RR_S11E01 - Chris Davis - One-Man Apocalypse NOW!
Today on the podcast, Chris Davis ushers in the 11th season of Rep Radio. We talk about the rise of Virtual Theatre as we lay in wait during a global pandemic. Chris, never missing a beat, ramped of his solo works for the web and will end with the more than relevant performance of “One-Man Apocalypse Now” from his virtual studio. Stay Tuned!
RR_S10E18_SHIP - Azuka World Premiere - Doug Williams and Kevin Glaccum
ABOUT 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
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
RR_S10E16_THURGOOD - Johnnie Hobbs, JR.
Today on the podcast, Johnnie Hobbs, JR. stops by to talk about THURGOOD, written by George Stevens, JR. and directed by Jerrell L. Henderson. Find out what it’s like to portray the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Stay Tuned.
RR_S10E15_This Is The Week That Is - 2019
Today on the podcast, I return for an annual look at making satirical contributions to This Is The Week That Is. We look back on favorites moments, some that didn’t make the cut and, what to look forward to in the 14th installment. Stay Tuned!
RR_S10E13_#SuiteReality - The Bridge PHL Theatre festival
#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.thebridgephl.org
RR_S10E12 - #1812Productions - The Roommate
Today 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
On today’s podcast, our 2019 FringeArts coverage continues with Director Joseph Ahmed. Tribe of Fools annual fringe offering Operation: Wawa Road Trip, takes a brother and sister on a trip to pay tribute, deal with loss and a battle between two Pennsylvania convenient stores. Here’s my interview with Joseph Ahmed.
RR_S10E09 - #EdFringe - Samuel Morrison’s “Hello Daddy”
On today’s podcast, Samuel Morrison talks about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut of Hello Daddy, as part of the Just The Tonic offerings here at the festival. Here is my interview with Samuel Morrison.
RR_S10E08 - #EdFringe - Hitler’s Tasters
On 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
On 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”
On 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
On 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_S09E27 - Robin Rodriguez takes us to "A Good Place NOT To Be"
On 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 Place Not To Be”. An earlier piece presented in the 2009 SPARK Showcase brought to life the work that after life happened, began to show signs of a through line in totalitarianism and reflection of power dynamic, miss-information and relationships. Stay Tuned!
RR_S09E26 - “An Oak Tree” grows in Exile’s new home!
On today’s podcast, Deb Block met me outside the new “Exile Building” for an audible tour as Theatre Exile prepares to open “An Oak Tree” by Tim Crouch featuring Pearce Bunting and a slew of notable Phialdelphia Artists and special guests like Evan Jonigkeit, Zosia Mamet and Paul Giamatti. Stay Tuned!
RR_S09E25 - Inis Nua's American premiere of "Box Clever" by Monsay Whitney
On today’s podcast, I spoke with Tom Reing about the Inis Nua American Premiere of “Box Clever” by Monsay Whitney. We explore first impressions, how this piece resonates with past roles, current situations in the U.K. and the U.S. and how Philly Theatre Week presents opportunities for new audiences to engage in the conversation. Stay Tuned!
RR_S09E24 - Jess Conda represents 1812's "Broads"
On today’s podcast, I sat down with Jess Conda to talk about 1812’s production of “Broads”. We talk about some fierce women, whether anything has changed, why are we so prude and drop a few F-Bombs so, you are hearby warned. Stay Tuned!
RR_S09E23 - CJ Higgins and Jenn Adams unpack "My Gay Agenda" and "We'll Sleep When We're Dead"
On today’s podcast, we explore “My Gay Agenda”, a podcast features members of the creative LGBTQIA community. CJ Higgins and Jenn Adams talk about the origins of this podcast and where their other creative pursuits lie, including “The Hum”N”Bards Theatre Troupe’s production of “We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead”. Stay Tuned!
RR_S09E21 - An Idiopathic "DreamGirl"
On today’s podcast, we return to Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium to talk with Tina Brock and Brittany Holdahl about Elmer Rice’s “DreamGirl”, set in one of the chapels of St. Mary’s Church at Hamilton Village on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. We discuss the production itself and dive into the church and its history. Stay Tuned!
RR_S09E17 - Crafting "In-Between" with Ibrahim Miari
On today’s podcast, I sit down with Ibrahim Miari whose production “In Between” is on stage at Walnut Street Theatre’s independence Studio on 3. We talk about the origins of the piece today’s political distractions and the inner struggles that resonate and relate to us all. Stay Tuned!