Darnelle Radford 12/25/25 Darnelle Radford 12/25/25

BSR_S10E19 - Darnelle Radford, Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia

In this engaging conversation, Darnelle Radford shares his journey into the theater world, discussing his early experiences and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of live theater as a community experience that fosters emotional and intellectual breakthroughs. The discussion also delves into the challenges facing the theater industry today, including the need for diversity, the impact of nostalgia on productions, and the importance of supporting new works. Darnelle's new role at Theater Philadelphia is highlighted, showcasing his vision for the future of the local theater scene and the importance of community engagement.

Darnelle Radford 6/12/25 Darnelle Radford 6/12/25

BSR_S09E26 - A Summer Day - Wilma - Ross Beschler

Today on the podcast:

Ross Beschler drops in to talk about the Wilma Theater production, A Summer Day by Jon Fosse (Yuan FoSa), directed by Yury Urnov. Onstage through June 29th. Here is my interview with Ross Beschler for A Summer Day.

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://wilmatheater.org/event/asummerday/

Darnelle Radford 6/10/25 Darnelle Radford 6/10/25

BSR_S09E25 - Glitter In The Glass - Theatre Exile - R. Eric Thomas

Today on the podcast:

Playwright, R. Eric Thomas and Director, Ontaria Kim Wilson, drop in to talk about the Regional Premiere of “Glitter In The Glass”.

Chelle, a Black mid-career artist, has written a check that she's not sure her talent can cash. When the city of Baltimore takes down the Confederate monument in the park across the street from her childhood home, she has an idea. She'll apply for a grant to create a piece to replace it. Caught between the past, the present, and the future, Chelle, portrayed by Jennifer Kidwell, is catapulted into a journey that takes her back before the Middle Passage and out beyond the bounds of this planet.

“Wildly funny and thought-provoking” (CTX Life Theatre), Glitter in the Glass by multi-award winning playwright, R. Eric Thomas, is about liminal spaces, and a world on the cusp of exploding.

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

Darnelle Radford 6/5/25 Darnelle Radford 6/5/25

BSR_S09E24 - SQUARE GO - INIS NUA

Today on the podcast:

KC MacMillan, Owen Corey and Tyler Elliot, stop by to talk about the Inis Nua and Tiny Dynamite co-production of SQUARE GO, coming of age comedy builds to an emotional conclusion about masculinity, friendship, and fathers and sons. Here is my interview with KC, Owen and Tyler for SQUARE GO.

FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://inisnuatheatre.org/show/square-go