The new Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations Series that provides intimate one-on-ones with groundbreaking artists will debut with Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. The creator of the public radio show “This American Life”, radio personality, host and producer talks about his program and what it takes to put it on the air. Topics include what makes a compelling story, where content is found and how Glass and his staff push broadcast journalism to new heights. In his conversation with the audience, Glass weaves a rich tapestry of stories from the show, combining his narration with pre-taped quotes and music bringing the audience into the inner sanctum of Glass’s radio show and creative environment. Ira will play funny and memorable moments from his broadcasts and discuss the behind-the-scenes creative process. An audience Q&A will follow.
Glass has worked in public radio for some 30 years. At 19, he began as an intern at National Public Radio's headquarters in Washington, D.C. and was a reporter and host on several NPR programs, including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Talk of the Nation. Glass wrote, "The very first National Public Radio show that I worked on was Joe Frank's. I think I was influenced in a huge way... Before I saw Joe put together a show, I had never thought about radio as a place where you could tell a certain kind of story.”
For tickets ($75 orches., $65 mezz.) and more information about The Ridgefield Playhouse, call the box office (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.