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Performing Arts

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Performing Arts

Performing Arts

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Performing Arts

Performing Arts

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Sep 11

TPTP_S01E11 - PhillyFringe: The Bards 10th Anniversary Telethon: LIVE!

The conversation covers the energy of fringe festivals, the Bards' journey in Philly Fringe, adapting to challenges and change, the concept of the telethon, bringing artists together, and the Bards' impact and future. It highlights the excitement and urgency of fringe festivals, the resilience and adaptability of theater companies, and the celebration of queer theater and collaboration in the Philadelphia community. Takeaways The value of artistic conversations and community engagement in fringe festivalsThe resilience and adaptability of theater companies during challenging times Chapters 00:00 The Energy of Fringe Festivals02:03 The Bards' Journey in Philly Fringe05:07 Adapting to Challenges and Change06:20 The Concept of the Telethon11:01 Bringing Artists Together15:06 The Bards' Impact and Future For Tickets: https://phillyfringe.org/events/the-bards-10th-anniversary-telethon-live/ Support The Bards: https://www.thebardstheatretroupe.com/support Follow Theatre Phialdelphia here: https://linktr.ee/theatrephiladelphia Follow us and our links here: https://bio.site/em3ry
Sep 4

TPTP - S01E10 - 2026 Barrymore Awards Nominations Announcement

The 2026 Barrymore Awards nominees are announced, and the process of identifying excellence in Philadelphia Theater is explained. The episode also teases the location of the upcoming celebration. Members of the Board of Directors and the Barrymore Oversight Committee lend their voices to present the nominees. Welcome to the podcast. Theatre Philadelphia, The Podcast, TPTP. I’m Darnelle Radford, Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia. If you are new to our podcast, welcome! If you are returning, welcome back! Now would be a great time to like, share and subscribe depending on the platform you are viewing this on. On today’s episode we are thrilled to present the nominees for the 2026 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Philadelphia Theater. Now, you may be wondering, how do we find excellence in Philadelphia Theater? Each season, our Barrymore Oversight Committee recruits 80-120 individuals to be judges and nominators who go out and adjudicate every Barrymore-eligible production of the upcoming season. At the end of the season, the votes are tallied and the committee hands over a list of nominees which we are going to present to you with the help of our Board of Directors and Committee members. Stay tuned till the end to find out where we will be celebrating this year. For now, I’ll hand it over to our members as we beam into their locations through the wonders of technology! Follow Theatre Phialdelphia here: https://linktr.ee/theatrephiladelphia Follow us and our links here: https://bio.site/em3ry
01/25/2019

Pinter's "Betrayal" - Lantern Theater Co. - S03E07

On today’s podcast, we sit down with Director Kathryn MacMillan to talk about Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal”. Beginning in late 70’s London, the story is told backwards to reveal the clues that were hidden in plain sight the open doors that expose the lies that bind together a triangle between Emma, Robert and Jerry in a piece that is presented in the middle period of Pinter’s career and his masterpiece. Stay Tuned!
12/11/2019

BSR_S04E07_Shrek: The Musical - Walnut Street Theatre

ABOUT SHREK: THE MUSICAL The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life as never before in Shrek The Musical, the award-winning Broadway musical based on the Oscar-winning movie. A reclusive ogre finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess. Throw in a short-tempered wannabe king, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other classic fairy tale misfits, and you've got the makings of a riotously dysfunctional road trip. Featuring all-new songs and outrageous humor, Shrek The Musical is ogre-sized holiday fun for the whole family! FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://walnutstreettheatre.org
Jun 4

BSR_S10E39 - Ontaria Kim Wilson - The Great Privation

Dive into this insightful episode where we discuss the powerful production The Great Privation by Nia Akilah Robinson. Director Ontaria Kim Wilson shares her journey of bringing this historically rich and emotionally charged play to life in Philadelphia, highlighting themes of love, resilience, and social justice. Key topics: The historical context and significance of The Great Privation and its ties to Philadelphia’s Black history How the play explores the treatment of Black bodies during pandemics and in medical research The creative process behind casting, character development, and physical storytelling The importance of honoring cultural traditions, spirituality, and history in theater The rapid rehearsal timeline and the emotional/mental care of actors navigating multiple roles The role of the janitor as the story’s griot, guide, and spiritual conduit The significance of Philadelphia’s Mother Bethel AME Church in African American history and activism The journey of the play from Soho Rep to Woolly Mammoth and now in South Philadelphia Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and overview of The Great Privation 00:35 - Introducing Ontaria Wilson and her connection to Theater Exile 01:17 - The significance of The Great Privation and its themes of love and perseverance 02:57 - The play’s focus on Black bodies, pandemics, and societal neglect 05:44 - Personal reflections on initial impressions and character insights 09:30 - The creative development process and character relationships 14:02 - Casting and actor contributions in physical storytelling 18:19 - The importance of cultural and spiritual traditions in performance 19:00 - The intense rehearsal schedule and actor wellness strategies 24:10 - Philadelphia’s history and the play’s connection to local sites like Mother Bethel 30:28 - The play’s journey from New York to Philadelphia and its significance 35:18 - The artistic team behind the production and their creative vision 41:45 - Audience takeaway and the play’s message of collective responsibility and reimagining community Resources & Links: The Great Privation by Nia Akilah Robinson Mother Bethel AME Church Theatre Exile Mother Zion United Methodist Church Follow us and our links here: https://bio.site/em3ry
02/18/2020

RR_S10E17 - A Hundred Words For Snow

ABOUT 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
12/26/2025

BSR_S10E20 - Hansel and Gretel

HANSEL & GRETEL written by Paul Kuhn Directed By Mya Flood Curio brings you another Make/Partake Theatre Experience following the great success of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK and THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. For ages 3 and up! Get in on the action: making props, sound effects, shadow puppets and even controlling the weather. A fun time for all participants and audience members. Runs: December 20 to 31 (11am and 3pm) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Curio Theatre and Guests 03:30 Maya Flood's Background and Experience 06:52 Exploring Hansel and Gretel: An Immersive Experience 10:39 Planning the Make and Partake Series 14:16 Audience Engagement and Feedback 18:04 The Cast and Their Roles 21:31 Future of Children's Theatre at Curio 25:09 Potential Future Productions and Themes FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://curiotheatre.org
12/05/2022

BSR_S07E01 - Odd Man Out - BRT

Odd Man Out | Part of the America Rising Series A LIVE Immersive Experience In Complete Darkness Para ver el sitio web en español, haga click aquí November 30 – December 18, 2022 Odd Man Out is a captivating play that takes place in complete darkness. Created by Teatro Ciego (an Argentinian company founded by blind artists) and Theatre C (a groundbreaking immersive theatre company in NYC), this story is told unlike any you’ve ever experienced before. You’ll be led into a pitch-black room by ushers. Inside, you’ll immerse yourself in the life story of Alberto, a blind musician returning to Argentina after years of self-exile. It is, at once, a love story, a musical journey, and a multi-sensory immersion into theatre of the blind. Performances will be in Spanish on Friday, Dec 2 at 6pm | Sunday, Dec 4 at 6pm Thursday Dec 8 at 7pm | Saturday, Dec 10 at 8:30pm | Wednesday, Dec 14 at 7pm Sunday, Dec 18 at 3pm. This play takes place at 201 Cedar Street, Bristol, PA 19007. General Admission. Tickets start at $35. https://www.brtstage.org/shows/odd-man-out/
01/27/2020

BSR_S04E08_THURGOOD - Jerrell L. Henderson

Meet 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 standing of his race, and all Americans. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://walnutstreettheatre.org
04/25/2017

BSR_S01E17 - New Paradise Laboratories - Gumshoe 101

This week, we grabbed our magnifying glasses and followed the clues to New Paradise Laboratories' site-specific mystery Gumshoe, which takes place deep in the bowels and throughout the corridors of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Afterward, we went even further and tracked down the company's innovative founder and artistic director, Whit MacLaughlin. On the case MacLaughlin, who arrived in Philadelphia after more than 20 years with the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, brought New Paradise Laboratories' (NPL) founding ensemble here in 1996. Some of the company's members have gone on to become this city's most recognizable onstage faces (Lee Ann Etzold, Jeb Kreager, Matt Saunders, Mary McCool), and the company and its members have also seen much success in New York (NPL won an Obie Award for 2000's The Fab 4 Reach the Pearly Gates) and elsewhere. NPL has created roughly one original work per year since its founding, and this year, they've paired with the Free Library and Rosenbach Museum to present Gumshoe. Listen in to learn the difference between fact, fiction, and falsehood, and -- perhaps most importantly -- how to escape a maze.

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Top Shows

TPTP_S01E11 - PhillyFringe: The Bards 10th Anniversary Telethon: LIVE!

TPTP - S01E10 - 2026 Barrymore Awards Nominations Announcement

Pinter's "Betrayal" - Lantern Theater Co. - S03E07

BSR_S04E07_Shrek: The Musical - Walnut Street Theatre

BSR_S10E39 - Ontaria Kim Wilson - The Great Privation

RR_S10E17 - A Hundred Words For Snow

BSR_S10E20 - Hansel and Gretel

BSR_S07E01 - Odd Man Out - BRT

BSR_S04E08_THURGOOD - Jerrell L. Henderson

BSR_S01E17 - New Paradise Laboratories - Gumshoe 101

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