Bradley Academy drama students joined forces with award winning children’s show “Adventures in Murphy’s Burrow” for the 2019-20 school year. Adventures in Murphy’s Burrow is a unique educational initiative between the City of Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro City Schools that began in April 2004.
“In this first year of the collaboration, we will be working with the students at Bradley on four separate taping occasions,” says Nancy Phillips. “Our first collaboration was a real success and I look forward to the extraordinary moments with the students.”
Bradley drama students are collaborating in four upcoming episodes this school year through monologue, jokes, fact gathering and on-air educational dialogue. The first collaborative episode aired in October 2019 to great reviews. The new collaboration allows Bradley drama students a real-life experience with television production and editing through CityTV.
“Adventures in Murphy’s Burrow,” is a monthly educational adventure designed to showcase local and regional leaders, literacy, arts, and sciences in a fun format. Former School Board Member Nancy Phillips is the creator of the city’s most famous rabbit, Murph. She serves as voice, producer and creative director of “Adventures in Murphy’s Burrow”. The show is edited and directed by John Padgett, Multi Media Producer with CityTV.
“We are excited to have this great opportunity for our drama students,” says Raeshon Torres, principal. “Television performance allows a new media experience for students and they are extremely excited to demonstrate and hone their talents.”
Bradley drama students will participate with Murph in science experiments, art projects and cultural enrichments throughout the year.
“The initial conversations about this collaboration began prior to the school year,” says Eric Grim, Bradley Drama Teacher. “Our students are thrilled to be a part of this award-winning production.”
Bradley Academy is recognized for excellence in arts — creative writing, drama, instrumental music, theater, visual arts and vocal music. Coupled with a strong academic program, Bradley develops both the artistic and academic talents of its students.

October episode of Adventures in Murphry’s Burrow: https://youtu.be/zofDzSbnIBo