EPISODE 96: Janet Cowell
Episode 103 of the Into the Fire at Burning Coal Theatre podcast, hosted by Burning Coal Theatre Company, titled "EPISODE 96: Janet Cowell" was published on March 14, 2023 and runs 21 minutes.
March 14, 2023 ·21m · Into the Fire at Burning Coal Theatre
Summary
In this episode Artistic Director Jerome Davis interviews Janet Cowell. Janet is the CEO of the Dix Park Conservancy, as well as a former City Councilor (Raleigh), State Treasurer, and State Senator. She discusses her unique personal background and the importance of thoughtful urban development, a thematic tie-in to Burning Coal's THE CHERRY ORCHARD. Timestamps: Intro: 00: 12 About Janet: 1:30 Janet’s time in Asia: 3:24 Why Raleigh?: 4:19 Janet’s time in public office: 5:18 Why Janet ran for office: 6:20 The History and future of Dix Park: 10:47 The Mission of the Conservancy: 13:24 Raleigh’s Growth: 16:28 Goodbyes: 20:53
Episode Description
In this episode Artistic Director Jerome Davis interviews Janet Cowell. Janet is the CEO of the Dix Park Conservancy, as well as a former City Councilor (Raleigh), State Treasurer, and State Senator. She discusses her unique personal background and the importance of thoughtful urban development, a thematic tie-in to Burning Coal's THE CHERRY ORCHARD.
Timestamps:
- Intro: 00: 12
- About Janet: 1:30
- Janet’s time in Asia: 3:24
- Why Raleigh?: 4:19
- Janet’s time in public office: 5:18
- Why Janet ran for office: 6:20
- The History and future of Dix Park: 10:47
- The Mission of the Conservancy: 13:24
- Raleigh’s Growth: 16:28
- Goodbyes: 20:53
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