Justin Emeka's guest appearances

Justin Emeka

SDCF Podcast Series

Theatre Corner

David Diamond

Stephanie Ybarra

Graciela Daniele

Brian Clarke

Joe Mantello

David Mamet

Des McAnuff

Daniel Sullivan

Michael Mayer

Tisha Campbell

Tom Moore

George C. Wolfe

Dulé Hill

Jerry Mitchell

Robert Wilson

OwlTail

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

On November 5, 2015, Two Rivers Artistic Director John Dias sat down with actor, playwright, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and actor, playwright, choreographer and director Justin Emeka to discuss their bodies of work and philosophical approaches to directing. Throughout the conversation Santiago-Hudson and Emeka touch on the importance of thoughtful casting, directing both Shakespeare and August Wilson, and the importance of representation. In this discussion, Santiago-Hudson and Emeka unpack issues of privilege, empowerment, and adaptation—all issues that a director must face as he or she approaches any body of work. Listen in as these two masters of the stage engage in a rich philosophical discussion about their craft and the material they work with. 

On November 5, 2015, Two Rivers Artistic Director John Dias sat down with actor, playwright, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and actor, playwright, choreographer and director Justin Emeka to discuss their bodies of work and philosophical approaches to directing. Throughout the conversation Santiago-Hudson and Emeka touch on the importance of thoughtful casting, directing both Shakespeare and August Wilson, and the importance of representation. In this discussion, Santiago-Hudson and Emeka unpack issues of privilege, empowerment, and adaptation—all issues that a director must face as he or she approaches any body of work. Listen in as these two masters of the stage engage in a rich philosophical discussion about their craft and the material they work with.

One-on-One Conversation with Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Justin Emeka

Justin Emeka is a director committed to creating high-quality, innovative storytelling in theater--engaging writers whose work is known and unknown--as well as finding new approaches to "classic texts". He has worked at theaters including: Seattle Children's Theater, Intiman Theater, ACT, Yale Repertory, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Karamu House, and the Seattle Theater Group. He is a Professor of Theater and Africana Studies at Oberlin Colllege and teaches acting, directing, and Capoeira Angola.  New episodes every Thursday! #TheatreCornerThursday Website: www.theatre-corner.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theatrecorner YouTube: www.youtube.com/theatrecorner Instagram: www.instagram.com/theatrecorner

Justin Emeka is a director committed to creating high-quality, innovative storytelling in theater--engaging writers whose work is known and unknown--as well as finding new approaches to "classic texts". He has worked at theaters including: Seattle Children's Theater, Intiman Theater, ACT, Yale Repertory, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Karamu House, and the Seattle Theater Group. He is a Professor of Theater and Africana Studies at Oberlin Colllege and teaches acting, directing, and Capoeira Angola. New episodes every Thursday! #TheatreCornerThursday Website: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.theatre-corner.com" rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank">www.theatre-corner.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.facebook.com/theatrecorner" rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/theatrecorner</a> YouTube: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.youtube.com/theatrecorner" rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/theatrecorner</a> Instagram: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.instagram.com/theatrecorner" rel="ugc nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theatrecorner</a>