Into The Fire At Burning Coal Theatre

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