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Theatre is BACK! Theatre Philadelphia’s Executive Director LaNeshe Miller-White talks about the 4th Annual Philly Theatre Week, happening April 22nd to May 2nd. There are 64 different organizations involved, with 75 events and hundreds of performances all over the area. Originating companies hail from every corner of Philadelphia, from Center City to the suburbs, from Chester County to Wilmington, and from South Jersey to the Main Line. Events will include a variety of live and pre-recorded virtual performances, panels, workshops, theatre-by-mail, audio plays and in-person outdoor events. All tickets for participating shows are specially priced to be accessible to all, with tickets being free, $15 or $30 each. Philly Theatre Week tickets are on sale now at www.phillytheatreweek.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theatre Philadelphia presents Philly Theatre Week: a celebration of artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. Audiences will have an opportunity to try unique events from our theatre community through a series of virtual and non-traditional productions, readings, and much more!This year, shows include 75 unique virtual performances, theatre films, audio plays, outdoor events, and more - all from Philly-based theaters and artists!Each show is unique! Whether it's all access or limited availability, an outdoor event or livestream, you'll find details on every show's page about how to register, how to access, and more!Follow www.phillytheatreweek.com for the latest news, shows, and updates.

On this episode I talk to LaNeshe Miller-White (she/her), a cultural producer, marketer, and performer. LaNeshe is the new Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia and is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Theatre in the X. We discuss the need to support artists, different barriers to access, being a "connector", and the general landscape of our community. Keep up with her work on Instagram with @theatrephiladelphia and @theatreinthex. Check out Theatre Philadelphia's micro-grants here: theatrephiladelphia.org/theatre-philadelphia-emergency-relief. Help pay the artists involved: gf.me/u/zc6ufj

On this week’s Into the Absurd, we celebrate artistic engagement with Founder & Executive Director of Director's Gathering (DG) Jill Harrison. Jill Harrison (she/her) is a theatre director, connector, and educator. She began her career in NYC, working for esteemed Off-Broadway companies Playwrights Horizons, New York Theatre Workshop, and Peculiar Works Project. Jill has served as the Associate Artistic Director at Simpatico Theatre, the Festival Director for Philadelphia Theatre Company’s PTC@PLAY, and presently, the Founder & Executive Director of Directors Gathering (DG), a membership organization that continuously supports and elevates regional theatre directors.Jill's directing credits include: the world premiere of Alessandra Most’s Private Policy, a circus in two acts (Columbia Stages), the Philadelphia premieres of Samuel D. Hunter’s A Bright New Boise and Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Simpatico), Craig Lucas’ Reckless (Theatre Outlet), Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Villanova Theatre), and upcoming, Jacqueline Goldfinger's Babel (Passage Theatre).A Rad Girl Award "Connector of the Year" nominee, Jill serves as a national voice in elevating regional theatre directors as visionaries. Since 2016, Jill has collaborated with fellow director-centric programmers and leaders at the Stage Directors + Choreographers Society, the theatrical union for directors, The Drama League, and many other director-centric programs to connect and mutually grow our interest in serving theatre directors and their significant impact on arts and culture. Jill has also recently worked as the Creative Producer for Theatre Philadelphia's 2019 Barrymore Awards, a Steering Committee member of PAAL, a national initiative for parent-theatre artist advocacy, and a Creative Consultant for Juniper Productions, the only independent creative producing agency in Philadelphia. Jill holds a MFA in Directing from Temple University and a BA in Theatre from Lehigh University. As a professor, Jill has taught directing and new work at Swarthmore College, Arcadia University, Temple University, Villanova University, and in 2020 launched, "Directors Workshop", a virtual directors studio. Jill is a member of Lincoln Center Theatre Director’s Lab and an associate member of SDC.

Meet the new Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia, LaNeshe Miller-White! LaNeshe also works with Theatre in the X and the Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia. She tells us all about her amazing work to support BIPOC artists in Philly and what she hopes to achieve in her new role. If you are a theatre artist out of work in the pandemic, you can apply for emergency relief at www.theatrephiladelphia.org. Please consider donating to the Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia at www.blacktheatrephiladelphia.org and/or Theatre in the X at www.theatreinthex.com.   Audio Production by Sabrina Boyd-Surka Jingle by Chad Gorn, Arranged and Performed by Michele Zipkin Artwork by Frankie Rowles  Website: PhillyLifeAndCulture.com Instagram: @PhLLifeCulture

Jenna is joined by Theatre Philadelphia's programs assistant, playwright, hard worker, and lovely human being, James Haro (@jamdanharo)! They discuss the sweet, sweet, very sweet movie Chocolat. Jenna dishes on how it's actually kinda nice to see a diabetic in a film just living their life and James discovers just how much plot is in this seemingly simple movie. They talk about how early 2000 films were filled with sssseeeeexxxxx, about how you should wear a damn mask and how Juliette Binoche is Juliette Binoche. Organizations mentioned: Wearing a damn mask. The Okra Project: https://www.theokraproject.com/ Theatre Philadelphia Emergency Relief Fund: TheatrePhiladelphia.org PHL Immigrant COVID Relief Fund: https://www.sanctuaryphiladelphia.org/ James on twitter and instagram: @jamdanharo Jenna on twitter and instagram: @lessthanamuffin www.jennakuerzi.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deppimpact/support

Producer, actress, dancer, teaching artist, and arts administrator Grayce Hoffman maps our her rollercoaster ride through Philly's Penn network, from apprenticeships to the founding of Paper Doll Ensemble, as well as an important expose on her all-time favorite seasons of The Bachelor. Find Grayce on Facebook as Grayce Hoffman Artist and on Instagram, @ladygrayce - and follow her pup on Tik Tok and Instagram @PepperRosePuppy! Looking for theatre, film, or arts and culture jobs? Check out the job banks from Theatre Philadelphia, The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and Film.org. You can also participate in or watch the Going Viral Festival on Facebook, including performances from Grayce (and pieces directed by Claris Park, from Episode 6)! Facebook: PlattHouse and UPenn.PAC.Shop Instagram: @PennPlattHouse and @PACShop4100 Our theme music is Retro Climb, by Peter Lu. This podcast was edited by Amanda Labonte, and produced by Platt Student Performing Arts House at the University of Pennsylvania.

Our first guest this week is Leigh Goldenburg, Executive Director, Theatre Philadelphia. Leigh shares all the details on the upcoming 3rd annual Philadelphia Theater Week in Philly (and the burbs). It's happening Feb 6th - 16th and for more details check out wwwphillytheatreweek.com. And then we talk to Maria Pacifico, President of Pacifico Ford, Mazda, and Hyundai. Maria is the first female Auto Show Chair in 2020 and she gives us details on the upcoming Philly Auto show 

The 3rd annual Philly Theatre Week begins Thursday February 6th and continues for ten days. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Leigh Goldenberg, executive director of Theatre Philadelphia.  

Philly’s art scene (and the city in general) just got a very cool new addition. It’s called Wonderspaces, and this beautiful new art venue brings art installations and pieces from all over the world to showcase here in Philly. Wonderspaces currently houses fourteen art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.  The artwork ranges from an award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with movement. It’s sort of hard to describe, but definitely worth checking out. Listen as Jennifer McCreary, the General Manager of Wonderspace speaks with Kristen about the venture’s concept, current line-up, and plans for the future. Tickets and info at wonderspaces.com. Then, Riverdance is in town! Seen live by over 27.5 million people in 546 venues worldwide. Catch the show at the Kimmel Center’s Merriam Theater through Sunday, January 26th with two performances on Saturday (2pm and 8pm) and two performances on Sunday (1pm and 6:30pm). Two of the lead dancers, Gianna Petrasic and Will Bryant join Kristen in the studio to talk about what it’s like to dance in this classic show, the history of Riverdance, and the way that it has been adapted for its 25th season and a whole new audience.  Buy tickets at KimmelCenter.org.  Then Leigh Goldenberg, Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia, returns to BEN Around Philly to offer details about the 3rd Annual Philly Theatre Week, going on February 6th-16th. A 10 day festival involving over 75 organizations, Philly Theatre Week features over 300 events and performances, including productions, readings, interactive events, and much more! See as many shows as you can, and use this opportunity to take a chance on an unknown show or try something out of the box! Tickets are on sale now, and priced to be accessible to everyone at $30, $15, and FREE. Purchase through TodayTix, and learn more at www.phillytheatreweek.com. There’s also an Official Theatre Week Guide that you can download to map out your week (10 days)!

First on the show we meet Jenna Naffin, Show Manager for the Philly Home & Garden Showhappening this Friday, February 15th through Sunday February 17th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks in Oaks, PA. Jenna gives us the inside scoop on all the awesome things happening at the show this year as well as lets us in on the behind the scenes action that goes into planning this huge event. For more info and tickets visit phillyhomeandgarden.com Another fun thing happening this week is Philly Theatre Week (February 7-17). Marilyn sits down with Leigh Goldenberg, Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia (and the creator of Philly Theatre Week) and Emily Zeck, Managing Director of Philadelphia Theatre Company to talk about all of the great shows you can see during this 10 day  celebration of one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. One of those shows is the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s presentation of “The Bridges of Madison County” at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre running February 8th through March 3rd. For more info, visit phillytheatreweek.com  

This week’s show features Bill Arrowood from South Street Cinema. South Street Cinema is one of the unique spots on South Street, doing its best to help “keep South Street weird”. This not for profit movie theater plays unique, retro, classic and cult films and hosts events year round for folks to enjoy free of charge (with a suggested $5 donation - including free popcorn)! Join Kristen at South Street Cinema on February 2nd - Groundhog Day - for screenings of the movie by the same name All. Day. Long. 10am-midnight. 327 South Street - directly across from the legendary TLA. Facebook.com/southstreetcinema for more info and listings. Then, Theatre Philadelphia’s Executive Director Leigh Goldenberg stops by to give the scoop on Philly Theater Week 2019 - a 10 day festival from February 7th through 17th with the goal of showcasing the growing, vibrant and diverse theatre scene in the tri-state region. One the course of 10 days, 81 organizations will host 100 events and 315+ performances - all specially priced at three very accessible levels of free, $15 or $30. Philly Theatre Week tickets are officially on sale now at www.phillytheatreweek.org and through the TodayTix app. Check out the preview and open house on Saturday, February 2nd at Cherry Street Pier from 1-4pm. For the last segment of this episode, Kristen speaks with a good friend - Bryce Remsburg, who also happens to be a well known Chikara Pro Wrestling referee. Chikara will be celebrating National Pro Wrestling Day on Sunday, February 10th at 2pm by putting on a charity match at the Tellus360 in Lancaster, PA. The 7th annual National Pro Wrestling Day Celebration comes to Lancaster for the first time ever to celebrate the positive power of pro wrestling and support Lancaster's own Arch Street Center. (http://www.archstreetcenter.org/). Arch Street Center’s continuing mission is to support the recovery of adults living with serious mental illness by providing social, moral and material support, recreational and hygiene facilities and fresh, nutritious meals in a safe, nurturing environment. They currently have around 300 members and serve approximately 45 individuals daily, or nearly 16,500 meals annually. Admission to this super cool wrestling event is free, however a $10 minimum donation is suggested. ALL proceeds go directly to the Arch Street Center. This event is completely family friendly and suitable for all ages. Buy tickets and find out more at ChikaraPro.com.

Philly theatre week is about to get underway and there is something for everyone. KYW Newsradio's Lauren Lipton talks with Leigh Goldenberg, executive director Theatre Philadelphia.

SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS Theatre Exile in Philadelphia. The Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank The Studio Theatre in DC WHO'S IN AND WHO'S OUT BroadwayWorld.com shared Northlight Theatre's announcement  that they are welcoming their first ever Artistic Fellowship, Mikael Burke. For more info about Mikael Burke and the theatre go to NorthlightTheatre.org. American Theatre Magazine online shares that Marissa Wolf has been named as the new artistic director of Portland Center Stage at The Armory in Portland, OR. To read more about Marissa Wolf go to the theatre's website pcs.org or the article on AmericanTheatre.org. ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS American Theatre Magazine's series, Know A Theatre - Boise Contemporary Theater of Boise, ID. Deadline.com interviews actor James Hong, one of the founders of East West Players in LA. Theatre Philadelphia Announces 2018 Barrymore Award Nominees SOMETHING I LOVE AND HAD TO SHARE WITH YOU... Theatre Philadelphia offers $25/yr industry cards to theatre professionals that pass their criteria. They are offered discounts to 40 theatres in & around Philly, a monthly newsletter and discounts on other events and advertising. Don't forget you can buy your own copy of Treading the Boards via acltheatreresoures.com, Amazon.com, Drama Book Shop in NYC or dramabookshop.com. Thanks for listening. I hope you'll join me next Thursday and every Thursday for more Treading the Boards' Regional Theatre News.

In this episode Rory and Shane discuss how they first got into listening to Ween, and the  first show they attended on the Twelve Golden Country Greats tour, October 27th, 1996!    

In this episode Rory and Shane go back to the past to one of the brownest eras in the bands history and discuss the Trocadero show in Philly January 30th 1998!

In this episode Rory and Shane ring in the new year at the Trocadero show in Philly on January 1st 1999!