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, we're joined by I and You Set Designer Erin Morales!
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!
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!
