Rob and Dan's Podcast

A fascinating discussion of the rarest of nuanced moments in live performance.

Opening week for Implausible Deniability; Rob's work post Dance Festival and Dan's reached his limit.

Rob and Dan talk about Prince, new productions and "pulling it off".

The importance of the fire speech and the sports jacket hanging in the dressing room

Rob and Dan discuss dance and productions in converted movie theaters and small spaces.

Dan's in rehearsal, Rob's in rehearsal. The dark new play is getting good.

Dan discussed the darkness of a deep dive into pedophilia, Rob maintains sanity in the insane world of young dancers.

We celebrate our 100th episode by discussing Dan's new Epstein piece and the triggers we both inadvertantly spark. Pretty deep and dark.

Up for discussion today...Chalamet, Epstein, and the Clubs.

Being in a place nobody knows, exploring boundaries that no one sees. And then there's the other thing...

Rob and Dan discuss the point in a production when the creator and director have given it all to the piece and can' t do anything more , or want to. Come on, we've all been there...

Rob discusses breakthroughs and frustrations, Dan is just frustrated

We discuss the responsibility of the artist to use their talents for what they perceive as good, or necessary. A tough subject.

Rob speaks of the loss of his father. We open the discussion of the new ballet based on the music of Mark Scarpelli

Rob and Dan wander through the January doldrums. Even artists go through this... You?

Rob and Dan discuss the value of seeing the work in a single glance, or part of the work, or a glimpse of part of the work. It's hard to explain ...

Do we alter pacing to match the sonic ectoplasm of the room, or city, or country in which we perform?

What terrors lurk behind our creative minds? More than just demons--some might pass but others are with us forever. Is it because we're creators, or just mentally unstable? An unforgettably honest and resonant episode all artists should hear.

The art of fighting fear, accepting the future with the confidence of creativity, and finding a muted joy in the loss of a friend.

What do you call the folks by passing the arts booths at festivals? Numb browsers? Graphic Artist Meish Claus joins Dan for a lively discussion of a the differences between graphic and performing arts. All while Rob is out doing Nutcracker in America's Heartland,

As snowstorms loom, Rob has to decide when and if to close performances or trudge on to the shows. Also, what do you do when some folks will still find faults even in the best of shows?

Rob and Dan continue their narration of Nutcracker and Mary productions, new art and old friends.

Rob talks of learning efficiency through the stage, Dan bitches about the dryer at home. And you thought this business was glamorous.

Rob and Dan discuss the relentlessness of putting up productions, the clock, the calendar and the work. For anyone who does these thing or wants to, it's worth a listen

Probably the most honest and important episode of the season. If you're a working creative artist, you need to hear this.

A busy week, new interpretations of traditional performances, closing GirlsRoom., rehearsing Nutcracker and MARY and dealing with economics.

Rob and Dan discuss the process of designing the stage to fit the strengths of the cast as well as the strengths of the story.

Just in case you were wondering what side of the political fence we were on...

We discuss the effect of Fosse from the time he began until now. Oh, yeah, and a few other things as well.

Rob and Dan attempt to define parameters of new non-binary creations within dance and theater; the problems and the distant vision.

We discuss the role of social responsibility in the artist's works, and upcoming events.

Rob and Dan discuss Rob's adventures on the highway. Dan opens a new show with little fanfare. The fall schedule leans in on the heavy side for both of us

Josh sits in for Rob and we talk about his adventures abroad the Sarah and pirate radio.

What did Rob and Dan do on their summer vacations? How many pieces can Rob choreograph in 3 weeks? How many shows can Dan do at the same time?

Rob and Dan discuss illegal changes to existing works, rights of the creator, and the end of season 2. Fun, huh?

Rob talks of a leisurely 2 weeks before his season starts again, and Dan discusses the side effects of being a diabetic artist and the writing and producing 4 new works in the past 7 months. Oh yeah, and the reunion last Saturday.

Rob discussed upcoming classes and projects, Dan talks about the 30th anniversary of CYAC and then they take on sexual predation in the arts, especially young people. Another important episode

Rob and Dan discuss the pitfalls of pre-casting, the strength of adaptation and the purity of theatrical purpose. Worth the listen, to be sure.

The inside scoop on deep into the learning process for dancers and playwrights. Not too boring at all.

Rob and Dan deal with the joys of creation and the frustrations of their own impotence. Pretty cool, huh?

Rob and Dan discuss those moments when the fusion between actor or dancer and creator surpasses vision. Pretty cool episode for dancer, actor or creator.

Rob drags himself into the studio after a 90 hour weekend festival gig. Dan basks in the glory of the good opening weekend. Who knew?

Rob and Dan talk about leaning tech by mistakes, the trouble with starting shows too early, and the upcoming weekend of show openings and a national dance conference.

Rob likes collabs, Dan would be caught dead, we both have new projects about to go up. A good listen.

Rob and Dan stumble through to the end of their artistic seasons extolling the virtues of ending seasons and beginning new creations. A really good episode

Rob and Dan discuss the frustrations of talent that refuse to find that next level; a celebration of skills and looking to the future without spectacles.

It's Dan and Penny's 45th Anniversary, Rob critiques Dan's drama, Morning Prayer; the future pitfalls of young talents

Rob and Dan strongly disagree about nudity at a youth dance festival. Fun times!

Rob and Dan talk of show prep in the last moments, mistakes and the protest at the NYC ballet

Rob's new pieces, Dan's description of Morning Prayer, the trials of being one person in a multitude of environments and expectations