Beltline to Broadway

Beltline to Broadway

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  • Ep. 6: Part One with Playwright Mike Wiley -“Nothing Beats a Failure but a Try”
    Hear what Mike Wiley has to say about the role theater has in moving the conversation about race in this country forward, the people who influenced him throughout his life, and what he’s learned about failure.
    https://rduonstage.com/podcast/ep-7-part-two-with-playwright-mike-wiley-talking-about-peace-of-clay/ (To listen to the second part of my interview with Mike Wiley, Ep. 7, click here.)
    Mike Wiley's play PEACE OF CLAY is being produced by Theatre Raleigh next season. For more information visit the https://theatreraleigh.com/subscribe/ (Theatre Raleigh) website.
    About the Guest
    Acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley has spent the last decade fulfilling his mission to bring educational theatre to young audiences and communities across the country. Through his performances, Wiley has introduced countless students and communities to the legacies of Emmett Till, Henry “Box” Brown and more. His recent works include a one-man play based on Tim Tyson’s memoir ‘Blood Done Sign My Name’ and ‘The Parchman Hour,’ an ensemble production celebrating the bravery and determination of the Freedom Riders who risked their lives to desegregate Southern interstate bus travel in 1961. Wiley has a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the 2010 and 2014 Lehman Brady Visiting Joint Chair Professor in Documentary Studies and American Studies at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to his numerous school and community performances, he has also appeared on Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, and National Geographic Channel and has been featured in Our State magazine, PBS’ ‘North Carolina Now,’ and WUNC’s ‘The State of Things.’ For more information visit: http://mikewileyproductions.com/ (http://mikewileyproductions.com/.)
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    30 min
  • Ep2: Theater as a Playground: A Visit to Evan Rachel Wood's Childhood Home with Ira David Wood III

    Ira David Wood III joins the pod squad to discuss the power of live performance and the challenges of making a life in the arts. The discussion also highlights his children, including Evan Rachel Wood and Ira David Wood IV, their experiences growing up in the theater, and the challenges and rewards of pursuing a life in the arts.


    A North Carolina theater icon, Ira David Wood III is the founder and executive director of Theater in the Park, where he has directed and performed in countless productions over the past five decades. He is best known for his long-running portrayal of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, a beloved Raleigh tradition. His son, Ira David Wood IV, has followed in his father’s footsteps, establishing his own successful career in acting and theater. Together, they discuss their family’s deep-rooted passion for the stage, the lessons passed down through generations, and the future of Theater in the Park.

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    30 min
  • Ep1: How Raleigh Became a Hub for Bold and Independent Theater

    Roy Dicks joins the pod squad to discuss the rich history of the Triangle’s performing arts scene. From the early days of the Raleigh Little Theatre to the rise of alternative performance spaces, Dix shares fascinating insights into how local theater has evolved over the decades.


    Roy Dix is a respected theater critic and historian who spent nearly two decades writing for The News & Observer, covering the evolution of theater in North Carolina. A lifelong advocate for the performing arts, he co-founded Raleigh Ensemble Players in 1982, helping to introduce cutting-edge, Off-Broadway-style productions to the region. With an extensive knowledge of theater history and an insider’s perspective on the local arts community, Dix continues to be a passionate voice for fostering innovative and thought-provoking storytelling on stage.

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    26 min

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The Beltline to Broadway podcast blends behind-the-scenes insights, fascinating interviews, and stories from the stage. From the vibrant stages of Raleigh, North Carolina's Beltline to the iconic…