Whisper in the Wings Episode 1405

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the dancer/artistic director Urja Desai Thakore. She joined us to talk about her company Pagrav Dance Company, as well as her journey in the arts as a dancer. This was such a fascinating conversation. So be sure that you tune in, and share this with your friends!Pagrav Dance CompanyMore information is available at pagravdance.com And be sure to follow Urja to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: pagravdance.com@pagravdanceco@urja76

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the amazing playwright/performer Katy Murphy. She stopped by to share her exciting new piece (No) Refunds. This is a great new work being presented in a clever way. So make sure you hit play and get your tickets today!(No) RefundsJanuary 14th-24th@ TheaterlabTickets and more information are available at theaterlabnyc.com And be sure to follow Katy to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: @katymurphyfanaccountkaty-murphy.com @norefundsplay

Join us on the latests Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper as we welcome on the co-writer/director Rosie Glen-Lambert and the co-writer/performer Hailey McAfee to talk about their show and her Children. This fantastic show, hot off a successful run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, is making its NYC debut this winter. So make sure that you tune in and turn out for this great work!and her ChildrenJanuary 14th-February 13th@ SoHo PlayhouseTickets and more information are available at sohoplayhouse.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: sohoplayhouse.comtheatticcollectivela.com@theatticcollective_la@hailymcaffee@ringaroundro_z

For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the playwright/director Dennis Leroy Kangalee to talk about his amazing new work My Dying City Vol.II. This was such a fascinating and timely work to learn all about, and Dennis was so easy and so fun to speak with. So make sure you hit play and get your tickets today!Kangalee Arts Ensemble PresentsMy Dying City Vol. IIJanuary 15th-25th@ The American Theatre of Actors Tickets and more information are available at kangaleeartsensemble.org And be sure to follow Dennis to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions: [email protected]

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we are so thrilled to welcome several of the artist participating in PhysFestNYC 2026! These wonderful people shared with us their works as well as the workshops they are participating in. So make sure you tune in and turn out for this great festival!PhysFestNYC 2026 January 8th-18th @ Stella Adler Center for the Arts Tickets and more information are available at physfestnyc.org And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Your Queen Presents Petrus written and performed by Edu DiazMonday, January 12th Market Your Show presented by Edu DiazFriday, January 16thedudiaz.com@edudiazactorThe Art of Conversation in Mime presented by Marissa MolnarSunday, January 18th and Saturday, January 17th @marissamolnarChittuparakudu: The Flight of the Sparrow written, choreographed, and performed by Vaibu MohanSunday, January 11th and 12thvaibumohan.com@vaibumohan

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the playwright/performer Caroline Dunn, to talk about her new show Prudence Play (Or Sister Prudence Is Not Gay!). We had such a great time learning all about the journey of this show as well as varied effects and ideas that audiences are walking away with. So make sure that you hit play and get your tickets while you still can!Prudence Play (Or Sister Prudence Is Not Gay!) Now- January 11th @ The Flea TheaterTickets and more information are available at boyzwithapple.comAnd be sure to follow Caroline to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions:@prudenceplayig@itscarolinedunn

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcome on the playwright Andy Law to talk about his latest work, Blue Bottle. This powerful and personal piece was fascinating to learn all about and we had a great time getting to chat about it. So make sure that you tune in and turn up for this fabulous new play!Blue BottlePart of the New York Theater Winter FestivalJanuary 15th, 17th, and 18th@ Latea TheaterTickets and more information are available at newyokrtheaterfestival.com and bluebottleplay.com And be sure to follow Andy to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions: bluebottleplay.comandytclaw.comm@andytclaw

Join us on the latests Whisper in the Wins from Stage Whisper, as we kick off our coverage of the 2026 International Fringe Encore Series. This time we welcomed on four of this year’s shows and the artists behind them. These are some incredible works and you won’t want to miss them! So be sure you hit play and get your tickets today!2026 International Fringe Encore Series January 3rd-March 29th @ SoHo PlayhouseTickets and more information are available at sohoplayhouse.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World written and performed by Duane Forrest January 3rd-February 1st@duaneintheforrestDiana: The Untold and Untrue Story co-created and performed by Linus Karp Janaury 6th-10th@awkwardprodsAnd Her Children co-written and performed by Hailey McAfee January 14th- February 13th@theatticcollective_laPuttana (whore) technically designed by Sebastiano Cecchini January 14th-24th@teatroe

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the creator/performer Arielle Zaytsev to talk about her new show Ras(Putin): The Highly Improbable aka Fictional Story of Putin’s Rise to Power. This hilarious satire which is part of the New York Theater Festival, was so much fun chatting about, and just like this conversation should not be missed. So be sure you hit play and get your tickets today!Ras(Putin): The Highly Improbable aka Fictional Story of Putin’s Rise to PowerPart of the New York Theater FestivalJanuary 12th, 14th, and 17th @ Teatro LateaTickets and more information are available at newyorktheaterfestival.com And be sure to follow Arielle to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: @[email protected]

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper we welcomed on the creator/conductor/producer Leonard J. Lehrman to talk about his two operas Sima and E.G.: A Musical Portrait of Emma Goldman. These fabulous show were so much fun and so fascinating to learn all about. And as a treat, we were joined by Leonard’s wife, the amazing Helene Williams who shared her own experiences in creating and carrying these works. So be sure that you hit play and get your tickets today!Sima and E.G.: A Musical Portrait of Emma GoldmanJanuary 8th-25th@ Theater for the New CityTickets and more information are available at theaterforthenewcity.netAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: theaterforthenewcity.nettinyurl.com/continuatorpreorderleonardjlehrman.com