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Podcast: A chat with the creators of Alliance Theatre’s ‘Darlin’ Cory’

Appalachian-set new musical is the work of Atlanta playwright Phillip DePoy and musician Kristian Bush.
Playwright Phillip DePoy (left), director Susan V. Booth and songwriter Kristian Bush crafted the Appalachian mystery "Darlin' Cory" in what DePoy calls the most collaborative theatrical project he's ever been part of. Photo: Aniska Tonge

Credit: Aniska Tonge

Credit: Aniska Tonge

Playwright Phillip DePoy (left), director Susan V. Booth and songwriter Kristian Bush crafted the Appalachian mystery "Darlin' Cory" in what DePoy calls the most collaborative theatrical project he's ever been part of. Photo: Aniska Tonge
By Shane Harrison
Sept 2, 2021

This week, we’ll talk about the Alliance Theatre’s season premiere.

Live theater has been one of the major casualties of the pandemic, but this fall, many local companies are venturing back into live productions with audiences in attendance. The Alliance Theatre will be among them, kicking things off with “Darlin’ Cory,” an Appalachian-set new musical from the local team of playwright Phillip DePoy and musician Kristian Bush. Bo Emerson spoke with the creators recently about the show and he’ll bring us that conversation. Find it at ajc.com/podcasts and at the Apple Podcast store.

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Shane Harrison is the Arts & Entertainment editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ajc.com. He has been with the AJC since 1990.

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