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Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

By: Randy Cohen
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 In this new kind of interview show, Randy Cohen talks to guests about a person, a place, and a thing they feel strongly about. The result: surprising stories from great talkers. Learn more at http://personplacething.org/2014 - 2019 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Ron Brown, Arcell Cabuag

    Ron Brown, Arcell Cabuag
    Nov 8 2025

    Brown, the founder of Evidence, a dance company, says, "You'll see yourself on stage." I hope he's speaking figuratively. Cabuag, its associate artistic director agrees. Presumably. How else has the company flourished for forty years? A conversation at the Billie Holiday Theatre, where they'll perform on November 14 and 15.
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    28 mins
  • Santo Loquasto

    Santo Loquasto
    Nov 1 2025

    This set and costume designer worked on 80 Broadway shows, 30 films, several operas, and innumerable dance works. Here's a tip he gleaned collaborating with Paul Taylor: "Give a man 17 chairs and see what he comes up with." Good advice for any part of life. Presented with the Paul Taylor Dance Company.
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    28 mins
  • Jesse Reiser and Nanako Umemoto

    Jesse Reiser and Nanako Umemoto
    Oct 25 2025

    For decades after graduating, these architects avoided Cooper Union. "We would detour three or four blocks or else the PTSD would kick in." Apparently it used to be like The Paper Chase or Whiplash but with less compassion. Presented with The National Academy of Design. Music: Karl Schwarz.
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    28 mins
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