Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia
Photo Credit: Albert Lee
Darnelle Radford is a Philadelphia-based theater producer, media entrepreneur, and arts administrator with a significant presence in the local theater community. He is the founder of Represented Theatre Company and Em3ry, a media company that produces podcasts like the Broad Street Review Podcast, Rep Radio, The Business of Theater, A Working Title where he hosts or co-hosts the shows. He is the outgoing Director of Operations at Theatre Exile, South Philadelphia’s only theater company. Radford's work often involves supporting and promoting the arts, including managing technical systems and producing arts-focused content.
Darnelle has also worked in cultural organizations such as The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, Freedom Theatre, Historic Philadelphia, Inc., The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the COVID Containment Division of The City of Philadelphia’s Health Department.
Darnelle studied Multimedia and Web Design at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and Arts Administration at NYU.
“Since 2005, I have found ways to be a part of our theater community. From founding a theatre company, to producing arts podcasts, I have had the pleasure of engaging many of our community’s artists and arts leaders in a dialogue about the urgency of the arts and informing listeners on how they can join the conversation. It is my goal to reach into the community and continue engagement and explore new and exciting ways to elevate our community’s artists and make all of our supporters feel proud to support such a vibrant and relevant community of passionate stewards of theater. I have said that I am “Philadelphia Theatre’s Number 1 Fan” but I know there are many more who claim that title. I want to know you! I want to get you involved! I want everyone in our community to claim or reclaim Theatre Philadelphia and I can’t wait to work with you all in this capacity!”
Communicate with me through my new email address: darnelle@theatrephiladelphia.org
