Opera Innovator: An Interview with David Devan ahead of the O17 Festival
Opera Philadelphia’s innovative general director previews the upcoming O17 Festival.
Interviews
A Woman Who Dares: Interview with KC MacMillan
KC MacMillan talks about making the transition from freelance artist to administrative director, what she envisions for the next phase of her career, and what advice she has for young women who aspire to direct in Philadelphia
Explaining those billion nights: Interview with Thaddeus Phillips
Republished by kind permission from the FringeArts blog. “A Billion Nights on Earth is at the same time an adult work for kids and a kids work for adults—or in…
Life in Oz: Interview with WICKED star Ginna Claire Mason
Ginna Claire Mason talks about her dream role as Glinda in the national touring production.
Ritchie Valens in THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: Interview with actor Gilbert Sanchez
GILBERT SANCHEZ speaks about his role as Ritchie Valens in the current production.
Quincy Tyler Bernstine in INTIMATE APPAREL: Stalwart supporting actor gets chance to shine
Although her name may not sound immediately familiar, Quincy Tyler Bernstine has been a force in theater for nearly two decades.
Local playwright makes good: An interview with Jacqueline Goldfinger
It’s been a banner month for local playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger.
Anthony Heald in GYPSY: Journeyman actor makes his way to Philadelphia
In a casting coup, Anthony Heald has come to Philadelphia to play Herbie in GYPSY at Arden Theatre.
Let’s Dance: Talking DIRTY DANCING with star Jennifer Mealani Jones
DIRTY DANCING returns to Philadelphia this month with several new new cast leads, including Jennifer Mealani Jones in the role of Penny Johnson
Many Happy Returns: Trey Lyford wishes you HAPPY BIRTHDAY (1812 Productions)
Three married couples in a romp about infidelity who all have years of stage work and accolades to their names.
Lighting Up the Kimmel Center: Daniel Alexander “Jomama” Jones talks BLACK LIGHT
2015 Kimmel Center Theater Resident alumnus Daniel Alexander Jones’s fierce alter ego Jomama Jones will make her Kimmel Center debut in BLACK LIGHT
Marriages of Figaro: Opera Philadelphia stars are partners on and off stage
Layla Claire and John Chest appear as Mozart’s unhappily married Count and Countess weeks before their own nuptials.
Stef Smith and SWALLOW: A word with the Scots playwright of Inis Nua’s new production
We checked in with Stef Smith to find out how she approaches her work.
WHITE: James Ijames on PlayPenn and Playwriting
James talked to Phindie about the genesis of WHITE and its development at PlayPenn, a Philadelphia-based organization for the development of new plays.
THE KING AND I and I: Interview with star of touring production
Anthony Chan spoke with Phindie about his role as Prince Chulalongkorn.
Playwrights Under Pressure: Part 2 of interview with OSLO playwright J.T. Rogers
“The American theater is chock full of inward looking plays that fester over small, personal family dramas”
CABARET Couple: Talking to the married stars of a Broadway tour
Roundabout Theatre Company’s Tony award-winning production of CABARET will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music April 4-9
A Different Type of Theatrical Experimentation: PARROT TALK with Julius Ferraro
Philly theater creators experiment with physical theater, but use TV-type language. Julius Ferraro goes down a different path.
Opening Doors, No Matter What: OSLO playwright J.T. Rogers talks about the evolution of a new world classic, developed at PlayPenn (part 1)
Interview with J.T. Rogers on the journey from PlayPenn to Broadway.
Beyond PlayPenn: Former conference interns come into their own, part 3
Former PlayPenn interns come into their own as theater professionals.
