The Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes StrangeMen & Co.'s James Ortiz and Amanda Adele Lederer

This week the Broadwaysted crew welcomes Titans of the NYC indie theatre scene, StrangeMen & Co.'s James Ortiz and Amanda Adele Lederer!

We pour out some tequila and talk about StrangeMen's critically-acclaimed hit, The Woodsman, from the conception to the experience of being documented and streamed on BroadwayHD.

James dishes about his discoveries researching the Oz books and the inspiration for the puppetry and style of The Woodsman and Amanda talks about the formation of StrangeMen & Co. and the many brilliant projects they've done around NYC.

Game Master Kimberly has the entire group imagine and pitch an "experimental theatre piece" based on "Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer." and then Kevin takes a try at creating a game where the group tries to guess the year based on hearing the list of musicals and movies that did not win the Best Musical Tony or the Best Picture Oscar (and extra points if you know who did win that year!) Play along and then be sure to check out StrangeMen & Co.'s "a PLAY & a PARTY" this weekend in NYC (more info on strangemencompany.com).

Listen to the episode here:

James and Amanda's Bios:

Amanda A. Lederer was recently seen Off-Broadway in StrangeMen & Co.'s critically acclaimed production of The Woodsmen created by and starring James Ortiz. Both have been with the show since it's conception. Amanda is an actress on stage and screen and the Associate Director of StrangeMen & Co. James Ortiz, a brilliant actor, director, set and puppet designer and Co-Artistic Director of StrangeMen. Strangemen & Co. seeks to foster and encourage collaboration between multi-talented, multi-disciplinary artists, and to provide an artistic home for up-and-coming theatre-makers. Founded in 2010 by graduates of the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory for Theatre Arts and Film, they find joy in creating company-devised work, and look to include like-minded individuals from diverse theatrical backgrounds who share their passion in honoring what is simple and true in each individual story. For more, check outwww.strangemencompany.com and on Twitter @StrangemenCo

About the Show:

Broadwaysted: Where we're drunk on Broadway! Literally. This isn't your typical theatre podcast. Come "take a glass together" with us every Tuesday!

Join our cocktail hour as we pour a few rounds, play some games, and chat all things theatre with your favorite members of the Broadway community. From current hits, to past flops, and future stars, Broadwaysted drinks to it all. It's a place to unwind, be yourself, and hang out among friends who love what you love. Feel like you're at the table with your host Bryan Plofsky, co-host Kevin Jaeger, game master Kimberly Cooper, and amazing guests! Let's all get Broadwaysted!

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