle Calvocoressi 3:28

6M ago3:28

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Day 11: Gabrielle Calvocoressi reads their poem, "Miss you. Would like to take a walk with you" originally published in Poetry (October 2021). Gabrielle Calvocoressi is the author of The Last Time I Saw Amelia Earhart, Apocalyptic Swing (a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize), and Rocket Fantastic, winner of the Audre Lorde Award for Lesbian Poetr…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Jan-Henry Gray 3:59

6M ago3:59

3:59

Day 10: Jan-Henry Gray reads his poem "On Therapy," first published in the anthology Permanent Record: Poetics Towards the Archive (Nightboat Books, 2025), edited by Naima Yael Tokunow. Jan-Henry Gray is the author of Documents, selected by D.A. Powell as the winner of BOA Editions' Poulin Poetry Prize, and the chapbook Selected Emails. His poems h…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Timothy Liu 4:24

6M ago4:24

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Day 9: Timothy Liu reads his poem "The Price of Kissing is Your Life," originally published in the Georgia Review (Spring 2025). Timothy Liu's most recent books of poems are Down Low and Lowdown and Luminous Debris, both out from Barrow Street. A reader of occult esoterica, he teaches at SUNY New Paltz and Vassar College. Text of today's poem and m…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Lloyd Schwartz 6:00

6M ago6:00

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Day 8: Lloyd Schwartz reads his poem "Who's On First?" This poem was originally published in Ploughshares (1981) and reprinted in Who's On First: New and Selected Poems (University of Chicago Press, 2021). Lloyd Schwartz is poet laureate of Somerville, the Frederick S. Troy Professor of English Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Boston, an…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Keetje Kuipers 3:18

6M ago3:18

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Day 7: Keetje Kuipers reads her poem "Cremello Horse," which first appeared in the magazine 32 Poems and was then published in Lonely Women Make Good Lovers (BOA Editions, 2025). Keetje Kuipers' fourth collection of poetry, Lonely Women Make Good Lovers, was the recipient of the Isabella Gardner Award. Her poetry and prose have appeared in American…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Gaia Rajan 3:35

6M ago3:35

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Day 6: Gaia Rajan reads his poem "Essay on Class," which originally appeared in Frontier Poetry (2023). Gaia Rajan is the author of the chapbooks Moth Funerals (Glass Poetry Press 2020) and Killing It (Black Lawrence Press 2022). His work is published in the Academy of American Poets' Poem-A-Day, Best New Poets, the Best of the Net anthology, The K…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Rick Barot 3:49

6M ago3:49

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Day 5: Rick Barot reads his poem "Pleasure," which appears in his recent book, Moving the Bones. Rick Barot's most recent book of poems is Moving the Bones, published by Milkweed Editions in 2024. His previous book, The Galleons, was longlisted for the National Book Award. He lives in Tacoma, Washington, and directs the Rainier Writing Workshop, th…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: S. Brook Corfman 3:46

6M ago3:46

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Day 4: S. Brook Corfman reads her poem "Before & After." The poem first appeared in Pigeon Pages (2020), in a slightly different form. S. Brook Corfman is the author of My Daily Actions, or The Meteorites, one of The New York Times Best Poetry Books of 2020, finalist for the Leslie Feinberg Award for Trans and Gender-Variant Literature, and winner …

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Marcelo Hernandez Castillo 5:11

6M ago5:11

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Day 3: Marcelo Hernandez Castillo reads his poem "Eclogue: A Field Guide and Cure." The poem was published in the recent anthology Like A Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration (Haymarket Books, 2025). Marcelo Hernandez Castillo is the author of Children of the Land: a Memoir (Harper Collins); Cenzontle (BOA Editions), winner of the A. Poulin, Jr. pri…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Faylita Hicks 5:16

6M ago5:16

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Day 2: Faylita Hicks reads their poem "A Gxrl's Trip Home." This poem was originally published in A Map of My Want (Haymarket Books, 2024). Faylita Hicks (she/they) is a writer, interdisciplinary artist, Hoodoo practitioner, and cultural strategist exploring the intersections of social justice and spirituality. They are the author of A Map of My Wa…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5: Jericho Brown 3:08

6M ago3:08

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Day 1: Jericho Brown reads his poem "Duplex." This poem was originally published in The Progressive Magazine (2019). Jericho Brown is the author of The Tradition, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He is also a recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. Text of today's poem and more details about our program can be found at: deerfieldlib…

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Queer Poem-a-Day, Year 5 Trailer 4:37

7M ago4:37

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We're back for year five of Queer Poem-a-Day! Queer Poem-a-Day is a unique podcast series for Pride Month, presenting a public archive of original poems written and read by contemporary LGBTQIA+ poets. For this fifth year, we'll be sharing a poem each weekday in June. Get exciting with this audio collage "cento" trailer, featuring some of the voice…

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Our Town, Meet the Producer, Julie Stevens 31:14

8M ago31:14

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Julie Stevens shares her extensive background in theater, revealing her journey as both an actress and producer. She discusses her roles as a board member at Deerfield Theater and her return to acting after a 20-year hiatus, during which she built a successful career in senior living. Julie highlights her contributions to the local theater scene, h…

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Our Town, Meet the Cast: Sarah Canon 26:35

8M ago26:35

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Sarah Canon is an experienced performer and choreographer deeply involved with Deerfield Theater. Sarah, who has been both on stage and behind the scenes, discusses her notable roles and contributions, including performing in "Annie" and choreographing productions like "Beauty and the Beast" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." She shares her e…

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66: Dr. Jo Freer on Thomas Pynchon & Gravity's Rainbow 1:06:40

9M ago1:06:40

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A conversation with Dr. Jo Freer, a leading scholar on the work of American novelist Thomas Pynchon. I'm currently leading our Library's Classics Book Discussion Seminar series on Pynchon's 1973 masterpiece Gravity's Rainbow and Dr. Freer's work has been incredibly helpful for me in understanding this challenging novel and Pynchon's work as a whole…

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Our Town, Meet the Cast: Geoff Isaac 23:28

9M ago23:28

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Geoff Isaac will be performing the role of the stage manager in the play, Our Town. Isaac discusses his extensive background in theater, his thoughts on the significance of Our Town as one of America’s greatest plays, and the unique role of the stage manager who narrates and guides the audience through the story. Isaac shares his thoughts on the be…

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Our Town, Meet the Cast: Chucks Quinn III & IV 24:25

9M ago24:25

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Chuck Quinn III and Chuck Quinn IV, a father and son duo, are performing together in Deerfield Theater’s upcoming production of Our Town. They share their unique experiences of working together on stage, the deep bond it forms, and how their real-life relationship influences their portrayal of their characters in the play, and vice versa. They refl…

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Our Town, Meet the Cast: Ryan Bond 27:57

9M ago27:57

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Ryan Bond, an experienced performer and executive producer, discusses his journey from stage production to acting, highlighting his extensive background in digital marketing, software, and game development. Ryan shares his joy in expanding his theatrical footprint in the Chicagoland area, particularly with Deerfield Theater's production of Our Town…

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Our Town, Meet the Dramaturg: Dana Pepowski 24:39

9M ago24:39

24:39

Dana Pepowski, a dramaturg and arts administrator, joins the Deerfield Theater Podcast to discuss her role in the upcoming production of Our Town. Dana, a Northwestern graduate who has worked as an artist in Chicago, elaborates on the duties of a dramaturg, which range from providing historical context to facilitating audience engagement through lo…

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Our Town, Meet the Director: Dan Taube 29:35

9M ago29:35

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Dan Taube, the Director of the Deerfield Theater’s upcoming production of Our Town, shares his extensive experience in theater, spanning from acting to directing and playwriting. He discusses his journey, which began at age 12, evolving through education at NYU and DePaul, and his varied career in community and professional theater. Dan highlights …

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Our Town, Meet the Cast: Susie Mason 21:13

9M ago21:13

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Susie Mason, co-president of the Deerfield Theater board, shares her deep connection with the theater and her journey with Theater D’s latest production, Our Town. Initially skeptical about the choice of the play, Susie found herself falling in love with it during her research, appreciating its profound message about cherishing everyday moments. He…

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Our Town Tickets Discount Code Promotion 0:47

10M ago0:47

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Fans and friends of family theater from all over, but especially Deerfield, we have a special announcement for you on a ticket discount promotion for the upcoming show: Our Town! From February 14th to February 20th, if you use the discount code, VALDAY5, you will receive $5 off your ticket. So get that $5 off and get your ticket to see Our Town per…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Meet the Director: Matt Canon 25:55

1y ago25:55

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Matt Canon is a long-time member of the Deerfield Family Theatre (DFT) community. He first performed with DFT in 2008 and has since taken on various roles, including acting, stage managing, and now directing. Matt is excited to be directing DFT’s upcoming production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which opens on November 15, 2024. He explai…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Meet the Cast: Brielle Horwitch 18:39

1y ago18:39

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In this episode, 10-year-old Brielle Horwitch discusses her upcoming role as Charlie in Deerfield Family Theater’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Despite her young age, Brielle brings considerable stage experience to the role, having performed in around 20 shows including Les Misérables (as Young Cosette and Young Eponine), The So…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Meet the Cast: Danny Mulae 25:12

1y ago25:12

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Danny Mulae is an actor with a history at Deerfield Family Theatre (DFT). He played Charlie Bucket in DFT's production of Willy Wonka 15 years ago, and now he is taking on the role of Mike Teavee in their current production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Danny shares his journey into acting, starting with community theater productions as a t…

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65: Richard Powers, author of Playground 1:02:06

1y ago1:02:06

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Richard Powers talks about his new novel Playground (W. W. Norton & Co., 2024). Playground gives us a masterful braided narrative of lives devoted to oceanography, computer programming, art, and literature, taking us from French Polynesia to right here in Illinois. Powers is the author of fourteen acclaimed novels, including Orfeo (2014), The Overs…

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Deerfield Podcasts Unite Again! Dylan Zavagno of the Deerfield Public Library Returns. 25:52

1y ago25:52

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In this episode of the Deerfield Theater Podcast, Dylan Zavagno from the Deerfield Public Library returns as a guest. Dylan, the adult services coordinator at the library since 2017, discusses his role in hosting the Deerfield Public Library podcast and running various programs, including the Queer-Poem-A-Day series and the classics book discussion…

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64: Lois Baer Barr, author of The Tailor's Daughter 44:52

1y ago44:52

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Lois Baer Barr—a poet and fiction writer living just next door to us in Riverwoods, IL—on her new novel The Tailor's Daughter (Water's Edge Press, 2023). The Tailor's Daughter uses Barr's familial memories and prodigious research to explore the life of a Jewish immigrant family making their lives in Louisville, KY in the interwar years. Encompassin…

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Audition Info for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 0:31

1+ y ago0:31

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Deerfield Family Theater is excited to announce auditions for our November 2024 production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Auditions are open to adults, teens and children (entering 4th grade and up). They will be held at Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Dr., Deerfield, on Monday, August 19th and August 21st from 6-…

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