Bridget LeRoy

Managing Editor at James Lane Post

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Love During Wartime: An Interview With Robert Schenkkan

1 month ago | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan is gearing up to debut his latest production, “Bob & Jean: A Love Story,” at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, starting May 27. This intriguing piece draws from a collection of letters his parents — Bob, a pioneer in public radio and television, and Jean, a USO actress — wrote to each other during World War II, offering a raw and authentic glimpse into their relationship.
Perls Of Wisdom: Knit-Fluencing With Lily Feinberg

Feb 9, 2025 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

Knitting. What image does that word conjure up for you? If it’s a granny, sitting in her creaky rocker, then Lily Feinberg of @knithappens__ is going to shock you. This 24-year-old East Hampton “yarn baller,” as she calls herself, is at the forefront of the “knitfluencing” movement, posting videos of herself knitting in fun locations and modeling the garments that she produces for her thousands of followers. We sat down with Lily to learn more.
Embracing The Light Within: The Journey Of Lauren Aiyana

Nov 20, 2024 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

Lauren Aiyana has been cultivating a life filled with purpose and passion as a certified holistic coach for over two decades. When talking to Lauren, peace and thoughtful compassion radiate from her. She has an energy that instantly makes you feel connected. You would never know that her childhood and young adulthood were marked by a series of disturbing events, which she shares that she used as stepping stones for a higher level of consciousness.
Who’s The Boss? It’s Hank Azaria

Oct 6, 2024 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

Say the name “Hank Azaria,” and some people might cock their heads and look at you quizzically, like when you say the word “cheese” in front of a dog.
Patti LuPone: Exclusive East End Interview With The Legendary Chanteuse

Jun 24, 2024 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

I’ll admit it, interviewing Patti LuPone, Broadway legend, was an intimidating prospect. She is blissfully unaware that she has been part of my theater-baby orbit since she originated the role of “Evita” on Broadway in 1979 — all of us Strasberg Studio/Williamstown Theater Festival girls were hoping for “just a little touch of star quality” like LuPone’s.
Hamptons Whodunit Mystery & Crime Festival Returns To East Hampton

Apr 7, 2024 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

The game is afoot! Fans of the mystery and thriller genre can don their deerstalker caps and join Hamptons Whodunit for an exciting weekend in April when the second annual mystery and crime festival takes place in East Hampton Village.
John Slattery, Talia Balsam, And Son Harry Open Bay Street Season

Apr 7, 2024 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

John Slattery is an American actor and director, best known for his work on the AMC series “Mad Men,” where his portrayal of Roger Sterling garnered him four Emmy nods. Talia Balsam portrayed Slattery’s wife, Mona, on “Mad Men.” They are married in real life and parents to Harry Slattery, a budding actor. Balsam is also an actor/director (“Homeland,” “Divorce,” and many others) and is the daughter of Oscar winner Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten.
The Cacao Ceremony: Going Old School For Valentine’s Day

Feb 12, 2024 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

“Chocolate is a divine, celestial drink, the sweat of the stars, the vital seed, divine nectar, the drink of the gods, panacea, and universal medicine.” — Geronimo Piperni, quoted by Antonio Lavedán, Spanish army surgeon, 1796When one thinks of hearts and chocolates, the mind automatically gravitates to Valentine’s Day. But if you want to step back in time and connect to something with a different flavor, consider a cacao ceremony.
Rorie Kelly: Magick In The Air

Oct 2, 2023 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

There just isn’t a better month than October to spotlight self-proclaimed ladybeast Rorie Kelly, an award-winning singer/songwriter and white witch from Eastern Long Island. Kelly isn’t trying to be mystical and magical. It just comes naturally to her. And she puts her magic to work in her music.
New York Women In Film & Television Returns To HIFF

Oct 2, 2023 | jameslanepost.com | Bridget LeRoy

New York Women in Film & Television is partnering again with the Hamptons International Film Festival for its annual Sunday brunch and a co-presentation of the “Filmmakers Calling the Shots” short film showcase — all in celebration of the outstanding achievements by women and nonbinary filmmakers at the festival. The Women’s Filmmakers Brunch will be held again at the Mulford Farm in East Hampton from noon to 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 8. James Lane Post is the media sponsor for the event.