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_S10E14_On The Exhale - Theatre Exile
On today’s podcast, Director Matt Pfeiffer talks about “On The Exhale”, the solo piece by Martin Zimmerman featuring Suli Holum. Here is my interview with Director Matt Pfeiffer.
ABOUT ON THE EXHALE
A liberal college professor searches for meaning after a terrible act of violence. She finds herself drawn to the power and control of the weapon that forever changed her life. Challenged by the inaction and corruption of the legislature she is faced with the opportunity to teach a lesson but she may have to learn one first.
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_S10E10 - #FringeArts - CHURN, Nick Jonczak
On today’s podcast, Nick Jonczak talks about the 2019 FringeArts offering, “CHURN”, a queer historical sci-fi epic. Here’s my interview with Nick Jonczak.
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_S10E04 - “Legally Blonde: The Musical” - Walnut Street Theatre
On today’s podcast, Kat Brünner (Elle Woods) and Jenna Pinchback (Enid Hoops) talk about Walnut’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical”, a campy look at a women with a completely brilliant plan to win the man she loves by getting into Harvard Law School only to reveal a path of purpose, strength and support with help from her sorority sisters. Here’s my interview with Kat Brünner and Jenna Pinchback. Stay Tuned.
RR_S10E03 - "Among The Dead" in Exile
On today’s podcast, Deborah Block talks about the Philadelphia Premiere “Among The Dead” by Hansol Jung. The piece uses a bit of theatre magic to craft the story’s past, calling on a higher power to show the way. Stay Tuned for my interview with Deborah Block.
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: http://theatreexile.org
RR_S10E02 - Jerrell L. Henderson talks about "Untitled" by Inua Ellams - Inis Nua Theatre
On today’s podcast, director Jerrell L. Henderson talks about Inis Nua’s production “Untitled” by Inua Ellams featuring Keith Illidge about two brothers born on Nigerian Independence Day. On the night of their naming, one brother cries out and refuses to be. We talk about first impressions, relevance and how this American Premiere continues to serve Inis Nua’s mission. Here’s my conversation with Jerrell Henderson.
RR_S10E01 - 1812 Presents "The God Project"
On today’s podcast, I head over to 1812 Productions to talk about the new play, “The God Project” where two pastor’s kids find unexpected common ground at a Swedish furniture store. Writers and Performers Sean Close and Jenn Childs talk about similarities growing up in this “God Couple” of a play featuring Joilet Harris. Here’s my conversation with Sean Close and Jenn Childs.