Into the Fire at Burning Coal Theatre

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 Gro...

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...

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 podc...

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 Lyn...

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...

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 F...

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.   Interested in starting your own podcast? Use link https://www.podbean.com/coal for 1 month of free hosting on Podbean! We've been using it a couple years now, and can  vouch it as user-frien...

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: 1:00 About the Play: 2:52 Designers and Crew: 3:08 Set Description: 3:39 Actor Descriptions: 4:19 Bios: 7:30 About Burning Coal, read by Jerome Davis: 17:47 About 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/ .   Interested in starting your own podcast? Use link https://www.podbean.com/coal for 1 month of free hosting on Podbean! We've been using it a couple years now, and can  vouch it as user...

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. Intro: 0:12 Jeremy’s Background in theatre: 1:12 What is a Stage Manager?: 7:18 Jeremy’s Approach to SMing: 10:09 Jeremy’s experience other areas of theatre: 12:15 Other Theatre’s Jeremy’s worked with: 13:25 Other artists that inspir...

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’...

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 Ma...

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: 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 Y...

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 T...

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 co...

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