The Organic Theater Company cast members describe the concept behind Dr. Rat - their adaptation of the William Kotzwinkle novel - and how they brought it to the stage.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The cast members of Organic Theatre's production of Huck Finn join Studs to talk about their roles. Includes some dramatic readings from the actors. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The actor and political activist shares with Studs her thoughts on the state of theater and civil rights. Includes clips of Terkel's interviews with Dee and Ossie Davis at the 1963 March on Washington, and a clip of the activist poet John Beecher.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs talks with the cast of Trevor Griffin's Comedians about their production at the Wisdom Bridge Theater. Includes clips from the British music hall performer Max Miller (as The Cheeky Chappie).*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs sits down with the creators of Tracers, a Vietnam War drama which premieres at the Steppenwolf Theatre. The dramatic readings include some graphic language.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs is joined by the Goodman Theatre cast members to discuss their staging of the Sam Shepard play. The program includes some dramatic readings.

The married acting couple talk with Studs about their production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, at the Academy Festival Theater in Lake Forest.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Irish actress joins Studs to reminisce about some of her favorite music, from childhood rhymes to traditional songs of Ireland to more contemporary pop hits.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The actor, musician, and social activist talks to Studs about his career and his formative years in Chicago.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing Ulick O'Connor, biographer of the Irish poet and politician Oliver St. John Gogarty.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing the production of James Baldwin's play "The Amen corner" with the Kuumba theater group.

Discussing the current production "E.R" (Emergency Room) with Organic Theatre company cast members Stuart Gordon, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Richard Fire and Gary Houston.