People's Light Podcasts

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/

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/

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/

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

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/