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BSR, POD - LATEST EPISODE

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BSR_S09E17 - 2025 Philly Theatre Week
BSR_S09E17 - 2025 Philly Theatre Week

Today on the podcast:

CJ Higgins drops in to talk about Theatre Philadelphia’s 8th Annual Philly Theatre Week. This year’s event run from April 3 - 13th. Here is my interview with CJ Higgins for Philly Theatre Week.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.phillytheatreweek.com

BSR_S09E16 - BEARDS ON ICE - John Jarboe
BSR_S09E16 - BEARDS ON ICE - John Jarboe

Today on the podcast:

Artistic director, John Jarboe (she/her) stops by to talk about the Bearded Ladies Cabaret production of “BEARDS ON ICE”. This event laces up for a fracking good time. Here is my interview with John Jarboe for BEARDS ON ICE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

https://beardedladiescabaret.com/

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TBOT - LATEST EPISODE

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TBOT_S03E19 - MARCH OUT
TBOT_S03E19 - MARCH OUT

In this conversation, Darnelle Radford and Mitch discuss the challenges facing the theater industry, particularly in attracting audiences post-pandemic. They explore the importance of community engagement, the impact of Broadway on regional theaters, and the need for theaters to establish their unique identities. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of membership and subscription models in fostering audience loyalty and the necessity of creating enriching experiences for theatergoers. In this conversation, Mitch and Darnelle explore the challenges faced by theater companies in engaging audiences, the importance of community connections, and the balance between work and passion in the theater industry. They discuss the changing landscape of employment in theater, the financial dynamics of Broadway, and the need for community support to ensure the future of the arts.

TBOT_S03E18 - IT HAPPENS
TBOT_S03E18 - IT HAPPENS

In this engaging conversation, Darnelle Radford and Mitch Weiss explore the intricate world of theater, touching on the recent Oscars, the impact of Broadway shows like Wicked, and the challenges faced by the industry in terms of pricing, audience engagement, and the evolution of live performances in the age of streaming. They discuss the disconnect between award shows and the general public, the rising costs of theater productions, and the prevalence of adaptations in musical theater, all while emphasizing the unique experience that live performances offer. In this conversation, Darnelle Radford and Mitch discuss the evolution of musical theater, the challenges of adaptations, and the unexpected hurdles faced in theater production. They explore the importance of understudies, the changing role of directors, and the courage required to take risks in theater. The discussion also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on the theater landscape and the ongoing issues of accessibility and inclusivity within the industry.

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REP RADIO - LATEST EPISODE

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RR_S13E08 - The Tattooed Lady - Max Vernon and Erin Courtney
RR_S13E08 - The Tattooed Lady - Max Vernon and Erin Courtney

Today 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 characters appear, on a mission to liberate Ida from her self-imposed exile and help Joy find freedom through forgiveness. The musical celebrates the resilience of women whose choices have the power to liberate them.

ABOUT THE CREATORS

Erin Courtney (Book) is a New York based playwright. Her play, A Map of Virtue, was awarded an Obie and was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding New York Theater. Her play I Will Be Gone, premiered at the Humana Festival, Actors Theater of Louisville. She has written two operas with Elizabeth Swados: The Nomad and Kaspar Hauser, both commissioned and produced by The Flea Theater. Her other plays, produced by Clubbed Thumb, include Alice the Magnet, directed by Pam MacKinnon, and Demon Baby, directed by Ken Rus Schmoll. She is an affiliated artist with Clubbed Thumb, a member of the Obie Award winning playwrights collective, 13P, as well as the co-founder of the Brooklyn Writers Space.

Max Vernon (Book, Music, Lyrics & Orchestrations) is a musical theatre writer, whose works include The View UpStairs, KPOP (opening on Broadway this November!), The Tattooed Lady, and Show & Tell. They are a three-time Drama Desk nominee, Out100 Honoree, two-time MacDowell Fellow, Dramatist Guild Fellow, and recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award, Richard Rodgers Award, Jonathan Larson Grant, Pew Arts and Culture Grant, and New York Foundation of the Arts Fellowship, among others. They have also written work for Audible, Disney, Virgin Group, and Tyra Banks. Notable concerts include Joe’s Pub, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. They earned an MFA from NYU's Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. www.maxvernon.com IG: @frauleinsallybowels

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://philadelphiatheatrecompany.org

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Darnelle Radford

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With over 25 years of arts experience both front and back of house, Darnelle has assumed the role of Actor, Stage Manager, Playwright, Director, Producer, House Manager, Box Office Manager, Teaching Artist, Marketing Director, Barrymore Voter and Producing Artistic Director. He wrote his first play, “Sidewalk Cafe” in 1999. He later moved to Philadelphia where in 2004, founded Represented Theatre Company and began planning for Rep Radio, which launched in 2009. Well-rounded in Arts and Culture, Darnelle has worked for The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Historic Philadelphia, Inc., Keen Company, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and, Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Darnelle is currently the Director of Operations at Theatre Exile. He studied Video Production and Multimedia and Web Design at the Art institute of Philadelphia and Arts Administration at New York University where he co-founded Just Learn Something, which promotes “The Business of Broadway” written by Mitch Weiss and Perri Gaffney and The Business of Theater, A Working Title. Darnelle is also a member of “THE FARM - NYC”, a play development operation, “We Grow Theater”

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Woodsy - Em3ry Command Center - 2021

Woodsy - Em3ry Command Center

WOODSY

Producer - International operations

Who! (Hello! I’m Woodsy, the travel producer for em3ry. I generally keep the trains running on time when we travel to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. soon, i will be helping out on a few new podcasts we have in the pipeline. i am dressed for all ocassions and i go nowhere without my trusty hat! i get to meet so many talented artists and, you can find my photos on our (instagram page !)

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