Episodes

  • Cratchit's Table Episode 4: FOREVER

    Cratchit's Table Episode 4: FOREVER
    Dec 22 2023
    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/
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    19 mins
  • Cratchit's Table Episode 3: FUTURE

    Cratchit's Table Episode 3: FUTURE
    Dec 8 2023
    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/
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    18 mins
  • Cratchit's Table Episode 2: PRESENT

    Cratchit's Table Episode 2: PRESENT
    Nov 25 2023
    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/
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    20 mins
  • Crushed Earth - A Conversation

    Crushed Earth - A Conversation
    Nov 22 2023
    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
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    46 mins
  • Cratchit's Table Episode 1: PAST

    Cratchit's Table Episode 1: PAST
    Nov 10 2023
    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/
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    18 mins
  • Cratchit's Table: Teaser

    Cratchit's Table: Teaser
    Oct 27 2023
    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/
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    10 mins
  • The Boneyard Episode 4: 'IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY'

    The Boneyard Episode 4: 'IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY'
    Oct 12 2023
    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/
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    33 mins
  • The Boneyard Episode 3: 'WHERE CAN WE FEEL SAFE?'

    The Boneyard Episode 3: 'WHERE CAN WE FEEL SAFE?'
    Oct 6 2023
    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/
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    33 mins