Into the Fire at Burning Coal Theatre

EPISODE 111: Lucius Robinson

Join the two creative minds behind Burning Coal Theatre's A HOUSE (after Ibsen's Ghosts), artistic director Jerome Davis and the multi-talented Baltimore-based (but Raleigh native) writer/actor Lucius Robinson.  Don't miss your chance to see A HOUSE:  June 21st @ 7:30PM...

EPISODE 110: Dani Coan

Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with the talented Dani Coan about her production EX-BOYFRIENDS, now showing at Burning Coal Theatre.  Don't miss your chance to see Ex-Boyfriends: June 12th at 7:30 pm; June 15th at 4:30 pm; June 22nd...

EPISODE 109 - The Playwrights of KidsWrite Festival 2024!

Introducing the talented young writers of Burning Coal Theatre's upcoming KidsWrite Festival 2024 productions! Come experience these amazing new works, only at Burning Coal Theatre May 24-25. Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/kidswrite-festival/

EPISODE 108: Susan Gross and Johannah Edwards

Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with KidsWrite directors, Susan Gross and Johannah Edwards, about their lives, original works they've created (such as Susan's Ruby and Johannah' Flee This Place), and Burning Coal Theatre's upcoming KidsWrite Festival. Come see...

EPISODE 107 - Alec Donaldson

Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with the talented Alec Donaldson about his life, his involvement in the Arts, law, serving on boards, and of course, Stephen Sondheim and A Little Night Music. Don't miss Alec Donaldson's portrayal...

EPISODE 106: Margaret-Ellen Christensen

As we near our final mainstage show for the season, A Little Night Music, artistic director Jerome Davis talks with the talented Margaret-Ellen Christensen about her life, career, her time in New York, and the great Stephen Sondheim.  Come experience Margaret-Ellen...

EPISODE 105: marcus d. harvey

Join Burning Coal Theatre's Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, in a lovely discussion with the director of HYMN, marcus d. harvey as they talk about marcus's life, background, and take a deeper dive into the more serious themes in HYMN. Now...

EPISODE 104: Lolita Chakrabarti

Award-winning playwright and actress, Lolita Chakrabarti, whose extensive career encompasses television, film, and stage (such as her adaptations of LIFE OF PI, INVISIBLE CITIES, and HAMNET), talks with Burning Coal Artistic Director Jerome Davis about her life, career, her play...

EPISODE 103: Byron Jennings

Join the multi-talented Byron Jennings as he talks about Hymn, his own life, his recent production Arcadia, and A Little Night Music.

Byron Jennings on his remarkable season at Burning Coal, HYMN and finding time for yoga!

Byron Jennings, who has appeared with Burning Coal in ART by Yasmina Reza, STUFF HAPPENS by David Hare (playing Colin Powell), UNTIL THE FLOOD by Dael Orlandersmith and THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA by David Edgar, talks with Burning Coal Artistic Director...

AUDIO DESCRIBED PROGRAM: Arcadia

Audio described program for Burning Coal's 2023 production of ARCADIA by Tom Stoppard.

EPISODE 102: Time Flies Circus

In this episode, Ayal Prouser and Elliott Ghittelsohn of TIME FLIES CIRCUS discuss directing the Summer Theatre Conservatory at Burning Coal and their new adult workshop. Registration for the adult circus workshop open here! Ayal founded Time Flies in Brooklyn, NY...

AUDIO DESCRIBED PROGRAM FOR OR

An audio recording of the program for OR 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...

EPISODE 101: Laurel Ullman

In this episode, Laurel Ullman breaks down her performance as Aphra Behn in this year's Second Stage production of Or, (co-produced by Switchyard Theatre Company).

AUDIO DESCRIBED PROGRAM: Ruby

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...

EPISODE 100: Susan Gross

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...

EPISODE 99: KidsWrite! 2023 Playwrights

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...

Audio Described Program: THE CHERRY ORCHARD

An audio recording of the program for THE CHERRY ORCHARD and additional descriptions of costume and set by Abbi Colborn.

EPISODE 98: Madison Doss

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...

EPISODE 97: Lynda Clark

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:...

EPISODE 96: Janet Cowell

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...

EPISODE 95: Juan Isler

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:...

EPISODE 94: Dr. Richard Bergl

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...

Audio Described Program for MLIMA’S TALE by Lynn Nottage

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...

EPISODE 93: Willie Hinton

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...

EPISODE 92: Jeremy Vance

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...

EPISODE 91: Dana Bouquin

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...

EPISODE 91: Sean Moran

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...

EPISODE 90: Lucy Jane Atkinson

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...

EPISODE 89: David Wybrow of The Cockpit

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...

EPISODE 88: Jennifer Suchanec

On this episode, actor Jennifer Suchanec discusses WHAT IF IF ONLY & AIR and her Burning Coal past.

EPISODE 87: KidsWrite Playwrights 2022

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...

EPISODE 86: Doug Lively and Alan Rich

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.  

Episode 85: Annelle Sheline and the Mud of Reality

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...

Episode 84: Ken Hinton

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,...

Episode 83: Abbe Fralix

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!

Episode 82: Michael Pavelka

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!

Episode 81: Erin Morales

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

Episode 80: Lauren Gunderson

Episode 79: David Henderson, Beth London, and Kate Day

On this episode of Into the Fire, we're joined by a few people who've been with us from our very first season back in 1997: David Henderson, Beth London, and Kate Day!

Episode 78: Dr. Brenda Werth

On this episode of Into the Fire, Jerome Davis and special guest Dr. Brenda Werth discuss Burning Coal’s upcoming musical Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Werth, a professor of Latin American icons and myths at American University,...

Episode 77: Preston Campbell and Lilly Nelson

On this week's episode, we sit down with Preston and Lilly Nelson. We discuss shows Nine Lives and Girls & Boys, work as an artist during the pandemic and their passion for acting. Be sure to watch both shows in...

Episode 76: KidsWrite 2021 Playwrights

On this week’s episode, you can hear from 3 of our amazing KidsWrite playwrights! These students, Grace Niesel, Josie Perry and Jonan Reynolds tell you about their experience in writing and with KidsWrite along with advice and inspiration to other young writers!...

Episode 75: Neel Keller

Into the Fire is back, and we're kicking off 2021 with the inimitable Neel Keller, who directed the original productions of both Forever and Until the Flood!

Episode 74: Laura Lillian Baggett and Kimmy Fiorentino

On this week's episode, we're joined by Laura Lillian Baggett and Kimmy Fiorentino, who will alternately star in A Hundred Words for Snow, opening tomorrow! Join us as we explore the process behind the play, their respective relationships to the...

Episode 73: Tatty Hennessy

On this episode, Jerome Davis is joined by none other than Tatty Hennessy, the playwright behind A Hundred Words for Snow!

Episode 72: Lucy Atkinson

On this episode of the Into the Fire podcast series, we're joined by a very special guest: Lucy Atkinson! Lucy Atkinson directed the original production of Tatty Hennessy's A Hundred Words for Snow for Trafalgar Studios in London, and gives insight...

Episode 71 - Of Art and Politics: Ben Cameron

This week we hear from Ben Cameron, President of the Jerome Foundation, on civic leadership and organizational change. Listen to Burning Coal's new episode of our summer podcast series Of Arts & Politics!

Episode 70 - Of Arts and Politics: Nicole Garneau on Creative Action

Interdisciplinary artist and activist Nicole Garneau discusses her work as a maker of site-specific, critically conscious, and participatory creative actions. In this conversation, she discusses her book Performing Revolutionary and her current project supporting the persecuted Russian feminist artist Yulia Tsetkova. Learn...

Episode 69: KidsWrite 2020, Featuring Pranav Gadiraju, Sam Harris, Vivek Indlamuri, and Catherine Shamel

On this episode, we're joined by some of the promising young playwrights behind our 2020 KidsWrite Festival! Listen in for insight into what's inspired these rising writers!