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Features Interviews Theater

Taken Hostage By a Play: Interview with Ian Merrill Peakes on THE INVISIBLE HAND

Henrik Eger June 4, 2016 No Comments

Theatre Exile’s production of THE INVISIBLE HAND features an all-star creative team. We interviewed them.

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The Invisible Hand of Director Matt Pfeiffer

Henrik Eger June 4, 2016 No Comments

Theatre Exile’s production of THE INVISIBLE HAND features an all-star creative team. We interviewed them.

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Features Interviews Previews SoLow Fest 2016 Theater

Rejected Thoughts Emerge at SoLow Fest

Emily Dombrovskaya June 2, 2016 No Comments

A SoLow Fest exploration of what makes us vulnerable, joyous, or angry.

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“Nothing about us without us”: The Radicalisation of CHELSEA Manning

Emily Kluver May 29, 2016 1 Comment

When does the subject trump gender identity? Responses to the latest Inis Nua production.

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Putting the Vulnerable Thing Out There: An interview with Chelsea & Magda

Josh McIlvain May 25, 2016 No Comments

Female friendships, aggression, integrity, Lisa Frank, light-up sneakers, and more.

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The Mechanical Theater Discusses its New Site-Specific Take on ROMEO AND JULIET

Debra Miller May 23, 2016 1 Comment

The cast, director, and artistic director of Mechanical’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s classic give a sneak peek at their original site-specific adaptation.

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Features Museums

A Weird History: Dr. Thomas Dent Mütter and his peculiar museum

Christopher Munden May 23, 2016 2 Comments

Within a staid building at 22nd and Ludlow lies one of the most peculiar and enthralling museums in the world.

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Ireland Rising: Irish Heritage Theatre actors respond to THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS

Henrik Eger May 18, 2016 No Comments

Nine Irish Heritage Theatre actors talk about the Irish roots of Sean O’Casey’s THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS.

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Devised Theater Meets Disability: Matt Purinton talks EXPOSURE

Ben Grinberg May 17, 2016 No Comments

Collaborative performer Ben Grinberg sat down with Matt Purinton to talk about the EXPOSURE project and what he hopes to share with audiences.

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Famous Philadelphians: Hermann Schwarzmann (1846–1891)

Christopher Munden May 12, 2016 No Comments

As chief engineer for the Centennial Exhibition Grounds, Hermann Schwarzmann transformed Fairmount Park into a world-class venue for the 1876 fair celebrating America’s 100th anniversary.

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We don’t study history, we just keep reenacting it: a conversation with Jenn Kidwell

Hugh Wilikofsky May 11, 2016 No Comments

Jenn Kidwell talks history and roleplaying ahead of the relaunch of UNDERGROUND RAILROAD GAME at FringeArts.

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Dance Features Previews

In Process: PhiladelphiaDANCE.org’s new residency program to have its first showing with Sam Tower + Ensemble

Steven Weisz for The Dance Journal May 11, 2016 No Comments

Sam Tower + Ensemble will show a selection of In Process material that has resulted from their residence at CHI Movement Art Center.

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Set the Controls for the Heart of the Moon Jellies: Interview with a Philadelphia psychedelic band

Jason Corn May 7, 2016 No Comments

Phindie’s recent review of a concert by Philadelphia psychedelic band The Moon Jellies attracted many readers, so we decided to follow it up by interviewing the band members.

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Dance Features Previews

Bodies in Translation: Week Two: Trust Fails

Neal Beasley May 6, 2016 No Comments

Trisha Brown Company dancer Neal Beasley details the experience of setting Brown’s work on PA Ballet dancers.

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Working with the First National Congress in 1776: Interview with director-choreographer Jennie Eisenhower, part 2

Henrik Eger May 6, 2016 2 Comments

In this, the second of a two-part interview, we talk to Eisenhower about the history behind 1776: The Musical

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Jared Reed, a profile

Kelly Witman May 4, 2016 No Comments

“Every other actor I know had to convince their parents about why they should be in theater,” Reed says. “I never had that.”

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1776 And All That: Interview with director-choreographer Jennie Eisenhower

Henrik Eger May 4, 2016 No Comments

In this, the first of a two-part interview, we talk to Eisenhower about her background and work on the production.

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Summer Tailgating: A guide to upcoming new work for theater lovers, likers, and makers

Jacqueline Goldfinger May 3, 2016 No Comments

A list of summer pre-season new work tailgating essentials to get us pumped for the 2016/16 theater season.

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Meet Me On South Street: Previewing the fourth annual SOUTH STREET SPRING FESTIVAL

Debra Miller May 1, 2016 No Comments

The city’s largest block party returns to South Street on May 7, with a celebration of food, drink, music, and art.

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Features Theater

We Are All Chelsea Manning: Inis Nua actors on what THE RADICALISATION OF BRADLEY MANNING means to them

Christopher Munden April 29, 2016 6 Comments

We asked the actors in this challenging production: Who is Bradley Manning to you?

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