Rep Radio - An Em3ry Production

Today on the podcast, Marla Alpert talks about the new World Premiere farce by Ken Kaissar, A Leg Up, on stage at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Here is my interview with Marla Alpert.

This September, Bryn Mawr College Performing Arts Series will present the first career retrospective of theater artist Annie Dorsen titled Algorithmic Theater. The retrospective is part of a residency advancing Dorsen’s work and examining the consequences of digital communications through theater. Algorithmic Theater brings Dorsen’s work to Philadelphia audiences for the first time and features four of her past projects, including Hello Hi There (2010), Spokaoke (2012), A Piece of Work (2013), and Yesterday Tomorrow (2015). Together, these works tell a story about advancing technology, encroaching artificial intelligence, and post-anthropocentric art-making that attempt to reckon with the last decade of history.

Today on the podcast, GUNNAR MONTANA returns to talk about the latest FringeArts offering, BATHHOUSE. Here is my interview with Gunnar Montana.

Set in an underground shopping mall turned nightclub, Junk’s newest experience, Luster, reveals the twisted nature of reality show competition and begs the question, “Where do we draw the line?” Luster gives patrons a behind-the-scenes look into the making of TRAGIC, a streaming show where aspiring reality TV producers are looking to make their mark in the edgy new world of internet reality TV. Luster begins by giving audiences a look behind the camera during a live broadcast of the TRAGIC Season Two finale featuring five competing teams.

Today on the podcast, TS Hawkins talks about the Education efforts of Theatre Exile. Here is my interview with TS Hawkins. TS Hawkins (they/them) is an international author, performance poet, art activist, playwright, and member of the Dramatists Guild. Plays, short works, and books include Seeking Silence, sweet bread peaches (formerly, Cartons of Ultrasounds), Too Late to Apologize, In Their Silence (formerly, They’ll Neglect to Tell You), #RM2B, The Secret Life of Wonder: a prologue in G, AGAIN, #SuiteReality, “don’t wanna dance with ghosts…”, Sugar Lumps & Black Eye Blues, Confectionately Yours, Mahogany Nectar, Lil Blaek Book: all the long stories short, and The Hotel Haikus. Hawkins’ one-act choreopoem, AGAIN, was acknowledged for having the “Best Theater Moment of 2017”. #SuiteReality received the 2017 “Theatrical Reality Check” Surya Bonaly Award, an international publication in WORDPEACE Literary Journal, showcased in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre for the Black Lives, Black Words International Theatre Festival, and shares residence at the Carnegie Mellon University Hunt Library. Cartons of Ultrasounds had the pleasure of returning to New York for a limited off-Broadway run to rave reviews. Recently, The Secret Life of Wonder: a prologue in G graced Australian stages as part of Antipodes Theater Company’s Ricochet Reading Series! Hawkins’ residency credits include National Black Theatre SOUL Producing Resident, Swim Pony Performing Arts TrailOff Writer-in-Residence, 1812 Productions’ Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Residency, Out of Exile Artist-in-Residence, Irondale Ensemble “To Protect, Serve, and Understand”, Painted Bride Art Center’s Souls of Black Folk, and Alphabet Arts Puppets & Poets. Notable writing contributions include Rising Voices: Poems Towards a Social Justice Revolution (University Professors Press), Closet Cases: Queers on What We Wear (Et Alia Press), Family Legacies (SONKU Collective Magazine). WORDPEACE Literary Magazine/vol. 2 Spring Edition, Fragrance of Love (Poet Tree), Long Wharf Theatre Blog Series, The Dramatist – Motivation & Innovative Dramatists issues, and Pandemic of Violence Anthology (North of Oxford Press). Ongoing projects: TrailOff and Community Capital: an Afrofuturism South Philly Walking Experience. tspoetics.com

Today on the podcast, Director, Jerrell L. Henderson drops in to talk about Azuka Theatre’s 50th production, “Reverie” by newly minted Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, James Ijames. Here is my interview with Jerrell L. Henderson.

Today on the podcast, we talk about the final production of Theatre Exile’s 25th season, Today is My Birthday by Susan Soon He Stanton. Here is my interview with Rachel O’Hanlon Rodriguez and Daniel Kim for Today is My Birthday.

Em3ry Podcast Network has a new podcast for you starting this week. It’s called “The Business of Theater, A Working Title”. Author, Mitch Weiss and I have kicked around the idea of a podcast based on the conversations we’ve had over the years. With his many years working on Broadway and my many years in Philadelphia’s theater community, the balance of viewpoints have brought us to this point.

Today on the podcast, Theatre Philadelphia’s Executive Director, LaNeshe Miller-White talks about the 2022 Philly Theatre Week, featuring 85 events across the region. Here is my interview with Theatre Philadelphia’s Executive Director, LaNeshe Miller-White.

Today on the podcast, Without A Cue Productions stops by to talk about their latest offering, The Golden Girls Murder Mystery. Here is my interview with Without A Cue Productions.

Today on the podcast, Artistic Director, Tom Reing talks about the Inis Nua Theatre Company American Premiere, “Finding Fassbender” by Lydia Larson featuring Amy Frear. Here is my interview with Inis Nua’s Tom Reing.

Today on the podcast, director Tyrone L. Robinson talks about the Interact Theatre Company production of “This Bitter Earth” by Harrison David Rivers. Here is my interview with Tyrone L. Robinson.

On today’s podcast, we are joined by members of the cast of RunBoyRun Productions’ “Underground Episodes. The production is a collection of stories that use Philly’s subway system as a backdrop. RunBoyRun’s goal is to give you the most thought provoking works by the brightest minds in Philadelphia and surrounding areas on the theater scene.  ABOUT RUNBOY RUN PRODUCTIONRunBoyRun production Is here to give you the most thought provoking works by the brightest minds in Philadelphia and surrounding areas on the theater scenePlays and Players theater is proud to bring back RunBoyRunProduction of CultureTrust Philadelphia with Underground Episodes. That winner of 2016 Ithaca Fringe3 for Best Cast and the Andrew M. Dixon Award is back for 2017 and at the Plays and Players Skinner Studio!! Underground Episodes is about the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Philadelphia from the average person that rides the train. With stories surrounding matters such as changes in the economic and working culture, recovery, relationships, generational gaps, poverty, parenting and war. With stories being told through spoken word, music and dance If there is one thing for sure, beneath this city aren't just roaming trains but a space of people filled with stories meant to be told in these underground episodes.

ABOUT TRIBE OF FOOLSTribe of Fools is dedicated to creating new plays that blur the lines between theatre, dance, acrobatics and other highly visual and kinetic storytelling techniques. Each year we present a new show that is as physically daring as it is poignantly relevant. Our ensemble push themselves to their physical limits while creating dynamic characters that make you laugh until they make you cry. Tribe of Fools has tackled issues like gender roles, toxic masculinity, violence, sexual identity, learning disabilities, family, power dynamics and even time travel. With our "signature sweet bad-ass approach to theatre" we bring a sense of levity and fun to our productions in order to make complicated and difficult themes accessible and identifiable to the audience.

LiveConnections presents two emerging composers and recent grads of the Curtis Institute of Music, collaborating around their love of video games and their serious classical chops. Soprano Elizabeth Zharoff, in addition to performing opera, is an award-winning game audio designer and composes music for film and TV. Double bassist Xavier Foley shares his love of video game music in his own compositions and performances. LiveConnections has commissioned both artists to write new game-inspired works, to be premiered as part of a lively and eclectic program spanning new music, art songs, opera and classical bass. They will be joined by pianist Michelle Cann, also a Curtis alum, along with Fourte, a student string quartet from All-City Orchestra."These aren't your typical collaborations. LiveConnections creates synergy between … unlikely bedfellows" (Philly Mag Ticket). The LiveConnections Presents concert series features six curated concerts annually, showcasing adventurous collaborations, new commissions and world premieres, and the best boundary-crossing music around. LiveConnections is a nonprofit in residence at World Cafe Live. XAVIER FOLEY. From Marietta, Georgia, double bassist Xavier Foley was the First Prize winner of the 2014 Sphinx Competition. As such, he has appeared as soloist with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony and Brevard Concert Orchestra, and made his Carnegie Hall solo debut with the Sphinx Virtuosi in October 2014. He recently toured with the Sphinx Virtuosi 2014, where he was featured as soloist on the U.S. East and West coasts. Mr. Foley was also the First Prize winner of both the 2009 (Junior Division) and 2011 (Senior Division) International Society Bassist Competition, and a prizewinner in the Eastern Music Festival Concerto Competition. A winner of Astral’s 2014 National Auditions, he has performed in Carnegie Hall as principal bassist of the New York String Seminar Orchestra, under the baton of Jaime Laredo. He has also appeared on NPR’s “From the Top.” As a chamber musician, he has appeared at Marlboro Music and the Delaware Chamber Music Festival. Also a composer, Mr. Foley studied composition with Eric Sessler and Edgar Meyer at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he recently completed a Bachelor of Music degree under Hal Robinson and Edgar Meyer. He studied previously with Douglas Sommer, and has trained as part of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program. Mr. Foley’s double bass was crafted by Rumano Solano. Learn more at http://www.astralartists.org/artist/xavier-foley-2. 

ABOUT THE FORTRESSWhat happens when Keaton meets Kafka? Between high-brow philosophy and low-brow slapstick you will find The Fortress, a picaresque journey through bureaucracy, power plays, and screwball romance that seeks to combine the worldviews of two of the twentieth century's most brilliant and absurd creative minds. Mr. Locht has come to a strange town to make a sale to the mysterious Viscount, only to find himself navigating a labyrinth of dual identities, vaudevillian double-talk, and comic chases that will either end in disaster or entrance to the Viscount's elusive Fortress...or both.Staged as a walking tour beginning at Washington Square and continuing to the historic Hill-Physick House and surrounding area in a uniquely immersive format, The Fortress gathers some of Philadelphia's greatest performing talent for a clown's eye view on a Kafkaesque universe.

“One More River To Cross is a compelling examination of our country’s history at a time when we truly need it.  These narratives provide a first-hand account of lives that our popular culture has either forgotten or hidden.  We look forward to sharing these stories with audiences of all walks of life and reinvigorating the social understanding of the truth of the antebellum South and the condition of slavery,” said Producer/Director James Jackson.Beatrice Alonna, Kareem Carpenter, Kamili Feelings, and Sara Osi Scott star as the storytellers, breathing life into the verbatim quotes of emancipated slaves interviewed in the later half of the 1930s. Illustrating and enhancing the story with song, movement, and sound, creating a traditional theatre chorus are: Quinton J. Alexander, Kent Darden, Jessica Heller, Adiah Hicks, Gil Johnson, Charly Sarah Klinman, Juliet Davida Klinman, and Nastassja “Baset” Whitman.Highlighting the importance of the piece, Jackson said. “Going beyond ‘a narrative about slavery’ this piece illustrates the hope and promise of those enslaved, giving us new energy to approach the difficulties of identifying issues with, and improving the situation of our society.”

ABOUT BUZZERJackson, an upwardly-mobile black attorney, has just bought an apartment in a transitioning neighborhood in Brooklyn. He sees the potential of his old neighborhood, as does his white girlfriend Suzy…at first. When Jackson’s childhood friend Don leaves rehab to crash with them, the trio quickly becomes trapped between the tensions inside their own home and the dangers that may lurk outside.

ABOUT HAPPY BIRTHDAYIt’s 1983 in the UK. Margaret Thatcher is in power and all of the excesses of the 80’s are on full display. First we meet Bernard, who has a perfect plan to have a birthday party for his mistress, Brigit, at his home with his wife, Jacqueline, none the wiser. He ropes his best friend Robert into his scheme, unaware that Robert and Jacqueline have been having an affair of their own. Enter the savvy new maid-for-hire, also named Brigit, and it’s off to the races as everyone in the household tries to keep everyone else from discovering their own bit of scandal. Lightning fast and full of twists and surprises, only the working class maid can keep her finger on this bourgeois pulse, and she is more than happy to cash in on the excitement.

ABOUT THE WHITE DEVILInfidelity, adultery, and betrayal spark a seething retribution. Passions are revealed as the body count rises and blood runs cold. John Webster's taut Jacobean tragedy explores the violence teeming underneath the veneer of a civilized society. Featuring Charlotte Northeast as Vittoria, on trial for the murder of her husband, and Dan Hodge as her less-than-upright brother Flaminio in this film noir-inspired production.

ABOUT MATTHEW DECKERMatthew Decker (Resident Director) is also the Associate Artistic Director at Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia. He has directed over 15 productions with Theatre Horizon and favorites include Annie Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Spring Awakening, Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig and Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, for which he was awarded the Barrymore for Outstanding Direction of a Musical. Other credits include Incorruptible, Pinocchio and Robin Hood (Arden), Love, Rose (Philly Fringe), InterAct Theater WRITE LOCAL Festival, Walnut Street Theater, PTC@Play, Villanova University and HERE Arts Center. As a professional teaching artist, Matthew has developed Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program and teaches with Arden’s outreach program, Arden for All. He is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he studied at the Atlantic Theatre Company. Matthew resides in Philadelphia.

Today on the podcast, I checked my confirmation, packed my bag and settled in for the night at Motel Montana the latest offering from Gunnar Montana after a long intermission. Here is my interview with Gunnar Montana.

Today on the podcast, Liam Mulshine and I play catch up, share thoughts on virtual theatre and talk about returning to the stage in-person with the Inis Nua American Premiere of A Holy Show by Janet Moran. Here is my interview with Liam Mulshine.

Today on the podcast, Hum N Bards talks about the FringeArts offering, The Hazards of Love, an adaptation of the acclaimed album by The Decemberists. Here is my interview with Hum N Bards for “The Hazards of Love”.

Today on the podcast, Mariangela Saavedra stops by to talk about the hybrid performance of “Rogues’ Gallery” by John Patrick Shanley, presented as part of Fringe Arts by The Stagecrafters Theatre. Here is my interview with Mairangela Saavedra.

Today on the podcast, Producing Artistic Director Damon Bonetti (He/Him) and Artistic Associate Eli Lynn (They/Them) stop in to talk about the FringeArts offering “QvK” , a classical clash of royal proportions. Here is my interview with Philadelphia Artists Collective for QvK. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, I take a trip to Plays and Players Theater to meet and chat with the cast, Amanda Jill Robinson, Leigha Kato and Mike Macri for the season opener of 1812 Productions, the American Premiere of “Broken Biscuits” by Tom Wells. We discuss cafeteria politics, being weird and why #TheatreKidsAreTheBestKids, Stay Tuned!

She’s plucked, she’s pinched, she’s ready to go! Join Honey and her foul-mouthed Mama as they take on an army of pint-sized glamazons for Grand Supreme glory. Close Your Legs, Honey, created by Hannah Parke and Shamus Hunter McCarty, looks at how we teach and who we idolize through a high-glitz Southern beauty pageant extravaganza! Will Honey have what it takes to earn the crown and the chance to meet her idol Dolly Parton? Mama say a prayer!

Today on the podcast, Amanda Jill Robinson and Jenna Pinchbeck have portrayed and slayed the unforgettable characters Ruth and Estelle in a number of presentations dating back to 2014. Closing out 11th Hour Theatre’s series of Quarantine Cabarets with Come Sail Away with Ruth and Estelle. Here is my interview with Amanda Jill Robinson and Jenna Pinchbeck.

Today on the podcast, we continue our coverage of 11th Hour Theatre Company’s SOCIETY XI ONLINE. The next installment of The Spring Series “Quarantine Cabarets” features Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford in a collection titled “Home Fries at Home: Music for the soul. Here is my interview with Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford. Stay Tuned!

Today on the podcast, CJ Higgins and Quinton J. Alexander stop by to talk about the Hum N Bard’s production of #Knightlife, a virtual renaissance Faire. Here is my interview for Hum N Bard’s #Knightlife. Stay Tuned!

Today on the podcast Michelle Pauls stops by to talk about the virtual series Speaking of Family… a series devised using phones, tablets and virtual meetings following a family dealing with the new normal that may or may not have a future. Here is my interview with Michelle Pauls.

Today on the podcast, 11th Hour Theatre Company presents SOCIETY XI ONLINE - The Spring Series. First up in a series of Quarantine Cabarets, Rob Tucker and Billy Bustamante pay tribute to musical theater with pieces paying homage to Broadway greats. Stay Tuned!

Today on the podcast, we return to Theatre Exile to talk about their production of Sin Eaters by Anna Monech and directed by Matt Pfeiffer. This production will be presented virtually and features Bi Jean Ngo and David M. Raine. Here is my interview with Bi and David about the Exile production of Sin Eaters. Stay Tuned!

Today on the podcast, Chris Davis ushers in the 11th season of Rep Radio. We talk about the rise of Virtual Theatre as we lay and wait in a global pandemic. Chris has brought a collection of his work to virtual stages, finishing off with the more relevant than ever performance of “One-Man Apocalypse Now” from his virtual studio. Stay Tuned!

Today on the podcast, playwright Douglas Williams and Director Kevin Glaccum talk about the Azuka Theatre World Premiere of SHIP.

Today on the podcast, Satchel Williams talks about the American Premiere of Inis Nua Theatre Company’s production of “A Hundred Words For Snow”, written by Tatty Hennessy and directed by Claire Moyer. Here is my interview with Satchel Williams.

Today on the podcast, Johnnie Hobbs, JR. stops by to talk about THURGOOD, written by George Stevens, JR. and directed by Jerrell L. Henderson. Find out what it’s like to portray the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Stay Tuned.

Today on the podcast, I return for an annual look at making satirical contributions to This Is The Week That Is. We look back on favorites moments, some that didn’t make the cut and, what to look forward to in the 14th installment. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, Director Matt Pfeiffer talks about “On The Exhale”, the solo piece by Martin Zimmerman featuring Suli Holum. Here is my interview with Director Matt Pfeiffer.

Today on the podcast, TS Hawkins returns to Rep Radio with director Lois Moses to talk about #SuiteReality, a piece taking part in the Bridge PHL Theatre Festival. We talk about #SayHerName, #BlackLivesMatter and the fragility of masculinity. Here is my interview with TS Hawkins and Lois Moses.

Today on the podcast, 1812 Productions presents, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. On the first day of tech, I sit down with Director Harriet Power and actors Artistic Director, Jenn Childs and Grace Gonglewski. Here’s my interview with 1812 Productions, The Roommate.

On today’s podcast, our 2019 FringeArts coverage continues with Director Joseph Ahmed. Tribe of Fools annual fringe offering Operation: Wawa Road Trip, takes a brother and sister on a trip to pay tribute, deal with loss and a battle between two Pennsylvania convenient stores. Here’s my interview with Joseph Ahmed.

On today’s podcast, Nick Jonczak talks about the 2019 FringeArts offering, “CHURN”, a queer historical sci-fi epic. Here’s my interview with Nick Jonczak.

On today’s podcast, Samuel Morrison talks about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut of Hello Daddy, as part of the Just The Tonic offerings here at the festival. Here is my interview with Samuel Morrison.

On today’s podcast, here at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we meet the creative team of Hitler’s Tasters. This ticket is highly shut after and I managed to get them along with the opportunity to chat. Here’s my interview for Hitler’s Tasters.

On today’s podcast, Amanda Nicastro talks about “I’m Just Kidneying”, making its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut by way of NYC. Focusing on the process of donating a kidney to her sister. Here is my interview with Amanda Nicastro.

A past hit at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival! #213 is a silent, sad clown who has learned how to find laughter through the tears. But one day, a passerby's questions take him on a journey to the time before his words went away. This profoundly moving story of learning how to carry on when true love goes missing is told simply and sweetly through music, dance, clowning and just a little bit of theatre magic...

Nina is on her multicultural, mixed-up and unfinished journey to matrimony. Hindus pray 'om shanti om' for universal tranquillity, but until Nina has her wedding, or Shaadi, there is no peace. Nina's story about immigrant families and relationships travels from India to Kenya to NYC and is told through the sacred steps of the Hindu wedding ceremony. You'll laugh, learn and see what happens when your mum starts an online dating profile for you.

On today’s podcast, Kat Brünner (Elle Woods) and Jenna Pinchback (Enid Hoops) talk about Walnut’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical”, a campy look at a women with a completely brilliant plan to win the man she loves by getting into Harvard Law School only to reveal a path of purpose, strength and support with help from her sorority sisters. Here’s my interview with Kat Brünner and Jenna Pinchback. Stay Tuned.

On today’s podcast, Deborah Block talks about the Philadelphia Premiere “Among The Dead” by Hansol Jung. The piece uses a bit of theatre magic to craft the story’s past, calling on a higher power to show the way. Stay Tuned for my interview with Deborah Block.

On today’s podcast, director Jerrell L. Henderson talks about Inis Nua’s production “Untitled” by Inua Ellams featuring Keith Illidge about two brothers born on Nigerian Independence Day. On the night of their naming, one brother cries out and refuses to be. We talk about first impressions, relevance and how this American Premiere continues to serve Inis Nua’s mission. Here’s my conversation with Jerrell Henderson.

On today’s podcast, I head over to 1812 Productions to talk about the new play, “The God Project” where two pastor’s kids find unexpected common ground at a Swedish furniture store. Writers and Performers Sean Close and Jenn Childs talk about similarities growing up in this “God Couple” of a play featuring Joilet Harris. Here’s my conversation with Sean Close and Jenn Childs.

On today’s podcast, we return with part 2 of my chat with James IJames, director of August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean” at Arden Theatre Company.  If you haven’t listened to Part one, head on over to Broad Street Review Podcast and subscribe. James makes everyone think a little bit deeper about the intentions of characters and the worlds they inhabit. We talk about crafting a vision on an already layered piece, sharing that vision with an amazing design team, audience responses and the through-lines of Wilson’s work. So, here is part two of my interview with James Ijames.

On today’s podcast, I touch base with Robin Rodriguez, local playwright who has decided to to go beyond the traditional staged reading in order to visualize a new play in progress titled “A Good Place Not To Be”. An earlier piece presented in the 2009 SPARK Showcase brought to life the work that after life happened, began to show signs of a through line in totalitarianism and reflection of power dynamic, miss-information and relationships. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, Deb Block met me outside the new “Exile Building” for an audible tour as Theatre Exile prepares to open “An Oak Tree” by Tim Crouch featuring Pearce Bunting and a slew of notable Phialdelphia Artists and special guests like Evan Jonigkeit, Zosia Mamet and Paul Giamatti. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, I spoke with Tom Reing about the Inis Nua American Premiere of “Box Clever” by Monsay Whitney. We explore first impressions, how this piece resonates with past roles, current situations in the U.K. and the U.S. and how Philly Theatre Week presents opportunities for new audiences to engage in the conversation. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, I sat down with Jess Conda to talk about 1812’s production of “Broads”. We talk about some fierce women, whether anything has changed, why are we so prude and drop a few F-Bombs so, you are hearby warned. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, we explore “My Gay Agenda”, a podcast features members of the creative LGBTQIA community. CJ Higgins and Jenn Adams talk about the origins of this podcast and where their other creative pursuits lie, including “The Hum”N”Bards Theatre Troupe’s production of “We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead”. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, Tara Demmy and Zachary Chiero stop by to fill in the gaps on some terrible sex education received growing up. Using clowning as the vehicle, Tribe of Fools aims to educate, entertain and have a little fun at the expense of everyone’s favorite topic in Health class. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, we return to Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium to talk with Tina Brock and Brittany Holdahl about Elmer Rice’s “DreamGirl”, set in one of the chapels of St. Mary’s Church at Hamilton Village on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss the production itself and dive into the church and its history. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, I sit down with Jessica M. Johnson who plays “Celie” in Theatre Horizon’s Regional Premiere of “The Color Purple” directed by Amina Robinson. To say this production “Gave Me Life” is a huge understatement! To see a celebration of artists of color on stage with such a dynamic production team laying the foundation, it’s no wonder why the production has been extended twice! Listen as I try to contain myself and breakdown this piece with Jessica. We even get a sample of her voice but, you have to listen all the way through to hear!! Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, I sit down with local playwright , Josh Wilder to talk about the co-production of his play, “Salt Pepper Ketchup”, which focuses a lens on the gentrification of the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia where we both live. We talk about the journey of this piece and the changes to the neighborhood that make this piece so relevant right now. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, Jeff Gorcyca, James Kern and Kevin Glaccum drop in to chat about Azuka’s production of “Warplay” by JC Lee. You may know a bit about Achilles but, how much do you know about Patroclus? Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, I sit down with Ibrahim Miari whose production “In Between” is on stage at Walnut Street Theatre’s independence Studio on 3. We talk about the origins of the piece today’s political distractions and the inner struggles that resonate and relate to us all. Stay Tuned!

On today’s podcast, Robi Hagar and Sav Souza stop by to talk about “Basic Witches”. We talk origins of the piece, gender identity and dream roles to play. Stay Tuned!