People's Light Podcasts

About People's Light Podcasts

Podcast by People's Light Podcasts

Publisher

People's Light Podcasts

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2023

Latest episode

22 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Dec 2023

   Cratchit's Table Episode 4: FOREVER

   In the fourth and final episode (“Forever”) of our CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast limited series, the Cratchit Table turns as Director Nell Bang-Jensen returns, joining A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapter/composer and Producing Artistic Director of People's Light, Zak Berkman in a holiday twist: interviewing People’s Light Community Programs Creative Director/Associate Director, Andrew Watring as a guest! Together, they discuss Andrew’s community theatre roots, some joyful and touching memories from the rehearsal process, as well as finally getting to a lightning round of quick-fire questions! A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from November 15-December 31, 2023. CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast Producer: People's Light Host & Line Producer: Andrew Watring Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Zak Berkman, adapter and composer Nell Bang-Jensen, director Intro/Outro Music: "Marley’s Arrival " by Zak Berkman Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about A Christmas Carol and buy tickets at https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232024-season/a-christmas-carol/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

2. 

   8 Dec 2023

   Cratchit's Table Episode 3: FUTURE

   In this third episode (“Future”) of our CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast limited series, Sydney Banks and Gabe Moses joins People’s Light Community Programs Creative Director/Associate Director, Andrew Watring, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapter/composer and Producing Artistic Director of People's Light, Zak Berkman to share their experiences as super star understudies who cover multiple characters in the show. They also discuss their work as performers with People’s Light’s touring production of ILLUMINATING BAYARD by Steve H. Broadnax III, which he wrote as a companion piece for BAYARD RUSTIN INSIDE ASHLAND. A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from November 15-December 31, 2023. CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast Producer: People's Light Host & Line Producer: Andrew Watring Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Zak Berkman, adapter and composer Sydney Banks (understudy for Belle and others) Gabe Moses (understudy for Fred and others) Intro/Outro Music: "Marley’s Arrival " by Zak Berkman Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about A Christmas Carol and buy tickets at www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232…ristmas-carol/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

3. 

   25 Nov 2023

   Cratchit's Table Episode 2: PRESENT

   In this second episode (“Present”) of our CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast limited series, Director Nell Bang-Jensen joins People’s Light Community Programs Creative Director/Associate Director, Andrew Watring, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapter/composer and Producing Artistic Director of People's Light, Zak Berkman for a fun and surprising conversation about Nell’s mixed feelings for this old story and how this endeavor has transformed her perspective on Dickens’ tale. They discuss Nell’s first childhood encounter with the play, which left her meh if not bah, as well as what drew her to this new adaptation, the challenges of large casts, and what she hopes audiences will experience this holiday season. A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from November 15-December 31, 2023. CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast Producer: People's Light Host & Line Producer: Andrew Watring Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Zak Berkman, adapter and composer Nell Bang-Jensen, director Intro/Outro Music: "Marley’s Arrival " by Zak Berkman Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about A Christmas Carol and buy tickets at https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232024-season/a-christmas-carol/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

4. 

   22 Nov 2023

   Crushed Earth - A Conversation

   A round-table discussion about the creation of CRUSHED EARTH, its various themes, and how they intersect with the lived experiences of individuals in Chester County. Featuring: Sanjit De Silva Opalanietet Nina Guzmán Moderated by Leigh Jackson

5. 

   10 Nov 2023

   Cratchit's Table Episode 1: PAST

   In this first episode (“Past”) of our CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast limited series, Acclaimed actor, Ian Merrill Peakes (Scrooge) joins People’s Light Community Programs Creative Director/Associate Director, Andrew Watring, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapter/composer and Producing Artistic Director of People's Light, Zak Berkman for a wide-ranging conversation about Ian’s life-long connection to this story since his performing Tiny Tim as a child. Ian compares experiences of performing Scrooge in 2021 in the midst of Covid protocols to now, and shares advice to younger and super young actors. A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from November 15-December 31, 2023. CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast Producer: People's Light Host & Line Producer: Andrew Watring Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Zak Berkman, adapter and composer Ian Merrill Peakes, actor (Scrooge) Intro/Outro Music: "Marley’s Arrival " by Zak Berkman Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about A Christmas Carol and buy tickets at https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232024-season/a-christmas-carol/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

6. 

   27 Oct 2023

   Cratchit's Table: Teaser

   In this prelude to the CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast limited series, People’s Light Community Programs Creative Director/Associate Director, Andrew Watring sits down for a 1-on-1 with A CHRISTMAS CAROL adapter/composer and Producing Artistic Director of People's Light, Zak Berkman. In this overture, they discuss how this new version of the Dickens’ tale came to be at People’s Light, the reasons to both relish and resist this classic story, and how Zak’s childhood music-making informed the original songs in this production. A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from November 15-December 31, 2023. CRATCHIT’S TABLE podcast Producer: People's Light Line Producer: Andrew Watring Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Zak Berkman, adapter and composer Intro/Outro Music: "Marley’s Arrival " by Zak Berkman Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about A Christmas Carol and buy tickets at https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232024-season/a-christmas-carol/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

7. 

   12 Oct 2023

   The Boneyard Episode 4: 'IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY'

   For the finale episode, the cast is joined again by the show's creator, Steve H. Broadnax, III for a topical conversation discussing the stigma associated with mental/emotional health in the Black community. They also share intimate details about their individual mental health journeys. BONEZ plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from September 22-October 15, 2023. THE BONEYARD podcast Producer: People's Light Line Producer: Keith A. Wallace Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Steve H. Broadnax, III (Writer/Director) Elijah Jones (Derek) - IG: @elijahjones717 Eric B. Robinson, Jr (Remello) - IG @ericrobinsonjr John Clarence Stewart (PJ) - @jstewiii Keith A. Wallace (Trey) Theme song: "Hot In Da Hood" by BROADNAX & D.Walker Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about BONEZ and buy tickets at www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232…-season/bonez/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

8. 

   6 Oct 2023

   The Boneyard Episode 3: 'WHERE CAN WE FEEL SAFE?'

   This week the bruhs discuss the concept of “safety” for a Black man in this country; sharing personal memories and stories of times and instances where they've felt most safe and most at risk. BONEZ plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from September 22-October 15, 2023. THE BONEYARD podcast Producer: People's Light Line Producer: Keith A. Wallace Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Steve H. Broadnax, III (Writer/Director) Elijah Jones (Derek) - IG: @elijahjones717 Eric B. Robinson, Jr (Remello) - IG @ericrobinsonjr John Clarence Stewart (PJ) - @jstewiii Keith A. Wallace (Trey) Theme song: "Hot In Da Hood" by BROADNAX & D.Walker Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about BONEZ and buy tickets at www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232…-season/bonez/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

9. 

   29 Sept 2023

   The Boneyard Episode 2: 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE A P----, UNTIL IT'S TIME TO GET SOME.'

   This week the bruhs discuss the ways that men assert dominance over one another privately and in group settings, as well as their relationship to 'femininity.' Later in the episode they share insight about their relationships to the women in their lives. BONEZ plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from September 22-October 15, 2023. THE BONEYARD podcast Producer: People's Light Line Producer: Keith A. Wallace Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Steve H. Broadnax, III (Writer/Director) Elijah Jones (Derek) - IG: @elijahjones717 Eric B. Robinson, Jr (Remello) - IG @ericrobinsonjr John Clarence Stewart (PJ) - @jstewiii Keith A. Wallace (Trey) Theme song: "Hot In Da Hood" by BROADNAX & D.Walker Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about BONEZ and buy tickets at www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232…-season/bonez/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

10. 

    22 Sept 2023

    The Boneyard Episode 1: 'CAUSE IF YOU AIN'T TOUGH, YOU AIN'T A MAN.'

    The cast is joined by the show's creator as they discuss their individual definitions of 'manhood' and masculinity; and where they learned the concept. Later, the bruhs speak about their understanding of vulnerability and how it's exercised in their daily lives. BONEZ plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from September 22-October 15, 2023. THE BONEYARD podcast Producer: People's Light Line Producer: Keith A. Wallace Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Steve H. Broadnax, III (Writer/Director) Elijah Jones (Derek) - IG: @elijahjones717 Eric B. Robinson, Jr (Remello) - IG @ericrobinsonjr John Clarence Stewart (PJ) - @jstewiii Keith A. Wallace (Trey) Theme song: "Hot In Da Hood" by BROADNAX & D.Walker Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about BONEZ and buy tickets at www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232…-season/bonez/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

11. 

    13 Sept 2023

    The Boneyard Prelude: Up Close with BONEZ creator Steve H. Broadnax III

    In this prelude to the BONEYARD podcast limited series, actor Keith A. Wallace (Trey) sits down for a 1-on-1 with the BONEZ writer/director and Associate Artistic Director of People's Light, Steve H. Broadnax, III. In this deep dive they discuss the play's origin and themes, the significance of dominoes to the story and the decision to use the horror genre onstage. Steve also shares his favorite horror movies, his 'recipe' for building a saucy cast and what he hopes audiences will take away from the play. BONEZ plays at People's Light in Malvern, PA from September 22-October 15, 2023. THE BONEYARD podcast Producer: People's Light Line Producer: Keith A. Wallace Audio Production/Editing: Matt Lazorwitz CAST/CREATIVE: Steve H. Broadnax, III (Writer/Director) Elijah Jones (Derek) - IG: @elijahjones717 Eric B. Robinson, Jr (Remello) - IG @ericrobinsonjr John Clarence Stewart (PJ) - @jstewiii Keith A. Wallace (Trey) Theme song: "Hot In Da Hood" by BROADNAX & D.Walker Follow People's Light on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @peopleslight You can learn more about BONEZ and buy tickets at https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20232024-season/bonez/ Please consider giving a contribution to help People's Light continue to present work like this at https://www.peopleslight.org/support/donate/

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