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86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBreaking the fourth wall to give you an inside look at the plays and the players. Hosted by: Darnelle Radford
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RR_S13E08 - The Tattooed Lady - Max Vernon and Erin Courtney
October 24, 2022 10:35Today on the podcast, we chat with the collaborators of the World Premiere production, The Tattooed lady, A New Musical on stage at Philadelphia Theatre Company. Here is my interview with Max Vernon and Erin Courtney for The Tattooed Lady, A New Musical. The story of The Tattooed Lady highlights one of sideshow’s biggest stars, Ida Gibson, in a moving, fantastical tale that reveals the generational chasms and connections between Ida and her granddaughter Joy. A parade of beguiling character...
RR_S13E07 - A Leg Up - Marla Alpert
September 27, 2022 13:05A Leg Up By Ken Kaissar Director Amy Kaissar September 20, 2022 – October 9, 2022 A world premiere comedy for the 21st century! Initially slated for its world premiere in the 2019/20 season, this witty and outlandish story is a new comedy for the 21st century written as a traditional farce. In A Leg Up, Charles Griffin III (O’Neil) has staked what’s left of his fortune on the new Miraculous Knee-to-Toe XR-3000 with 3D Helix, an intelligent prosthetic leg, designed for a presidential can...
RR_S13E06 - Algorithmic Theater - Annie Dorsen
September 08, 2022 13:05This 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...
RR_S13E05 - Gunnar Montana’s “BathHouse”
September 06, 2022 13:05Today on the podcast, GUNNAR MONTANA returns to talk about the latest FringeArts offering, BATHHOUSE. Here is my interview with Gunnar Montana. Designed as a temple to the fluid nature of sexuality, BATH HOUSE is a deeply sensory immersive theatrical experience dripping with erotic energy from start to finish. BATH HOUSE fuses dance and movement to create an atmosphere where guests are free to indulge their deepest desires, and perhaps even discover new ones. VIP Packages Available: The VI...
RR_S13E04 - 30 years of Brian Sanders’ JUNK
August 31, 2022 18:05$30,000 Fundraising initiative. The funds raised will allow JUNK to provide equitable access for the community by providing free and discounted ticketing for artists and LGBTQIA and HIV+ communities. The SEASON: Luster Thu, Sep 8, 2022 Sat, Sep 17, 2022 Concourse Dance Bar (map) Lust for exposure and success turns… TRAGIC. Set in an underground shopping mall turned nightclub, Junk’s newest experience, Luster, reveals the twisted nature of reality show competition and begs the questi...
RR_S01E03 - Radical Imagination - Theatre Exile
May 24, 2022 18:05"rADicAl ImAgInAtIoN" (and other sorted pandemic musings) Theatre Exile presents rADicAl ImAgInAtIoN (and other sorted pandemic musings); a Paper Wings event featuring original works written by students from Fanny Jackson Coppin and Franklin Learning Center! For this event, 30 students wrote original works using World Building prompts created by our Education Director, Mx. TS Hawkins Through imaginative and thematic activities, group assignments, and peer review, the students had an oppo...
RR_S13E02 - Reverie - Jerrell Henderson
May 16, 2022 21:00Today 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. Reverie By James Ijames - 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama (FAT HAM) Directed by Jerrell L. Henderson When Jordan answers a knock at his door, he’s expecting to see his most recent assignation standing there, but instead encounters Paul, the father of a...
RR_S13E01 - Today is My Birthday - Theatre Exile
April 25, 2022 16:00Today is My Birthday is about life with a thousand friends on Facebook and no one to have dinner with on Saturday night. This quirky comedy by award-winning screenwriter and playwright Susan Soon He Stanton tells the story of would-be writer Emily, who moves back home to Hawaii after her bubble life in New York pops. As she trades one island for another, Emily, feeling unfulfilled, creates an alter-ego for a radio dating show, determined to turn fantasy into reality. Today is My Birthday, to...
NEW PODCAST ALERT!!!
April 19, 2022 16:00Mitch Weiss along with Perri Gaffney, wrote a book, The Business of Broadway and since 2015, we have updated the book’s chapters monthly. Those updates can be found on Em3ry.com in the same feed as this new podcast. So, give it a listen wherever you currently listen to podcasts and let us know what you think. That’s “The Business of Theater, A Working Title with Darnelle Radford and Mitch Weiss”, now part of the Em3ry Podcast Network.
RR_S12E10 - Philly Theatre Week - LaNeshe Miller-White
March 23, 2022 14:30The 5th Annual Philly Theatre Week April 1-10, 2022 85 EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION EXCLUSIVE FREE, $15, OR $30 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! WWW.PHILLYTHEATREWEEK.COM Theatre Philadelphia presents Philly Theatre Week: a celebration of artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. Audiences will have an opportunity to try unique events from our theatre community and access exclusive Free, $15, or $30 tickets. The ...
RR_S12E09 - Golden Girls Murder Mystery - Without A Cue Productions
March 05, 2022 21:30ABOUT GOLDEN GIRLS MURDER MYSTERY Thank you for being a friend! Especially a Golden Girl friend! Your favorite ladies from the ‘80’s are throwing a party, and you’re invited! Sophia, Blanche, Rose and Dorothy have worked long and hard to throw the perfect celebration, but will they still be celebrating when they discover that their party guest, Arthur, has not only been two-timing them, but three-timing them?! The women uncover a deadly love triangle, and they are not at all pleased! As Sop...
RR_S12E08 - Finding Fassbender - Inis Nua
February 24, 2022 16:05When Eve gets a promotion, she moves to London in the hopes of having the perfect big city life. But soon she discovers that being one in 9 million can be pretty lonely. Feeling at her lowest, a lifeline comes to Eve in the form of a letter for her apartment’s former tenant – Hollywood actor Michael Fassbender. Now all Eve has to do is return this letter to the rightful owner! Featuring: Amy Frear FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://inisnuatheatre.org
RR_S12E07 - Tyrone L. Robinson - This Bitter Earth
February 09, 2022 21:30A protest brought Jesse, an introspective Black playwright, together with his white boyfriend Neil, a Black Lives Matter activist. But as Neil immerses himself deeper in the movement, Jesse finds his choices challenged and their love on the line. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Speaker Sundays Following our Sunday matinees, join Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin and an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of This Bitter Earth. Sunday, February 6 Sunday, Febru...
RR_S12E06 - Motel Montana - Gunnar Montana
October 28, 2021 10:05GUNNAR MONTANA - “Motel Montana is designed to celebrate everything my grandfather couldn’t express in his life, and in turn, everything I am so unapologetically eager to express now. There’s something incredibly conflicting about celebrating the idea of my grandfather living out his truths, knowing I wouldn’t have been born had he done so.” FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://www.instagram.com/gunnarmontana/ and https://www.gunnarmontana.com
RR_S12E05 - Liam Mulshine in "A Holy Show" - Inis Nua
October 19, 2021 10:05ABOUT A HOLY SHOW (a holy show: Irish phrase meaning to make a spectacle of oneself) It’s 1981 and Aer Lingus flight 164 to London is about to board. Tina and Joe are on their honeymoon, Bun is off to meet her new granddaughter, Mary is nervously flying for the first time, and Downey is on a mission to learn the Third Secret of Fatima at any cost! Two actors play twenty characters in this whirlwind comedy based on the true story of a disgraced Australian monk who hijacked a passenger jet u...
RR_S12E04 - The Hazards of Love - Hum’N’Bards
September 27, 2021 19:30Margaret’s chance encounter with a wounded fawn in the wild leads her on a dark, magical journey where she’ll learn “The Hazards of Love” firsthand. Join us as we weave this tragic folk-rock opera featuring Yali Puello, Julianne Schaub, Alyssa Al-Dooki, Wyatt Flynn, Jenn Adams, and Linden Curhart. The Hazards of Love will be available to watch both IN-PERSON and DIGITAL STREAMING. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE! IN-PERSON: The show will be performed on Sept 29, 30, Oct 1 and 2 at Front Stree...
RR_S12E03 - Rogues’ Gallery - Stagecrafters Theatre
September 21, 2021 13:05Everyone has a story to tell...... This piece offers ten confession-like monologues delivered by a group of individuals who talk to us about love, disappointment, and transgression. They yearn to make sense of the circumstances that life is tossing their way. Journey with us through these darkly comedic, unusual and alluring tales about the absurdity of being human. John Patrick Shanley , Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning playwright, wrote this play in response to the lockdown of the perform...
RR_S12E02 - QvK - Philadelphia Artists Collective
August 31, 2021 13:05Written By: Eli Lynn (they/them) | Directed By: Damon Bonetti Royalty clashes with royalty in a duel of dominance as a group of actors take on the Great Speeches from the Great Plays. Epic rhetoric, power plays and violence in the streets as our heroes battle it out upon a bocce ball court stage. The PAC returns to the Fringe with a crafty satire on how ultimate power ultimately corrupts. This fall, The Philadelphia Artists’ Collective (PAC) will present a free original play featuring Sha...
RR_S12E01 - Come Sail Away with Ruth and Estelle - Amanda Jill Robinson and Jenna Pinchbeck
May 19, 2021 18:00Ruth & Estelle: On a winter night in 2014, while rehearsing for a holiday cabaret, Amanda Jill Robinson and Jenna Pinchbeck started playing around as two spunky, big-hearted, open-minded broads with a love of cocktails, bagels, and rock n’ roll. They never could have imagined that six years later, these women would not only teach and entertain, but become their method for putting something positive into the world. Whether they’re performing at events, teaching their Masta Class, or hosting t...
RR_S11E06 - Home Fries at Home: Music for the Soul - Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford
April 20, 2021 13:05This adorable real-life couple will serenade audiences with moving duets, unique interpretations of classical musical theatre pieces, and more. Enjoy a virtual cabaret curated by this adorably talented couple. We loved having them in our Spotlight Series so much that we brought them back to brighten your living room. Featuring jazz, love songs, surprise guests, and maybe even a cooking lesson! Elena Camp (she/her) was last seen at 11th Hour Theatre Company in Company, Urinetown, and Broad...
RR_S11E05 - #Knightlife - HumN’Bards - Philly Theatre Week
April 14, 2021 12:00Hear ye, hear ye! #KnightlifeRenFaire returns to the digital realm! Join in the spring-time merriment from the comfort of your home as entertainers dazzle with music, art, dance, combat, and beyond streaming from The Hum'n'bards Theater Troupe Facebook page. Beginning at 5pm, we will feature artisans to demonstrate their craft. You will have the chance to win their wares in an online raffle, with proceeds going to Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia! Then, join us at 7pm for some #Knightl...
RR_S11E04 - Michelle Pauls-Speaking of Family…
March 29, 2021 16:00ABOUT SPEAKING OF FAMILY… A web series about a modern American family. Julia and Dick are married, for now. Julia takes care of her Dad, Kent. Greta helps her son, Troy navigate a sometimes treacherous world. They all want the best for each other, but sometimes, that's hard. Starring: Carol Ann Graham, Val Uff, Trent Rozycki, and Michelle Pauls. Edited by Mariel Ferry. For More Information: https://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_family/ and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lUDWYUSHOXM
RR_S11E03 - 11th Hour - Society XI Online - Rob and Billy
March 18, 2021 17:50ROB TUCKER & BILLY BUSTAMANTE These longtime friends and University of the Arts graduates will present a beautifully curated night of musical theater pieces paying homage to Broadway greats. Rob Tucker (he/him) is an actor, musician and educator. Regional Theatre: …Deaths of Queens (EgoPo); Twelfth Night (Shakespeare in Clark Park); Big Red Sun, Field Hockey Hot, Dogfight (11th Hour); This Is the Week That Is (1812 Productions); Peter and the Starcatcher (Actors Theatre of Louisville); Pac...
RR_S11E02_Sin Eaters - Theatre Exile
February 02, 2021 20:30Toeing the lines between satire and harsh reality, Sin Eaters is a hilarious, poignant, and brutal examination of the human experience and the extremity of what the social media industry puts people through in order for the rest of us to have a positive and sustained online life. The main character Mary works in the tech sector as a “content moderator,” one of the unseen people who scrub our social media feeds of violent, sexual, and otherwise disturbing imagery. FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit...
RR_S11E01 - Chris Davis - One-Man Apocalypse NOW!
May 17, 2020 20:00Imagine Apocalypse Now performed by one actor in 60 minutes, recreating some of the most famous scenes from cinema history through Chris Davis' unique theatrical lens. Backed by the soundtrack of the movie, Davis explores the heart of darkness through movement, sound, dance, comedy, drama, lunacy, philosophy and more in this high-octane 60 minute tour-de-force, directed by Mary Tuomanen and sound design by Adriano Shaplin. VENUE Your House RSVP on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/...
RR_S10E18_SHIP - Azuka World Premiere - Doug Williams and Kevin Glaccum
March 09, 2020 19:05ABOUT SHIP Fresh out of rehab, Nell returns to her hometown of Mystic, CT with two goals: track down her former classmate who tried and failed to grow the longest fingernails in the world, and be promoted to the most high profile job in town: tour guide at the Seaport. With the help and hindrance of her older sister, Nell grabs at her chance for hometown glory – but it’s not as easy as it looks. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://azukatheatre.org
RR_S10E17 - A Hundred Words For Snow
February 18, 2020 14:00ABOUT A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW When 15-year-old Rory’s geography teacher father dies suddenly, she decides to pursue his lifelong dream and journey to the North Pole. Following the route he planned and the advice of the great explorers before her, Rory packs a rucksack and her father’s ashes for a journey of love, loss, and endless snow. A solo show from an exciting new voice in British theatre. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://inisnuatheatre.org
RR_S10E16_THURGOOD - Johnnie Hobbs, JR.
February 04, 2020 14:05Meet Thurgood Marshall: Lawyer. Civil Rights Activist. The first African American Supreme Court Justice. In the acclaimed Broadway play Thurgood, you have a seat at a fictional lecture on his life given by Marshall at his alma mater, and experience his transformation from a young and spirited dissenter to a pensive Justice full of wisdom. From his early days as the civil rights lawyer to his appointment to the highest court in the land, Thurgood Marshall stood for justice while lifting the s...
RR_S10E15_This Is The Week That Is - 2019
December 03, 2019 19:00A celebrated part of the Philadelphia theatre season for the past 14 years, This Is The Week That Is delivers hilarious political satire and content that changes with the headlines! This season’s production features new and returning cast members Justin Jain, Sean Close, Tanaquil Márquez, Dave Jadico, Pax Ressler and Brett Robinson! FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://1812productions.org
RR_S10E14_On The Exhale - Theatre Exile
November 21, 2019 22:05ABOUT ON THE EXHALE A liberal college professor searches for meaning after a terrible act of violence. She finds herself drawn to the power and control of the weapon that forever changed her life. Challenged by the inaction and corruption of the legislature she is faced with the opportunity to teach a lesson but she may have to learn one first. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://theatreexile.org
RR_S10E13_#SuiteReality - The Bridge PHL Theatre festival
November 05, 2019 14:00#SuiteReality, by TS Hawkins, is a choreopoem experience that touches upon Women's Rights, Black Lives Matter, and #SayHerName; a campaign that highlights womyn who have been killed by the fragility of masculinity and police brutality. Cast: Betsy Vivar, Katrina Hall, Maria Genao Beltre, Cynda Purnell FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: www.tspoetics.com www.thebridgephl.org
RR_S10E12 - #1812Productions - The Roommate
September 24, 2019 11:00Today 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.
RR_S10E11 - #FringeArts - Operation: Wawa Road Trip, Joseph Ahmed
September 16, 2019 10:00After their father’s death, Lee and Joey road-trip from Dayton to Philadelphia to scatter his ashes in a meaningful place: the Wawa parking lot. Features Dungeons & Dragons, sibling rivalry, rest stops, tunnel wizards, soda cave wisdom, and a disgusting hoagie legacy that must be upheld.
RR_S10E10 - #FringeArts - CHURN, Nick Jonczak
September 10, 2019 21:45This original solo performance seeks the deep dark and exalted in human ingenuity through a queered historical sci-fi epic. From the first test of an atomic bomb to the spread of white nationalism and our race to the stars, Churn reveals: You are every age you have ever been, and every age you will ever be.
RR_S10E09 - #EdFringe - Samuel Morrison’s “Hello Daddy”
August 21, 2019 13:00Featured in NYTimes and Time Out, Sam Morrison's a master at finding hilarity in the awkward adventures of being a closeted gay man… who wants to have sex with your dad. 'Endlessly charming' (Time Out NY). ‘Raw, unashamed, and very funny’ (BroadwayKingdom.com). 'Beautiful and heartbreaking' (BearWorld Magazine). Built off decades of journal entries, Hello, Daddy! weaves stories of gaiety and heartbreak across decades to chronicle Sam’s transformation from shy cucumber-shaped virgin boy into ...
RR_S10E08 - #EdFringe - Hitler’s Tasters
August 16, 2019 13:05On 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.
RR_S10E07 - #Edfringe - I’m Just Kidneying_Amanda Nicastro
August 14, 2019 05:00On 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.
RR_S10E06 - #EdFringe The 213 Collective’s “Untitled Project #213”
August 09, 2019 05:00On today’s podcast, at the nerve center of The 213 Collective, Steve Pacek talks about “The Untitled Project #213”, making its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut. Here is my interview with Steve Pacek.
RR_S10E05 - #EdFringe Om Shaadi Om - Nina Chhibber Williams
August 08, 2019 05:00On today’s podcast, Nina Chhibber Williams talks about the production, Om Shaadi Om, an unfinished journey to matrimony, with a little help from Mom. Part of a collection of artists from New York City. Here’s my interview with Nina Chhibber Williams.
RR_S10E04 - “Legally Blonde: The Musical” - Walnut Street Theatre
June 19, 2019 15:00On 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.
S10E04 - “Legally Blonde: The Musical” - Walnut Street Theatre
June 19, 2019 15:00On 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... Follow Us on Twitter @rep_radio and @represented - Find us on Facebook and Google+ - Stay Tuned! REP RADIO is On The Air!
RR_S10E03 - "Among The Dead" in Exile
May 15, 2019 17:05On 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.
S10E03 - "Among The Dead" in Exile
May 15, 2019 17:05On 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... Follow Us on Twitter @rep_radio and @represented - Find us on Facebook and Google+ - Stay Tuned! REP RADIO is On The Air!
S10E02 - Jerrell L. Henderson talks about "Untitled" by Inua Ellams - Inis Nua Theatre
May 01, 2019 17:05On 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... Follow Us on Twitter @rep_radio and @represented - Find us on Facebook and Google+ - Stay Tuned! REP RADIO is On The Air!
RR_S10E02 - Jerrell L. Henderson talks about "Untitled" by Inua Ellams - Inis Nua Theatre
May 01, 2019 17:05On 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.
RR_S10E01 - 1812 Presents "The God Project"
April 29, 2019 10:05On 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.
S10E01 - 1812 Presents "The God Project"
April 29, 2019 10:05On 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... Follow Us on Twitter @rep_radio and @represented - Find us on Facebook and Google+ - Stay Tuned! REP RADIO is On The Air!
RR_S09E28 - James Ijames - Gem Of The Ocean - Part 2
March 25, 2019 16:05On 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 ...
James Ijames - Gem Of The Ocean - Part 2
March 25, 2019 16:05On 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... Follow Us on Twitter @rep_radio and @represented - Find us on Facebook and Google+ - Stay Tuned! REP RADIO is On The Air!
Robin Rodriguez takes us to "A Good Place NOT To Be"
March 20, 2019 14:05On 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... Follow Us on Twitter @rep_radio and @represented - Find us on Facebook and Google+ - Stay Tuned! REP RADIO is On The Air!