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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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The BSR Podcast: Darnelle speaks on his path to theater, the state of new work, and lots more

Hear from the new director of Theatre Philadelphia!

Darnelle Radford takes the hot seat as BSR editor Alaina Johns interviews him about his theater backstory and where he's going as the new executive director of Theatre Philadelphia.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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The BSR Podcast: Dive into December theater with Darnelle Radford

Sit down with the stars of the Walnut's Christmas Story and Pirates of Penzance at Quintessence

This December is full of theater options, and they're not all A Christmas Carol. Darnelle Radford dives into productions at the Walnut and Quintessence with the stars of the show.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Talking with Fly Me to the Moon star Susan McKey

Go inside Hedgerow Theatre Company's hilarious season opener

Today on the BSR Podcast, Darnelle Radford welcomes veteran Philly actor Susan McKey, who's starring in Fly Me to the Moon, Hedgerow's surprising season opener.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: Dive into October theater with Fire!!, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, and Spring Awakening

Go behind the scenes at Quintessence, Curio, and Relic Theatre Company

Darnelle Radford sits down with artists of Quintessence, Curio Theatre Company, and Relic Theatre Company to get an inside look at this fall's theater offerings.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: FringeArts CEO Nell Bang-Jensen on the state of Philly arts festivals

Looking back on a record-breaking Fringe, and ahead to Philly's festival future.

Darnelle Radford sits down with FringeArts leader Nell Bang-Jensen to look back at this year's fest, dream the future, and invite you to FEASTIVAL on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast: IRC's Painting Churches and the world premiere of Dogberry and Verges Are Scared

Go behind the scenes of two popular Fringe shows with Darnelle Radford

SEASON 10(!) of the BSR Podcast continues with this deep dive featuring the artists behind Painting Churches and Dogberry and Verges Are Scared. Tune in today.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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The BSR Podcast kicks off Season 10 talking with Rayne and Chris Davis

Darnelle Radford takes you behind the scenes with two popular artists of the 2025 Philly Fringe.

Darnelle Radford sits down with Rayne (also known as Angela Bey) to talk about her new Afrocentric riff on Antony and Cleopatra, and Chris Davis pulls back the curtain on his updated solo show, The Presented.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

Podcast 2 minute read

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Go behind the scenes with Philly actor Ross Beschler of the Wilma's HotHouse Company

Exploring the Wilma's A Summer Day on the BSR Podcast

Listen in as podcast host Darnelle Radford gets an inside look at the Wilma's acclaimed acting company and their season-closing show, A Summer Day.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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Go behind the scenes of June theater on the BSR Podcast with Square Go, Small Ball, and Glitter in the Glass

Artists of Inis Nua, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Theatre Exile sit down with Darnelle

Dive deep into three shows closing out the 2024-25 theater scene. Darnelle sits down with the artists behind Inis Nua's Square Go, PTC's Small Ball, and Theatre Exile's Glitter in the Glass.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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