Into the Fire at Burning Coal Theatre: Recent Episodes
Burning Coal Theatre Company
We are thrilled to be joined by the playwrights of this year's KidsWrite Festival! Tune in as we learn more about the person behind the story. Nine talented young playwrights, nine new plays, one unforgettable festival. We'll see you there!
Kidswrite Festival dates: May 29 - 30, 2026 @ 7pm
Find out more and get your tickets available here: https://burningcoal.org/kidswrite-festival/
My Fair Lady shines the spotlight on language and sounds, and so will we in this interview between artistic director Jerome Davis and the talented Natalie Blackman. Listen to this fascinating interview to find out more about how Natalie got involved with Voice & Accent Coaching, the importance of accent work, and of course, languages and sounds.
Artistic director Jerome Davis takes us behind the scenes of our current production of My Fair Lady. He is joined by the talented Natalie Reder, who plays Eliza Doolittle to find out more about her career and experience playing this iconic role.
This is an audio recording of the program for MY FAIR LADY by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. My Fair Lady runs at Burning Coal Theatre April 9 – 26, 2026.
Artistic director Jerome Davis is joined by Prof. Dominic Broomfield-McHugh from the University of Sheffield, for an insightful look into the world of My Fair Lady and musical theatre. My Fair Lady by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe is based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and will run at Burning Coal Theatre from Apr. 9-26.
This is an audio recording of the program for RED PITCH by Tyrell Williams. Red Pitch runs at Burning Coal Theatre February 5 - 22, 2026.
As Burning Coal opens Red Pitch, a play about gentrification and urban housing needs, as well futbol… artistic director Jerome Davis talked with DHIC President and CEO, Yolanda Winstead about DHIC’s extraordinary work in that field (not futbol)!
Artistic director Jerome Davis talks with Tyrell Williams about our upcoming production of his play Red Pitch, about his work, where he draws inspiration, and how his early years influenced his path toward becoming one of England’s hottest young playwrights.
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and actors Chip Carey and Andrew Goins as they discuss their characters (Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller) in our current play, HERE IN AMERICA.
This is an audio recording of the program for HERE IN AMERICA by David Edgar. HERE IN AMERICA runs at Burning Coal Theatre December 4 - 21, 2025.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, is joined by the award-winning historian and New York Times reporter, Clay Risen, in a thrilling discussion about the historical context of our upcoming play, Here in America. Clay is also the author of the book Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America (published 2025).
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, is joined by media historian and University of Oregon professor, Carol Stabile, for a deep dive into the historic context of our upcoming production, Here in America.
Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, is joined by playwright, David Edgar, to discuss the US premiere of his play, HERE IN AMERICA, which will run from Dec. 4-21, 2025 at Burning Coal Theatre!
Dive into the world of stage management as artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with stage manager, Rebecca Peace, about the duties of a stage manager and how she got into stage managing. Rebecca is the stage manager for ONCE, now showing at Burning Coal Theatre.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Nathalie Ray (director of ONCE) about the history of this toe-tapping, heartwarming musical and how she relates to the story and its characters.
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with Tushar Mathew, Becca Finney and Lucius Robinson from Otherland Theatre Ensemble about their play, 'Forgive Us, Gustavito!', which is now playing at Burning Coal Theatre's Wait 'Till You See This Second Stage Series!
Join us for today's podcast as artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Bronwen Carson, about her life, her transition into writing and directing, and her creative process. Bronwen is the playwright of 'The Mansion of Many Apartments' which opened at Burning Coal on 06/14/2025!
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Tamara Kissane about her new play, SEA CHANGE, which will premiere during Burning Coal’s Second Stage Series. An experience not to be missed!
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, director, Susan Gross, and the playwrights of this year's KidsWrite Festival as they talk about where their inspiration comes from and the amazing lineup of new productions that will soon be brought to life on the Burning Coal Theatre stage!
Jerome Davis talks with Byron Jennings II, Natalie Reder, and Daniel Ryder, about what inspired their performance careers, musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim, and Merrily We Roll Along. Don't miss experiencing these talented artists in our current production of Merrily We Roll Along!
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, in a conversation with the talented director, actor, and writer, Lonny Price who was the original Charley in Merrily We Roll Along. Tune in as Lonny talks about his life, career, and working with giants in the theatre world, such as Stephen Sondheim and Athol Fugard.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with the esteemed theatre critic, Frank Rich! A fascinating discussion about his life, Stephen Sondheim, and Merrily We Roll Along.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Jarred Pearce who stars as Chaka in BEING CHAKA, created by TÉA Artistry. Now showing at Burning Coal Theatre until March 30th 2025.
This is an audio recording of the program for Being Chaka, created by TÉA Artistry; written by Tara Amber, Chuk Obasi, and Nalini Sharma. Being Chaka runs at Burning Coal Theatre March 13 - 30, 2025.
For more information and tickets, visit our website at https://burningcoal.org/being-chaka/
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and the directors of BEING CHAKA, Vieve Price and Chuk Obasi, for a captivating discussion about their careers and BEING CHAKA created by TÉA Artistry.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Monica Hoh and Ali Goins who will be making their Burning Coal Theatre debuts in our upcoming play, PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE by Chelsea Woolley! Don't miss Monica and Ali's heartfelt performance as Cecelia and her estranged father, Jules. PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE runs January 30th - February 16th at Burning Coal Theatre!
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Montreal-based actor and director, Mike Payette about his life, the arts, and PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE. Mike is the artistic director of the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, Canada, where our upcoming play, PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE by Chelsea Woolley, premiered.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with the talented Chelsea Woolley, a playwright and arts educator native to Toronto. She is the author of several plays, including Paint Me this House of Love which will have its U.S. Premiere at Burning Coal Theatre on January 30th - February 16th, 2025.
Come experience PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE at Burning Coal Theatre. Tickets available here: https://burningcoal.org/paint-me-this-house-of-love/
Jerome Davis talks with Steven Roten, director of THE RAINMAKER, long time Burning Coal actor, and educator at Meredith College.
Come see The Rainmaker:
🗓️ Dates: December 5 - 22, 2024
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/the-rainmaker/
This is the audio recording of the digital program for Burning Coal Theatre's production of The Rainmaker, by N. Richard Nash.
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and scholar and author, Matthew Booker, for an insightful dive into the historical and environmental context of our upcoming play, THE RAINMAKER.
The Rainmaker runs at Burning Coal Theatre from Dec. 5th-22nd, 2024.
Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/the-rainmaker/
Join Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, and Dublin-based playwright, Colin Murphy, for a dive into his play, Haughey/Gregory, currently showing at Burning Coal!
Don't miss this hilarious and brilliantly HOPEFUL play about a moment in time when the least expected thing happened, and the world changed for the better.
🗓️ Limited Dates: Oct 14th-23rd, Mon-Wed Evenings @ 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: $20 ($10 for students). Available: https://burningcoal.org/haughey-gregory/
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Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and the talented Flora Bare (director of Haughey/Gregory) as they discuss her background, physical theatre, and our upcoming production of Haughey/Gregory. Don't miss this hilarious and brilliantly HOPEFUL play about a moment in time when the least expected thing happened, and the world changed for the better. Limited Dates: Oct 14th-23rd, Mon-Wed Evenings @ 7:30pm
Tickets: $20 ($10 for students). Available: https://burningcoal.org/haughey-gregory/
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This is an audio recording of the program for Copenhagen, by Michael Frayn. Presented by Burning Coal Theatre, October 10 - 27, 2024.
Join Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, for a captivating discussion with Conall Morrison - the ORIGINAL director of HAUGHEY/GREGORY when it played in Dublin presented by the company Fishamble.
Come experience HAUGHEY/GREGORY!
🗓️ Limited Dates: Oct 14th-23rd, Mon-Wed Evenings @ 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: $20 ($10 for students). Available: https://burningcoal.org/haughey-gregory/
Join Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, and THE Michael Frayn in an insightful discussion about our upcoming production of COPENHAGEN by Michael Frayn!
You don't want to miss this!
🗓️ Dates: Oct 10 – 27, 2024
🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/copenhagen/
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, physicist Dr. Marc Kastner, and the cast of our upcoming production, COPENHAGEN, for an insightful conversation about the science behind Copenhagen.
Don't miss your chance to see COPENHAGEN: October 10 – 27, 2024
Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/copenhagen/
Join the two creative minds behind Burning Coal Theatre's A HOUSE (after Ibsen's Ghosts), artistic director Jerome Davis and the multi-talented Baltimore-based (but Raleigh native) writer/actor Lucius Robinson. Don't miss your chance to see A HOUSE: June 21st @ 7:30PM and June 22nd @ 4:30PM.
Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with the talented Dani Coan about her production EX-BOYFRIENDS, now showing at Burning Coal Theatre. Don't miss your chance to see Ex-Boyfriends: June 12th at 7:30 pm; June 15th at 4:30 pm; June 22nd at 2 pm; June 23rd at 4:30 pm. Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/
Introducing the talented young writers of Burning Coal Theatre's upcoming KidsWrite Festival 2024 productions! Come experience these amazing new works, only at Burning Coal Theatre May 24-25. Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/kidswrite-festival/
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with KidsWrite directors, Susan Gross and Johannah Edwards, about their lives, original works they've created (such as Susan's Ruby and Johannah' Flee This Place), and Burning Coal Theatre's upcoming KidsWrite Festival.
Come see amazing new works by young writers at Burning Coal's KidsWrite Festival 2024! Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S3u000008BAEpEAO
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with the talented Alec Donaldson about his life, his involvement in the Arts, law, serving on boards, and of course, Stephen Sondheim and A Little Night Music. Don't miss Alec Donaldson's portrayal of Lindquist in Burning Coal Theatre's last production of the season, A Little Night Music!
Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/a-little-night-music/
As we near our final mainstage show for the season, A Little Night Music, artistic director Jerome Davis talks with the talented Margaret-Ellen Christensen about her life, career, her time in New York, and the great Stephen Sondheim. Come experience Margaret-Ellen Christensen as Petra in A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler.
🗓️ April 4 – 21, 2024
🎟️ https://burningcoal.org/a-little-night-music/
Join Burning Coal Theatre's Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, in a lovely discussion with the director of HYMN, marcus d. harvey as they talk about marcus's life, background, and take a deeper dive into the more serious themes in HYMN. Now showing at Burning Coal Theatre Jan. 25 – Feb. 11, 2024. https://burningcoal.org/hymn-2/.
Award-winning playwright and actress, Lolita Chakrabarti, whose extensive career encompasses television, film, and stage (such as her adaptations of LIFE OF PI, INVISIBLE CITIES, and HAMNET), talks with Burning Coal Artistic Director Jerome Davis about her life, career, her play RED VELVET, and HYMN which will show at Burning Coal Theatre January, 25th - February, 11th.
Byron Jennings, who has appeared with Burning Coal in ART by Yasmina Reza, STUFF HAPPENS by David Hare (playing Colin Powell), UNTIL THE FLOOD by Dael Orlandersmith and THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA by David Edgar, talks with Burning Coal Artistic Director Jerome Davis about their recent triumph with Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA, his upcoming role in HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti and their mutual love for Stephen Sondheim, among other things.
In this episode, Ayal Prouser and Elliott Ghittelsohn of TIME FLIES CIRCUS discuss directing the Summer Theatre Conservatory at Burning Coal and their new adult workshop. Registration for the adult circus workshop open here!
Ayal founded Time Flies in Brooklyn, NY with his partner, Claire, after traveling the world as a circus performer. He has since taught thousands of students in the wondrous arts of aerial silks, trapeze, and juggling. Elliott is also a world-renowned performer and a specialized contortionist.
Have you ever seen a cat mid-air? Click here for tickets to the 2023 STC production of CATS.
An audio recording of the program for OR as read by Jalen Bynum, including additional descriptions of costume and set. At the end is a history of Burning Coal Theatre and our space the Murphey School Auditorium provided by Artistic Director Jerome Davis.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome
0:07 - About the Play
0:46 - About the Production(Directors Note from Charles Machalicky)
2:37 - Thank you to STC Sponsors and BCTC Sponsors
3:00 - Creative Team and Crew
3:33 - Thank you to BCTC Volunteers
3:45 - Or Set Description
4:31 - Actor/Costume Description
6:09 - Dedication/Acknowledgements
6:26 - History of Burning Coal and the Murphey School Auditorium
In this episode, Laurel Ullman breaks down her performance as Aphra Behn in this year's Second Stage production of Or, (co-produced by Switchyard Theatre Company).
An audio recording of the program for RUBY as read by Jalen Bynum, including additional descriptions of costume and set. At the end is a history of Burning Coal Theatre and our space the Murphey School Auditorium provided by Artistic Director Jerome Davis.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - About the Production
0:30 - Content Warning
0:44 - Bio for Susan Gross
2:54 - Program Note by Susan Gross
3:55 - Sponsor Recognition
4:10 - Creative Team / Crew List
4:55 - Volunteer Thanks
5:12 - Set and Costume Description
6:37 - Special Thanks from Susan Gross
7:16 - Dedication
7:39 - History of Burning Coal and the Murphey School Auditorium
In this episode, performer and writer Susan Gross discusses her inspirations, upbringing, and the personal backstory of her one-woman show RUBY with guest interviewer Nathalie Ray.
0:18 Welcome, Susan!
1:02 The Origins of Susan
3:50 Christopher Durang’s Influence
6:45: Ruby’s Message
8:53: Early Productions of Ruby
10:57: Susan’s Future Projects
12:02 Susan the Character vs. Susan the Person
13:10 Advice for Aspiring One-Person Shows
15:21 Will Ruby Return?
16:24 Conclusion
In this episode sit down with the collection of young playwrights, whose one-acts were selected for the 2023 KidsWrite! Festival, as they give us a peek into their pieces. Our group of middle and high school writers will share their artistic inspirations, delve into their writing process and give insight into who they are hoping to become as artists.
Disclaimer: The order of writers in this podcast does not indicate the order of pieces for the performance. Continue to check Burning Coals website for the updated Kidswrite lineup, as well as additional information and tickets.
0:40 - Jerry Introduction
1:15 - Act 1 of Kids Write Introduction
1:20 - Introduction of IN THE COURTYARD by Ellene Warner and LOST WITHIN ONE’S MIND by Dana Anger
1:40 - IN THE COURTYARD by Ellene Warner & her creative process
3:22 - LOST WITHIN ONE’S MIND by Dana Anger & her creative process
5:00 - What inspired their pieces of writing
9:55 - What does Dana Anger see in her future?
12:35 - What does Ellene Warner see in her future?
14:20 - Will they stay in North Carolina?
15:00 - End of First Act Interview
15:30 - Act 2 of Kids Write Introduction
15:45 - Introduction of WHO DID IT? by Neil Joshi; GOING UP by Caleb van Doornewaard; THE WILD DREAM by Anna Bryan, Audrey Fagin, Katie Haynes, Mackenzie Kuntz, Jasmine Rigda (Absent: Sadie Hancox, Daniel Sanders)
17:28 - THE WILD DREAM by Anna Bryan, Audrey Fagin, Katie Haynes, Mackenzie Kuntz,
Jasmine Rigda// What is it about & How did it come about?
19:55 - The most difficult moment and highlight moment for the team.
21:01- WHO DID IT? by Neil Joshi Synopsis
21:48 - Inspiration for Neil Joshi's Play
22:20 - GOING UP by Caleb van Doornewaard Synopsis
23:40 - What is enticing about comedy writing?
24:50 - THE WILD DREAM team and their inspiration as artists
27:30 - Caleb van Doornewaard’s artistic inspiration
27:50 - Neil Joshi artistic inspiration
28:20 - The rehearsal and editing process for Kidswrite
31:00 - End of Act 2 Interview
31:53 - Act 3 Introduction
32:00 - DAMN CIGARETTES! by Izzy Richman ; VELIOUS by Addison Florio ; OVERDUE by Nina Ridley Clayton and Director Alice Nicole Acuff
32:43 - Play synopsis of all three pieces
34:30 - Inspiration for the pieces
36:18 - What happens after you are inspired, how do you get from beginning to end of writing?
37:55 - Alice Nicole Acuff’s experience working with young writers
39:17 - Addison Florio on assistant directing as a writer
40:25 - Izzy Richman ; Have you ever had your own play produced before? What was the
experience like?
42:32 - Nina Ridley Clayton’s experience with her work being performed.
43:15 - Alice Nicole Acuff’s advice for writers
44:38 - Closing of entire episode
An audio recording of the program for THE CHERRY ORCHARD and additional descriptions of costume and set by Abbi Colborn.
In this episode local English teacher Madison Doss discusses Chekov's background and his influential writing style.
- Intro: 00: 12
- About Madison: 1:08
- Madison’s introduction to Theatre: 7:57
- Is Chekhov’s Writing of Interest to Young People?: 13:1 0
- Chekov’s Plays, Comedies?: 19:11
- The society we live in now compared to the one Chekhov wrote in: 23:53
- Why Madison teaches: 28:36
- Outro: 30:51
In this episode, Lynda Clark gives her advice to aspiring actors, opens up about her past roles in theatre and film, and reveals which roles she still wants to play.
Time Stamps:
- Intro: 00: 12
- Welcome, Lynda!: 00:25
- About Lynda: 1:23
- Lynda’s Nerves: 10:24
- Developing the show: 12:38
- Lynda’s work in Film and TV: 18:31
- Why is live theatre captivating?: 20:40
- Specificity in choices: 21:31
- Artists Lynda draws inspiration from: 25:05
- Lynda’s desires going forward: 27: 40
- Playing Lear as Woman?: 30:35
- Playing Love: 31:37
- Performing the Cherry Orchard in the local dialect: 34:59
- Goodbyes: 40:02
- Outro: 40:41
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In this episode Artistic Director Jerome Davis interviews Janet Cowell. Janet is the CEO of the Dix Park Conservancy, as well as a former City Councilor (Raleigh), State Treasurer, and State Senator. She discusses her unique personal background and the importance of thoughtful urban development, a thematic tie-in to Burning Coal's THE CHERRY ORCHARD.
Timestamps:
- Intro: 00: 12
- About Janet: 1:30
- Janet’s time in Asia: 3:24
- Why Raleigh?: 4:19
- Janet’s time in public office: 5:18
- Why Janet ran for office: 6:20
- The History and future of Dix Park: 10:47
- The Mission of the Conservancy: 13:24
- Raleigh’s Growth: 16:28
- Goodbyes: 20:53
In this episode, Artistic Director Jerome Davis interviews the inimitable actor and sound designer Juan Isler.
Juan discusses how he got into theatre, being a founder of TORN, and his role in Burning Coal's production of THE CHERRY ORCHARD.
Time Stamps:
- Intro: 00:13
- Who is Lopakin? 1:20
- Juan’s Past Projects: 2:25
- Randy’s Return to Directing 4:27
- Juan’s Early Days and start in theatre 6:27
- Juan’s First Audition 12:15
- Juan’s Political activism 16:25
- Belonging in Theatre 20:24
- Thoughts on The Cherry Orchard 26:30
- Goodbyes 30:25
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On this episode, Dr. Richard Bergl from the North Carolina Zoo discusses elephant poaching and animal conservation efforts. This discussion is in connection to our production of MLIMA'S TALE by Lynn Nottage.
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This audio described program was organized and read by Abbi Colborn.Click here to view the digital visual program. Time Stamps: Artistic Director Statement, a poem for Mlima: 1:00About the Play: 2:52Designers and Crew: 3:08Set Description: 3:39Actor Descriptions: 4:19Bios: 7:30About Burning Coal, read by Jerome Davis: 17:47About the Murphey School Auditorium, read by Jerome Davis: 18:50
On this episode, Willie Hinton discusses choreography for Mlima's Tale and his history as a dancer and educator. Learn more about Burning Coal's production of Mlima's Tale at https://burningcoal.org/mlimas-tale/.
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In this episode, stage manager Jeremy Vance talks SILENT SKY as well his past Burning Coal productions, A GREAT BIG WOOLLY MAMMOTH THAWING FROM THE ICE and I AND YOU.
In this episode, Artistic Director Jerome Davis talks to Dana Bouquin about the impact of Henrietta Leavitt in real life. Join us for SILENT SKY to experience Henrietta's journey.
Time Stamps:
- Intro, 0:00
- Dana’s work 1:13
- Librarian or Astrophysicist? 3:10
- Dana’s Background 4:10
- What is astrophysics? 6:43
- Women’s history in STEM 9:37
- Henrietta Levitt and her impact on Astrophysics 10:40
- Henrietta’s Role at Harvard College Observatory 14:45
- Glass Plate Photography 16:27
- The relationship between Arts and Sciences 19:!7
- What’s next in Astrophysics? 22:19
- Why is Astronomy important? 24:15
- Wrap up 25:50
Sean Moran, Collections Manager of Paleontology and Geology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, talks to us about the real-world background of A GREAT BIG WOOLLY MAMMOTH THAWING FROM THE ICE.
Timestamps:
- Intro: 0:13
- Who is Our guest? 0:25
- What is Climate? 2:13
- Global climate shifts over the years and their affects 3:21
- Evolution of mammoths 9:00
- Mammoths found in ice 9:57
- Bringing Mammoths back from extinction 10:52
- How has climate change impacted specimen discoveries 12:08
- Specimen collection process 17:10
- Why museums want fossils 18:23
- Monetary values and fossils 18:46
- Link between western industrialization and climate change? 23:34
- What should we do to fight climate change? 27:29
- Can art have an impact on climate change? 31:10
- Outro: 34:26
Lucy Jane Atkinson talks about her role as director for the world premiere of A GREAT BIG WOOLLY MAMMOTH THAWING FROM THE ICE.
Time Stamps:
- Intro, 0:00
- Lucy’s Recent Projects 0:48
- How she gets it done 5:26
- On working with Tatty 7:28
- Working on new v. Old works 9:32
- Lucy’s process working with actors 10:57
- Working with Playwrights 19:50
- Working on Great Big Woolly Mammoth 25:40
- Outro 29:27
On this episode, artistic director of the London theatre The Cockpit discusses Burning Coal's upcoming London production of TALLEY'S FOLLY.
Time Stamps:
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- Introduction, 0:00
- What is the cockpit? 0:56
- What’s the community? 2:04
- When did Dave join the cockpit? 4:20
- Cockpit’s building history: 4:40
- Dave’s Childhood 5:55
- Dave’s intro to theatre 12:20
- Young people and theatergoing today 18:12
- About New York voices: 22:37
- How does Talley’s Folley fit at cock pit? 24:40
- Outro 29:29
On this episode, actor Jennifer Suchanec discusses WHAT IF IF ONLY & AIR and her Burning Coal past.
RECORDED WITH AN AUDIENCE AT SO & SO BOOKS
Artistic Director Jerome Davis sits down with three of the five playwrights selected for this year's KidsWrite Festival! Graham Woods (Vince Gumshoes: Boom Service!), Isabel Richman (Fill In The Blank), and Millie Soler (Funny Business) talk about their playwrighting inspirations and backgrounds.
The 2022 KIDSWRITE FESTIVAL will livestream for free on Twitch.tv/burningcoaltheatre on May 27 & 28 at 7pm.
This year's selected plays are:
THE PHONE WORKS BOTH WAYS - Bella Nesbeth
TALIA ON THE PATH OF SHADOWS - Quinn Gilbert
VINCE GUMSHOES: BOOM SERVICE! - Graham Woods
FILL IN THE BLANK - Isabel Richman
FUNNY BUSINESS - by Ms. Huffman's Class; Nevaeh Aravena, Calvin Bennett, Anais Cruz, Carla Hilal, Molly Huffman, Connor Keene, Kendal Morgan, Faith Obaigbena, Aryia Roberts, Josie Robertson, Millie Soler, Arwen Wylie
On this episode, we're joined by Doug Lively and Alan Rich, both NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Solar System Ambassadors, who provide context and insight for our upcoming production of THE LIFE OF GALILEO.
This episode is part of our 25th Anniversary Season Celebration.
Annelle grew up in the Triangle area and made an impact with Burning Coal Theatre during high school in The Lysistrata Project (2003). While attending the Gallatin School at NYU, she further developed her interest in political science and now works at the prestigious think tank The Quincy Institute.
Ana Radalescu also joins in the conversation as our new Associate Artistic Director.
On this episode, we're joined by the director of Art by Yasmina Reza, Ken Hinton. He discusses his influences, working as a professor of theatre at Shaw University and NC Central University, and founding the Agape Theatre Project in Durham, NC.
On this episode, we're joined by Abbe Fralix, a longtime collaborator currently featured in our production of Athol Fugard's The Road to Mecca!
On this episode, we're joined by Michael Pavelka, whose set design was featured in the UK premiere production of I and You at the Hampstead Theatre in London!
On this episode of Into the Fire, we're joined by a few people who've been with us from our very first season back in 1997: David Henderson, Beth London, and Kate Day!
On this episode of Into the Fire, Jerome Davis and special guest Dr. Brenda Werth discuss Burning Coal’s upcoming musical Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Werth, a professor of Latin American icons and myths at American University, explains how real people of the past can often develop their own mythologies through artistic depictions. The conversation centers around the lives of Eva Perón and Che Guevara and the ways in which their real lives differ from their “afterlives”—the way that their legacies continue into modern society.
00:00-00:50 Introduction
00:50-01:20 Introduction of Special Guest
01:20-03:38 Dr. Werth describes her work and interests
03:38-04:29 Discrepancies between real world and fiction in Evita
04:29-07:33 Ethical responsibility of artists in depicting real world events
07:33-10:11 Che Guevara’s presence in Evita
10:11-11:40 Burning Coal’s approach to the Che Guevara character
11:40-14:38 Evolution and politicization of Che Guevara
14:38-17:57 What do the play and film get wrong?
17:57-21:22 The upbringing of Eva Perón and the opposition of the upper class
21:22-22:25 Influence of Eva Perón on Juan Perón’s policies
22:25-24:52 Where did Eva Perón’s confidence come from?
24:45-28:26 World political context of Eva Peron’s life and widespread fear of communism
28:26-31:10 Current representation of Latin stories in the theatre
31:10-32:41 Breaking down economic barriers to include new voices
32:41-34:00 Final thoughts and discussion of venue
34:00-34:59 Conclusion
On this week's episode, we sit down with Preston and Lilly Nelson. We discuss shows Nine Lives and Girls & Boys, work as an artist during the pandemic and their passion for acting. Be sure to watch both shows in person or via livestream beginning June 10th through the 27th!
Introduction 0:00 - 0:44 Introduction of Special Guests 0:44 - 1:23 Basic Information of the Shows 1:23 - 2:42 Preston's Take on Nine Lives & his Character 2:42 - 5:56 Lilly's Take on Girls & Boys 5:56 - 7:42 Lilly bringing Plays to Theatres 7:42 - 8:52 Preston's Experience with One Person Shows 8:52 - 9:31 Preston talks about where he's from 9:31 - 9:43 Lilly talks about where she's from 9:43 - 11:14 Lilly and when her passion for acting began 11:14 - 12:20 Preston and when his passion for acting began 12:20 - 13:45 Lilly talks about how Girls & Boys affects her personal life 13:45 - 17:31 Preston talks about his Character's journey 17:31 - 20:54 Preston talks about work during the Covid-19 pandemic 20:54 - 23:06 Lilly talks about work during the Covid-19 pandemic 23:06 - 26:01 Lilly talks about what she wants to do as an artist 26:01 - 30:05 Preston talks about what he wants to do as an artist 30:05 - 31:05 Information for both Nine Lives and Girls & Boys 31:05 - 32:33 Outro 32:33 - 33:16
On this week’s episode, you can hear from 3 of our amazing KidsWrite playwrights! These students, Grace Niesel, Josie Perry and Jonan Reynolds tell you about their experience in writing and with KidsWrite along with advice and inspiration to other young writers! Be sure to watch their plays livestreams on May 28th and May 29th at 7pm!
Introduction- 0:00-0:48
KidsWrite 2021 Information- 0:48-2:32
Introductions of Special Guests- 2:32-4:50
Josie’s and Grace’s Synopsis and Basic Information of their pieces- 4:50-6:58
Grace’s and Josie’s Writing Background and Inspiration- 6:58-10:42
Grace’s Writing Process- 10:42-12:36
Josie’s and Grace’s Advice for Other Young Authors- 12:36-15:44
Grace and Josie explaining imagining the Story vs. imagining the Audience- 15:44-16:58
Josie’s and Grace’s Experience in KidsWrite- 16:58-19:20
Grace’s and Josie’s Role Models in Writing- 19:20-22:18
Jodin Introduction and “I Have No Idea” Synopsis and Basic Information - 22:18-24:54
Jodin’s Writing Background- 24:54-25:20
Jodin’s Inspiration- 25:20-26:03
Jodin’s Experience in KidsWrite- 26:03-26:55
Advice for what to do if you think you are a writer? - 26:55- 29:00
Outro- 29:00-30:18
Into the Fire is back, and we're kicking off 2021 with the inimitable Neel Keller, who directed the original productions of both Forever and Until the Flood!
On this week's episode, we're joined by Laura Lillian Baggett and Kimmy Fiorentino, who will alternately star in A Hundred Words for Snow, opening tomorrow! Join us as we explore the process behind the play, their respective relationships to the character of Rory, and how each of these young actors approached this one-woman show!
On this episode, Jerome Davis is joined by none other than Tatty Hennessy, the playwright behind A Hundred Words for Snow!
On this episode of the Into the Fire podcast series, we're joined by a very special guest: Lucy Atkinson! Lucy Atkinson directed the original production of Tatty Hennessy's A Hundred Words for Snow for Trafalgar Studios in London, and gives insight into both the play and the process behind its inaugural run!
This week we hear from Ben Cameron, President of the Jerome Foundation, on civic leadership and organizational change. Listen to Burning Coal's new episode of our summer podcast series Of Arts & Politics!
Interdisciplinary artist and activist Nicole Garneau discusses her work as a maker of site-specific, critically conscious, and participatory creative actions. In this conversation, she discusses her book Performing Revolutionary and her current project supporting the persecuted Russian feminist artist Yulia Tsetkova. Learn more and find her book at nicolegarneau.com, and join #500Solidarity at freetsvet.net
On this episode, we're joined by some of the promising young playwrights behind our 2020 KidsWrite Festival! Listen in for insight into what's inspired these rising writers!
Alex Tobey returns to discuss his work on our 2017 Second Stage Series production of The Greeks! Alex Tobey worked with Ian Finley to adapt Sophocles' ancient classics, and directed the trilogy at CAM. Join us for a dive into the process behind The Greeks, as well as adapting and modernizing classic plays such as the Theban Trilogy!
Emily Ranii returns to the podcast to discuss our production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet! Join one of our favorite directors for a dive into one of Shakespeare's most enduring and beloved classics, and learn how she and her team brought it to life in 2015!
This week, Lillian White returns to the podcast to revisit Peter Pan & Wendy! Lillian recently adapted Peter Pan & Wendy for a touring production at Cleveland's inaugural BorderLight Theatre and Fringe Festival, and will return to Burning Coal this Fall to direct our production of Evita!
Into the Fire makes its triumphant return with a very special guest: Ian Finley, the playwright of 1960! He joins us for a dive into the history behind the play, and to give us insight into the playwriting process which made it happen!
Jerry Sipp of Justice Theatre Project joins us for this final installment of our Interviews from the Front series! He and Jerome Davis discuss the ways JTP has been impacted by this moment, as well as tips for self-improvement during this time of isolation! Join them soon for some exciting opportunities to connect online, including a play about the life of Robert Louis Stevenson, and reconnect with them in the Fall for their Season of The Possible Dream, including ALL THE WAY and MAN OF LA MANCHA!
Today, we're joined by Amy White of William Peace University! She talks us through how her theatre classes have been impacted by social distancing, as well as the ways in which they've worked to adapt! Join them in the Fall for an exciting lineup including Tartuffe, The Wolves, and in-person classes!
On today's episode, Peggy Taphorn reports in from Temple Theatre to give us insight into her theatre's unique situation over in Sanford. Join them after the dust settles for Steel Magnolias, Mama Mia, and Mike Wiley's Blood Done Sign My Name!
Deb Royals of Pure Life Theatre joins us today to discuss how this fledgling collective and how their space and vision have been impacted by the current crisis. Join them in December for a reprisal of Motown Christmas!
This time, we're joined by the Managing Artistic Director of NRACT, Timothy Locklear! He drops in to discuss the unique challenges NRACT has faced, and to remind us that NRACT is poised to bring the musical heat this Fall!
Today, we're joined by Marshall Botvinick and Akiva Fox of Bulldog Ensemble Theater! They report in from Durham to discuss their young company, how this crisis has exacerbated the existing lack of space for artists in Durham, and pragmatic ways that the Triangle can rebound moving forward!
Today, we're joined by Steven Roten of Meredith College's Theatre Program! Steven gives us an update on what this has meant for his students at Meredith College, as well as for their devised piece commemorating the passing of the 19th amendment: The Activists!
Today, we're joined by none other than our own Artistic Director, Jerome Davis! Nathalie Tondeur fills in as interviewer as they discuss the our densely packed agenda for the Fall, as well as what it will take to support the arts in the midst of this pandemic and beyond!
We're kicking of week two of Interviews from the Front with none other than David Henderson and Sussanah Hough of @Honest Pint Theatre Company! Join us now for a discussion of how these trying times have renewed our broader cultural appreciation for and need of art and artists, and join them for Small Mouth Sounds this August!
Today, we're joined by St. Augustine's University theatre professor George Jack, who sheds some light on how COVID-19 has impacted the theatre program at St. Augustine's, as well as some exciting projects they have planned for the Fall!
Today, we're joined by Vieve Radha Price and Bronwen Carson, the Artistic Directors behind TÉA Creative and artists new to the Triangle theatre and arts community TÉA Creative and Sounding Line Productions, respectively. As artists new to the Triangle area, they share insight into how COVID-19 has impacted collaborative and devised works like ACCORDing, which they will present as part of our Second Stage series this June!
Today, Executive Artistic Director Johannah Edwards of Women's Theatre Festival joins us as we explore the programming they have on offer right now! WTF has taken to Twitch with many opportunities to engage virtually, including a premiere reading of NATURAL SHOCKS tomorrow night, featuring Lauren Gunderson herself!
On today's episode of Interviews from the Front, we're joined by Theatre Raleigh's Producing Artistic Director, Lauren Kennedy Brady, who is here to shine a light on the exciting works Theatre Raleigh has in store as we move forward!
We're joined by North Carolina Theatre President and CEO Elizabeth Doran for the first installment of a podcast and video miniseries we're calling Interviews from the Front! The Triangle theatre community has been hit hard by COVID-19, but this series seeks to illuminate not only the ways in which our friends and collaborators are holding strong during this difficult time, but the exciting projects which are on the horizon!
John Gulley, who directed our production of David Hare's Skylight in the Fall of 2016, has returned to direct Emily Rieder and Jerome Davis in yet another gripping two-hander: Talley's Folly by Lanford Wilson. In this episode, John Gulley returns to the interview chair to discuss this contemporary classic.
Our production of Talley's Folly will open on Thursday, January 23rd and run through Sunday, February 9th. For tickets, click here or give us a call at 919-834-4001.
Timestamps 1:05 – John talks about his first time directing a Lanford Wilson play
1:28 – John talks about his first broader experience with a Lanford Wilson play
2:41 – Discussion of Circle Rep and theatres working as a company
10:37 – Professional artist payment versus payment for other professional jobs
12:11 – Talley’s Folly discussion
14:35 – Discussion of the Trish Hawkins interview
16:03 – Discussion of Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson
18:19 – Talking to John about what he is directing next
21:02 – Are broad-based artists seen today?
24:20 – Continued discussion of Fifth of July
25:33 – The subtle politics of Talley’s Folly that Lanford Wilson puts into the show
30:08 – John talks about how much he enjoys working with Emily Rieder
On this episode, we're joined by a very special guest: Trish Hawkins! You may know Trish Hawkins as the actor who originated the role of Sally Talley in Lanford Wilson's classic play, Talley's Folly. Listen in to hear about Hawkins' beginnings in theatre, the history of Circle Rep, Lanford Wilson, and the Talley Trilogy!
Our production of Talley's Folly will open on Thursday, January 23rd and run through Sunday, February 9th. For tickets, click here or give us a call at 919-834-4001.
Timestamps 4:15: Theatre In and Around College
5:55: Ballerina to Actress
7:00: The Neighborhood Playhouse
9:30: “Luck”
11:15 Lanford Wilson & Circle Rep
15:20: Circle Rep as a Company and a Family
17:30: Julie Bovasso
18:50 - 21:40 The mission and vision for Circle Rep
21:47: Talley’s Folly
26:30: Sally Talley as a character
28.15: A Tale Told & Fifth of July
We're excited to present this long-lost interview with the playwright behind The Heretic: Richard Bean, recorded in 2013.
On this week's episode, Jerry is joined Rimsha Afzal! Rimsha Afzal was featured in our first collaboration with CAM Raleigh - Clare Bayley's Blue Sky, and will be featured in our ongoing production of The Container!
On this week's episode of the podcast, our jet-setting Artistic Director travels to London and joins Clare Bayley, the playwright behind The Container, for a discussion of this gripping piece.
On this episode, Jerry is joined by Robin Simonton and Bruce Miller of the Historic Oakwood Cemetery!
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire Podcast, Jerry is joined by one half of the cast of Churchill's Shorts: Chloe Oliver and Ben Apple!
On this week's episode, our jet-setting Artistic Director Jerome Davis is joined in Dublin by Marie Devitt of Trinity College's Pathways Program and Geraldine Maguire of Fidelity Investments!
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire Podcast, we're joined by Skye Gaia Parks, Brea Smith, and Abigail Celoria - a few of the playwrights participating in this year's KidsWrite! series! In this episode, these promising young artists provide insight into the experience, inspiration, and process behind the plays we'll be presenting May 24 - 25, 2019!
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire podcast series, Jerry is joined by veteran actor, Burning Coal Theatre company member, and director of this year's series of Oakwood Cemetery plays, George Jack!
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire podcast, Jerome Davis is joined by The Great Celestial Cow's Lighting Designer, Maranda DeBusk!
The Great Celestial Cow runs from Thursday, April 11th through Sunday, April 28th For tickets, click here, or give us a call at 919-834-4001. For more information, please visit our website at burningcoal.org
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire podcast, Jerry is joined by The Great Celestial Cow's director: Sonia Desai!
The Great Celestial Cow runs from Thursday, April 11th through Sunday, April 28th For tickets, click here, or give us a call at 919-834-4001. For more information, please visit our website at burningcoal.org
On this episode of the Into the Fire podcast series, Jerry is joined by Seema Kukreja, who will be lending her talents to the role of Sita in our upcoming production of Sue Townsend's The Great Celestial Cow!
The Great Celestial Cow runs from Thursday, April 11th through Sunday, April 28th For tickets, click here, or give us a call at 919-834-4001. For more information, please visit our website at burningcoal.org
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire Podcast, Jerry is joined by long-time collaborator and Lighting Designer, Matthew Adelson!
This week, Jerry is joined by actor Joel Oramas, who will be portraying tennis legend Arthur Ashe in our upcoming premiere of Hannah Benitez's Ashe in Johannesburg!
On week's episode of the Into the Fire podcast, Jerome Davis is joined by actor and sound designer Juan Isler!
On this episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by Ashe in Johannesburg playwright Hannah Benitez!
In this episode of Into the Fire, Jerome Davis is joined by Appalachian State professor Adrian Rice to discuss the work of Conor McPherson. Born and raised in Ireland, Rice dives deep into Irish literature, as well as what it was like to grow up in Northern Ireland. They then go on explore the supernatural and its presence in McPherson as well as Rice’s works, and Adrian lets us in on a few tales of his own.
On this very special episode of the Into the Fire podcast, Jerry is joined by Burning Coal Theatre Company's Managing Director: the inimitable Simmie Kastner!
In part two of this week's podcast double feature, Jerry is joined by Byron Jennings, who will be playing Colin Powell in Stuff Happens through October 28th! Don't miss it!
In this episode of Burning Coal Theatre podcast “Into the Fire” with Jerome Davis, Ketti Shum, the Costume Designer for David Hare’s Stuff Happens, tells us what it really takes to be a dedicated customer. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ketti came to the states for her undergraduate education, but had a very different idea of what her career path was to be. Beginning in a pre veterinary track, Ketti describes what drew her to theatre and what caused her to change majors. Jerry, and Ketti discuss the differences of costumes in film and stage, as well as the gap between traditional and contemporary theatre in China and other countries.
0:01 - Intro
0:28 - Jerry’s introduction
1:00 - Introduction to Ketti
3:45 - Ketti’s connection to Burning Coal Theatre
5:00 - Ketti’s theatre experience in Hong Kong
5:54 - Theatre in Hong Kong
7:34 - Closing the gap between traditional and contemporary theatre
9:25 - Resistance to western drama/culture in Hong Kong
10:45 - Ketti’s time spent with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
12:04 - Difference between chinese opera and newer works
14:07 - What caused you to change majors from pre vet to theatre
16:41 - Steps to prepare for the production
19:50 - with actors that play multiple parts we make simple and clear chances to the costume do you work with this style frequently?
23:07 - Is there anything as a costume designer you would like to do that you haven’t yet?
24:00 - thorough costuming in film
25:43 - Costume continuity in film
27:37 - the frustrations with costume designing
31:48 - the joys of being a costume designer
33:05 - Outro
On today's episode of the podcast, Jerry joins designers E.D. Intemann and Kirk Pearson by phone to discuss the many elements at play in Stuff Happens!
In this episode, Jerry speaks with Ray Dooley, a longtime member of the PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They discuss Ray’s acting background, the value of a company of actors, and more!
Ray Dooley has been a company member of the PlayMakers Repertory Company since 1989. He has earned a MFA at the American Conservatory Theater and a BA from Hamilton College (Phi Beta Kappa). Along with his work with PlayMakers, Ray also serves as a Professor in the Department of Dramatic Art at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has performed on Broadway (Macbeth, Circle in the Square), Off-Broadway (Three seasons with Classic Stage Company), Internationally (The European premiere of Doubt, Amadeus, The Lark), and on film/TV (Changeover, The Trial of Standing Bear, Stonebrook, One Life to Live, Guiding Light).
00:00-00:27 Intro music 00:27-00:53 Welcome 00:53-07:45 Ray Dooley background 07:45-11:37 Inspirations and continuation of background 11:37-13:23 Working with underrated artists 13:23-15:35 Working with Bill Ball 15:35-21:39 What is the value of a company of actors? 21:39-26:12 Interesting experiences in New York 26:12-29:21 How he was hired at Playmakers 29:21-34:56 Teaching 34:56-37:27 Current season 37:27-37:52 Goodbye 37:52-38:26 Outro
In this episode, Jerry speaks with four more of Burning Coal’s summer interns: Kayla Booth, Vishaal Chaganti, Jenna Voris, and Jackson Wellborn. They talk about their experiences with theatre, why it is considered to be a “dying art form”, and the future of the arts!
Kayla Booth is originally from Charlotte, NC and is a current rising sophomore in the Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program at the University of Oklahoma. Her credits include: OU Gilson Lab Theatre: Shakespeare’s Other Women (Portia, Elizabeth Shore, Nemesis), Student Playwright Festival (Pamphlet Lady) and Helmerich Literature Alive Tour: The Suessifciaiton of a Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena). In the future she wishes to continue working in the performing arts field. She is very thankful for this opportunity with Burning Coal Theatre and she looks forward to expanding her knowledge and experience through all aspects of theatre.
Vishaal Chaganti is an artistic enthusiast who has been heavily involved with the performing arts for well over a decade. Starting off as a hip hop dancer, Vishaal has expanded his artistic scope by being involved with Indian classical dance, acting, musical instruments, and even singing. Vishaal has performed in a production called “Ashok” an Indian medieval play about betrayal. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from a renowned arts institution in Pune, India for the Indian Classical dance style known as Kathak. Along with the arts and his involvement with integrating Western and Indian cultures together, Vishaal is interested in law and politics and is a Minnesota native that has been living in Raleigh for 3 years.
Jenna Voris is from Indianapolis, Indiana where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and Bachelor of Science in political science at Butler University. She loves theater and previously interned at Booth Tarkington Civic Theater in Carmel, Indiana. Jenna has performed with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps and the Pride of Cincinnati Winter Guard for multiple seasons over the past four years. She’s grateful for this opportunity at Burning Coal and hopes to use it to transition into a full-time theater marketing career.
Jackson is a rising Sophomore at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Education and plans to teach theater. He is passionate about all aspects of theater and is always looking for ways to be involved.
00:00-00:27 Intro music 00:27-01:17 Welcome 01:17-02:20 Introduction of Vishaal and Indian culture 02:20-03:33 Introduction of Jackson and the combination of music and theatre 03:33-04:49 Introduction of Jenna and her relationship with theatre 04:49-05:45 Introduction of Kayla and her love of theatre 05:45-08:45 Theatrical role models how they got involved in theatre 08:45-12:56 Vishaal and Indian dance 12:56-14:15 More theatrical role models 14:15-20:35 Why is theatre referred to as a “dying art form” and is change good? 20:35-21:35 Jenna’s future plans 21:35-29:03 If you could change anything to strengthen the art form of theatre, what would you do? 29:15-29:47 Goodbye and outro
In this episode, Jerry speaks with four of Burning Coal’s summer interns: Emily Prins, Kameron Mills, Colin Freund, and Graham McAlexander. They discuss what inspires them, their future plans and hopes for the future, and more!
Graham McAlexander is a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is majoring in New Media which focuses on the combination of technology and design. His goal is to become involved in the post-production process of feature-length films as well as other types of audio/visual production. He has lived in Raleigh for the past ten years and is very excited to be able to further his skills at such a unique theatre company.
Colin Freund is a rising junior at Athens Drive Magnet High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been a part of his school’s theater program since his freshman year and is an active member of the International Thespian Society. Past work includes assistant sound design on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and In The Heights at Athens Drive, and Assistant Stage Manager for the STC Jr. show at Burning Coal. He also has acting experience and has appeared in Romeo and Juliet as Benvolio, The Apothecary, and The First Watch, Antigone as Haemon and Camp Chaos as Kent at Burning Coal’s Summer Theatre Conservatories. He hopes to continue working in theater doing both acting and tech and is honored to be a part of Burning Coal Theatre Company.
A Raleigh native, Kameron Mills is a senior at New York University currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Kameron has studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and NYU’s Meisner Studio. Most recently, she studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Past performances include Angelo in Measure for Measure, Polinka in Anton Checkov’s Polinka and The Showman in Woyzeck.Kameron has also acted in several short films and is an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at NYU. She is also certified in broadsword fighting by the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and plans to use this training to become a Jedi after graduating from NYU in 2019.
Emily Prins has lived in the triangle area since 2005 after moving from Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is a rising senior at Fuquay-Varina High School, where she is heavily involved in their theatre and chorus programs. Emily has served as historian, vice president and sergeant-at-arms of the FVHS chapter of the International Thespian Society. She has also served as vice president and president of the Tri-M Music Honors Society and will serve as a student director for the top choral ensemble. After graduating, Emily plans to attend a four year university to study journalism and film studies. She is very grateful for the experience she will gain while working at Burning Coal Theatre Company and is incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
00:00-00:26 Intro music
00:26-01:12 Welcome
01:12-02:29 Introduction of Graham and New Media
02:29-03:22 Introduction of Kameron and New York
03:22-05:06 Introduction of Emily and how she found Burning Coal
05:06-06:45 Introduction of Colin and his history with Burning Coal
06:45-09:15 College plans and advice
09:15-10:27 New York City
10:27-12:29 New Media
12:29-15:15 Documentary media and verbatim theatre
15:15-17:10 Tech theatre and transitioning to acting
17:10-20:33 What lit your fire?
20:33-26:15 What do you want out of your world?
26:15-26:18 Goodbye
26:18-26:54 Outro
On this week's episode of the podcast, Jerry is joined by the director of Crumble: Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake: Kayla Kaufman!
On this week's episode of the podcast, Jerry is joined by Renee Nixon, the playwright behind Worried!
In this week's episode of the podcast, Jerry is joined by the director of King Charles III: Karen O'Brien!
On this week's episode of the podcast, Jerry is joined by David Henderson - Join us for an in-depth discussion of the state of the arts in North Carolina, and a peek into what's up next with Honest Pint Theatre Company!
Today we're celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our moving into the historic Murphey School, and Jerry is joined by Greg Paul, who helped lead the charge in renovating the building into the theatre you know today!
On this week's episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by long-time pillars of the Triangle theatre community: Julie Oliver and Mark Filiaci! Join us for insight into the history of North Carolina's theatre community, how it's changed, and how recent developments are shaping it today!
On this week's episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina Executive Director Hector Salgado! Join us for insight into the history of the AIDS Crisis, the historical importance of The Normal Heart, and the vital work AASC does in our own community today!
For more information about AASC, visit their website at aas-c.org.
The Normal Heart will run from January 18th - February 4th. For tickets, click here!
On this week's edition of the podcast, Jerry is joined by Peter Pan & Wendy Lighting Designer Mextly Almeda. Join us for a discussion of process of the role of the Lighting Designer, negotiating the relationship between technical design and artistry, navigating tech theatre and design as a career, and a sneak peak into the magic happening in Peter Pan & Wendy!
On this week's edition of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by Peter Pan & Wendy director to discuss the process behind her new, devised interpretation of J.M. Barrie's classic!
Joining us to kick off our first podcast of the 2017 - 2018 season is our freshly-appointed Education Director, Kaley Morrison!
On this week's episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by Diana McQueen to discuss her new company (McQueen and Company) and its recent inaugural production of Sam Shepard's Fool for Love, her transition from actor to producer, as well as the upswell of exciting new companies we've seen recently in the Triangle!
On this episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by incoming Board President of Burning Coal Theatre Company Alec Donaldson for a discussion of his history with Burning Coal Theatre, the arts, and the state of the arts in North Carolina and the Triangle!
On this week's episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by The Greeks director Alex Tobey! Join us for a discussion of the work and vision behind Burning Coal's staging of Sophocles' enduring tragedies, as well as some critical insight into the world of professional directing!
On this edition of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by Danielle Long, who is currently featured in Burning Coal's production of Marco Ramirez's The Royale! Join us for a discussion of Danielle's history with the arts, her path to acting, lawyering, and back again, and the nature of producing and performing in political works of theatre!
Just in time for Arts Day 2017! On this episode of Into the Fire we're joined by ARTS North Carolina Executive Director Karen Wells. Join us for a discussion of her history with the arts, what brought her to North Carolina, as well as a deeper dive into the nature of arts funding and development at the local and state level!
On this week's episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by the cast of Heisenberg (Sarah Hankins and Tom McCleister) to talk about working and acting in the space of Burning Coal Theatre, their experiences working in film, television, and theatre, what led them to become actors, how they approach their craft, their work with director Emily Ranii, and exploring the unique physicalities of their characters!
HEISENBERG runs through February 5th! For tickets, call us at 919-834-4001, or click here!
On this episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by Heisenberg director Emily Ranii to discuss Emily's history with Burning Coal Theatre (and Theatre more broadly), and dive into the science, the metaphor, and the characters behind Simon Stephens' Heisenberg!
Welcome back to Into the Fire! On this week's episode, Jerry is joined by NC State University physicist David Aspnes to discuss the history of scientific discovery, the science behind our upcoming play, Heisenberg and the Uncertainty Principle, and the relationship between science, physics, and the arts!
In this week's episode of Into the Fire, Jerry and the entire cast of Written on the Heart are joined via Skype by the playwright: David Edgar, discussing the origins and inspirations of Written on the Heart, as well as some specific questions from the cast!
In this week's episode, Jerry is joined by Written on the Heart production dramaturgs Marshall Botvinick and Jackson Cooper to discuss the nature of dramaturgy here and abroad, and the role of the dramaturg in the rehearsal process!
On this episode of Into the Fire, Jerry is joined by John Allore. Join us for a discussion of John's history with Burning Coal Theatre, the history behind William Tyndale and Written on the Heart, and the state of the arts in Raleigh, the Trianglle, and North Carolina more broadly!
This week, Jerry is joined by Written on the Heart choreographer Robin Harris! In this episode, Jerry and Robin discuss Robin's background as a choreographer, her impact on Dance in Raleigh, as well as her plans for Written on the Heart!
On this week's episode, Jerry is joined by Reverend Nancy Petty of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church! Join us for a discussion of John T. Pullen himself, the progressive history of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, as well as the similarly subversive history that informs our upcoming play: David Edgar's Written on the Heart!
This week, Jerry is joined by Skylight director John Gulley to discuss the nature of political theatre, the value theatre education, and the history and contemporary resonance of David Hare's iconic 1995 play!
Charles Meeker, long-time Mayor of Raleigh and staunch supporter of the arts in the capital city, speaks out about his long career in the legal trade, the ways in which he has seen (and shepherded) growth in Raleigh, and what he hopes to see for the future.
This week, Ashley Popio, Artistic Director of the Women's Theatre Festival speaks with Burning Coal Theatre in advance of WTF's inaugural season! For more information, visit their website here:www.womenstheatrefestival.com/
Each year, Burning Coal Theatre Company welcomes interns from all points on the compass. This year we sat down with a few of them to talk about their hopes and dreams for the future.
Featuring:
0:52 - Khloé Lawes Williams
6:29 - Brooke Yannayon
16:41 - Ellie Peoples
31:02 - Dylan Bailey
39:07 - Naomi Barbee
Burning Coal Theatre Company's Education Director Jorie Slodkie interviews Avis Hatcher-Puzzo, the choreographer of Burning Coal's "The Wiz," founder of the Koffee Dance Company in Raleigh, and an Associate Professor of Dance at Fayetteville State University.
In this episode, we interview artistic director and co-founder of Only Child Aerial Theatre and director of ASYLUM, Nicki Miller. Listen to Nicki talk about her background as an artist, Only Child Aerial and Burning Coal's production of ASYLUM, and the visceral, high-stakes nature of aerial theatre.
This week our guest is actress and Lumberton, NC native Kendall Rileigh who will be performing in Burning Coal Theatre Company and Only Child Aerial Theatre's production of ASYLUM in a few weeks. Listen as Jerome and Kendall discuss ASYLUM and Kendall's background as an actor and an aerialist.
To find out more about Kendall Rileigh, check out her webiste at www.kendallrileigh.com
To find out more about Asylum, visit our webpage at www.burningcoal.org.
This week we interview Sara Phoenix, director of Cirque de Vol Circus Arts Studios and Celestine Movement Arts. Hear Sara talk about her background as an artist, love and fear in human relationships, the life-altering power of Circus Arts, and Cirque de Vol's upcoming performance of Fringe Dwellers.
Fringe Dwellers will be at Burning Coal Theatre on Saturday, September 26, at 7pm. For tickets, call 919.615.2484 or go online at www.cirquedevol.com.
The first podcast of Burning Coal Theatre Company, located in Raleigh, NC. In this episode, Burning Coal's artistic director Jerome Davis interviews the theatre's new director of education Jorie Slodki. Hear Jorie talk about her background in the theatre, her artistic influences, and her goals for her work here at Burning Coal.
For more information on Burning Coal Theatre Company, check out www.burningcoal.org
Music Attribution:
Clouds Under the Table (Nheap (www.nheap.com) ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/)