Into the Fire at Burning Coal Theatre

EPISODE 135: Clay Risen

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).  

EPISODE 134: Carol Stabile

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. 

EPISODE 133: David Edgar

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!

EPISODE 132 - Rebecca Peace

​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. 

EPISODE 131: Nathalie Ray

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.   

EPISODE 130: Otherland Theatre Ensemble

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! 

EPISODE 129: Bronwen Carson

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! 

EPISODE 128: Tamara Kissane

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!

EPISODE 127: KidsWrite 2025

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! 

EPISODE 126: Old Friends

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!