Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia
Bringing you the best stories from the deep and fascinating history of theater in the city of Philadelphia.
This is the podcast for all lovers of theater, students of history - or anyone who enjoys great stories with lots of drama!
Podcasting since 2021 • 113 episodes
Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia
Latest Episodes
Chris & Louis Lippa: A House Remembered is Never Dark
A conversation with Chris Lippa about the life and work of his father, the late Louis Lippa, the Philadelphia playwright and actor - and about Chris' vision to make a real home for the history of theater in the city.For a tribute to the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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51:41
Encore Episode: The Walls of Walnut Street
A reprise of our 2023 interview with Bernard Havard of the Walnut Street Theatre - including a tour of the historic building. Newly remixed, and with a new introduction and extra content about our upcoming episodes of the podcast!
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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32:49
Interview: Bruce Graham
We talk with Bruce Graham - a son of Ridley Township in Delaware County who has been writing, teaching, and performing in Philadelphia since the 1980s. Graham has written dozens of plays which have been produced everywhere from Lo...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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49:54
Carol Rocamora and Michael Hollinger - New Plays for Philadelphia
An interview with writer, director, translator and theater critic Carol Rocamora, who founded the Philadelphia Festival Theatre for New Plays in 1981, and was its Artistic Director to 1994. Philadelphia-area playwright Michael Hollinger...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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50:57
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