Half Hour
Half Hour is a Steppenwolf Theatre produced, ensemble member hosted, interview-style podcast that uses the most magical amount of time there is in the theatre — the half hour before a show begins — to sit down and make connections between artists in the Steppenwolf family. To hear their stories. To learn about their processes. And to discover what motivates them to create theatre. Hosted by Cliff Chamberlain, Audrey Francis, James Vincent Meredith, Caroline Neff, and Karen Rodriguez, five of Steppenwolf’s newer ensemble members, Half Hour takes audiences behind the scenes for candid, intimate, one-on-one conversations between members of the nation’s premier ensemble theatre. For more information visit www.steppenwolf.org
Podcasting since 2020 • 24 episodes
Half Hour
Latest Episodes
S2 Ep12 – Glenn Davis & Audrey Francis: “Co-Leadership”
In this, the final episode of Half Hour’s second season, the five hosts look back on two years of insightful, candid, and inspiring conversations with Steppenwolf ensemble members, activists, and vital voices in the American theater. T...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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38:30
S2 Ep11 - Kuumba Lynx: "Reclaiming Joy"
In this inspiring and revealing conversation, Jacinda Bullie and Darius Parker of Kuumba Lynx sit down with Audrey Francis to talk about the vital and empowering work they do with youth across Chicago. Through performances, film screenings, art...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:41
S2 Ep10 - James Vincent Meredith: “Tear This Off”
In this engaging conversation, Karen Rodriguez sits down with fellow actor, ensemble member and Half Hour host, James Vincent Meredith. Join these two friends as they share stories of stage fright, family, laughter, legacy, and proving...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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37:58
S2 Ep9 - Gordon Gill: "Collision"
This week, the Half Hour team sits down with Gordon Gill of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, the architects behind the newest additions to Steppenwolf's campus: the Arts and Education Center and a 400-seat Round Theater. Ensemble member James Vincen...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:45
S2 Ep8 – Leslie Odom Jr.: “I Put Myself In”
This week on Half Hour, acclaimed star of stage and screen Leslie Odom Jr. catches up with his longtime friend, ensemble member Cliff Chamberlain. Odom shares stories from his early career, reflects on his legendary performance as Foun...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:58