Molly Smith, Arena Stage?s Artistic Director, and Senior Dramaturg Mark Bly talk about Mabou Mines? spectacular music theater work Peter & Wendy (in the Kreeger Theater April 27 through June 24). Molly also discusses her recent directing stint at Canada?s Shaw Festival. Hosted once again by Artistic Associate David Dower, the episode features news about Arena?s special presentation of the ?one man cartoon factory? Ennio, coming to the Fichandler from May 22 through June 10. For more information, visit www.arenastage.org.

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This episode focuses on Arena Stage?s production of Wendy Wasserstein?s The Heidi Chronicles -- on the Fichandler stage April 6 through May 13. Director Tazewell Thompson, actress Ellen Karas and Arena Stage Artistic Associate David Dower have a lively conversation about Wasserstein?s award-winning comedy. The episode also features Director of Community Engagement Anita Maynard-Losh with information about the Camp Arena Stage summer camp for young people ages 8 to 15. For more information, visit www.arenastage.org. (Please note: the 15 minute Heidi Chronicles interview with Thompson, Karas and Dower is excerpted in this podcast. To listen to their entire conversation, go to www.arenastage.org/season/06-07/the-heidi-chronicles/.)

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We continue our podcasting series with a look at our production of Terrence McNally's acclaimed "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," which plays in the Kreeger from February 23 - April 8, 2007. In this episode, Production Dramaturg Clarence Coo sits down with actors Kate Buddeke and Vito D'Ambrosio for a discussion about McNally's play, this production, and their characters. Also, Senior Dramaturg Mark Bly drops in with news about Arena's Downstairs New Play Reading Series. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.arenastage.org.

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In our inaugural Arena Stage Podcast, we focus on our production of August Wilson?s exceptional drama, Gem of the Ocean, which plays on the Fichandler stage January 26 ? March 18, 2007. Set in Pittsburgh in 1904, it is the ninth in Wilson?s series of ten plays dramatizing the African-American experience during the 20th century. The podcast features a conversation about the play between British director Paulette Randall and directing fellow Lileana Blain-Cruz. Additionally, we give you an exclusive sneak peak at a couple of the plays that will be featured in our exciting 2007-2008 season. For more information, visit www.arenastage.org.

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