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BSR pod the Great Privation

The BSR Podcast: Dive into June theater with The Great Privation at Theatre Exile and Franklin's Key at Pig Iron

Go behind the scenes of two exciting early summer productions

Darnelle Radford dives into June 2026 theater with a pair of interviews featuring directors Ontaria Kim Wilson and Dan Rothenberg, and actor Jameka Monet Wilson.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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BSR pod Chaz T Martin

The BSR Podcast: Talking with Philly playwright Chaz T. Martin

Following the successful run of Class C, go behind the scenes with the writer.

Philly playwright Chaz T. Martin sits down with Darnelle Radford to talk about their writing process, finally being the "bride" at the table, and what's next after the closing of Class C from Azuka and Simpatico.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Talking with Davóne Tines about The Black Clown at Opera Philadelphia

Going behind the scenes of an important Philly premiere celebrating Langston Hughes

Darnelle Radford sits down with groundbreaking performer and creator Davóne Tines, pulling back the curtain on his career and his new production of The Black Clown at Opera Philadelphia.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Talking with Streets Dept founder Conrad Benner

"Philly is not a real place"

Darnelle Radford dives deep with Conrad Benner about his unusual career, his dreams for Philly, the challenge of sustaining indie media, and how Benner's "Philly is not a real place" series is getting more eyes on public art.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: All about Everything I Know with Mandy Gonzalez

Broadway icon Mandy Gonzalez sits down with Darnelle Radford ahead of her April 25 Philly appearance

Star of stage, film, and TV, Mandy Gonzalez, joins Darnelle Radford in the virtual studio for an in-depth conversation ahead of her April 25 concert of Lin-Manuel Miranda songs at Marian Anderson Hall.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Talking with Alaina Johns and Kyle V. Hiller

What 20 years of arts journalism mean to us and the community

Editor-in-chief Alaina Johns and associate editor Kyle V. Hiller join Darnelle Radford in the virtual studio for a chat about the importance of arts journalism, how BSR has overcome adversity many times over, and what to look forward to this spring.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Catching up with James Ijames

Darnelle Radford talks with James Ijames about life post-Fat Ham

James Ijames joins the BSR Podcast to talk about how to bring a play to the stage, the formula for a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece, and life after Fat Ham.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Talking with Jelly's Last Jam director Tyrone L. Robinson

Darnelle Radford dives into Bristol Riverside Theatre's new production of Jelly's Last Jam

Director Tyrone L. Robinson joins Darnelle Radford in the virtual studio to take you behind the scenes of the regional premiere of the Tony-winning musical Jelly's Last Jam.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Hit the Philly theater scene with DemBruceGals

Keeping theater in the family

DemBruceGals are becoming a fixture of our local theater scene. These five Philly sisters have made it their mission to see as many shows as possible and share the journey with their followers. They join Darnelle Radford in the virtual studio.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Dive into February theater with Jesus Hopped the A Train and Plantation Black

Darnelle Radford goes behind the scenes as the 2025-2026 season continues

It's another exciting month on Philly's theater scene, and BSR Podcast host Darnelle Radford takes you behind the curtain with the artists of new productions at InterAct and Stagecrafters.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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