Before we dive into this week's stories, we want to note how proud we are to receive a 2025 grant from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. These critical operating dollars will power our coverage of Philly's cultural scene, benefiting audiences, artists, and our hardworking, independent local writers. If you think the Cultural Fund is onto something, you can support us too! This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for anyone who values local journalism.
Onward to our stories. Dozens of BSR writers attended Saturday's No Kings rallies, reporting from Philly and the burbs, New York, Delaware, and Florida. We bring you the protests in their own words. We also have some exciting reviews on deck, as usual -- Cameron loves A Summer Day at the Wilma, but cannot say the same for Small Ball at PTC. We're heading to two world premieres: Franklin's Key at Pig Iron, and On My Deen at InterAct, and more.
We're also marking Juneteenth, coming up on Thursday, with a review of a book on Philly's Black history that critic Lindsay Gary calls essential reading for all Americans. Look out tomorrow for more from Kyle about chances to observe Juneteenth in Philly. We hope that the day brings you a chance to rest, reflect, celebrate, or learn.
Alaina Johns
BSR editor-in-chief
