The new Artistic Director for Virginia Rep is Nathaniel Shaw. (Click here for more about his background). Although his tenure doesn’t start til 7/1, he was recently in town and spent a few minutes talking about his new position, Virginia Rep, Richmond and his family.

 

There’s also some bonus Bruce! When I chatted with Bruce Miller before the opening of “Summer and Smoke” (here’s that interview), we also talked about his leaving the post of AD. His comments are below.

 

NOTE: This is different from the typical SIFTER video. Instead of one brief produced video, there are 13 excerpts from my interview with Nathaniel and 4 excerpts from my interview with Bruce. Click on each question for the video. There’s also a full-length version of each you’d prefer.

Is it Nathaniel or Nate? (:17)

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Talk about going from dancer to actor to artistic director (in New York). (1:18)

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Why did you leave NYC for “little ole Richmond?” (2:09)

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What are your early impressions of our theatre scene? (1:03)

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How involved will you be in the upcoming season? (1:07)

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Bruce mentioned your experience with fostering new work. How do you see that happening here?

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What do you see as your biggest challenge? (:47)

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How will you work remotely for the first few months? (:50)

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How was your experience directing “Peter and the Starcatcher” here? (:46)

(Here’s my review of the show.)

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What are your early impressions of Richmond? (:31)

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You have an impressive resume of acting roles. Will you be acting here? (:35)

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How does your wife, Lisa, feel about this new venture? (1:04)

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Sum up this opportunity for you. (:33)

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Nathaniel’s entire interview: (11:19)

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BRUCE MILLER:

(Note: Since this was recorded before Shaw was announced, he was being cagey about using Nathaniel’s name.)

 

What are your thoughts about the direction that Nathaniel will take VaRep? (:58)

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How are you preparing for this big change in your responsibility at VaRep? (1:11)

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In other interviews, you’ve mentioned some of the things you’re proud of in your 41 years as Artistic Director. Is there something that you haven’t mentioned? (:38)

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Besides the obvious, what are you going to miss most about no longer being Artistic Director? (1:07)

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All of Bruce’s clips: (4:05)

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