Episode # 284 - @ Seaport: The Story Behind a New Downtown Venue
Jeff Cohen
Jeff Cohen, director, playwright, and artistic director of Dog Run Repertory Theatre Company , joins Martin Denton for a fascinating chat. Martin has known Jeff professionally for about ten years and begins the conversation by discussing Jeff's background especially his response to the clean-up following 9/11.
Jeff talks at length about his latest venture ' the finding and securing of a new theatre space, @Seaport. Jeff's persistence in securing this space is a story worth listening to. It reflects the 'can-do' spirit of many theatre artists.
Martin closes with talking to Jeff about his upcoming projects both for this new theatre and for Dog Run Rep, in particular. South Street Seaport seems to be on its way as a new destination for theatre goers now that Jeff's new theatre is around.
