An Interview with Tony Winner: Reed Birney

Episode 36 of the Upstage Left | Intimate Conversations with New York Theater podcast, hosted by Rachel Lin, titled "An Interview with Tony Winner: Reed Birney" was published on May 25, 2023 and runs 43 minutes.

May 25, 2023 ·43m · Upstage Left | Intimate Conversations with New York Theater

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Summary

After a long hiatus, we return with an interview with veteran stage, TV, and film actor: Reed Birney! Since his Broadway debut in 1976, Reed has graced many a stage and screen. He won a Tony award in 2016 for his portrayal of the dad, Erik Blake, in Stephan Karam's The Humans. You've seen him in one of his many roles on Broadway and off. Or perhaps in his more recent film work, including: The Menu and Mass. In this episode, Rachel & Reed talk about: the three times Reed has tried to le...

Episode Description

After a long hiatus, we return with an interview with veteran stage, TV, and film actor: Reed Birney!

Since his Broadway debut in 1976, Reed has graced many a stage and screen. He won a Tony award in 2016 for his portrayal of the dad, Erik Blake, in Stephan Karam's The Humans. You've seen him in one of his many roles on Broadway and off. Or perhaps in his more recent film work, including: The Menu and Mass.

In this episode, Rachel & Reed talk about:

the three times Reed has tried to leave the business
the challenges that came with his "big breaks" early on
and advice he'd give to his younger self

If you're craving more conversations about theater, check out Rachel's conversations with the artists over at Manhattan Theatre Club; most recently with Rajiv Joseph.

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Intro music by: David Hilowitz

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