Podcasts about hedgerow theatre

In this episode of the Broad Street Review Podcast, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Susan McKey, a seasoned actor involved in Hedgerow Theatre's production of 'Fly Me to the Moon.' They discuss Susan's extensive experience in theater, the dynamics of the play, the challenges of rehearsals, and the themes of loneliness and connection that resonate throughout the performance. The conversation highlights the importance of humor in addressing serious topics and the audience's experience of live theater.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:37 Susan McKey's Journey in Theater05:10 Exploring 'Fly Me to the Moon'07:58 Rehearsal Dynamics and Challenges10:24 Character Dynamics and Relationships13:01 Themes of Loneliness and Connection15:24 The Role of Humor in Serious Topics17:41 Audience Experience and Expectations20:39 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSusan McKey and co-star Marcia Saunders star as Loretta and Francis, two cash-strapped community care workers, are on their way to another routine visit to their patient, Davey McGee, a lonely man dedicated to his newspaper, horse races, and memories of Frank Sinatra. The day takes an unexpected turn for poor Davey, as Jones spins a sharply funny tale exploring what happens when ordinary people are tempted with extraordinary (if not slightly outrageous) opportunities.“Fly Me to the Moon is a play about making the wrong decisions and then making the right ones,” shared Gibson. “As with all good farce, Marie Jones has crafted two credible characters that we can't help but fall in love with. While the play does speak to economic hardship and senior loneliness, what impresses me is the way Jones finds humor in their desperation. What charms me most about this play, however, is its optimism. The belief that, despite your circumstances, your life might just get better, Frank Sinatra might sing to you, or maybe your horse will finally come in.”FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://hedgerowtheatre.org

Nora: A Doll's House follows Nora, the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful and beautiful and always has everything in its proper place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, Nora's life quickly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or risk losing everything.Smith's adaptation takes place in distinct time periods across 100 years of history, highlighting how women's struggles for independence have evolved but remain connected. Each version of Nora faces challenges within her marriage and personal life, confronting the limits imposed by the societal norms in each of the three eras. The overlapping narratives reveal the parallels and contrasts between our collective past and present, illustrating the complex nature of a woman's freedom and choice. As the story unfolds, the audience witnesses how Nora navigates love, power, and identity in her quest for self-discovery and autonomy.Following a recent run in the Broadway production of Susan Stroman's New York, New York, regional actor Angel Sigala (they/he) makes their Hedgerow debut playing Daniel, a family friend of Nora and her husband Thomas.FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION:https://www.hedgerowtheatre.orgABOUT ANGEL SIGALABorn and raised in Mexico City, Mexico until coming to the United States at age 11, Angel has always had the itch to be a performing artist with his biggest dream to perform on Broadway.Angel always wanted to follow in his father's footsteps (who also shares a love for dance) and began dancing at the age of 6. With training in various dance styles including latin, Mexican folklore, jazz, tap, and ballet, dance has always been one of Angel's first loves. He has performed as a dancer for Grammy and 5-time Latin Grammy winning artist Lila Downs, as well as dancing in the Philadelphia Mexican Independence Day Festival, among various other dance performances. Angel began singing at age 12 in his middle school choir. His love for singing and musicals both blossomed at that age, and Angel continued to perform with theatre camps and school musicals. In 2018, Angel graduated from Temple University's Musical Theatre and Acting programs, and has been professionally performing, choreographing, and teaching since graduation. Angel has worked at various regional theatres including Arden Theatre Company, People's Light, Theatre Exile, and InterAct Theatre Company.FOR MORE ABOUT ANGEL SIGALAhttps://www.angelsigala.com

Sarah Mackus came to Summer Stage after her first year at Temple University. Since then she has performed in Mainstage shows while working on the staff. Sarah has spent the last eight summers on the marketing team and became the Media Manager in 2022, producing over 40 videos showcasing the program, its productions, and its students. Sarah is also on staff at Hedgerow Theatre and a teaching artist at Wolf Performing Arts Center. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . .Sarah's  website, detailing  upcoming and past performances, theater education projects, and video/media portfolio: sarahmackus.comDetails and tickets for the upcoming Tales from Poe production: https://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/tales-from-poeWe all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I'm Bob Falkenstein.Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases. Please click on the link to visit Neil's BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil's work by buying downloads of your favorites.Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you're there, please rate the show and leave a comment.  If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True, please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com.You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones.Upper Darby Summer Stage is now in its 49th season of magic. Please visit their website www.udsummerstage.org for information about performances and ticket sales. If you are able to make a donation, please consider it. Summer Stage is now a not-for-profit organization and relies on contributions from good folks like you. Tell them Bob sent you.Support the showUpper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.

A re-released and edited version of our Episode 36! In this show we interview theater historian Barry Witham about his 2013 book A Sustainable Theatre: Jasper Deeter at the Hedgerow, and then bring listeners along on a guided tour of Hedgerow Theatre campus in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.Check out this blog post with historical images of Jasper Deeter, plus photos from our visit to the Hedgerow in August 2022, on our website!https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/photos-of-the-hedgerow/More historic images can be found on the Hedgerow Theatre's website: https://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/historySupport the show"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" the BOOK is coming soon! It will only be in USA bookstores after November 30, 2024. But you can secure your copy NOW! TO PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: GO HERETO ORDER ON BROOKLINE BOOKS WEBSITE: GO HERE (Use the code 25PESC to save 25% at checkout!)Our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/Or, follow us on Mastodon: https://historians.social/@schmeterpitzJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved. ℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz. ℗ All original music copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

It's a special guest episode, featuring Peter Schmitz and his podcast "Adventures in Theatre History: Philadelphia." Peter tells the story of Jasper Deeter, whose pioneering work had an impact on not only Philadelphia theatre, but the American stage as a whole.

Bruce Graham is a talented, funny, and self-deprecating Delconian. He is a writer, actor, playwright, and teacher. Graham wrote the movies Dunston Checks In (yup, the one with the monkey, Jason Alexander & Pee Wee Herman) and Anastasia (yup, the Disney movie Anastasia), among other films, and his plays are produced all around town and beyond, and have been nominated for awards in town and beyond. He has a one-man show called "The Philly Fan" premiering at Delco's 100-year-old theatre, the Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, PA. Click the links below for more info or tickets. TICKETS: https://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/the-philly-fan Sponsored by: www.EvanBuysPA.com www.CherryInjuryLaw.com www.DolansBar.com www.FatCowJerky.com www.DelcoLive.com

Actress, director and educator Penelope Reed sits down for an interview with us, and shares fascinating memories of her long career in Philadelphia area theater. In particular she discusses her lifelong involvement and eventual leadership of the Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.This episode can be seen as a continuation of our Episode 36, "Jasper Deeter and the Hedgerow Theatre" from September 2022. You can find it on any podcasting app, or go right to the episode page on our website: https://www.aithpodcast.com/jasper-deeter-and-the-hedgerow-theatre/As a special bonus, you can also hear Penelope Reed discuss the history of her amazing theatrical family! In return for a small membership donation on Patreon, you can year this additional 24-minute section of the interview: AITHpodcast@patreon.comA blog post on our website, with images from Reed's career: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/penelope-reed/If you liked the show, leave a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-theater-history-philadelphia/id1562046673Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aithpodcast/Our website: https://www.aithpodcast.com/To become a supporter the show, go to: AITHpodcast@patreon.com© Podcast text copyright, Peter Schmitz. All rights reserved. ℗ All voice recordings copyright Peter Schmitz. ℗ All original music and compositions within the episodes copyright Christopher Mark Colucci. Used by permission.

Jasper Deeter formed Philadelphia's oldest repertory theater company in 1923. Though seemingly self-isolated in the small and intense community of theater workers he had founded, his work as a director,  actor, visionary and longtime acting teacher had a profound affect on shaping Philadelphia's - and America's - theater for years to come.In this show we interview theater historian Barry Witham about his 2013 book A Sustainable Theatre: Jasper Deeter at the Hedgerow, and then bring listeners along on a guided tour of Hedgerow Theatre campus in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania. Check out this blog post with historical images of Jasper Deeter, plus photos from our visit to the Hedgerow in August 2022, on our website! https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/photos-of-the-hedgerow/The Hedgerow Theatre's website can be found here: https://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/If you enjoyed the show, PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW! You can do it easily, right here:https://www.aithpodcast.com/reviews/If you have any questions, inquiries or additional comments, you can write us at our email address: AITHpodcast@gmail.comOr, follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/schmeterpitzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastTo become a Patron of the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast

Show Synopsis: Dad teaches his daughter lessons from the woods.Trish Ayers (Playwright) Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants and was honored to be the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from KFW. She was the founder of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar, a ten-year playwriting project.Carrie Wesolowski (Director/Cindi) Born and raised in NYC, Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based Actor, Director, Host, and Singer who is a seasoned film, television, theatre and now Zoom actor. Carrie was the female lead Actor and Director of SIMON SAYS-- a finalist for the 1st Annual Playbill Virtual Theater Festival 2020. Her work as Director/Actor in Coni Koepfinger's The Unusual Chauncey Faust was most recently seen as a finalist in Manhattan Rep's STORIES Film Festival. Upcoming projects include directing The Bird Lady at The National Opera Center. David Dietz (Dad) David Dietz is an award-winning actor, stage/screen writer, filmmaker, and audiobook producer-narrator. He has pounded the boards in productions ranging from Shakespeare to Simon (Neil, that is), and appeared in such films as End Game, Strange Girls, and Death from Above. In 2012, he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in Indemnity (aka Indemnity: Rage of a Jealous Vampire). His audiobook narration credits include My Stupid Girl, Words with My Father, and Halfskin. For more information, please visit http://dietzthethird.com or http://zd3-productions.comBeth Griffith (Mom) Beth Griffith has performed with HERE Art Center, LaMaMa, NYTW, New Ohio Theatre, New York City Opera, International WOW, Clubbed Thumb, New Georges, Medicine Show Theatre, Theater For The New City, New York Workshop Theater, Ars Nova's Makers Lab, Music We'd Like to Hear (London), Sachiyo Ito's DanceJapan and The Flea. Upcoming performances with: The Hearth, Crossways Theatre, Broadway Bound Festival and Out of the Box Theater.Byron C. Saunders (Narrator/Co-Host) Byron C. Saunders - Arts Management Consultant / Actor / Director / Producer / Dramaturge / Historian / Radio Talk-Show Personality / Civil Rights Advocate. Byron's highlights and many credits currently include working as an independent Arts Management Consultant helping artists and arts organizations with grants administration, fund development, marketing, public relations, event planning, and capacity growth and development.

Play: Straight Out of the ClosetSynopsis: None, so that the twist isn't revealed. Playwright Long Bio: Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants and was honored to be the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from KFW. She was the founder of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar, a ten-year playwriting project.Tim: You may have seen Timothy on tour, in NYC, or perhaps more recently in the comfort of your own home via zoom.Actor Long Bio: Brandy Chapman is an actress and singer from Kentucky, having performed in the United States, Ireland, and Italy. Her experience draws from the teachings of Chekov and Stanislavski, as well as her own independent devising of pieces and projects throughout the past ten years. With an MFA from the National University of Ireland in Galway, she has appeared in several Irish television shows including An Klondike and Jack Taylor (both available on Netflix). Recent stage performances include Harvey and South Pacific. Jacqueline Youm is a Senegalese American actor, lawyer, and French|English|Spanish teacher. She also coaches mediation and negotiation. She thanks her family & friends for continuously listening to her acting wails and tears. Since the pandemic has started, she has produced, directed, and acted in a myriad of plays and monologues, which you can watch on YouTube. Marina Rebecca Chan is a Brooklyn-based performer, playwright (Dramatists Guild member) and producer. A graduate of Columbia University with a Drama & Theatre Arts major and playwriting concentration, Marina went on to conceive and produce the Asian Americans in Theatre: Art and Activism panel discussion series at Asia Society and Barnard College, involving theater scholars and professionals—including Tony Award winners David Henry Hwang and Bartlett Sher—examining issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. Post-series, Marina refocused on her training in singing (she’s a recipient of Columbia’s Dolan Prize for Voice), dance (professional credits include Il Re Pastore in the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center, and the Family Matters Series at Dance Theater Workshop) and acting. Marina also completed a rigorous rewrite of her play Elizabeth’s Wonderland, two readings of which (one staged and one on Zoom) she has produced, cast, directed and starred in. Recently, her Covid play Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow was Zoom produced by Little & Fierce Theatre Company. marinachan.com

A feisty Emmaline chases the elusive dollar.Bios: Playwright: Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants and was honored to be the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from KFW. She was the founder of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar, a ten-year playwriting project.Brandy Chapman is an actress and singer from Kentucky, having performed in the United States, Ireland, and Italy. Her experience draws from the teachings of Chekov and Stanislavski, as well as her own independent devising of pieces and projects throughout the past ten years. With an MFA from the National University of Ireland in Galway, she has appeared in several Irish television shows including An Klondike and Jack Taylor (both available on Netflix). Recent stage performances include Harvey and South Pacific.

On today’s podcast, I head to Rose Valley to experience Hedgerow Theatre’s adaptation of Herman Mellville’s Moby-Dick directed by Kittson O’Neil. How do the themes of vengeance and persuasion speak to the society we live in today? Robert Smythe, who plays Ahab, is my guest.  Pity Ahab. Pity Starbuck. Pity them all. Here is my interview of Hedgerow Theatre’s production of Moby-Dick.

Arin Sullivan is the Director of Programs and Client Services, overseeing Education, Business Development, and the Support Center. The Programs & Client Services department endeavors to expand the knowledge of the arts and cultural sector and deepen the impact of the high-quality data and resources provided by the Cultural Data Project. An actor and stage manager at heart, prior to joining the CDP in 2008, Arin was the managing director at Hedgerow Theatre, theater manager for Drexel University’s Mandell Theater, and producer for Geva Comedy Improv at Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, New York. Arin is also an adjunct faculty member with Drexel’s Theatre program. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, where she graduated cum laude, and she holds a Master of Science degree from Drexel University’s Arts Administration program.   In this podcast, Michael and Arin discuss: - Favorite tools or pieces of technology that help in managing projects - How to hire and develop a first-time manager - How to navigate tension between being of service to clients and needing to lead to the information that will be useful for them - How to navigate the inherent awkwardness of performance reviews

Episode 11 is an interview with Florida choreographer and dance teacher, Nicole Perry. Nicole holds degrees in Dance and Music and is currently pursuing a PhD in Spirituality and the Arts. Nicole has choreographed for Miami Children’s Theatre, Center City Opera Theater, and was the resident choreographer with Hedgerow Theatre in Philadelphia for two seasons before becoming a full-time dance teacher in Florida. Learn more about Nicole at her website: nicoleperry.org, where you can also learn about audition coaching when you add /audition-coaching to nicoleperry.org. Be sure to listen until the end for Concise Advice from the Interview, and Words of Wisdom from George.

December 2016 In the Crib "The Chosen Ones" by Ashley PartinA tender monologue through the eyes of an orange at market day in the Trastevere Area in Rome, ItalyHosted By Trish AyersBio: Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and Berea Arena Theater. Her plays have been published in the anthology “Scenes From the Common Wealth: Short Plays and Monologues by Kentucky Women” and the online journal, “Wordgathering.” Ayers has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants, placed four time in the Appalachian Writers Association Josefina Niggli Playwriting contest, Best Play of “Ten Minute Madness VII” at North Park Vaudeville Theatre, and is the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from the KFW. She is a member of Dramatists Guild, participant in 365 Women in a Year* and is the founder and director of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar**.

December 2016 In the Crib "The Chosen Ones" by Ashley PartinA tender monologue through the eyes of an orange at market day in the Trastevere Area in Rome, ItalyHosted By Trish AyersBio: Trish Ayers is an award winning playwright with play readings and productions across the United States and Japan including at Live Girls!, Hedgerow Theatre, Iowa State University, Berea College, and Manhattan Theatre Source. She is resident playwright for Mountain Spirit Puppets and Berea Arena Theater. Her plays have been published in the anthology “Scenes From the Common Wealth: Short Plays and Monologues by Kentucky Women” and the online journal, “Wordgathering.” Ayers has received three Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) grants, placed four time in the Appalachian Writers Association Josefina Niggli Playwriting contest, Best Play of “Ten Minute Madness VII” at North Park Vaudeville Theatre, and is the recipient of the 2011 Sallie Bingham Award from the KFW. She is a member of Dramatists Guild, participant in 365 Women in a Year* and is the founder and director of Kentucky Women Playwrights Seminar**.