Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia Podcast
1) The Wilma Story, Part Two
The history of Philadelphia's Wilma Theater during the 1990s, with archival recordings of the voices of Jiri and Blanka Zizka. For images and additional information about this episode, see the blog p...Show More
2) The Wilma Story, Part One
The voices of Jiri and Blanka Zizka help to narrate the history of Philadelphia's Wilma Theater during the 1980s. For images and additional information about this episode, see the blog post on our we...Show More
3) Marcia Ferguson: How the Zizkas Changed the Landscape of Philly Theater
A conversation about the impact that Blanka and Jiri Zizka had on the Philadelphia theater scene in the 1980s and 90s. If you have not yet listened to our Episode 97, "Off-Off Broad Street," in whic...Show More
4) A Festival of Music Theater
Charlie Gilbert returns to talk about the music theater and musicals being created and developed in Philadelphia during the 1980s and 90s. We discuss the founding and early years of the American Music...Show More
5) Memories of the Freedom Theatre
An interview with actor Johnnie Hobbs and choreographer Patricia Scott Hobbs about the Freedom Theatre in North Philadelphia. In an archival recording, the Philadelphia composer and teacher Charles G...Show More
6) The Joe Canuso Interview
Director and Producer Joe Canuso sits down with us to talk about his life and career in Philly theater. From acting at the Pocket Playhouse in the 70s, performing with dance troupes in the 80s, creat...Show More
7) Interview: Sara Garonzik and the Philadelphia Theatre Company
A conversation with one of the longest-serving and most consequential artistic directors and producers of the modern era of Philadelphia theater history, Sara Garonzik. As we continue our Season Fou...Show More
8) Interview: Robert Hedley at Villanova
Our interview with teacher, writer and director Robert Hedley - the former Chair of the Theater Departments of both Villanova and Temple Universities. In our conversation, we discuss many things - in...Show More
9) "Curtains Up On Cato!" - Special Episode
Cato: A Tragedy was a famous 18th Century play by Joseph Addison - supposedly the favorite play of George Washington himself! What connection did it have to the history of America - and the theater hi...Show More
10) Off-Off Broad Street
The story of three small ambitious cutting-edge Philadelphia theater companies of the 1970s. Why did some survive - and some falter? For a blog post with images of the productions and people we discu...Show More