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BSR_S08E11 - The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2024/08/06

The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl is an annual event that brings together book lovers and supports independent bookstores in the city. The idea for the crawl came from the organizer's experiences with similar events in other cities. Last year, the crawl had over 100,000 people access the Google map created for the event. This year, there are 34 participating bookstores. The crawl not only promotes bookstores but also creates a sense of community and discovery as participants explore different

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BSR_S08E10 - THE DUAT | Roger Q. Mason | PTC

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2024/06/19

Taking its title from the mythical Egyptian afterlife,The Duatis a psychological portrait ofCornelius Johnson, a FBI counterintelligence officer played by Philadelphia favoriteFrank X,in a battle for his very soul. Using spoken word, North African drumming, and gorgeous choreography, this thrilling world premiere is a poetic and virtuosic story of redemption.Roger Q. Mason(they/them) is a writer and performer who uses the lens of history to disrupt the biases that divide rather than unite us. Their

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BSR_S08E09 - The Rose Garden - John Jarboe

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2024/06/17

InThe Rose Garden, Jarboe seeks new ways of empowering museum visitors with agency that allows for a sense of narrative surprise, vulnerability, and catharsis.The inspiration for the work came in 2018 when Jarboe, at age 33, came out as trans to her family back home in Michigan, saying she uses she/her pronouns. What happened next would trigger a new gender journey for the artist: John’s aunt revealed that John not only had a twin sister in the womb, but that John consumed her: “You ate her. That’s

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BSR_S08E08 - HILMA - WILMA THEATER

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2024/06/06

HILMAA WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW GEORGESWORDS BY KATE SCELSAMUSIC BY ROBERT M. JOHANSONDIRECTED BY MORGAN GREENJune 4–23, 2024The early 20th century queer mystic and artist Hilma af Klint channeled hundreds of paintings through messages from otherworldly forces, hoping to communicate the mysteries of the universe. Only recently rediscovered and hailed as one of the first-ever abstract artists, she worked in obscurity during a time that was not yet ready to receive her message

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BSR_S08E07 - Once On This Island - Arden Theatre

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2024/06/04

Lyrics and Book by Lynn AhrensMusic by Stephen FlahertyDirected By: Amina RobinsonAssistant DirectorMariah GhantChoreographerDevon SinclairMusic DirectorGina GiacheroCastChabrelle Williams (Mama Euralie)Christopher Faison (Tonton Julian/Servant)Nadia Ra’Shaun (Ti Moune)Ethan B. Walker (Daniel)Sydney Banks (Andrea)Tiara Greene (Asaka)Ryane Nicole Studivant (Erzulie)Jessica Johnson (Papa Ge)Curtis Wiley (Agwe)Olivia Fowler (Little Girl)Miles Davis Tillman (Armand/Chorus)Taylor J. Mitchell

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BSR_S08E06 - PVLA - The Arts Affair

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2024/05/20

The conversation revolves around the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA) and their upcoming event, “The Arts Affair”. The guests discuss the importance of PVLA in providing legal services to artists and small arts organizations. They highlight the need for artists to understand the business side of their craft and the role PVLA plays in bridging the gap between art and commerce. The event is not just a fundraiser but a celebration of Philadelphia's arts community, featuring various

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BSR_S08E05 - PhillyGRIT Chat with Alaina Johns and...

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2024/05/14

The BSR podcast hosts, Alaina Johns and Josh Herron, discuss their experience attending three solo shows in Philadelphia: 'Johnny Depp: A Retrospective on Late Stage Capitalism' by Jenna Kuerzi and Val Dunn, 'Catholic Guilt' by Kelly McCaughan, and 'Good Person' by Brett Ashley Robinson. They provide their thoughts on each show, highlighting the themes, performances, and audience interactions. They also reflect on the progression of the shows from a focus on a famous person to a specific individual

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BSR_S08E04 - 2024 Philly Theatre Week - Sabriaya Shipley

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2024/04/10

In this conversation, Darnelle Radford interviews Sabriaya Shipley, the executive director of Theater Philadelphia, about the seventh annual Philly Theatre Week. They discuss the importance of digital media in promoting the theater community, the value of long-form conversations, and the need for inclusivity and accessibility in theater. They also highlight some of the events and productions happening during Philly Theatre Week, including comedy shows, devised theater, and community-centered

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BSR_S08E03 - MACBETH - QTG

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2024/03/25

In this conversation, Darnelle Radford interviews artistic director Alex Burns about Quintessence Theater Group's love and war season, with a focus on the production of Macbeth. The conversation covers various topics, including the themes of love and war in the season, the exploration of villain stories, the expectations of theater, and the approach to an all-male production of Macbeth. Burns discusses the use of artifice in theater and the transformative power of storytelling. In this conversation,

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BSR_S08E02 - COST OF LIVING - Jeffrey L. Page

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2024/02/14

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and just recently on Broadway, Cost of Living traces two relationships: one between a wealthy graduate student with cerebral palsy and his female caregiver, the other between a woman recovering from a terrible accident being tended to by her ex-husband. Heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving, this exquisitely written play examines the fiscal and emotional cost of human connection.Ross Beschler - EddieGianna Castro - JessRachel Handler - AniChristian Prentice - JohnJeffrey

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BSR_S08E01 - The Pecking Order - Paperdoll Ensemble

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2023/09/20

September 21 – October 1, 2023PAPER DOLL ENSEMBLE createsdevised absurdist tragicomedies that redefine traditional stories of feminine experiences.THE PECKING ORDER is born out of grief and disbelief after the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and inspired by the wife and daughters of the supreme court judge who penned the original opinion, Justice Harry Blackmun. This 70s-inspired tragicomedy highlights the absurdity of women’s rights being thrust back in time in typically unpredictable Paper

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BSR_S07E10 - In Their Silence

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/08/28

IN THEIR SILENCE(formerly, They'll Neglect to Tell You)byTS Hawkinsdirected byReva StoverSeptember 15-October 1*limited engagementClick here for Sept. 15th - 24th; tickets available at FringeArts!Click here for Sept. 29th - Oct 1st; tickets available at Allens Lane!ABOUT THE PLAYGrace is a burgeoning therapist. Merci dangles for freedom at the bottom of a bourbon glass. College sweethearts and newlyweds, they elope to Philadelphia for a fresh beginning. Stumbling into polarizing landscapes, they

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BSR_S07E09 - FAT HAM - BOOK LAUNCH

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/07/19

The Wilma Theater and TCG Books present: Fat Ham (James Ijames in conversation with Amina Robinson, featuring a performance by Anthony Martinez-Briggs).In this special in-person and live-streamed book launch event, James Ijames will discuss his Pulitzer-winning play Fat Ham, which premiered in a digital production at The Wilma and will return to the Wilma for a live production in the Fall of 2023. Mr. Ijames will be in conversation with Amina Robinson, director of The Wilma's upcoming production

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BSR_07E08 - The Power of Food Media

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Why? Because Kae Lani Palmisano is approaching food journalism in the same way BSR approaches arts journalism: food and the arts (and media about them) are gateways for new voices and conversations, not an elitist checkpoint. Sometimes people push back on this work: see Palmisano’s recent Bon Appétit piece about the eight best cheesesteaks in Philly—she got “so much flack” for highlighting local Lebanese, Mexican, Korean, and Ethiopian chefs’ offerings alongside the better-known favorites. But this

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BSR_S07E07 - PVLA -The Arts Affair

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/05/16

(PVLA) will celebrate a milestone 45th anniversary during this year’s annual benefit celebration The Arts Affair 2023 on Wednesday, June 7th from 6-9pm at University of the Arts’ Hamilton Hall. Featuring live performances by local artists, visual art, and awards for both Volunteer Attorney and Law Firms of the Year, the event will highlight PVLA’s deep dedication to Philadelphia’s arts & cultural community.LOCATION: Dorrance Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts, 320 South Broad Street,

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BSR_S07E06 - ABANDON - World Premiere by James Ijames

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/04/24

ABOUT ABANDONLuella is alone – haunted by the ghost of her son. Joshua is alone – kicked out of his house by his brother. One winter night these two people collide. Luella is looking for redemption; Joshua is looking for family. By the next morning, these two lonely souls are meshed together into an American Family in its truest sense. A world premiere by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright James Ijames, Abandon is sometimes violent, sometimes healing; with a gossamer veil that separates the worlds of

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BSR_S07E05 - Philly Theatre Week - Cannonball...

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Miniball is a micro-version of Cannonball Festival featuring encores of previous Cannonball shows, as well as other works not featured in the festival before, to keep the spirit of Cannonball sailing strong throughout the year. Make sure to follow @cannonballfest on Instagram and turn on notifications to be the first to hear about upcoming festivals, show announcements, pop-up programming, and more! THE OTHER GARDENERS by Very Good Dance TheatreWhat happens to (y)our gardens when we can no longer

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BSR_S07E04 - 2023 Philly Theatre Week and Jenna Kuerzi

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/03/22

This year, experience over 50 unique events with hundreds of shows during Philly Theatre Week! Plus, join the 2023 Philly Theatre Week Kick-Off Celebration on March 20th at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.See preview scenes, songs, and interactive performances from participating Philly Theatre Week companies.Johnny Depp! (A Retrospective on Late-Stage Capitalism)FERGIE’S PUB - Second FloorJoin “Johnny Depp”, preteen heart-throb turned wino forever, for a retrospective on every film in his entire career,

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BSR_S07E03 - THE LIGHT - Theatre Exile - Dr. Kimmika...

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2023/02/16

The LightWritten by Loy A. Webb Directed by J. Paul NicholasFeaturing: Ang(ela) Bey and Abdul SesayFebruary 2, 2023 — February 26, 2023“Explosive and Exquisite” – Stage LeftNot every marriage proposal goes as planned. What started as the happiest day of a loving couple’s lives quickly unravels when ground-shifting accusations from the past surface. What The New York Times calls “compelling” and “visceral”, The Light by Loy A. Webb is a real-time rollercoaster ride of laughter, romance, and despair

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BSR_S07E02 - BSR TEAM (DABC) Don’t Always Be...

Broad Street Review, The Podcast ·

2022/12/07

Some of BSR’s Media Recommendations:BOOKSMerlin Sheldrake - Entangled Lifehttps://www.merlinsheldrake.com/entangled-life Adrienne Maree Brown - Pleasure Activismhttps://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html You Have A Match - Emma Lordhttps://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250237309/youhaveamatch TELEVISIONSeverance - AppleTVhttps://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx Derry Girls - Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/80238565 Power

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