What Has Always Been / Radicle, not Radical - Season 4, Episode 3 with Bronwen Mullin and Nicole Fix

On The Bimah: Spotlighting Jewish Theatre Artists

"What Has Always Been / Radicle, not Radical" (Season 4, Episode 3), the newest episode of our season, dropped Monday, May 20. We called to the Bimah composer, playwright and teacher Bronwen Mullin (she/her) and rabbi, writer, teacher, and theater artist Nicole Fix (she/her).

Based in West Philly, Bronwen and Nicole are the co-founders of the Rabbinic Arts Company, a unique initiative that integrates rabbinic training with theater arts. Their work explores the intersection of Jewish tradition, contemporary performance, and social justice.

We spoke with Bronwen and Nicole about their journey of bringing together their rabbinic and artistic paths. They shared insights into their process of adapting Jewish texts for the stage in ways that are both deeply rooted in tradition and radically contemporary. We discussed their vision for a "modern-day practice of rabbinic arts" and how they aim to cultivate a global appreciation for Judaism through their work.

As queer Jewish women, Bronwen and Nicole also reflected on how their identities shape the stories they tell and the communities they serve. We explored the Rabbinic Arts Company's dual mission of training artists and producing work, and how they see these goals supporting each other.

Looking ahead, Bronwen and Nicole shared their excitement for the future of Jewish theater and scholarship. They discussed where they see potential for innovation in Jewish theatre-making and rabbinic leadership, and how they hope the Rabbinic Arts Company will evolve to serve that vision.

"On the Bimah" continues to illuminate the heart, soul, and diversity of contemporary Jewish theatre, guided by your host Danielle Levsky.

This podcast is an Alliance for Jewish Theatre program, produced by Danny Debner and Danielle Levsky. Our theme music is by Ilya Levinson and Alex Koffman, and our logo is by Alize Francheska Rozsnyai.