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Holy Matrimony! Part 4

The final installment in our marriage series features a couple who traveled cross-country and exchanged vows in every state that recognizes legal marriage. Also, a trio sings a song about what happens “In Vegas.”

Holy Matrimony! Part 3

The third episode of our marriage series features Donnetta Lavinia Grays performing a monologue crafted from an interview she did with her real-life wife. Plus, a scene and a song from Brian Sgambati and Emily Rossell.

Holy Matrimony! Part 2

In the second episode of our marriage series, actors Greg McFadden, Colleen Werthmann and Emily Ackerman perform scenes based on interviews, and singer/songwriter Rebecca Hart sings “Bad Hippy Wedding.”

Holy Matrimony! Part 1

This episode launches our “Holy Matrimony!” series, which feature’s performers interpreting actual Americans’ words on marriage.

Be the Death of Me, Part 4

The final episode in our series exploring New Yorkers’ perspectives on death features a story from one of the founders of the NYC Ghost Bike Project, among others.

Be the Death of Me, Part 3

The third episode in our series exploring New Yorkers’ perspectives on death features Tony-nominee Peter Friedman, Danielle Davenport and Keith Randolph Smith.

Be the Death of Me, Part 2

The second episode in our series exploring New Yorkers’ perspectives on death features Tony-nominee Jeremy Shamos, Gardiner Comfort and Jennifer Morris.

LGBTQ All Out! Part 4

Emmy-nominee Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”) headlines this episode, which concludes our series exploring LGBTQ perspectives. Also, a final preview of the new musical “Times Square,” by Jill Sobule, Robin Eaton and Tony-nominee Jim Lewis.

LGBTQ All Out! Part 3

The third in a series of episodes highlighting the perspectives of LGBTQ people. Following the monologues, Jill Sobule sings a song from the musical she’s co-writing about two girls who fall in love, run away and form a band.

LGBTQ All Out! Part 2

The second installment of a series highlighting the perspectives of LGBTQ people, this episode features an interview with one member of Theater of the Oppressed NYC’s theater troupe for homeless youth. Also, Michael Friedman sings a song about Tony Kushner.

LGBTQ All Out!, Part 1

This live recording from the Barrow Theater features monologues based on interviews with LGBTQ people. Also, a preview of a song from the new Jill Sobule-Robin Eaton musical, “Time Square.”

Occupy #S17, Part 5

The conclusion of our “Occupy #S17” series, which features live recordings from a special cabaret the Civilians hosted to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the OWS movement. This episode highlights two monologues & a musical performance led by Marykate O’Neil and Jill Sobule.

Occupy #S17, Part 4

More live performances from “Occupy #S17,” a special cabaret the Civilians hosted to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the OWS movement. This episode features two monologues & a performance by the band Pistolera.

Occupy #S17, Part 3

More live performances from “Occupy #S17,” a special cabaret the Civilians hosted to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the OWS movement. This episode features two monologues & a rendition of John Lennon’s “Power to the People” by Marykate O’Neil & her band.

Occupy #S17, Part 2

More live performances from “Occupy #S17,” a special cabaret the Civilians hosted to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the OWS movement. Actors perform monologues & “The Punk Prayer,” the song that sent three members of Pussy Riot to prison.