In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Ethan Silverman and John Jack Rodgers to talk about an incredibly special upcoming event: a live staged reading of All the President’s Men, taking place this Friday, January 9th, at 7 PM at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre.
The evening will feature an extraordinary lineup, including Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, Parker Posey, and more, coming together for a powerful tribute honoring Robert Redford and the enduring legacy of the landmark 1976 film.
During our conversation, we explored why All the President’s Men—a story rooted in the Watergate scandal and investigative journalism—continues to feel strikingly relevant today. Nearly five decades later, its themes of truth, accountability, and the responsibility of the press still echo loudly in our current cultural and political landscape. What was once viewed as a period piece now feels eerily contemporary.
Ethan and John Jack also shared insight into how this reading came together, the intention behind honoring Redford’s contribution to cinema and journalism storytelling, and what audiences can expect from a night that blends performance, reflection, and reverence for a film that helped define a generation.
This event isn’t just about revisiting a classic—it’s about reminding us why stories like this matter, why art continues to mirror reality, and why voices willing to question power are as essential now as they were in 1976.
Be sure to check out the full podcast episode for more behind-the-scenes insight—and if you can, don’t miss what promises to be a meaningful and timely evening of storytelling.
