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Behind the Scenes of Sweeney Todd at The Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts with Director Peter Risafi

Episode 27: Behind the Scenes of Sweeney Todd at The Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts with Director Peter Risafi

Emily Sachar interviews Peter Risafi, director of 'Sweeney Todd,' discussing the complexities of staging the dark musical, casting challenges, and balancing comedy with darkness.

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In this episode of 'The Catch Up' from The Daily Catch, hosts Walter Mullen and Emily Sachar take you behind the scenes of the Center for Performing Arts' production of 'Sweeney Todd.' Special guest Peter Risafi, the director of the show, shares his journey, the complexities of staging such a dark and intense musical, and the unique challenges faced while casting and building the set. They also discuss the importance of balancing the show's comedic elements with its dark themes. Additionally, Walter and Emily explore how The Daily Catch is incorporating video storytelling into their news coverage.

Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio

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