<p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode of the Broad Street Review podcast, host Darnelle Radford welcomes the cast and director of 'Jesus Hopped the A Train' to discuss the themes, characters, and relevance of the play. The conversation explores the journey of the characters, the impact of community and accountability, and how the play resonates with current social issues. The guests share their personal experiences with the material and the importance of storytelling in theater.</p><p class="" 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 Welcome to Season 10</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">03:58 Introduction to Jesus Hop the A Train</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">05:37 Character Insights and Table Read Reactions</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">09:14 Exploring Themes of Redemption and Accountability</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">14:42 Relevance of the Play in Today's Society</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">21:17 Community, Power, and the Role of Money</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">25:58 Character Development and Personal Growth</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">28:15 Final Thoughts and Audience Takeaways</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Jesus Hopped the “A” Train</strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A young man with&nbsp;little hope, Angel, has shot a cult leader for brainwashing his best friend; his confession to the public defender then cripples Angel’s defense when the cult leader dies. Ironically, while in The Tombs, the serial killer in the next cell sparks Angel’s spiritual&nbsp;conversion.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Directed By: Dave Ebersole</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>CAST</strong>:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Carlos Jiga - Angel</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Jon Owens - Lucius</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Monica Guest - Mary Jane</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Brandon Tabb - Valdez</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Eric Jarrell - D’Amico</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION</strong>: <a href="https://thestagecrafters.org/production/jesus-hopped-the-a-train/">https://thestagecrafters.org/production/jesus-hopped-the-a-train/</a></p>