James Lapine - or "Uncle James James," as he's known to Stephanie's Daughter, Vivi - is a multi award-winning director, playwright and librettist.  In this episode, he discusses his new book Putting it Together and shares some of his "otherworldly" experiences while creating Sunday In The Park With George.  He also talks of his search for balance through yoga and his efforts to create a "human experience" in the audition room. 

 Putting It Together

James Lapine

 Sunday In The Park With George

Tree Pose

James Lapine - or "Uncle James James," as he's known to Stephanie's Daughter, Vivi - is a multi award-winning director, playwright and librettist.  In this episode, he discusses his new book Putting it Together and shares some of his "otherworldly" experiences while creating Sunday In The Park With George.  He also talks of his search for balance through yoga and his efforts to create a "human experience" in the audition room. <a title="Putting It Together" href="https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Together-Stephen-Sondheim-Created/dp/B091JDF86Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4KYEFH89A0ZY&dchild=1&keywords=putting+it+together+james+lapine&qid=1628893446&sprefix=putting+it+together%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1"> Putting It Together</a> <a title="James Lapine" href="http://jameslapine.com">James Lapine</a> <a title="Sunday In The Park With George" href="https://www.pbs.org/video/finishing-the-hat-by-stephen-sondheim-ththn2/"> Sunday In The Park With George</a> <a title="Tree Pose" href="https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/beginners/how-to/tree-pose/">Tree Pose</a>

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Tony Award winner Stephanie J Block and Marylee Fairbanks share intimate conversations with the greatest talents from theater, TV, film and more.  Go behind the scenes and beyond the resume for stories of inspiration, fear, parenting, spirituality, and the creative process.  Stages Podcast looks at the humanity behind the artistry. Listen now on the iHeart Podcast Network or wherever you get your podcasts.

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