New York Irish Arts

We talk to Charlotte Moore, one of the founders of Irish Repertory Theatre, about the show "Love, Noel," playing at the theatre through August 25. Then we talk to Bernadette Gavin-Palmieri, inkeeper of Gavin's Country Inn, about the rock festival Gavinstock, which takes place August 16-18. and to Seamus Keane of The Narrowbacks.   Featured Tune: "Streets of Woodlawn," by The Narrowbacks.

We talk to Reidin O'Flynn, director of the week; listen in on talks from Mick Moloney and Eva McMannus of the McNiff Irish Dancers, visit classes from Mary Courtney, Athena Tergis, Oliver O'Connell, and talk with Dermot McGrath, too.   Featured Tune: "Farewell to the Catskills," from Cherish the Ladies.

We talk to Ciarán O'Reilly,  of Irish Repertory Theatre, about his production of Marina Carr's "Woman and Scarecrow," running through June 24. We talk to George Heslin, of Origin Theatre Company, about his (totally free!) Bloomsday Breakfast at  Bloom's Tavern.

Gwen Orel talks to Bernadette Gavin, of Gavin's Irish Country Inn, to Kevin McCarthy of Shilelagh Law, and to David Lutken, who plays Woody Guthrie and is one of the devisers of 'Woody Sez' at Irish Repertory Theatre.   Featured tune: "Together in the End," by Shilelagh Law.

Gwen Orel talks to James Kelly, co-author of the new musical "Find Your Way Home," and Nick Hamm, director of the movie "The Journey."

Gwen Orel talks to Catskills Irish Arts Week musicians, director, founder and student.

Gwen Orel talks with Obi Abili and Ciarán O'Reilly of Irish Rep's "The Emperor Jones," and Larry Kirwan, author of Irish Rep's "Rebel in the Soul."

Gwen Orel talks to Wils Wilson about the brilliant piece by David Grieg, "The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart." Alice Farrell talks to actor Peter Halpin about the short film "Narcan."

Gwen Orel talks to Ciarán Hinds about his role in 'The Crucible,' including the dog onstage.

Gwen Orel talks to Lisa Dwan about her role in Conor McPherson's "Shining City" at Irish Repertory Theatre Featured tune is "The Constellation Slide Set" from Mick McAuley's new CD "Highs & Bellows."

Gwen Orel talks to Gavin Quinn about Pan Pan Theatre and 'The Seagull and Other Birds.' Featured song is Eileen Ivers' 'Walk On,' from 'Beyond the Bog Road.'

Gwen Orel talks to Belinda McKeon about the short story collection "A Kind of Compass," featuring stories from 17 different writers; Alice Farrell talks to Rónán Ó'Snodaigh about his work with Kila. Featured tune from Glen Hansard, from his new CD "Didn't He Ramble."

Gwen Orel talks to Conor Lovett about Gare St. Lazare's "Waiting for Godot," and Alice Farrell talks to Mike Farragher about "A Devilish Pint." Tune from Iona Scottish Session.

Gwen Orel talks to Newry actor Ciaran Byrne talks about becoming an actor, and about the new TNT drama "Public Morals."

Gwen Orel talks to Dan Neely, who coordinats Irish Week at the Augusta Heritage Center at Davis and Elkins College.

Winsome Brown talks to Gwen and to Michelle Woods about her new play, "This Is Mary Brown."

Kevin Dundon talks to us about his new television show "Back to Basics." It's true: Irish breakfast cures a hangover!

Members of Altan talk about their new CD, "The Widening Gyre."

Podcast #27: Malachy McCourt and Micheal O'Domhnaill, director of the film "The Sligo Masters," a documentary about Michael Coleman, James Morrison, and Paddy Killoran.

Gwen talks to Stephen Rea, appearing as Oedipus/Otto in Sam Shepard's new play "A Particle of Dread." Tune from new CD by James Cleveland and Jim Norman.