Episodes

Jen Childs and Pete Pryor, the founders of 1812 Productions - the Philadelphia theater company entirely dedicated to comedy.

Our interview with the great Philadelphia actress Mary Martello. Join us, as she shares the fascinating story of her life and her career.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, we bring back this episode about Philadelphia theater during the Bicentennial year of 1976.

Director Lane Savadove about a lifelong journey that has taken EgoPo Classic Theater around the world - and back again.

The past - and the future - of the Lantern Theater. Peter talks with Stacy Maria Dutton and Charles McMahon.

Grace has been performing and creating in Philadelphia theaters for the last four decades! She shares with us her memories of her life and work.

The rise of the Arden Theatre  Company - as well as the beginnings of the modern Walnut Street Theatre Company and the Lantern Theater Company.

The story of Albert Innaurato and his play "Gemini." Set in South Philadelphia in the 1970s, it was to become the biggest commercial and artistic triumph of his career.

The director Abigail Adams and the actress Marcia Saunders talk to us about their artistic home at People's Light in Malvern.

The Philadelphia actor Brian Wilson talks with us about his life and career.

The life and work of the late Louis Lippa, the Philadelphia playwright and actor - and about his son Chris' vision to make a home for the history of theater.

A reprise of our 2023 interview with Bernard Havard of the Walnut Street Theatre - including a tour of the historic building.

A conversation with the writer, actor and teacher Bruce Graham (or as he as often been called, "Philadelphia's Favorite Playwright").

An interview with Carol Rocamora, who founded the Philadelphia Festival Theatre for New Plays in 1981, and Philadelphia-area playwright Michael Hollinger.

Seth Rozin, the founder and artistic director of InterAct Theatre, shares wonderful stories about his life and art.

A conversation with actor Tom Teti about his life, his career in Philadelphia theater, and his long association with People's Light and Theatre Company in Malvern.

Director Blanka Zizka and stage manager Patreshettarlini Adams talk about their decades of work. And they agree that "Theater is Music."

The history of Philadelphia's Wilma Theater during the 1990s, including its move to a new theater on Broad Street.

The voices of Jiri and Blanka Zizka help to narrate the history of Philadelphia's Wilma Theater during the 1980s.

A conversation with Dr. Marcia Ferguson about the impact that Blanka and Jiri Zizka had on the Philadelphia theater scene in the 1980s and 90s.

Charlie Gilbert returns to talk about the music theater and musicals being created and developed in Philadelphia during the 1980s and 90s.

Johnnie Hobbs and Patricia Scott Hobbs talk about their experiences at the North Philadelphia institution which both served and shaped the city's African American community.

Director and Producer Joe Canuso sits down with us to talk about his life and career in Philly theater.

A conversation with Sara Garonzik, the Producing Artistic Director Emeritus of the Philadelphia Theatre Company.