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'Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host' At Jacob's Pillow

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Joe Donahue
Published June 9, 2015 at 10:05 AM EDT
David Bazemore

  Ira Glass, host of public radio's This American Life, will be joined by Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass in a lively production that combines two unique art forms--dance and radio. They present a mix of movement and storytelling that is authentic, funny, and emotional.

Here we speak with Glass about Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host, The Pillow, storytelling, Serial, and more.
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