Episode Details

In this episode, Jim Cunningham sat down with artistic director of Abingdon Theatre in New York City, Chad Austin, to talk about the ward-winning one-man play "Robin and Me: My Little Spark of Madness" that Chad is directing for the Pittsburgh Playhouse. The show is written and star's Dave Droxler as he explores the life of comedian Robin Williams. Dave portrays over 16 characters, including Robin Williams himself, in this fast-paced new play. Chad talks about premiering this show at Abingdon Theatre in 2019, and now bringing it to Dave's alma mater, Point Park University. He also talks about the impact of Robin Williams on Dave's life, and the lives of audience members. Chad also discusses the challenges of keeping theater alive post-COVID, and what's next for Abingdon Theatre including some new works. See "Robin and Me: My Little Spark of Madness" at the Highmark Theatre on Point Park University's campus from January 22nd to 26th. Visit https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/playhouse-presents/robin-and-me to learn more and find tickets. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.