<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Chapters</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">00:00 Introduction and Background of Darnelle Radford</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">04:37 Darnelle's Journey into Theater</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">09:08 The Importance of Live Theater</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">13:33 Theater as a Community Experience</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">18:21 Challenges in the Theater Industry</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">23:03 The Future of Theater and New Works</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">27:33 Darnelle's New Role at Theater Philadelphia</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">32:05 Closing Thoughts and Reflections</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">ABOUT DARNELLE RADFORD</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Darnelle Radford is a Philadelphia-based <strong>theater producer, media entrepreneur, and arts administrator</strong> with a significant presence in the local theater community. He is the founder of <strong><em>Represented Theatre Company</em></strong> and <strong><em>Em3ry</em></strong>, a media company that produces podcasts like the <strong>Broad Street Review Podcast, Rep Radio, The Business of Theater, A Working Title</strong> where he hosts or co-hosts the shows. He is the outgoing <strong><em>Director of Operations</em></strong> at <strong><em>Theatre Exile, South Philadelphia’s only theater company</em></strong>. Radford's work often involves supporting and promoting the arts, including managing technical systems and producing arts-focused content.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Darnelle has also worked in cultural organizations such as <strong><em>The Franklin Institute</em></strong>, <strong><em>Philadelphia Art Museum</em></strong>, <strong><em>Freedom Theatre</em></strong>, <strong><em>Historic Philadelphia, Inc.</em></strong>, <strong><em>The College of Physicians of Philadelphia</em></strong> and the <strong><em>COVID Containment Division of The City of Philadelphia’s Health Department</em></strong>.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Darnelle studied Multimedia and Web Design at the <strong><em>Art Institute of Philadelphia</em></strong> and Arts Administration at <strong><em>New York University</em></strong>.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">ABOUT THEATRE PHILADELPHIA</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Theatre Philadelphia unites, celebrates, and promotes the Philadelphia region's diverse and growing theatre community.</strong> We lead efforts that expand audiences and engage the public to participate in this community's work. Theatre Philadelphia envisions an equitable and inclusive region that champions and nurtures local artists. We aim to raise our city’s profile as a world-class city and enrich the lives of Philadelphia-area citizens.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">FOR MORE INFORMATION: <a href="https://theatrephiladelphia.org/about-theatre-philadelphia">https://theatrephiladelphia.org/about-theatre-philadelphia</a> </p>