BSR_S10E10 - FIRE!! - Quintessence Theatre Group
In this engaging podcast episode, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Kaisheem Fowler-Bryant about his journey as a new artist in Philadelphia and his involvement in the production of 'FIRE,' a play centered around the life and works of Wallace Thurman. They discuss the significance of Thurman's contributions to literature and theater, the challenges and joys of bringing a new work to life, and the relevance of historical themes in today's society. Kaisheem shares insights from his rehearsal experiences, the importance of joy amidst adversity, and the audience's potential takeaways from the production.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:45 Kashim's Background and Journey to Philadelphia
04:20 Exploring the Play 'Fire' and Its Significance
08:39 Character Insights: Wallace Thurman
12:42 Rehearsal Experiences and Creative Process
17:15 Themes of Adversity and Identity in 'Fire'
21:21 Contemporary Relevance of Historical Themes
25:32 Audience Takeaways and Final Thoughts
FIRE!! by Wallace Thurman *World Premiere*
Written and adapted by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall
Directed by Raelle Myrick-Hodges
Written and adapted by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall
In 1927 FIRE!!, a quarterly “Devoted To Younger Negro Artists” was published in Harlem and changed the future of American literature. Including illustrations, poems, essays, short stories and plays, FIRE!! was the first all-Black magazine, by a young group of writers and artists including Wallace Thurman, Zora Neale Hurston, Aaron Douglas, John P. Davis, Richard Bruce Nugent, Gwendolyn Bennett, Lewis Grandison Alexander, Countee Cullen, and Langston Hughes. This theatrical happening will weave together the lives of legendary giants as they speak their incendiary stories, make explosive music, dance, debate, collaborate and celebrate their work from FIRE!!
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://www.quintessencetheatre.org/
