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# Stageworthy

Canada's Theatre Podcast

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## Posts

- [#377 – Glenn Sumi](https://stageworthy.ca/377-glenn-sumi/) - Renowned theatre critic Glenn Sumi lets us behind the curtain, sharing stories of his journey from a university paper writer to a respected voice in Toronto's dynamic theatre scene. With a career spanning from Extra Magazine to Now Magazine, Sumi's candid conversation allows a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of breaking into the
- [Emily Dix](https://stageworthy.ca/435-emily-dix/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Emily Dix, artistic executive director of Bygone Theatre and the lead behind their mixed use affordable arts space, The Bridge. Emily shares the company’s journey from its beginnings in classic theatre to its evolution into original Canadian works that blend vintage aesthetics with contemporary themes. She discusses her creative process, the importance of atmosphere and design, and the challenges and rewards of running an independent theatre company.
- [Steven Hao](https://stageworthy.ca/436-steven-hao/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Steven Hao, actor, director, and artistic director of Puckers Theatre Company. Currently in his second season at the Stratford Festival, Steven shares his journey from Victoria, BC, to the national stage, performing in acclaimed productions like Anne of Green Gables, Forgiveness, Salesman in China, and Romeo and Juliet.
- [#66 – Victoria Velenosi](https://stageworthy.ca/66-victoria-velenosi/) - Victoria Velenosi is a storyteller and tells stories to anyone who will listen. She is half of the partnership that runs Brick and Mortar, home of The Attic, The Box and The Commons.
- [#304 – Sunny Drake](https://stageworthy.ca/304-sunny-drake/) - Sunny Drake’s inventive theatre works have been presented in over 60 cities across the world and translated into 4 languages. His wide range of audiences have spanned international arts festivals, queers in underground warehouses, elderly ladies in regional theatres and young people in drop-in centres.
- [#434 – Michael Esposito II](https://stageworthy.ca/434-michael-esposito-ii/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by actor, singer, and producer Michael Esposito II. Michael discusses the challenges and rewards of mounting Daniel MacIvor's solo play, Monster, which he is producing and performing in Kelowna, B.C. He shares the creative process of integrating projections and music into the show to make it feel more like an immersive "monster experience" than a traditional one-person play. Michael also talks about his background in Toronto and New York, the evolving theatre scene in Kelowna, & his other work in the Okanagan Valley, including themed jazz shows at a local speakeasy winery.
- [#433 – Michael Kras](https://stageworthy.ca/433-michael-kras/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Michael Kras, playwright, director, and one of Canada’s busiest magic designers. Michael has designed magic and illusions for theatres across the country and is the resident magic and illusions lead for the North American tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He also joins the Tarragon Theatre’s Greenhouse Residency to develop his new solo play Love Me Back, a piece that blends sleight-of-hand magic with storytelling.
- [#432 – Chloë Whitehorn](https://stageworthy.ca/432-chloe-whitehorn/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Chloë Whitehorn, who is currently based in Kingston, Ontario. Chloë, a former actor, discusses her journey to becoming a prolific writer, focusing on themes of women's rights and mental health. She talks about how her plays—which include The Pigeon, Blood River, and Fall After Midsummer —are driven by characters and their emotions rather than just issues. Chloë also offers a glimpse into the Kingston theatre scene, her unique writing methods, and her perspective on why Canadian theatre struggles with second productions.
- [#431 – Courtney Stoltz](https://stageworthy.ca/431-courtney-stoltz/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Courtney Stoltz, the production manager for a new community theatre company in Kenora, Ontario, called So I guess we're doing this. Courtney shares her journey from actor to production manager. She provides a look into the theatre scene in Northwestern Ontario and the experience of taking their original play, Finding Richard Close, to the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and more.
- [#430 – Liz Buchanan](https://stageworthy.ca/430-liz-buchanan/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Liz Buchanan, a Hamilton-based actor, writer, and director who is also the artistic director of 9M Theatre. Liz shares her journey as a playwright and performer, focusing on her two Hamilton Fringe shows Gnomes A Traumatic Comedy (2023) and Liz A Traumatic Comedy (2024). She discusses her long-standing fascination with gnomes, how she uses humour and absurdity to explore personal trauma on stage, and more.
- [#429 – Chelsea Woolley](https://stageworthy.ca/429-chelsea-woolley/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by playwright Chelsea Woolley. Chelsea discusses her latest play, Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs, which is being produced by Nightwood Theatre. She shares the fascinating, eight-year journey of the play's development, from its original concept to a workshop production with theatre students, and the challenges of being a playwright in the rehearsal hall.
- [#428 – Solo: Funding cuts and the future of theatre in Canada](https://stageworthy.ca/428-solo-funding-cuts-and-the-future-of-theatre-in-canada/) - In a solo episode of Stageworthy, host and producer Phil Rickaby discusses the looming threat to Canadian theatre and arts due to government funding cuts. He reflects on the recent mandate that all government departments, including the Canada Council for the Arts, must find 15% in savings, which will result in significant cuts to arts programs. Phil explores why the arts in Canada are so vulnerable to these cuts, citing a long-standing public perception that they are not essential or relevant to the average Canadian. He poses critical questions about the future of theatre in Canada, including what companies will do to survive and how the arts community can better articulate its value to the public and to the government.
- [#427 – Virgilia Griffith](https://stageworthy.ca/427-virgilia-griffith/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Toronto-based actor Virgilia Griffith, who is currently appearing in two shows at the Shaw Festival: Blues for an Alabama Sky and Murder on the Lake. In this conversation, Virgilia discusses the unique demands of each production and how they complement one another, keeping her acting practice fresh and present. She shares her journey from aspiring dancer to award-winning actor, the importance of mentorship, and how she found her calling in theatre.
- [#426 – Iain Moggach](https://stageworthy.ca/426-iain-moggach/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Iain Moggach, former Artistic Director of Theatre by the Bay in Barrie, Ontario. In this thoughtful conversation, Iain shares his journey from actor, administrator, and ultimately artistic director, reflecting on what it means to build theatre outside of a major city centre. He speaks to the unique challenges and opportunities of working in Barrie, and the importance of creating space for regional stories.
- [#416 – Ben Yoganathan](https://stageworthy.ca/416-ben-yoganathan/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Ben Yoganathan, a Toronto-based actor, writer, and director whose latest work, Zeitgeist, will premiere at the 2024 Toronto Fringe Festival. In a lively and wide-ranging conversation, Ben shares the inspiration behind Zeitgeist, his theatre journey from Guelph to Toronto, his experience with unconventional venues, and his recent creation residency in Zurich. This episode dives into the highs and lows of making independent theatre and what it means to be a young artist in an overwhelming world.
- [#418 – Laura Paduch & Rachel Kennedy](https://stageworthy.ca/418-laura-paduch-rachel-kennedy/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Rachel Kennedy and Laura Paduch, the co-leads of the Toronto Fringe Festival. With the 2024 edition just days away, Rachel and Laura share insights into what makes this year’s festival unique, including the exciting new partnership with Soulpepper Theatre, the return of beloved venues, and the community-building magic that Fringe fosters year after year. They also reflect on their personal journeys with Fringe, the evolution of self-producing in theatre, and the vital role that Fringe plays in launching careers.
- [#425 – Nancy Kenny](https://stageworthy.ca/425-nancy-kenny/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Nancy Kenny, an actor, writer, and producer whose latest show, I Don’t Feel Pretty/Chu pas cute, will have readings at the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival. In this warm and insightful conversation, Nancy shares the deeply personal inspiration behind her show, the balance between humour and vulnerability in storytelling, and the journey of shaping a one-person play from lived experience.
- [#424 – Evan Bawtinheimer](https://stageworthy.ca/424-evan-bawtinheimer/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Evan Bawtinheimer, a Toronto-based, Dora Award winning playwright. Evan shares the inspiration behind his award winning play, Patty Picker. In this candid and thoughtful conversation, Evan opens up about playwriting, his journey of personal growth and mental health, and why vulnerability and connection are central to his artistic work.
- [#423 – Michelle Langille](https://stageworthy.ca/423-michelle-langille/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Michelle Langille, an actor, director, and burlesque performer whose journey has taken her from Toronto to Cape Breton. In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Michelle talks about her roots in musical theatre, what it means to redefine success on your own terms, and how returning to a smaller community reignited her creative spark. From lessons in understudy generosity to creating her burlesque persona "Honey de Mele," Michelle shares insights about art, sustainability, and joyful reinvention.
- [#422 – ted witzel](https://stageworthy.ca/422-ted-witzel/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes ted witzel, Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, to discuss the company’s 2025–2026 season and the vital role Buddies plays locally and globally. In this wide-ranging and passionate conversation, ted talks about the curatorial ethos behind the season, how queerness informs both aesthetic and practice, and why Buddies remains a radical, necessary space in an increasingly conservative climate.
- [#421 – Aisling Murphy](https://stageworthy.ca/421-aisling-murphy/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Aisling Murphy, theatre reporter for the Globe and Mail. In a wide-ranging and engaging conversation, Aisling shares the journey from musical theatre student to one of Canada’s leading theatre critics. They discuss her early roots in Baltimore, her move to Canada, and how a moment of personal upheaval redirected her path from performing to criticism. Now six months into her role at the Globe, Aisling offers sharp insights into the world of Canadian theatre and the delicate balance of being both a critic and a supporter of the art form.
- [#420 –  annemieke wade](https://stageworthy.ca/420-annemieke-wade/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes annemieke wade, Executive Director of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA). annemieke shares insights from her first six months in the role, her vision for TAPA’s future, and her deep commitment to building frameworks of care and collaboration in Toronto’s arts sector. From revitalizing artist support programs to reimagining rehearsal and performance norms, this conversation highlights the evolving landscape of Canadian theatre and the importance of intergenerational dialogue.
- [#419 – Toronto Fringe Extra 4](https://stageworthy.ca/419-toronto-fringe-extra-4/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you a fourth and final Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists, in advance of the Toronto Fringe Festival, running July 2-13 at various locations around Toronto.
- [#417 – Toronto Fringe Extra 3](https://stageworthy.ca/417-toronto-fringe-extra-3/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you a third Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists, in advance of the Toronto Fringe Festival, running July 2-13 at various locations around Toronto.
- [#415 – Toronto Fringe Extra #2](https://stageworthy.ca/415-toronto-fringe-extra-2/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you another special Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists, in advance of the Toronto Fringe Festival, running July 2-13 at various locations around Toronto.
- [#414 – Toronto Fringe Preview](https://stageworthy.ca/414-toronto-fringe-preview/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby assembles a who's who of Toronto theatre podcasters, to talk about Toronto Fringe, shows you should see, the Next Stage Festival, ticket prices and much more!
- [#413 – Toronto Fringe Extra #1](https://stageworthy.ca/413-toronto-fringe-extra-1/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you a special Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists. In this episode: Dawna Wightman from HOODY, Adam Bailey from Adam Bailey: My Three Deaths, Eli Pasic on Screamin' in the Rain, and Fuschia Boston on String of Pearls.
- [#412 – Phil Rickaby: Solo](https://stageworthy.ca/412-phil-rickaby-solo/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby presents a solo episode. With the Toronto Fringe Festival on the horizon and multiple episodes currently in production, Phil takes a moment to reflect on the state of Canadian theatre, the importance of building audiences, and the challenges facing the industry today.
- [#411 – Rebecca Perry](https://stageworthy.ca/411-rebecca-perry/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes back actor, singer, playwright, and producer Rebecca Perry, marking a full-circle moment as Rebecca was Phil’s very first podcast guest nearly eight years ago. Rebecca shares the journey of her acclaimed solo show Confessions of a Redheaded Coffee Shop Girl, which debuted at the Toronto Fringe ten years ago and has since toured internationally, including a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
- [#410 – Javier Vilalta](https://stageworthy.ca/410-javier-vilalta/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Javier Vilalta, a Mexican-Canadian interdisciplinary artist, stage director, movement coordinator, translator, and co-founder of 8ROJO Theatre. Based in Calgary, Javier shares his journey through performance, directing, and devising unique and often non-verbal theatre experiences. He reflects on his early challenges as an immigrant artist, the evolution of his creative voice, and his mission to help shape Calgary’s cultural identity.
- [#409 – Nicole Obidiaka](https://stageworthy.ca/409-nicole-obidiaka/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Nicole Obidiaka, a passionate playwright, arts advocate, and business professional based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Nicole shares her journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to Newfoundland, her work as a playwright amplifying Black voices, and her mission to make theatre more inclusive. She also discusses her play Blank Page, her upcoming work Beauty Behind the Norms, and her advocacy for mentorship and community building in the arts.
- [#408 – Ethan Persyko](https://stageworthy.ca/408-ethan-persyko/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Ethan Persyko, a multi-talented actor, playwright, and theatre creator. Ethan shares his journey in the theatre world, his creative process, and the inspiration behind his latest projects. He also discusses his experience working across different genres and the importance of storytelling that reflects diverse perspectives.
- [#407 – Amanda Lin & Julia Dickson](https://stageworthy.ca/407-amanda-lin-julia-dickson/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Amanda Lin and Julia Dickson, the co-leadership team behind the Paprika Theatre Festival, now celebrating its 24th season. Amanda and Julia share the story of Paprika’s evolution, recent strategic programming changes to prioritize artist and staff well-being, and the organization's commitment to supporting emerging artists.
- [#406 – Ruth Lawrence](https://stageworthy.ca/406-ruth-lawrence/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Newfoundland-based actor, writer, director, producer, and self-described instigator Ruth Lawrence. Ruth reflects on a career deeply rooted in community, mentorship, and creative activism. In this rich and thoughtful conversation, she discusses her early theatre influences, why she returned to Newfoundland after studying in Ontario, her passion for mentorship, and how theatre can be a catalyst for social change.
- [#405 – Tahirih Vejdani](https://stageworthy.ca/405-tahirih-vejdani/) - In this episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Toronto-based performer, voice educator, and multidisciplinary artist Tahirih Vejdani. Born and raised in Regina, Tahirih shares the inspiring and non-traditional journey that led her from classical music training in the Prairies to becoming a sought-after artist and educator in Canada’s theatre scene.
- [#62 – Paul Sun-Hyung Lee](https://stageworthy.ca/62-paul-sun-hyung-lee/) - Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is an award-winning actor, best known for the lead role of Appa in the CBC series Kim’s Convenience, which is based on the stage play in which he also starred as Appa. Born in Korea, his family immigrated to Canada when he was still a baby. He grew up in London, Ontario then moved to Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto and later to Calgary. After he was accepted to the University of Toronto, his parents moved back to the Greater Toronto Area. He won the 2012 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Association Award for Best Actor for Kim’s Convenience and received Dora Nominations for Outstanding Performance for both Kim’s Convenience and Monster Under the Bed.
- [#404 – Cole Hayley](https://stageworthy.ca/404-cole-hayley/) - In this episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Cole Hayley, a theatre artist known for his innovative work and dedication to the Canadian theatre scene. Cole shares insights into his creative journey, the challenges and triumphs of working in theatre, and his latest projects.
- [#391 – Alicia Richardson & Amaka Umeh](https://stageworthy.ca/391-alicia-richardson-amaka-umeh/) - Join host Phil Rickaby as he talks with the playwright of Sweeter, Alicia Richardson and Assistant Director Amaka Umeh who enlighten us on the creative process behind the play. Set in 1887 Florida, this magical and surreal tale of a talking mango tree and a 7-year-old black girl tackles themes of black womanhood and growing up black. The origins of Sweeter trace back to an ambitious exercise where Alicia penned seven plays in seven days, with many forming the foundation for her other work, Articulation.
- [#392 – Katie Kerr & Matthew Stodolak](https://stageworthy.ca/103-katie-kerr-matthew-stodolak/) - Get ready for a holiday treat! This week, host Phil Rickaby chats with Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak, as they share the behind-the-scenes details of their new holiday musical, "Chris, Mrs.", a delightful fusion of elements from The Santa Clause and The Sound of Music.
- [#403 – Mariel Kathryn Hunter](https://stageworthy.ca/403-mariel-kathryn-hunter/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with actor, director, and casting professional Mariel Kathryn Hunter. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Mariel has worked extensively in theatre, film, and television, both as a performer and behind the scenes.
- [#402 – Scott Garland](https://stageworthy.ca/402-scott-garland/) - This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby sits down with actor, writer, and theatre creator Scott Garland. A fixture in Toronto’s theatre community, Scott is passionate about playwriting, dramaturgy, and fostering creative spaces. He was one of the curators of Sing for Your Supper, a monthly play reading series that gave playwrights a chance to hear their work performed.
- [#401 – Graham Isador](https://stageworthy.ca/401-graham-isador/) - In this episode, Phil Rickaby sits down with playwright, journalist, and Globe and Mail staff writer Graham Isador. Graham discusses his latest play, Truck, a powerful exploration of automation, AI, and the future of labour, opening at Factory Studio Theatre in Toronto on March 26-30, 2025
- [#393 – Lowen Morrow](https://stageworthy.ca/393-lowen-morrow/) - In this episode, host Phil Rickaby, talks with Sex T-Rex member, Lowen Morrow. Together, we explore everything from the dynamic theatre scene in Canada to the origins of D&D live shows, the joys and challenges of self-promotion in the entertainment industry, and much more.
- [#394 – Kevin Shea & Jill Harper](https://stageworthy.ca/394-kevin-shea-jill-harper/) - What does it take to script an audio drama that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats? What goes into creating compelling characters and casting the perfect voice actors? Join us as we unravel these fascinating aspects of audio drama with our guests Kevin Shea and Jill Harper, creators of the successful project, Feedback. They share with us not just their creative process and the challenges they face, but also their dislikes and likes about traditional radio dramas.
- [#395 – Fringe Performer Roundtable](https://stageworthy.ca/395-fringe-performer-roundtable/) - To kick off 2024, Stageworthy host Phil Rickaby convenes a round table discussion of Fringe Festival performers. The months of November and December are when a lot of the festivals on the Canadian Fringe circuit hold their lotteries, and so a lot of performers are planning out their summer touring schedules. In this round table discussion, Phil is joined by Keith Brown, Jess Gorman, Tim Murphy, Sarah Ivanco, Kendall Savage, Georgia Findlay, and Evan Bawtinheimer.
- [#396 – Deborah Drakeford](https://stageworthy.ca/396-deborah-drakeford/) - In this episode, Phil Rickaby talks with the outstanding Deborah Drakeford and unpacking the Canadian premiere of Joanna Murray-Smith's "Rockabye." From the first costume fitting that sets the stage for character metamorphosis to the electric anticipation of performing an original rock anthem, this episode is a tribute to the craft. The camaraderie within the Actors Repertory Company, nurtured by director Rob Kempson is palpable as Deborah recounts the collective effort in breathing life into "Rockabye." This is a toast to the ensemble's magic and her own evolution as resident artist and co-artistic producer with ARC.
- [#397 – Emilio Vieira](https://stageworthy.ca/397-emilio-vieria/) - This week, host Phil Rickaby talks with the passionate Emilio Vieira, who takes on the role of Palamon in Shakespeare BASH’d unique production of “Two Noble Kinsmen.” Together, we explore the thrills and challenges of performing one of the Bard’s less frequently staged plays. Emilio reveals the intricacies of making Shakespeare’s language resonate with contemporary audiences and discusses the emotional highs and lows his character endures in this tale of honour and forbidden desire.
- [#399 – Shifting Ground Collective](https://stageworthy.ca/399-shifting-ground-collective/) - In this episode, Shifting Ground Collective founding members, Joshua Kilimnick, Shannon Murtagh, and Colette Richardson join me to unpack the story behind their latest production, “Merrily We Roll Along.” Their journey reflects not just the highs and lows of the creative process, but also the resilience and enthusiasm needed to bring a classic Stephen Sondheim musical to Canadian audiences, all while nurturing new talents and weathering the storms of the pandemic.
- [#398 – Steven Mayoff](https://stageworthy.ca/398-steven-mayoff/) - Steven Mayoff (he/him) was born in Montreal, lived in Toronto for 17 years and moved to Prince Edward Island in 2001. His fiction and poetry have appeared in literary journals across Canada, the U. S. and abroad. His books include the story collection Fatted Calf Blues (Turnstone Press, 2009), the novel Our Lady of Steerage (Bunim & Bannigan, 2015), the poetry chapbook Leonard’s Flat (Grey Borders Books, 2018) and the poetry collection Swinging Between Water and Stone (Guernica Editions, 2019) and the novel The Island Gospel According to Samson Grief (Radiant Press, 2023). As a lyricist, he has collaborated with composer Ted Dykstra for many years. Their musical reimagining of Euripides tragedy, The Bacchae, entitled Dion a Rock Opera, will receive its world premiere at the Coal Mine Theatre in February 2024.
- [#400 – Peter Hinton-Davis](https://stageworthy.ca/400-peter-hinton-davis/) - In this final episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby talks with theatre and opera director, playwright and educator, Peter Hinton-Davis. In addition to his work work as a director, playwright, and educator, from 2005-2012, he took over as the artistic director of English theatre at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, shaping how Canada conceptualizes its national theatre. He is currently directing Coal Mine Theatre’s Dion, running until March 3 at Toronto’s Coal Mine Theatre.
- [#10 – Sex T-Rex](https://stageworthy.ca/10-sex-t-rex/) - Sex T­-Rex, Toronto’s hottest comedic theatre company, teams up with the Storefront Theatre for a double bill of old school cinematic entertainment and adventure. W​atch out WIldkat!​ and Swordplay, ​both award-winning A resident...
- [#28 – Sex T-Rex II](https://stageworthy.ca/28-sex-t-rex-ii/) - Following their 2015 Fringe hit SwordPlay (Winner, Just For Laughs Best Comedy Award), Sex T-Rex is raising the bar with their most ambitious show yet. Masters of genre parody, this year their sights are set on Post Apocalyptic mayhem in Wasteland....
- [#79 – Sex T-Rex III](https://stageworthy.ca/79-sex-t-rex-iii/) - Sex T­-Rex, Toronto’s hottest comedic theatre company, teams up with the Storefront Theatre for a double bill of old school cinematic entertainment and adventure. Watch out Wildkat! and Swordplay, both award-winning A resident company at...
- [#285 – Emotional Bleed in theatre: a conversation with Siobhan Richardson & Nicole Winchester](https://stageworthy.ca/285-emotional-bleed-in-theatre-a-conversation-with-siobhan-richardson-nicole-winchester/) - Siobhan Richardson is an internationally-recognized Fight Director, an Intimacy Director (a pioneer voice in this specialty across Canada), and an award-winning actor/fighter/singer/dancer. Her teaching career has spanned Canada, USA and Europe, including international events such as the Paddy Crean International Art of the Sword Workshop, Fight Directors Canada's National Workshops, and the Nordic Stage Fight
- [#93 – Micheal Ross Albert](https://stageworthy.ca/93-micheal-ross-albert/) - Michael Ross Albert is the author of several plays including Miss (FringeNYC; upcoming: Unit 102 Actors Company); The Farmers Lit the Fields on Fire (Edinburgh Fringe Festival); The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome (FringeNYC, published by...
- [#129 – Michael Ross Albert](https://stageworthy.ca/129-michael-ross-albert/) - Michael Ross Albert is the author of several plays including Miss (FringeNYC; Unit 102 Actors Company); The Farmers Lit the Fields on Fire (Edinburgh Fringe Festival); The Grass is Greenest at the Houston...
- [#190 – Michael Ross Albert](https://stageworthy.ca/190-michael-ross-albert/) - Michael Ross Albert is the author of several plays including Miss (FringeNYC; Unit 102 Actors Company); The Farmers Lit the Fields on Fire (Edinburgh Fringe Festival); The Grass is Greenest at the Houston...
- [#233 – Michael Ross Albert and Cass Van Wyck](https://stageworthy.ca/233-michael-ross-albert-and-cass-van-wyck/) - Recorded via live stream: April 7 2020. Michael Ross Albert Michael is the author of several plays including Miss (FringeNYC; Unit 102 Actors Company); The Farmers Lit the Fields on Fire (Edinburgh Fringe Festival); The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome (FringeNYC, published by Applause in Best American Short Plays 2014-2015); and Karenin’s Anna
- [#369 – Michael Ross Albert](https://stageworthy.ca/369-michael-ross-albert/) - Described by the Toronto Star as “one of Toronto’s most exciting playwrights,” Michael Ross Albert is a Dora Award-nominated writer and indie theatre producer whose work has been staged across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. His plays have been produced in professional theatres, international festivals, black boxes, basements, bars, Zoom meetings, conference
- [Stageworthy Will End After 400 Episodes](https://stageworthy.ca/stageworthy-will-end-after-400-episodes/) - After careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to end Stageworthy after episode 400. Before I get into the why, I want to take a moment to celebrate the fact that by the time I hit 400 episodes, over the eight years of the podcast, I will have spoken to 859 Canadian theatre artists
- [#390 – Emily Hughes](https://stageworthy.ca/390-emily-hughes/) - From an early encounter with a circus camp as a child, Emily Hughes delved into the world of theatre and circus, fusing both worlds in her performances and creations. As an introverted artist with an electrifying presence on stage, Emily tells us about her upcoming solo performance, Goodbye Esther, a production that brilliantly captures complex
- [#87 – Justin Miller presents Pearle Harbour's Chautauqua](https://stageworthy.ca/87-justin-miller-presents-pearle-harbours-chautauqua/) - Pearle Harbour's Chautauqua is a darkly comic, wildly immersive extravaganza - part cabaret, part tragicomedy, and part tent revival. Pass through the milky folds of Pearle's beautiful Tent, and be sheltered from the inharmony of our troubled...
- [#86 – Nick May & Jessica Bryson of Theatre Topikos](https://stageworthy.ca/86-nick-may-jessica-bryson-of-theatre-topikos/) - Theatre Topikos is proud to be bringing Wordplay to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August! Wordplay is a dark comedy about a fag and his hag. No words are off limits between friends. Cut between their work...
- [#80 – Steven Elliott Jackson and Tanisha Taitt](https://stageworthy.ca/80-steven-elliott-jackson-and-tanisha-taitt/) - The Seat Next to the King Behind the door of a public washroom in a Washington, D.C. park, two lives linked to the country's most influential figures collide when a white man seeking a sexual encounter meets a black male stranger. Winner of the 2017...
- [#82 – Ardyth Johnson](https://stageworthy.ca/82-ardyth-johnson/) - Ardyth Johnson trained with mime artist Adrian Pecknold at The Manitoba Theatre School in Winnipeg and then received a scholarship with The Manitoba Theatre Centre to further her studies with Mime Unlimited School of Physical Theatre (Jacque Le Coq)...
- [#81 – Chantal Forde](https://stageworthy.ca/81-chantal-forde/) - Chantal is an artist and educator with a diploma in musical theatre from the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. She has been behind the annual Oakville Holiday Pantomime for the past four years as co-writer, director, and choreographer. As a...
- [#389 – Tara Travis & Christine Lesiak](https://stageworthy.ca/389-tara-travis-christine-lesiak/) - Join us as we journey into the realm of theatre with our guests, Christine and Tara, known for their captivating portrayal of Cinderella's Stepsisters. Listen as they share the fascinating inception of their theatre piece, from a casual suggestion by Christine's partner, Ian, to the full-fledged, unique production it is today. Get a sneak peek
- [#388 – Stephen Near & Aaron Joel Craig](https://stageworthy.ca/388-stephen-near-aaron-joel-craig/) - Ever wondered about the journey of a play from its birth to the stage? Join us as we chat with Stephen Near and Aaron Joel Craig from Same Boat Theatre about their play, Whale Fall. Listen to their insights on the evolution of Whale Fall, from its inception to performances at Hamilton Fringe and then
- [#387 – Tatum Lee](https://stageworthy.ca/387-tatum-lee/) - This week, we're talking to actor and director, Tatum Lee. Brace yourself as we plunge into the making of The Drowning Girls, her spine-chilling production at Toronto's Red Sandcastle Theatre. A tale of horror, a timeless exploration of societal issues, and a love letter to the stage, this episode unravels the layers of creativity, challenge,
- [#386 – Meghan Greeley](https://stageworthy.ca/386-meghan-greeley/) - Have you ever wondered how a novel can transform into a theatrical masterpiece? Queer writer, performer, and director, Megan Greeley, joins us to share her fascinating journey of adapting her novel, Jawbone, into a play. We uncover the layers of a young girl navigating platonic and romantic feelings in the absence of queer representation, and
- [#385 – S. E. Grummett](https://stageworthy.ca/385-s-e-grummett/) - Step into the spotlight with Grumms, a queer, transgender artist, as we traverse the stages of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and navigate the world of theatre and performance. Join us on a journey that's as captivating as it is insightful. Grums pulls back the curtain on their award-winning season at the festival and shares the
- [#384 – liza paul](https://stageworthy.ca/384-liza-paul/) - Ever wondered about the hidden journey a joke takes before it lands with roaring laughter? Join us, as we, together with our exceptional guest liza paul, peel back the curtain on the world of Canadian comedy - an art form celebrated as a societal equalizer yet struggling against underfunding. We delve into the grit and
- [#78 – Maureen Gualtieri](https://stageworthy.ca/78-maureen-gualtieri/) - Maureen Gualtieri, playwright and general word-wrangler, was born and raised in Toronto. Her newest play, Odd One Out, will be premiering at the 2017 Toronto Fringe. Her work has been seen at previous editions of the Toronto Fringe (BQ,...
- [#77 – Scott Dermody](https://stageworthy.ca/77-scott-dermody/) - Scott Dermody a Markham, Ontario native, he is now a Toronto-based theatre professional. He is the co-founder and creative core member of Soup Can Theatre and is the Youth Outreach Coordinator for the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA)....
- [#383 – Joshua Chong](https://stageworthy.ca/383-joshua-chong/) - Join us on this rich and provocative journey as we unravel the intricacies of the Toronto theatre scene with Joshua Chong, a seasoned reporter and performing arts critic from the Toronto Star. Our dialogue takes us into the heart of Toronto’s performing arts world, uncovering how initiatives like ticket deals and special offers are opening
- [#75 – Annie Tuma](https://stageworthy.ca/75-annie-tuma/) - Annie is an actor/mover, shaker & theatre creator! Currently based in Toronto, but originally from Minnesota, she is a graduate of George Brown acting school and holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Manitoba. Outside of Toronto she has...
- [#74 – Luke Reece](https://stageworthy.ca/74-luke-reece/) - Luke Reece is a storyteller, community builder, and artist-educator from Mississauga. He loves engaging with young-in-craft artists that are as diverse as the community he lives in. Luke is the Apprentice General Manager and a Resident Artist-Educator...
- [#72 – Alex Dault](https://stageworthy.ca/72-alex-dault/) - Alex Dault is the Artistic Director of Theatre by the Bay in Barrie, Ontario. The company recently pivoted from performing classics to devising new work. Alex is in the process of creating a verbatim play called "The Five Points" about downtown...
- [#71 – Rosamund Small](https://stageworthy.ca/71-rosamund-small/) - Rosamund is a playwright best known for her works Vitals (Dora Awards Outstanding New Play/Outstanding Production) and this season’s TomorrowLove™, both produced by Outside the March. She has written traditional fiction, immersive/site-specific,...
- [#382 – Taylor Marie Graham](https://stageworthy.ca/382-taylor-marie-graham/) - This week, host Phil Rickaby chats with award-winning playwright, Taylor Marie Graham. We take a thrilling deep dive into the heart of her play, "Corporate Finch," dissecting the complexities of its characters' relationship, the chilling plot within the confines of an abandoned factory, and how a 22-hour writing competition was instrumental in overcoming the writer's
- [#381 – Patrick Blenkarn & Milton Lim](https://stageworthy.ca/381-patrick-blenkarn-milton-lim/) - This week Phil Rickaby chats with Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim about asses.masses, a unique theatrical experience that sits at the intersection of video game and theatre. This episode promises to uncover the layers of this innovative game-meets-stage play and will leave you questioning your perceptions of traditional theatrical conventions. Expect to be drawn into
- [#380 – Ryan M. Sero](https://stageworthy.ca/380-ryan-m-sero/) - This week on the podcast, host Phil Rickaby talks to writer, actor, and friend of the podcast, Ryan M. Sero. We're taking an in-depth look into his upcoming production, Best Bard Bits, and peeling back the curtain on his one-man show. Listen in as we navigate the challenges of writing for theatre, from staging combat
- [#379 – Deborah Shaw and David Agro](https://stageworthy.ca/379-deborah-shaw-and-david-agro/) - On this episode, we bring you playwright and performer, Deborah Shaw, and director and dramaturg, David Agro. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the production of her, shedding light on how they navigated the choppy waters of the pandemic to bring their creative vision to life. From a casual chat about their first
- [#378 – Janine Marley](https://stageworthy.ca/378-janine-marley/) - In this episode, theatre reviewer Janine Marley from A View From the Box opens up about her transformation from an avid theatre-goer to a well-respected theatre reviewer. Listen in as we explore the intricate elements of theatre reviewing, the magic of fringe festivals, and the extraordinary process of planning for such events. She also sheds
- [#68 – Alec Toller](https://stageworthy.ca/68-alec-toller/) - Alec Toller is a playwright, actor, director, and Artistic Director of Circle Snake Productions. Circlesnake Productions uses collaborative creation to produce new work with a cinematic approach to storytelling. Circlesnake uses genres that are rarely...
- [#70 – Siobhan Richardson](https://stageworthy.ca/70-siobhan-richardson/) - Siobhan Richardson returns to Stageworthy to talk about intimacy for the stage and Intimacy Directors International. Siobhan is an actor/fighter/singer/dancer, currently based in Toronto, but originally from Kitchener-Waterloo, and trained at the...
- [#67 – Rob Kempson](https://stageworthy.ca/67-rob-kempson/) - Rob Kempson is a theatre artist and educator. A graduate of queen’s university, rob works as a playwright, director, and performer. Writer/director: Mockingbird (Next Stage Theatre Festival); Shannon 10:40 (Timeshare); explicit (Rhubarb...
- [#65 – Rosemary Doyle](https://stageworthy.ca/65-rosemary-doyle/) - Rosemary Doyle is the founding Artistic Director of the Red Sandcastle Theatre and the Wilde Festival Foundation for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario Canada. An actor, since the tender age of 8 years, she prefers to think of herself as a...
- [#64 – D.J. Sylvis](https://stageworthy.ca/64-d-j-sylvis/) - D.J. Sylvis has been involved in theatre for over 25 years as an actor, director, technician, playwright, and producer. He is a founding member and playwright-in-residence of Monkeyman Productions, Toronto’s geekiest theatre company. D.J. is...
- [#376 – Emma Bartolomucci](https://stageworthy.ca/376-emma-bartolomucci/) - A graduate of the Canadian Dance Company and the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, becoming an artist has been a lifelong journey. She has had the privilege of working with many international entertainment companies, performing in a variety of theatrical productions all across the globe. At the age of 32, she has been to
- [#375 – Lindsey Middleton & Kathleen Welch](https://stageworthy.ca/375-lindsey-middleton-kathleen-welch/) - Lindsey Middleton is a Canadian Screen Award nominee. Lindsey is best known for playing Vanessa and co-producing the internationally award-winning web series, Out With Dad, where she won two Indie Series Awards for Best Supporting Actress, and a IAWTV Award for Best Female Performance in a Drama. Lindsey has toured theatre across Canada and Europe
- [#374 – Cassie Muise](https://stageworthy.ca/374-cassie-muise/) - Cassie Muise is an experienced artist with credits in theatre, voice over, film and television. She is currently writing her first musical, "God Catcher", which will premiere this summer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. In addition to performing, Cassie has experience as a director, choreographer, and teacher. Select credits include: Nickie in "Sweet
- [#373 – Michael Caldwell & Morgan Norwich](https://stageworthy.ca/373-michael-caldwell-morgan-norwich/) - SummerWorks Performance Festival is a curated festival of theatre, dance, music, live art and interdisciplinary forms, widely recognized as one of the most important platforms for launching new work in Canada. summerworks.caTwitter: @SummerWorksTOInstagram: @summerworksto Michael Caldwell (he/him) is a choreographer, performer, curator, artistic director, producer, and arts advocate, based in Tkaronto, Canada. Garnering critical acclaim,
- [#372 – Reba Terlson](https://stageworthy.ca/372-reba-terlson/) - Reba Terlson is a multidisciplinary artist, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg’s Theatre Program and the PTE @ PTE program. Recent credits include L’armoire with Cercle Moliere, and One Trunk Theatre’s Stage Frights. Reba also produces, writes and acts in her theatre company It’s All Relative Productions. Her
- [#371 – The Élan Collective](https://stageworthy.ca/371-the-elan-collective/) - The Élan Collective is a tenacious band of newly-minted theatre artists figuring out how to make art in a post-pandemic world, where the wobbly uncertainties of isolation and virtual distancing now have direct impact on their identities as artists in a live-performance medium. The collective lives to create theatre with momentum. Art that drives change and
- [#370 – Keith Brown](https://stageworthy.ca/370-keith-brown/) - Keith Brown is a World-Class Magician, Speaker, and VIP Entertainer that has inspired wonder in over 22 countries and counting! Most recently performing for the President and First Lady of Iceland. He was chosen Toronto’s BEST magician… and he’s not even from Toronto!When not touring his show publicly in the summer, Keith can be found
- [#368 – Adam Francis Proulx](https://stageworthy.ca/368-adam-francis-proulx/) - Adam Francis Proulx is a Canadian theatre maker and puppeteer originally from Northern Ontario. Outside of his own creations, Adam has worked onstage with such companies as Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Drayton Entertainment, the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, and Walt Disney World Entertainment. Currently he can be seen on Family Jr. in The
- [#367 – Jacob Willis and Kendelle Parks](https://stageworthy.ca/367-jacob-willis-and-kendelle-parks/) - Jacob Willis and Kendelle Parks are the creators of Parlous Theatre, a collective that seeks to create new and experimental theatre that centre the voices of and provide opportunities to new-generation artists. Jacob Willis (he/him) is a Toronto-based actor, theatre creator, and filmmaker, originally hailing from the cold depths of Edmonton, AB. He is a
- [#366 – Nicholas Eddie](https://stageworthy.ca/366-nicholas-eddie/) - Nicholas Eddie is a performer and theatre creator based in Toronto, Ontario. Productions that Nicholas has been a part of have been nominated for a total of 12 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, and have won 5 including Best Production and Best New Play in the Indie Theatre Category. Selected theatre credits include, Helena (A Midsummer
- [#365 – Sam Chaulk](https://stageworthy.ca/365-sam-chaulk/) - Sam Chaulk is an actor, singer, playwright, improviser, dramaturg, creator and clown originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. She's been working in theatre and comedy across eastern Canada since 2009, and got her Masters in Performance Creation for Theatre from York University in 2021. During her time at York, she took to bouffon clowning to satisfy
- [#364 – Tracy Michailidis](https://stageworthy.ca/364-tracy-michailidis/) - For Studio 180: Parade. For Mirvish: Piaf/Dietrich. For Musical Stage Company: Life After (Dora Award), Parade (Lucille), The Light in the Piazza (Franca, at both Theatre Calgary, and Musical Stage Company). During Covid times: Into the Woods (Witch, Talk is Free Theatre, Dora nomination), Divine Interventions (Corpus Theatre). Just before the world shifted, Tracy played
- [#63 – Dana Fradkin](https://stageworthy.ca/63-dana-fradkin/) - Dana Fradkin is an actor, comedian, writer, teacher and stunt performer based in Toronto. Selected theatre credits include; The Things We Do For Love and Smeraldina in The Servant of Two Masters (Odyssey Theatre), Dancock's Dance and Hogtown...
- [#363 – Carolyn Fe](https://stageworthy.ca/363-carolyn-fe/) - Carolyn Fe is a late-blooming Filipino-Canadian, award winning tri-lingual Actress (English/French/Tagalog), an award winning Singer-Songwriter-Lyricist and a former contemporary Dancer-Choreographer. Carolyn’s continuous pursuit of artistic evolution adds new instruments to her creative portfolio as a published Writer and emerging Playwright. Her short stories have been published in magazines and a poem is part of the
- [#362 – Kylie Thompson](https://stageworthy.ca/362-kylie-thompson/) - Kylie Thompson (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary performer, creator and educator residing in Toronto, Ontario. She considers herself an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities and is committed to ongoing education, conversation and action towards equality and de-colonization of Western Dance practices. She holds an honours degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University, and has trained
- [#361 – Cass Van Wyck](https://stageworthy.ca/361-cass-van-wyck/) - Cass Van Wyck (she/her) is double Dora-nominated actor/producer who splits her time between her positions as Co-Artistic of the Assembly Theatre and Artistic Director of One Four One Collective. Throughout her 10+ year acting career, she has performed in the UK and all throughout Canada working with many notable directors including Daniel MacIvor, Soheil Parsa,
- [#360 – Vishesh Abeyratne](https://stageworthy.ca/360-vishesh-abeyratne/) - Vishesh Abeyratne is a Sri Lankan-Canadian playwright and dramaturg who divides his time between Ottawa and Montreal. He is currently the Artistic Facilitator at Teesri Duniya Theatre where he also coordinates the Fireworks Playwrights Mentorship Program. Before this he served as playwright-in-residence at the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC). His plays typically use dark political
- [#359 – Christine Lesiak](https://stageworthy.ca/359-christine-lesiak/) - Christine is an Edmonton / amiskwacîwâskahikan-based theatre artist, teacher, director, and artistic director of Small Matters Productions. She holds a BSc in Physics, and a Masters of Fine Arts in Drama. She is co-creator of and performer in Small Matters’ eight full-length shows, including the interactive comedy hit, "For Science!" (2018-23), she has just premiered
- [#358 – Margo MacDonald](https://stageworthy.ca/358-margo-macdonald/) - Margo MacDonald(she/they)From Ottawa but currently based in Toronto, Margo is a multi-award winning playwright and performer who primarily creates work highlighting lost bits of queer women’s history. Her solo show, The Elephant Girls, (which she wrote and performs) has been touring nationally and internationally since it premiered in 2015, including runs in London, England, the
- [#357 – Rachel Mutombo & Natasha Mumba](https://stageworthy.ca/357-rachel-mutombo-natasha-mumba/) - Rachel Matumbo and Natasha Mumba are the playwright and director of Vierge at Factory Theatre, April 8-30. Rachel Mutombo is an award-winning actor and writer. She is an acting graduate of John Abbott College’s Professional Theatre program as well as the National Theatre School of Canada. As a freelance writer, Rachel has had essays and
- [#356 – Matthew MacKenzie](https://stageworthy.ca/356-matthew-mackenzie/) - Matthew MacKenzie is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta and proud father of Ivan (Eevan, Vanya, Vanichka). Artistic Director of Punctuate! Theatre, Matthew is also the founder and an Artistic Associate with Pyretic Productions, a founding member of the Pemmican Collective, as well as Canadian Liaison of the Liberian Dance Troupe. Matt’s plays
- [#355 – Genevieve Adam](https://stageworthy.ca/355-genevieve-adam/) - Genevieve Adam is a graduate of the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto and holds an MFA from the East15 Acting School in the UK.Selected acting credits include Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (CBS), The Big Cigar (AppleTV), Mrs. America (FX), The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu), Stag&Doe (Capitol Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (Theatre By the Bay),
- [#354 – Kimberly Beaune](https://stageworthy.ca/354-kimberly-beaune/) - Kimberly Beaune is an accomplished event industry professional with nearly 30 years experience. After receiving her Hospitality training at Red Deer College, she began her career in hotel sales. It didn’t take long for Kimberly to fall in love with the magic of event design and go on to explore that passion through senior roles
- [#353 – Claren Grosz](https://stageworthy.ca/353-claren-grosz/) - Claren Grosz is a Toronto based writer, theatre and visual artist and Artistic Director of Pencil Kit Productions. She recently published her first illustrated chapbook of poetry, starting with the roof of my mouth (Gap Riot Press, 2022). Some of her favourite theatre projects included directing CHICHO (Pencil Kit Productions/Theatre Passe Muraille, 2019) and co-creating
- [#352 – Rena Polley](https://stageworthy.ca/352-rena-polley/) - Rena Polley is an actor, writer, producer and teacher. She performed in The Chekhov Collective's The Seagull, The Cherry Orchard, A Midsummer Night's Dream and I Take Your Hand In Mine which toured Washington D.C. Rena has been involved for over 20 years with the acting techniques of Michael Chekhov (Anton’s nephew) and is a
- [#61 – Sandra Shamas](https://stageworthy.ca/61-sandra-shamas/) - Sandra Shamas is one of Canada's most celebrated artists; she produced her first performance of My Boyfriend's Back and There's Gonna Be Laundry in 1987. Two more Laundry shows followed and the Laundry trilogy was published, shortlisted for the...
- [#60 – Eric Woolfe](https://stageworthy.ca/60-eric-woolfe/) - Eric Woolfe is an actor, playwright, puppeteer and magician, and the Artistic Director of Eldritch Theatre, a Toronto theatre company specializing in horror plays using puppetry, live actors, and parlour magic. His work for Eldritch Theatre includes...
- [#58 – Cate McKim](https://stageworthy.ca/58-cate-mckim/) - Cate (aka Cathy) McKim studied visual arts at York University and acting at George Brown Theatre School. By day, she works as a consultant at words with cowbell (website to come), providing copy editing, writing and voice-over services. After hours,...
- [#57 – Phil Rickaby](https://stageworthy.ca/57-phil-rickaby/) - Phil is an actor and playwright, and a founding a member of Keystone Theatre, a Toronto company that creates plays inspired by silent film. You may have seen him as Gormless Joe in Keystone Theatre’s The Belle of Winnipeg, The Last Man on...
- [#55 – Sara Meurling](https://stageworthy.ca/55-sara-meurling/) - Sara Meurling is the Executive Director of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and has had a thirty year career in theatre with management roles at the Theatre Centre, the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, and Managing Director of...
- [#54 – Nina Lee Aquino](https://stageworthy.ca/54-nina-lee-aquino/) - Filipina-Canadian playwright, director, dramaturge, actor, and Artistic Director of Factory Theatre. Nina Lee Aquino completed a Bachelor of Arts in drama at the University of Guelph and a Master of Arts in theatre at the Drama Centre, University of...
- [#52 – Risha Nanda](https://stageworthy.ca/52-risha-nanda/) - Risha Nanda is a graduate from the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario. Recent credits include; Skin (Magnus Theatre), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Lower Ossington Theatre), Hair (Randolph Theatre), Giovanni D’Arco (Carnegie...
- [#51 – Diana Tso](https://stageworthy.ca/51-diana-tso/) - Diana Tso graduated from the University of Toronto with Honors BA in English Literature & from Ecole Internationale de Théâtre de Jacques Lecoq, in Paris, France. She has worked with diverse theatres internationally for over 18 years. Her...
- [#49 – Victoria Laberge](https://stageworthy.ca/49-victoria-laberge/) - Victoria Laberge is an arts administrator with her fingers in many pies. Originally from Montreal, she worked with the St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival and Centaur Theatre for several years in addition to running the arts and culture blog Bloody...
- [#351 – Roundtable Discussion: The Disappearing Audience Question](https://stageworthy.ca/351-roundtable-discussion-the-disappearing-audience-question/) - There has been a topic that has dominated the theatre scene in Canada for several years, and that’s the question of whether audiences are disappearing. This week, host Phil Rickaby convenes a roundtable discussion with indie theatre artists to discuss that very question. Stephen Near is a writer and educator, as well the co-founder and
- [#350 – Amy Lee Lavoie and Omari Newton](https://stageworthy.ca/350-amy-lee-lavoie-and-omari-newton/) - Amy Lee Lavoie is an award-winning playwright and a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada’s Playwriting Program. Her first play, Rabbit Rabbit, received its premiere production with Infinitheatre, earning Amy Lee two MECCA’s for Best Text and the Revelation Award. Rabbit Rabbit has since been produced across Canada and in the US. Other
- [#349 – Andrew G. Cooper](https://stageworthy.ca/349-andrew-g-cooper/) - Andrew G. Cooper is a Canadian playwright, director, and puppeteer. As an artist, Andrew’s focus is on the creation of new works with a particular emphasis on storytelling through physical mediums such as puppetry, movement, mask, and stage combat. They hold their Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Thompson Rivers University and are the
- [#48 – Michael Kras](https://stageworthy.ca/48-michael-kras/) - Michael Kras is a Hamilton-based playwright, actor, and director. His play #dirtygirl was recently the winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2016 Hamilton Fringe, and he’s developing a new play with Theatre Aquarius. His work has been supported...
- [#47 – Sandi Becker](https://stageworthy.ca/47-sandi-becker/) - Sandi Becker strikes fear into the hearts of the weak and foolish. She has retractable fangs. And, due to a recurring battle with Early Onslaught Lycanthropy, has become a passionate advocate for promoting tolerance to Werewolfism in school age...
- [#46 – Jonny Sun](https://stageworthy.ca/46-jonny-sun/) - Jonathan Sun is an emerging Canadian playwright whose works have been performed at the Yale School of Drama, the Hart House Theatre in Toronto, and as part of Theatre Lab's FIRST SIGHT Performance Series. He is an advocate for interdisciplinary...
- [#44 – Vivian Hisey](https://stageworthy.ca/44-vivian-hisey/) - With over 20 years in the theatre and 15 years as a professional voice over and television actor, Vivian Hisey made the leap to Director in 2010. Vivian brings both her life and performance experiences to her interpretation of every play she...
- [#41 – Hayley Pace](https://stageworthy.ca/41-hayley-pace/) - Hayley Pace is a freelance designer, technician and award-winning performer from Kitchener, Ontario. She is a graduate from the Devised Theatre & Design program at York University. Select performance credits include The Teeny Tiny Music Show...
- [#40 – Rebecca Northan](https://stageworthy.ca/40-rebecca-northan/) - Rebecca Northan is a Canadian actress, improviser, theatre director, and the creator of the hit show Blind Date. Originally from Calgary Alberta, where she began her improv training at the Loose Moose Theatre. You’ve seen her on stage, TV and screen...
- [#39 – Aaron Jan](https://stageworthy.ca/39-aaron-jan/) - Aaron Jan is an award winning, Chinese-Canadian playwright, director and founding member of Filament Incubator, a collective devoted to producing 8 plays in 8 months. Most recently, Aaron trained in directing new work as an inaugural member of Factory...
- [#38 – Carlyn Rhamey](https://stageworthy.ca/38-carlyn-rhamey/) - Carlyn Rhamey is an actor, writer and co-founder of Squirrel Suit Productions, a theatre collective passionate about creating new work and making a positive impact on their community. Through Squirrel Suit, Carlyn wrote and performed her very first...
- [#37 – Adrianna Prosser](https://stageworthy.ca/37-adrianna-prosser/) - Adrianna is a storyteller: online, onstage, and on film as a playwright, actor, geek and social media guru. She is a host and Executive Producer for the award winning education webseries Cranium Cookie, Producer of her smash hit one-woman show...
- [#36 – Evan Buliung](https://stageworthy.ca/36-evan-buliung/) - Evan Buliung has acted on almost every major stage in Canada, including Canadian Stage (most recently in Chimerica), the Stratford Festival (Pericles, Carousel), the Shaw Festival (Star Chamber, Devil’s Disciple), Western Canada Theatre (Peter and...
- [#35 – Aisha Jarvis](https://stageworthy.ca/35-aisha-jarvis/) - Aisha Jarvis graduated from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Program in 2015 and was a member of the Theatre 20 Conservatory Program from 2015 to 2016. She performed in Theatre Sheridan productions including Prom Queen (CMTP), Hello...
- [#34 – Bryan Boodhoo](https://stageworthy.ca/34-bryan-boodhoo/) - Bryan Boohoo is a playwright and director from Hamilton. Previously, his plays A Thousand Natural Shocks, Life Through Fire, and Perpetual Sunshine Machine have been seen at the Hamilton Fringe Festival....
- [#32 – Ryan M. Sero](https://stageworthy.ca/32-ryan-m-sero/) - Ryan M. Sero is a professional actor and writer. Past roles include Herbert Milk (A Modicum of Freedom), The Raccoon (Inbetween Places), Sancho Panza (Don Quixote), Mephistophiles (Doctor Faustus), Romeo (Romeo & Juliet: An Escapist Comedy),...
- [#30 – Jessica Anderson, Interim Director, Hamilton Fringe](https://stageworthy.ca/30-jessica-anderson-interim-director-hamilton-fringe/) - Jessica Anderson is an arts administrator, playwright and all-around theatre enthusiast. She has several years of administrative experience having previously worked for the Living Arts Centre, the Ottawa Arts Court Foundation, the Ottawa Little...
- [#26 – Shira Taylor](https://stageworthy.ca/26-shira-taylor/) - Shira Taylor is a performer, director, producer, and doctoral candidate at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at U of T. For her dissertation, she created SExT: Sex Education by Theatre to explore the use of theatre for sexual health education...
- [#24 – Nisha Coleman](https://stageworthy.ca/24-nisha-coleman/) - Nisha Coleman was born in a swamp near Huntsville, Ontario. She studied music and psychology at McGill and Wilfrid Laurier University. Once school was out of the way, she went to live in Paris as a street violinist. Her memoir about these years is...
- [#23 – Amy Blackmore](https://stageworthy.ca/23-amy-blackmore/) - Amy Blackmore is the Executive & Artistic Director of MainLine Theatre and the St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival and the Artistic Director of the Bouge d’ici. An award-winning creator, she has produced, choreographed, performed and assisted...
- [#20 – Alysa Pires](https://stageworthy.ca/20-alysa-pires/) - Choreographer Alysa Pires has created works for Ballet Jorgen, Citie Ballet (Edmonton, AB), Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, Cadence Ballet, Ryerson University, Dancestreams Youth Dance Company, Victoria Academy of Ballet, McMaster Dance Company,...
- [#348 – Amanda Lin](https://stageworthy.ca/348-amanda-lin/) - Amanda Lin 林美智 (she/her) is a friend, playwright, daughter, arts administrator, crochet enthusiast, performer, and director. She is a graduate of Queen’s University, where she studied social psychology, theatre, and business, with her area of research centring on attitudes and social influence. She is interested in using art and storytelling to cultivate compassionate and dynamic
- [#347 – Bronwyn Steinberg](https://stageworthy.ca/347-bronwyn-steinberg/) - Bronwyn Steinberg is a theatre director and community builder; she’s passionate about making theatre an inclusive gathering space where stories are shared that celebrate the diversity of human experience. Based in Calgary/Mohkinstsis in Treaty 7 territory, she is the Artistic Director of Lunchbox Theatre, and she recently directed The Importance of Being Earnest for Theatre
- [#346 – Stevie Baker](https://stageworthy.ca/346-stevie-baker/) - Stevie Baker is a producer, director and costume designer based in Severn, Ontario. A prolific theatre creator and artist, she has been a part of over 30 productions in Toronto’s vibrant theatre community over the past 15 years. Stevie has been the Head of Production at Dauntless City Theatre since its inception in 2007 (originally
- [#345 – Rob Kempson](https://stageworthy.ca/345-rob-kempson/) - Rob Kempson is a theatre artist and educator, working primarily as a director and playwright, and the Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. Selected Writer/Director: Trigonometry (timeshare/Factory); Mockingbird (Next Stage Theatre Festival); SHANNON 10:40 (timeshare/Videofag); explicit (Rhubarb Festival); #legacy (Harbourfront Centre); The HV Project (Community). Selected Director: Box 4901 (timeshare/Buddies), The Places
- [#344 – Yulissa Campos](https://stageworthy.ca/344-yulissa-campos/) - Yulissa Campos (she/her) is an Ecuadorian theatre artist and founding artistic director of Ay, Caramba! Theatre, the first Latin American theatre in Saskatchewan. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Saskatchewan and works with the Newcomer and Indigenous community when she is not writing, acting, or producing. Yulissa has
- [#343 – Kendall Savage](https://stageworthy.ca/343-kendall-savage/) - Kendall savage is the former artistic Director and co creator of the Montreal Clown festival. Future apprentice of Mike Kennard from MUMP and SMOOT , she finds herself located in Toronto Ontario where she is finishing the Second City Conservatory and taking the improv scene by storm. Instagram: @pretty_funny_kendall_savage_ Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy Transcript Transcript
- [#341 – Matthew Romantini](https://stageworthy.ca/341-matthew-romantini/) - Matthew Romantini is a multi-disciplinary artist, the artistic director of Omnivore Performance, and works in dance, theatre, and with orchestral ensembles across the continent. He is also teaches and coaches performance, directs and choreographs as part of his performance work. He has been lucky to direct Unity (1918) and Gogol's The Government Inspector at Randolph
- [#340 – Indrit Kasapi](https://stageworthy.ca/340-indrit-kasapi/) - Born in Albania, Indrit has made Tkarón:to his home since 2000. He is the Founding Artistic Producer for lemonTree creations and Artistic Producer for Theatre Passe Muraille. lemonTree creations focuses on queer works, and Indrit has produced, acted in, choreographed and directed several critically acclaimed and award winning productions, including a national tour for MSM
- [#339 – Joseph Zita](https://stageworthy.ca/339-joseph-zita/) - Joseph Zita (he/him) is a Toronto based actor, singer, and theatre artist. He was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and grew up in Mississauga, ON. Select Theatre Credits include: The Antipodes (Coal Mine Theatre), Peter Pan (Neptune Theatre, Halifax), Lilies; Or, the Revival of a Romantic Drama (lemonTree Creations/Why Not Theatre/Buddies in Bad Times), Picture
- [#338 – Curtis Campbell](https://stageworthy.ca/338-curtis-campbell/) - Curtis Campbell is a writer and theatre artist. Some previous credits as a writer and director include Katherine Is Not A Communist, Imp, BETR With Bevan and Color Me Pablo. His novel Dragging Mason County will be published by Annick Press in the fall of 2023. Check out Gay for Pay, co-written by Curtis and
- [#342 – James and Jamesy](https://stageworthy.ca/342-james-and-jamesy/) - Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles are better known as James and Jamesy. The James & Jamesy Performance Society creates multi-award winning theatrical performances typified by extended characters, rich emotion, and fantastical trips of the imagination. Their shows are investigations in participatory theatre that merge physical comedy, clown, and dance to create theatrical environments where audiences
- [#21 – Christel Bartelse](https://stageworthy.ca/21-christel-bartelse/) - Christel is an Actor, Comic, Writer, Teacher, and Solo Show creator living in Toronto. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and has studied Clown extensively with John Turner & Michael...
- [#18 – Tim Turnell](https://stageworthy.ca/18-tim-turnell/) - Tim Turnell is a multiple-award winning artist who has called Saint John home for over ten years. His one-person performance company (and art moniker) Theatre Narcissus Twelve was created to provide unique theatre experiences while...
- [#17 – Alison MacDonald](https://stageworthy.ca/17-alison-macdonald/) - Alison MacDonald is a Jessie Award winning performer who has worked across Canada as a singer, actor, teacher, and producer. Recently, she made an album of 1950s/60s tunes and coming up, she will be reprising one of her favourite roles ever -...
- [#16 – Victoria Urquhart](https://stageworthy.ca/16-victoria-urquhart/) - Victoria Urquhart is a Toronto-based actor and director from Caledon. She is also a graduate from the University of Windsor’s 2010 B.F.A. Acting Program. This training has helped her to develop a focus on marrying Physical Theatre Practices with...
- [#15 – Suzette McCanny](https://stageworthy.ca/15-suzette-mccanny/) - Suzette McCanny is a theatre actor and a film director specializing in ensemble work. She is currently playing Blaire in We Three by Cue 6 Theatre at The Tarragon Theatre. She has played Josie in The Skriker at the Storefront Theatre by Red One...
- [#14 – Mark Allan](https://stageworthy.ca/14-mark-allan/) - Mark Allan has been performing in theatre across Canada for the past 22 years. In that time he has touched on all aspects of the industry from acting, directing and choreographing, to casting and producing. He was honoured to have been awarded a...
- [#13 – Michael Ripley](https://stageworthy.ca/13-michael-ripley/) - Michael is a writer and performer with over 30 years experience. He’s acted on stages and behind the microphone from New Brunswick to Alberta and his writing has been performed around the world. His short play Nine Types of Ice was a gala...
- [#12 – Ruth Lawrence](https://stageworthy.ca/12-ruth-lawrence/) - Ruth Lawrence’s work as an artist has taken her to Ireland, France, the US, and across Canada. As Artistic Director of White Rooster Theatre, a company in its 16thyear, she produces the work of women writers, garnering accolades and...
- [#11 – TJ Dawe](https://stageworthy.ca/11-tj-dawe/) - TJ Dawe is an award winning writer/performer/director. Current projects: Medicine, PostSecret: Unheard Voices and Never Shoot a Stampede Queen. Various credits include The Slipknot, The Power of Ignorance, Lucky 9, 52 Pick-up and Dishpig. He did a...
- [#9 – Sheila Sky](https://stageworthy.ca/9-sheila-sky/) - Active in Toronto's vibrant arts scene since the 1980's, early projects included assisting in producing/coordinating major commercial musical theatre works for Warrack Productions, Bradley/Francis Productions, Brian MacDonald Productions and Ron...
- [#8 – Laura Piccinin](https://stageworthy.ca/8-laura-piccinin/) - Laura was born to tell stories. Her lifetime of performing began when she was enrolled in dance class at the Canadian Dance Company at the age of 11. She studied psychology at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, and after completing her...
- [#6 – Richard Beaune](https://stageworthy.ca/6-richard-beaune/) - Richard Beaune has performed in every province and territory across Canada in both official languages over a 30 year career. His work as actor and director has garnered rave reviews and several awards, including a Dora Mavor Moore Award and a Canadian...
- [#5 – Merritt Crews](https://stageworthy.ca/5-merritt-crews/) - A Toronto based actor/singer, Merritt graduated from George Brown Theatre School and holds a BA Honours in Psychology and Drama from Queen's University. She has been a member of the award-winning company Shakey-Shake and Friends for the past 5 years,...
- [#4 – Burning Mountain](https://stageworthy.ca/4-burning-mountain/) - Siobhan Richardson and Matt Richardson are actors and fight directors. Siobhan’s theatre credits include Credits include Mo and Jess Kill Susie (Harley Dog Productions), Sofia’s Doll (Film Freak Productions), and Duel of Ages (True Edge...
- [#3 – Tom McGee](https://stageworthy.ca/3-tom-mcgee/) - Tom is the co-founder and Associate Artistic Director of Theatre Brouhaha. A dramaturge, playwright, puppeteer, and producer, Tom is also the co-creator and Artistic Director of Shakey-Shake and Friends Puppet Shakespeare Company, where he adapts and...
- [#2 – Sam Rosenthal](https://stageworthy.ca/2-sam-rosenthal/) - Welcome to episode 2 of the Stageworthy Podcast, with host Phil Rickaby. This episode’s guest is Sam Rosenthal, an actor, director and was the Artistic Director of Tribal Productions which was the resident theatre company of the Toronto...
- [#1 – Rebecca Perry](https://stageworthy.ca/1-rebecca-perry/) - From Adventures of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl to Brassy redheads from Old Hollywood
- [#7 – Sarah Winstanley](https://stageworthy.ca/7-sarah-winstanley/) - Sarah Winstanley graduated with honours and as Valedictorian from the Academy of Acting College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Selected credits include Mabel in An Ideal Husband, Ilse in Spring Awakening: The Play and Caliban in The Tempest. You can find her...
- [#320 – Stefan Dzeparoski](https://stageworthy.ca/320-stefan-dzeparoski/) - Stefan is a Serbian-born, Toronto-based international director and creative producer. He is best known for his interdisciplinary stage practices merging film, digital and live performance. Stefan’s work has been seen on stages in Europe, Canada, and Off-Broadway. He is a Director and Creative Producer at Toronto’s award-winning BirdLand Theatre. Among other things, Stefan is the
- [#312 – Lisa Alves](https://stageworthy.ca/312-lisa-alves/) - Lisa Alves is a queer artist, theatre producer, educator, and human resource practitioner based in Tkaron:to near the Wonscontach. They grew up in a two-parent household, both Portuguese immigrants and from working-class families. Currently, they are the Managing Producer at Cahoots Theatre with their amazing co-leader, Artistic Director, Tanisha Taitt. Lisa is a graduate Humber’s
- [#313 – Mateo Chavez Lewis](https://stageworthy.ca/313-mateo-chavez-lewis/) - Mateo is a young singer, songwriter, actor and pianist currently working on the lands traditionally known as Tkaronto. In 2020, he wrote and produced "Quarantine Songs," a song cycle about different characters dealing with the pandemic, which had its digital premiere on YouTube, featuring performers from Stratford, Mirvish and Charlottetown Festival stages. He is currently
- [#314 – Bruce Dow](https://stageworthy.ca/314-bruce-dow/) - Born in Seattle, WA, and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Bruce Dow is an American/Canadian actor, director, composer/librettist, cabaret artist, and theatre educator, best known for his 5 featured roles on Broadway; his 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; and his Dora Award Winning performances at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre — the
- [#317 – Brendan Healy](https://stageworthy.ca/317-brendan-healy/) - Brendan Healy is the Artistic Director of Canadian Stage, one of the country’s leading not-for-profit contemporary performing arts organizations. The company produces, presents, commissions, and collaborates with multiple partners on cross-disciplinary work with a focus on performance styles that integrate theatre, dance, film, visual arts and more. Originally from Montréal, Brendan began his career as
- [#318 – Sarah Marchand](https://stageworthy.ca/318-sarah-marchand/) - Launched in 2016, alma matters productions began with a single goal: To amplify underrepresented stories through the power of theatre. Fast forward five years later, and we have now supported thirteen new works that focus on intersectional feminism, cultural identity, and mental health. We proudly label ourselves as a grassroots company, which has built a
- [#319 – Daniel Levinson](https://stageworthy.ca/319-daniel-levinson/) - Daniel Levinson has been performing, directing and teaching stage combat professionally since founding Rapier Wit in 1991. Rapier Wit is Canada’s oldest stage combat school and production company. Daniel is proud to be counted among Fight Directors Canada’s Fight Masters. He has had a long history with FDC. He was one of the founding advanced
- [#321 – Fanny Dvorkin](https://stageworthy.ca/321-fanny-dvorkin/) - Fanny is a recent graduate of Dawson College's Professional Theatre Program. A writer and actor, they are most interested in how the classics can intersect with contemporary performance. As a queer artist, they focuses on how their identities can inform art, both personally and politically. These themes can be seen in their NTS ArtApart short
- [#322 – Crystal Lee](https://stageworthy.ca/322-crystal-lee/) - Crystal’s interest in technical theatre and management began in her home province of New Brunswick where she worked as a Theatre Production mentor at the University of New Brunswick. She’s since trained in the Opera Management Program at the Banff Centre for the Arts and is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada.
- [#323 – Natércia Napoleão](https://stageworthy.ca/323-natercia-napoleao/) - Natércia Napoleão is a multifaceted Brazilian theatre artist and community advocate. Over the past eighteen years, she has had a wide influence within the Albertan theatre community, with experience in site-specific theatre, dance theatre, multimedia performance, television, musicals, and a wide range of classical and contemporary theatre. Performance highlights include the acclaimed Fado: The Saddest
- [#324 – Santiago Guzmán](https://stageworthy.ca/324-santiago-guzman/) - Santiago Guzmán (he/him) is a writer, performer, director and producer for theatre and film originally from Metepec, Mexico, now based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Santiago is the Artistic Director of TODOS Productions, an organization that seeks to promote, produce, and support work of under-represented artists in Newfoundland and Labrador. ​ He is the
- [#325 – John D. Huston](https://stageworthy.ca/325-john-d-huston/) - John D. Huston has performed in Canada, the U.K. & the States. A member of Canada’s Metis Nation, John’s lively career “culturally misappropriating the works and identities of dead white guys”, includes playing Tommy Douglas in Saskatchewan, William Lyon MacKenzie in Toronto, Shakespeare in England, & Charles Dickens across Canada. In 2017 he was privileged
- [#326 – Laura Piccinin](https://stageworthy.ca/326-laura-piccinin/) - Laura was born to tell stories. Whether as a dancer/aerialist with Tokyo Disney, a playwright and performer for the new Canadian musical, Every Silver Lining, or her solo show, Lesbihonest, premiering at Toronto Fringe 2022, a teacher at the Toronto District School Board, or as a comédienne in Footloose with Just for Laughs, Laura’s unstoppable
- [#328 – Stephen Near](https://stageworthy.ca/328-stephen-near/) - Stephen Near is a writer and educator living in Hamilton. He is a graduate of York University (BFA), the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (B. Ed) and the MFA Creative Writing program at the University of Guelph. Stephen is a member of the Playwright’s Guild of Canada and an alumnus of both the Sage
- [#331 – Aaron Jan](https://stageworthy.ca/331-aaron-jan/) - Aaron Jan is a Hamilton-born playwright, director, dramaturg. and educator. He has worked as a creator with Factory Theatre, UpintheAir Theatre, Soulpepper, York University, Boca Del Lupo, fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre, Theatre Passe Muraille, the Musical Stage Company, Canadian Stage, Theatre Erindale, Sheridan College and most recently as a guest director at the Creative School
- [#333 – Georgia Findlay](https://stageworthy.ca/333-georgia-findlay/) - Georgia Findlay (she/her) is a Toronto-based actor, playwright, producer and younger sister. This summer she made her Fringe debut with her first original script "Joan & Olivia: A Hollywood Ghost Story," which explores themes of sibling rivalry through the ghosts of real life Old Hollywood movie star-sisters Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland. Selected credits
- [#335 – Drew Murdoch](https://stageworthy.ca/335-drew-murdoch/) - Drew Murdock (he/him) is a theatre maker based in Saint John, NB. He is the director of the Fundy Fringe Festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Drew also works year round at The Saint John Theatre Company and regularly works with the Atlantic Repertory Company, Theatre Six, Improvisation Corporation, Loylist City Shakespeare,
- [#336 – Ryan G. Hinds](https://stageworthy.ca/336-ryan-g-hinds/) - This week's guest is theatre & cabaret performer, astronomy enthusiast, and 2022 Neil Munro Directing Intern at the Shaw Festival, Ryan G. Hinds. A Toronto-based theatre artist and cabaret performer, Ryan has performed #KanderAndEbb at the Stratford Festival (with digital appearances from John Kander and Chita Rivera); We Will Rock You for Magnus Theatre; Starry
- [#337 – Dauntless City Theatre's This Earth of Majesty](https://stageworthy.ca/337-dauntless-city-theatres-this-earth-of-majesty/) - On this episode of Stageworthy, joining host Phil Rickaby, are Kate Werneburg, Suchiththa Wickremesooriya, Eric Benson and Chi-Chi Onuah from Dauntless City Theatre. Dauntless City Theatre is dedicated to bringing site-specific performances to non-traditional spaces. This summer, Dauntless presents This Earth of Majesty an adaptation of Richard II by William Shakespeare, directed by Kate Werneburg.
- [#334 – Dr. Kathleen Gallagher & Andrew Kushnir](https://stageworthy.ca/334-dr-kathleen-gallagher-andrew-kushnir/) - Andrew Kushnir is an actor, playwright, director, as well as artistic director of the socially-engaged theatre company Project: Humanity (PH) in Toronto. Since 2021, he has steered PH’s Proximity Lab, an incubator for new approaches to verbatim theatre -- a form he has been working in for 15 years. He has collaborated on two books coming out
- [Where are the stars in Canada?](https://stageworthy.ca/where-are-the-stars-in-canada/) - Have you noticed that we don’t have stars in Canada? Now I don’t mean those people that we all know the names of who’ve gone to the U S or to England to become famous, but we still claim them as our own. No, I mean, we don’t have any home grown and fostered theater
- [Does the Theatre Community Actually Exist?](https://stageworthy.ca/does-the-theatre-community-actually-exist/) - Here’s a question that I’ve been thinking about for a while. Just what is the theatre community? We often talk about the quote unquote theatre community. What does the community think about this? What is the community doing about this? And I love the idea of the theatre community, but often a moment after I
- [Why Does Canadian Theatre Seem So Disposable?](https://stageworthy.ca/why-does-canadian-theatre-seem-so-disposable/) - Honest question. What is with the disposable nature of plays in the Canadian theatre? Yeah, I can only think of a couple of plays – one in recent memory – that have had a life outside of their initial performance. On average, we produce a play once on one of our major stages, say for
- [Truth and Honesty in theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/truth-and-honesty-in-theatre/) - We have an honesty problem in theatre, and I’m not talking about on stage, we talk a lot about truth on the stage. We want what we portray to be as truthful as possible. We pursue on the stage for a scene a moment to be as honest and truthful as possible. offstage, there may
- [#332 – The Spindle Collective & Riot King](https://stageworthy.ca/332-the-spindle-collective-riot-king/) - Natalia Bushnik (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and Dora Mavor Moore-nominated playwright. She is fascinated by immersive experiences that examine morally grey territories and unnerve audience members in their complicity. Select theatre: 'SAMCA' (Spindle Collective); 'The Bathtub Girls' (Kairos Theatre); 'PING!' (Workshop-Aaron Jan/Urjo Kareda Residency). Select film: 'Revenge of the Black Best Friend', 'peopleWatching' (CBC
- [#330 – Vikki Velenosi](https://stageworthy.ca/330-vikki-velenosi/) - Vikki describes herself as a storyteller, a serial entrepreneur and a fighter of the status quo. She lives in Toronto with her dog GusGus and her two cats, Matt Damon and Gracie Lou Freebush. ​ Current Projects Founder/CEO-Space Space Revolution Head Writer-Business Owner By Mistake Blog Co-Founder-Brick and Mortar Theatre and Studios (RIP) Twitter: @Vikkivelenosi
- [#329 – Stephen Elliott Jackson & Neta J. Rose](https://stageworthy.ca/329-stephen-elliott-jackson-neta-j-rose/) - Steven Elliott Jackson is an award-winning playwright originally from Minto Manitoba and now living in Kitchener, Ontario. In 2017, he won Best New Play at the Toronto Fringe for “The Seat Next To The King” and it was produced in Canada and the United States subsequently. It was published by Scirocco Drama. In 2020, he
- [#327 – The Cast of Three Ordinary Men](https://stageworthy.ca/327-the-cast-of-three-ordinary-men/) - Starring Tristan Claxton, Jamar Adams-Thompson and Jack Copland, Three Ordinary Men takes us to the final day in the lives of civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, James Chaney & Andrew Goodman in 1964 Mississippi. Helmed by Taitt in her directorial debut as Artistic Director of Cahoots Theatre, Three Ordinary Men will debut in June of
- [#316 – An IMM-Permanent Resident](https://stageworthy.ca/316-an-imm-permanent-resident/) - A comedy infused with Bollywood elements, An IMM-Permanent Resident is a hilarious take on the mundane and tiresome bureaucracy of the Canadian Immigration process, as experienced by playwrights and real-life couple, Himanshu and Neha. The play explores the irreverent journey to obtain Neha’s PR status, including the couple's trials and tribulations as they put their hopes and
- [#315 – Introverted Actors Roundtable](https://stageworthy.ca/315-introverted-actors-roundtable/) - An introverted actors roundtable discussion featuring actor and playwright, Stephen Near; actor & Singer-Songwriter Carolyn Fe; writer, composer & and performer, Kristen Zaza; playwright & performer, Genevieve Adam; writer & actor Michael Ripley, and writer & theatre maker, Jess McAuley. Stephen Near is an actor & writer working in Hamilton. His plays have been performed
- [#311 – Indie Theatre Roundtable with The Red Sandcastle and The Assembly Theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/311-indie-theatre-roundtable-with-the-red-sandcastle-and-the-assembly-theatre/) - The Red Sandcastle is a 50 seat storefront theatre, where Anything is Possible! In May of 2011, Rosemary Doyle opened the RED Sandcastle Theatre, with the intent of giving theatre artists a canvas. That feeling that Anything is Possible! has become a reality with 922 Queen Street East acting as an artistic hub to rent for creators
- [#310 – Jackie Latendresse](https://stageworthy.ca/310-jackie-latendresse/) - Jackie Latendresse is an alumnus of the University of Waterloo where she obtained her H.B.A. in Dance with a minor in Fine Arts. She founded Free Flow Dance Theatre in 1995 and has been the artistic director ever since. The Company relocated to Toronto in the winter of 1996 and has since found a home
- [#309 – Lauren Allen](https://stageworthy.ca/309-lauren-allen/) - Lauren Allen is a theatre and film artist originally from Saskatoon now living in Toronto. She is a lover of puzzles and a foster mother of cats. She is currently working in communications for the Future Prairie Theatre Project. www.lauren-allen.net Twitter: @lesmis456 Instagram: @lesmis456 Support Stageworthy Patreon: patreon.com/stageworthypod Tip Jar: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy
- [#308 – Phil Rickaby - An Announcement](https://stageworthy.ca/308-phil-rickaby-an-announcement/) - Phil Rickaby, host of Stageworthy, announces that after over 300 episodes, he's taking a brief break from the podcast, but he'll be back in a couple of months. www.philrickaby.com Twitter: @philrickaby Instagram: @philrickaby Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philrickaby Transcript: https://stageworthypodcast.com/308-phil-rickaby-an-announcement/ Stageworthy Survey: https://philrickaby.typeform.com/to/gZOjh8lk Support Stageworthy Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy Merch: https://shop.stageworthyproductions.com/
- [#307 – Scott Emerson Moyle](https://stageworthy.ca/307-scott-emerson-moyle/) - Scott Emerson Moyle is an intimacy director, educator, visual artist, director, producer, actor, and ship’s captain based in Toronto. He does lots of things for The Boundless Library, mostly involving audio drama and making weird physical objects. He probably has one cat, but there may be more hiding in his beard. His favourite accolade is
- [#306 – Jacqui Du Toit](https://stageworthy.ca/306-jacqui-du-toit/) - An award nominee for the Prix Rideau award and Capital Critics, Jacqui Du Toit is an international theatrical performer and storyteller from South Africa. She has a B.A in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town and has been working extensively as a professional actress, storyteller and arts educator. Her experience covers a
- [#305 – Keshia Palm & Julia Dickson of The Paprika Theatre Festival](https://stageworthy.ca/305-keshia-palm-julia-dickson-of-the-paprika-theatre-festival/) - Keshia Palm (she/they) is a Toronto-based Filipinx-Canadian settler from Treaty 6 Territory who seeks to expose, challenge and dismantle systems of oppression by creating thoughtful and inclusive art/spaces. Her creative practice includes dramaturgy, direction, performance, writing and producing. Keshia has developed and performed new works with theatre companies across Canada and is the dramaturge for
- [#303 – Debashis Sinha & Maev Beaty](https://stageworthy.ca/303-debashis-sinha-maev-beaty/) - Maev Beaty and Debashis Sinha joined Stageworthy host, Phil Rickaby to talk about Necessary Angel's upcoming audio production of Roland Schimmelpfennig's play The Great Fire. Maev Beaty is a critically-acclaimed actor, writer and voice-over artist. She has originated roles in 23 Canadian premieres (Hannah Bunny, Kate Hennig’s The Last Wife, Michael Healey’s Proud and The
- [#302 – The Red Sandcastle Theatre & Eldritch Theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/302-the-red-sandcastle-theatre-eldritch-theatre/) - The Red Sandcastle is a 50 seat storefront theatre, in which_ Anything is Possible!_ In May of 2011, Rosemary Doyle opened the Red Sandcastle Theatre, with the intent of giving theatre artists a canvas. The Red Sandcastle acts as an Artistic Hub to rent for creators in theatre, dance, visual art, and music. 2021 marks the 10th
- [#301 – Mark Crawford](https://stageworthy.ca/301-mark-crawford/) - Mark Crawford is an actor and playwright. His plays are: The New Canadian Curling Club; Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures; The Birds and the Bees; Bed and Breakfast; and Stag and Doe. Mark's first play, Stag and Doe, premiered at the Blyth Festival in the summer of 2014. The play has received several other professional productions: Neptune Theatre, Port Stanley
- [#300 – Retrospective](https://stageworthy.ca/300-retrospective/) - In this, the 300th episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby presents a retrospective of some of his favourite episodes from the past 5 years. There have been so many conversations that it would be impossible to present all of the favourites, so we've narrowed it down to 6: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Siobhan Richardson, Philip Akin,
- [#299 – Neurodiversity & Mental Health in Theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/299-neurodiversity-mental-health-in-theatre/) - Neurodiversity & Mental Health in theatre, a conversation with Alia Ettienne, Emerjade Simms, and Victoria Urquhart. Emerjade Simms is a Jamaican-Canadian actor and storyteller. She is a graduate of the Acting program at the University of Windsor and holds a BFA degree. Emerjade is also a 2016/17 graduate of the Mechanicals program at Factory Theatre.
- [#298 – Uche Ama](https://stageworthy.ca/298-uche-ama/) - Uche Ama is a Black queer performer, actor & vocalist born on the indigenous land called Tkaronto. She is passionate about cathartic art that intrigues and makes you ask questions. A 2019 Dora nominated graduate of the Music Theatre Performance program at St Clair College and an alumni of 'Broadway Theatre Project', her previous performances
- [#297 – Erin Jones](https://stageworthy.ca/297-erin-jones/) - Erin Jones wrote Time Limits Dropped on Easter Sunday especially for the digital Toronto Fringe Festival. As a playwright, she is taking an anti-oppressive stance and is focused on exploring and developing untold stories in Canadian history that represent BIPOC folx with dignity. She is thrilled and humbled to have had talented and supportive people
- [#296 – Steven Griffin](https://stageworthy.ca/296-steven-griffin/) - Steven Griffin is a Canadian filmmaker and theatre creator. He is currently based in Toronto. He has directed numerous projects, including short films that have seen screenings at the Boston Shorts Film Festival, Toronto Arthouse Film Festival and Kingston Canadian Film Festival. His theatre work has been shown at the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival, Toronto
- [#295 – Megan Legesse & Gwyneth McFall-Gorman](https://stageworthy.ca/295-megan-legesse-gwyneth-mcfall-gorman/) - Megan Legesse will be playing the role of Katrina in the production of Black Deer in Blizzard. Some of her credits include Lion Womxn (Summerworks 2018), The Breath Between (Summerworks 2019) as well as numerous acting work within the York University’s Acting Conservatory. She comes from a family much obsessed with the world of news
- [#294 – Karen Ancheta](https://stageworthy.ca/294-karen-ancheta/) - Karen is a Hamilton-born Filipina- Canadian multidisciplinary artist She’s an original member of the Hamilton 7 and just finished a project with Kwentong Bayan Collective lcpcomicbook.com for myseumoftoronto.com as a storytelling facilitator and Decolonise Your Ears Festival with redbettytheatre.org directing/outreach. She is co-founder of Porch Light Theatre dedicated to the development of youth emerging and
- [#293 – Andre Sills](https://stageworthy.ca/293-andre-sills/) - Andre is a Toronto-based Actor, Director, Producer and Writer. He has spent most of his career working in the Theatre across the country. This is his 7th season at Stratford where he is playing Bottom in A Midsummer's Night Dream, opening the new Tom Patterson Theatre Parking Lot under a tent. He also played the
- [#292 – Sandi Becker](https://stageworthy.ca/292-sandi-becker/) - Sandi Becker is a professional stage manager who has been working all over Canada for nearly 20 years. She has worked on shows varying from school tours for kindergarteners to operas to horror/magic/puppet extravaganzas to Shakespeare. Sandi has recently started a collaboration on a podcast called "Chewing Scenery", a humorously angry look at theatre as
- [#291 – Vikki Velenosi](https://stageworthy.ca/291-vikki-velenosi/) - Vikki is an actor from Toronto, ON who accidentally stumbled upon her purpose. In 2012, she started a business, offering affordable studio and performance space to her fellow artists. It wasn't until a few years later that she realized that what she was doing was running a business and she was actually an entrepreneur and
- [#290 – Brad Fraser](https://stageworthy.ca/290-brad-fraser/) - Brad Fraser is one of Canada's best known playwrights. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1959, Brad won his first playwriting competition at the age of seventeen, and has been writing ever since. Brad's international hit play Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love premiered at the Alberta Theatre Projects' PlayRites Festival in 1989.
- [#289 – Sarah Marchand and Breanna Maloney](https://stageworthy.ca/289-sarah-marchand-and-breanna-maloney/) - Cooking for Grief After a sudden death in his family, Rob is forced to come to terms with his own identity and the actions that inform his role as a son, partner and friend. He returns to group therapy— after a sudden hiatus— on the heels of a fractured realization of self. As the members
- [#288 – Shane Adamczak](https://stageworthy.ca/288-shane-adamczak/) - Shane Adamczak graduated from WAAPA in 2003 and has since gone on to become a stalwart of the West Australian Theatre and Improv scene; a Fringe Festival veteran of over 50 festivals worldwide and “One of Perth’s most successful independent theatre creators” (The Sunday Times) as a founding member and current Artistic Director of Independent
- [#287 – joey o'dael](https://stageworthy.ca/287-joey-odael/) - joey o'dael is a Dora award-nominated trans nonbinary artist, performer, director, and comedian. A UWinnipeg/Randolph College alum, joey has cultivated a career focused on social equity, accessibility, and challenging oppressive paradigms. Raised in a remote Northern Manitoban community, they are deeply invested in bringing art and training opportunities to underserved communities across Turtle Island. In
- [#286 – Caroline Toal](https://stageworthy.ca/286-caroline-toal/) - Caroline Toal is an award winning actor and a graduate of George Brown Theatre School. Theatrically, Caroline has performed in Seattle, Montreal, Toronto, all across southern Ontario, and has originated roles for multiple new Canadian productions. Caroline has been nominated for six awards, winning Dora Mavor Moore awards for ‘Outstanding Ensemble’ in both Casimir and
- [#284 – Daniel Fong](https://stageworthy.ca/284-daniel-fong/) - Daniel Fong is an actor, singer and mostly coordinated mover bringing light and laughter from his hometown of Calgary, Alberta in Treaty 7 territory. With his mixed-race background, Daniel’s work centers around the breathing of life into new works, and reimagining treasured stories in contemporary ways. Daniel received his training at Grant MacEwan University (Class
- [#283 – Jenna Rodgers](https://stageworthy.ca/283-jenna-rodgers/) - Jenna is a mixed-race Director and Dramaturg based on Treaty 7 Territory. She is the founding Artistic Director of Chromatic Theatre – a company dedicated to producing and developing work by and for artists of colour. Jenna is also the Dramaturg for the Playwrights Lab at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. A passionate
- [#282 – Caleigh Crow](https://stageworthy.ca/282-caleigh-crow/) - Caleigh Crow is a queer Métis writer, musician, and performer from Calgary. Her work tends towards themes of metaphysics, class struggle, magic, and joy. Previous topics include: a talking crow with magical powers who transforms a grocery store clerk into the agent of her own freedom, the Antifa Supersoldier, the intersection between 12th century Franciscan
- [#281 – Chelsea Haraburda & Ryan Percival](https://stageworthy.ca/281-chelsea-haraburda-ryan-percival/) - Chelsea Haraburda Chelsea Haraburda (she/they) is a performer, producer, director, designer, and creator for stage and screen. Chelsea is proudly queer and passionate about featuring voices of socio-economic diversity, queerness, and their works seem to continuously feature their hometown, Hamilton ON. Over the past 6 years, Chelsea has performed as both a solo and collaborative
- [#280 – Conor Wylie](https://stageworthy.ca/280-conor-wylie/) - Conor Wylie is a performer, writer, and director creating experimental theatre. He lives and works on the unceded, ancestral, and occupied lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) nations. Alongside Nancy Tam and Daniel O’Shea, he runs A Wake of Vultures, a performance collective working across sonic,
- [#279 – Yvonne Addai](https://stageworthy.ca/279-yvonne-addai/) - Yvonne Addai is an Ghanaian- Canadian Actor/ Artist Educator. She is a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan BFA acting program. She has had the opportunity to work on stages in Saskatchewan and now calls Toronto home. She was also part of the 2019.2020 Factory Theatre’s Mechanicals program under the Leadership of Nina lee Aquino
- [#278 – Joella Crichton & Sedina Fiati](https://stageworthy.ca/278-joella-crichton-sedina-fiati/) - Joella Crichton Joella Crichton is an actor for stage and screen. She holds a BFA in Acting from York University. Joella is passionate about her Caribbean heritage and is the nine time Queen of Carnival here in Toronto. She has been nominated for her work on stage and loves the theatre! Alongside her many years
- [#277 – Kendra Jones & Blythe Haynes](https://stageworthy.ca/277-kendra-jones-blythe-haynes/) - Kendra Jones A director, creator, and dramaturg, Kendra Jones graduated with Distinction from the MA Text & Performance at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, and holds a BA(Hons) in Theatre Performance from the University of Winnipeg where she has also been guest faculty. Favourite directing credits include Simon Stephens’ Sea Wall, Sarah
- [#276 – Cassie Davidson](https://stageworthy.ca/276-cassie-davidson/) - Cassie Davidson is an emerging actor, indie producer, playwright, and theatre educator from the beautiful small town of Walkerton, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from The University of Guelph and is a graduate from George Brown Theatre School’s acting conservatory. Cassie is also a certified basic actor combatant with FDC,
- [#275 – Keith Tomasek](https://stageworthy.ca/275-keith-tomasek/) - Keith Tomasek is an award-winning arts marketing consultant whose Facebook campaign for the Grand Theatre won the International Association of Business Communicators' Virtuoso Award. Recently, Keith's campaigns have sold over $400,000 worth of tickets to virtual events. He's also the leader of the Arts Marketing Mastermind group. Keith studied theatre in Montreal and is the
- [#274 – Lauren Allen](https://stageworthy.ca/274-lauren-allen/) - Lauren Allen is a theatre artist originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since graduating from Grant MacEwan University in 2013, she has worked across Canada and Europe as an actor, producer, burlesque instructor, stage manager, and director. She has settled in Toronto, for the moment. Most recently she has taken courses to become a script supervisor and
- [#273 – Lili Robinson](https://stageworthy.ca/273-lili-robinson/) - Lili Robinson (she/they) is a playwright, poet, actor and community organizer based on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Lili is passionate about centring voices at the intersections of queerness, Black diaspora, socio-economic diversity and femme identity in her work. Having completed a year as the Artistic Producing Intern at
- [#272 – Tsholo Khalema](https://stageworthy.ca/272-tsholo-khalema/) - A multifaceted artist currently based in Toronto. A South African Transgender man born in the midst of apartheid and witnessed the fall of an era while assimilating to life in Canada. The last born in a Methodist house hold, growing up on the westernmost prairie provinces of Canada where he began his lifelong pursuit of
- [#271 – Kyungseo Min](https://stageworthy.ca/271-kyungseo-min/) - Kyungseo Min is a storyteller, no matter the medium. Her journey began in theatre, riveted by the power of live performances. With her stories and performances, she challenge her audience to re-think Western standards of storytelling, and strives for experiences that weave Oriental and Occidental philosophies, breaking linear structure and finding drama not only in
- [#270 – Jasmine Chen](https://stageworthy.ca/270-jasmine-chen/) - Jasmine Chen is a Chinese-Canadian multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto and Vancouver. Jasmine was born in T’karonto (the place in the water where the trees are standing), where from an early age she was immersed in arts based education. An alumni of the Claude Watson Arts Program, Jasmine studied Music, Art, Dance and Theatre for
- [#269 – Brenda Kamino](https://stageworthy.ca/269-brenda-kamino/) - Brenda Kamino is an actor, artist, teacher, and cultural activist. Brenda has been seen as a performer on many of Canada's best known stages for over 40 years. A veteran performer of the Shaw Festival, she has created many roles in new plays at such theatres as Theatre Passe Muraille, Factory Theatre and Young Peoples'
- [#268 – Alia Ettienne](https://stageworthy.ca/268-alia-ettienne/) - Alia Ettienne is a theatre writer, actor, performer and facilitator who was born and raised in Toronto, ON. Ettienne is of Afro Caribbean descent which often influences her performances and writing. She graduated from the Sheridan College Performance Program and since then has gone on to study Creative Writing as well as Arts and Entertainment Marketing.
- [#267 – Polly Esther](https://stageworthy.ca/267-polly-esther/) - Polly Esther is an award-winning writer, storyteller, and performance artist from Toronto. Since 2018, she has been touring her one-woman show _Dammit, Jim! I'm a Comedienne, Not a Doctor! _about how Star Trek has helped her in her journey as a recovering alcoholic. She has performed in several cities including Chicago's Funny Women Comedy Festival, SOLOCOM in
- [#266 – Laura Piccinin](https://stageworthy.ca/266-laura-piccinin/) - Laura was born to tell stories. Whether as a dancer with Tokyo Disney, a writer for Alumnae Theatre’s Gay Play Day, a teacher at the Toronto District School Board, or as a comédienne with Just for Laughs, Laura’s unstoppable passion in life lies in telling people all sorts of eccentric stories, whether they want to
- [#265 – Danny Harvey](https://stageworthy.ca/265-danny-harvey/) - Danny Harvey has been a performing arts professional for the past 19 years. Currently functioning as the Artistic Programming Coordinator for the Rose Theatre Brampton, Danny curates the theatre’s presenting series. The Rose Theatre is a multidisciplinary venue providing Theatre, Music, Dance, and Comedy to the people of Brampton. Prior to this Danny was an
- [#264 – Sadie Berlin](https://stageworthy.ca/264-sadie-berlin/) - Sadie Berlin is a published fiction author, a writer of post-dramatic texts, and a performance artist. In previous incarnations, she has been a legal anthropologist and ethnographer, an offshore finance journalist, and a literary buyer for a bookshop chain in London, U.K. Last year, Sadie was the dramaturge and performance curator-in-training at the Stratford Festival
- [#263 – B’atz’ Recinos](https://stageworthy.ca/263-batz-recinos/) - “I am the son of two tribes. I am the daughter of one birth. I am the spirit of many nations. I am a child of mother earth.” B’atz’ Recinos was born and raised on Turtle Island with mixed Maya roots from Iximulew (Guatemala). A creator, performer, advocate, and Harold Award recipient for the performing
- [#262 – Sukhpreet Sangha](https://stageworthy.ca/262-sukhpreet-sangha/) - Sukhpreet Sangha is a theatremaker, lawyer, poet, and barfly. After studying theatre and English at the University of Waterloo, she studied law at Osgoode Hall, and has since questioned that decision regularly. She spends her days working in legal education at a non-profit dedicated to youth and her nights, well, wouldn’t you like to know.
- [#261 – Kitoko Mai](https://stageworthy.ca/261-kitoko-mai/) - Kitoko (Kit for Short) is a Black, Non-binary, disabled emerging multidisciplinary performance artist, media artist, and community artist. They’re a graduate of the Theatre/ Film studies and Multimedia studies at McMaster University (which they both love and regret) and the APT program at Generator (currently no regrets). Kit’s primarily interested in creating performance-based work that
- [#260 – HAUI aka Howard J. Davis](https://stageworthy.ca/260-haui-aka-howard-j-davis/) - HAUI is a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur of many artistic trades including performance, directing, design & visual arts. He was born in the United Kingdom to mixed Caribbean, Taino/Arawak and European heritage. Howard is a graduate of Ryerson Theatre School. To date has worked at the Stratford Festival as an assistant director as part of the inaugural
- [#259 – Camille Eanga-Selenge](https://stageworthy.ca/259-camille-eanga-selenge/) - Camille is a graduate of Sheridan’s College’s Musical Theatre program. Theatre highlights include RENT, High School Musical, Hairspray, and The Book of Mormon. Twitter: @camilove90 Instagram: @camilove90 Support Stageworthy: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/stageworthy/c2d82076-154b-451e-a6c7-ee51999359a2
- [#258 – Emerjade Simms](https://stageworthy.ca/258-emerjade-simms/) - Emerjade Simms is a Jamaican-Canadian actor and storyteller. She is a graduate of the Acting program at the University of Windsor and holds a BFA degree. Emerjade is also a 2016/17 graduate of the Mechanicals program at Factory Theatre. In her career as an actor so far, she has worked with many wonderful people and
- [#257 – Laura Caswell](https://stageworthy.ca/257-laura-caswell/) - Laura Caswell is Neptune Theatre’s Director of Education, and has been a part of Neptune for over a decade playing various roles on stage (including 5 witches!) as well as a director and choreographer. Laura trained in Musical Theatre in New York City and London, England earning a Masters in Performance through the University of
- [#256 – Carolyn Fe](https://stageworthy.ca/256-carolyn-fe/) - As a triple-carded professional actor (ACTRA, UdA, CAEA), Carolyn has been gracing the stage and camera in various theatrical productions, TV and movie spots. Altera Vitae Productions is her own theatre production company, a non-profit organization where each theatrical presentation is partnered with a community organization whose mandate is similar to the theme of the
- [#255 – Sarah Rankin](https://stageworthy.ca/255-sarah-rankin/) - Sarah Rankin is an actor educator, and the director of the Fundy Fringe. This year, the Fundy Fringe proceeded with their festival to produce an exciting digital/in person hybrid festival. Twitter: @sarahrankin03 www.fundyfringefestival.com Twitter: @fundyfringefest Support Stageworthy: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy
- [#254 – Monica Ogden & K.P. Dennis](https://stageworthy.ca/254-monica-ogden-k-p-dennis/) - Monica Ogden (she/they) is an award-winning disabled Filipina, Polynesian, British storyteller, actor and comedian. Her Lilang migrated from Illocos Sur, Philippines in 1966, and she is now an uninvited visitor in the unceded territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. Her solo show Monica vs. The Internet: Tales of a Social Justice Warrior ( ★★★★★
- [#253 – Ken Hall](https://stageworthy.ca/253-ken-hall/) - Ken Hall is a Canadian Comedy Award Winner (Best Breakout Artist) and multiple CCA nominee. He is also one half of the award winning sketch/improv/clown duo 2-MAN NO-SHOW along with his comedic soulmate Isaac Kessler. Ken has appeared on Conan and has had the pleasure of working for Cirque Du Soleil. Ken teaches improv, clown
- [#252 – Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu](https://stageworthy.ca/252-mumbi-tindyebwa-otu/) - Mumbi is an acclaimed theatre creator and director raised in Kenya and Victoria, BC and based in Toronto. She recently won a Dora Award for her Outstanding Direction of The Brothers Size, which also won for Outstanding Production. Mumbi is the Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre. She is the Founder/Artistic Director of the experimental theatre
- [#251 – Aaron Jan](https://stageworthy.ca/251-aaron-jan/) - Aaron Jan is a Hamilton born and Toronto-based director, playwright, dramaturg and community builder. Aaron has worked as a creator with the Stratford Festival, Factory Theatre, Tarragon, Native Earth Performing Arts, Fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre, Canadian Stage, Theatre Aquarius and Hart House. With his company, SILK BATH COLLECTIVE, Aaron has sold out critically acclaimed tri-lingual
- [#250 – Natasha Strilchuk](https://stageworthy.ca/250-natasha-strilchuk/) - Natasha Strilchuk was born in Malaysia, was raised in King’s Lynn, England and Regina, Sk and is now a Toronto based artist. She is a proud graduate Randolph College of the Performing Arts and is an accomplished, multi versatile artist. She was recently chosen as a 2019/2020 participant for Neptune Theatre’s, RBC Chrysalis Project, in
- [#249 – Reba Terlson](https://stageworthy.ca/249-reba-terlson/) - Reba Terlson is a multidisciplinary artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance and the PTE@ PTE program. Recent credits include L’armoire with Cercle Moliere, Theatre By The River’s Wine and Words, One Trunk Theatre’s Stage Frights. She produces, writes and
- [#248 – Spencer Streichert](https://stageworthy.ca/248-spencer-streichert/) - Spencer Streichert is an actor (of stage and screen), producer, stunt man, and comedian, of Metis, German and Nordic descent, living in Calgary, AB. Growing up performing in community theatre and rodeoing, he began his film career in 2012 shadowing stunt coordinator Daniel Skene on the sci-fi thriller "Stranded". After moving to Calgary in 2014,
- [#247 – Velvet Wells](https://stageworthy.ca/247-velvet-wells/) - Velvet Wells is a Black, velvet voiced autistic queer entertainer from Toronto. He is a stand-up comedian, actor, and musical improviser. He is lauded for his authenticity, originality, and quick wit. In 2014, Velvet graduated from the Second City Toronto’s inaugural Musical Improvisation Conservatory. Velvet is the co-founder of two successful troupes: The Dandies and
- [#246 – Landon Walliser](https://stageworthy.ca/246-landon-walliser/) - Landon Walliser is a director, producer, and publicist from Regina, Saskatchewan. Past credits include Love, Loss, and What I Wore (Producer, Co-Director, Publicist | The Women’s Company), Philistines (Assistant Director | University of Regina & Rose Bruford College), Small Boy Dreams (Publicity, Curtain Razors & International Tour), Terry Pratchett’s Mort (Director & Publicity | The
- [#245 – Joylyn Secunda](https://stageworthy.ca/245-joylyn-secunda/) - Joylyn Secunda is a Vancouver based actor, dancer, singer, and puppeteer. She is a BFA Acting graduate from University of British-Columbia and has studied clown at the Manitoulin Conservatory for Creation and Performance. She has performed her solo physical comedy, The Moaning Yoni, 50 times in cities across Canada. Highlights from her recent tour include
- [#244 – Kelly Wolf](https://stageworthy.ca/244-kelly-wolf/) - Kelly Wolf is a Theatre Maker, a Set and Costume designer and an Artist Educator who is interested in exploring ways that design can augment the theatrical experience. She has created designs for many theatres across Canada ranging from small independent companies to the major festivals. Most recently designing Berlin Blues at the Blyth Festival
- [#243 – E. B. Smith](https://stageworthy.ca/243-e-b-smith/) - E.B. has over twenty years of experience as a director, performer, coach, producer, and teaching artist in the worlds of theatre, print, film, television, and voice-over, with a mission to inspire and encourage passionate storytelling. His goal is to empower as many diverse voices as possible so that we may all learn from one another
- [#242 – Holly Brinkman](https://stageworthy.ca/242-holly-brinkman/) - Holly Brinkman has been creating storytelling and theatre pieces since 2011 when she began working for the Montreal St.-Ambroise Fringe Festival. She has performed with Confabulation! in both Victoria and Montreal and The Flame, Vancouver. Storytelling has also taken her to Smut Slam in Montreal and Vancouver, and Monobrow in Victoria. Holly is extremely active
- [#241 – Kate Smith](https://stageworthy.ca/241-kate-smith/) - Kate Smith is Artistic Director of Skeleton Key Theatre. She originally trained as an actor and singer (Dalhousie University), and has performed on stages across the country. She is also an award-winning theatre creator. Her work with Skeleton Key Theatre has been presented at the Ottawa International Children’s Festival, the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, the
- [#240 – Siobhan Richardson](https://stageworthy.ca/240-siobhan-richardson/) - Siobhan is an actor/fighter/singer/dancer, currently based in Toronto, but originally from Kitchener-Waterloo, and trained at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria. Tours and travelling are one of the perks of the job! Acting credits include Lucy Debrie (And Then The Lights Went Out, Stage West Calgary), Mo (Mo and Jess Kill Susie, Harley
- [#239 – Jon Paterson](https://stageworthy.ca/239-jon-paterson/) - Jon Paterson has been working in the theatre industry for the past 30 years and is the current Technical and Artistic Director of the Astor Theatre in Liverpool, NS. Jon is also one of the founders of FringeLiveStream. Jon studied theatre at Grant Macewan University in Edmonton, where he began his association with director Kenneth
- [#238 – PlayME Podcast: Laura Mullin & Chris Tolley](https://stageworthy.ca/238-playme-podcast-laura-mullin-chris-tolley/) - Chris Tolley is a writer, director and producer, and the Co-Artistic Director of Expect Theatre. After graduating from York University he teamed up with Laura Mullin, and together they have created award-winning multi-disciplinary productions that have toured across Canada and the US. Chris’ work has been nominated for five Dora Awards in the General Theatre
- [#237 – Rebecca Perry & David Kingsmill](https://stageworthy.ca/237-rebecca-perry-david-kingsmill/) - Rebecca Perry is a Toronto-based playwright, performer and producer. She has written three solo shows which she tours around the English-speaking world. Her most well-known show, Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl has earned her awards and critical acclaim, has sold out in more than 30 cities worldwide, and was taped in front of a
- [#236 – Carly Heffernan](https://stageworthy.ca/236-carly-heffernan/) - Carly Heffernan is an award winning writer, director, actor, show runner and Capricorn. She is an alumna of the Second City Toronto where she wrote and performed in four main stage revues. She became the youngest resident director in Second City Toronto history when she directed the critically acclaimed, main stage hit, Come What Mayhem!
- [#235 – Lucy Eveleigh](https://stageworthy.ca/235-lucy-eveleigh/) - Lucy Eveleigh is the Executive Director of the Toronto Fringe Festival, and the President of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals. She has been the Managing Director of the Toronto Fringe, the General Manager for the SummerWorks Performance Festival, and the General Manager of the Pleasance Theatre in London, England. Twitter: @eveleigh_lucy Toronto Fringe https://fringetoronto.com/
- [#234 – Franny McCabe-Bennett](https://stageworthy.ca/234-franny-mccabe-bennett/) - Franny is an actor and playwright based in the GTA. She has performed her award-winning original work in Toronto, Hamilton, Oakville, Stratford, Winnipeg MB, Saint John NB and New York City. Franny is also Associate Producer at the Hamilton Fringe, www.frannymcb.com Twitter: @franny_mcb Instagram: franny_mcb
- [#232 – Teiya Kasahara](https://stageworthy.ca/232-teiya-kasahara/) - Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 (they/them) is a queer, gender non-binary multidisciplinary performer/creator, and first-generation Nikkei-Canadian of Japanese and German roots. Recently heralded as “a force of a nature” (Toronto Star) Teiya comes from a background of over 12 years of singing operatic roles across North America and Europe and has recently begun a career in multi-disciplinary
- [#231 – Maria Wodzinska and Oliver Jane of Goat Howl Theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/231-maria-wodzinska-and-oliver-jane-of-goat-howl-theatre/) - Maria Wodzinska (“she/her”) Maria began her training at Humber College working with physical theatre practices from the Barba, Grotowski and Lecoq tradition. Later inspired by mask and movement workshops in London at LAMDA with Mark Bell, she continued physical theatre studies and graduated from L’ecole Jacques Lecoq in 2015. Concurrently she studied under Pascale Lecoq
- [#230 – Karen Hines](https://stageworthy.ca/230-karen-hines/) - Karen is an award-winning writer, director and performer and the artistic director of Keep Frozen: Pochsy Productions, which develops Hines’ dark comedies for stage and screen. She is the author of Drama: Pilot Episode, Citizen Pochsy, Hello…Hello (A Romantic Satire),Oh, baby and Pochsy’s Lips as well as several short plays and the Neo-Cabaret Pochsy Unplugged,
- [#229 – The Social Distancing Episode](https://stageworthy.ca/229-the-social-distancing-episode/) - No guest this week. With all the theatre closings and cancellations, we may see this coming up now and then. instead, some thoughts about social distancing, and more. www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter: @StageworthyPod Instagram: stageworthypod Facebook: https://facebook.com/StageworthyPod
- [#228 – Steven Vlahos & Jonathan Sconza](https://stageworthy.ca/228-steven-vlahos-jonathan-sconza/) - Steven Vlahos Steven is an actor/creator based out of Toronto. His mom thinks he’s a really nice guy, but don’t let that fool you, he’s also an infamously known bad boy. He can lift upwards of 30 pounds, but Steven knows that muscles don’t make the man, which is why his only life aspiration is
- [#227 – The Negroes Are Congregating](https://stageworthy.ca/227-the-negroes-are-congregating/) - The Negroes Are Congregating (NAC) unapologetically wrestles with deep-rooted internalized racism through the lens of the Western World and the ‘Black experience’ hat stretches far beyond Canada and the United States, and rather a pan-African exploration. The laugh-out-loud piece balances comedy with discomfort, pulling audiences beyond the fourth wall, where everyone is invited to cackle,
- [#226 – Natasha Adiyana Morris](https://stageworthy.ca/226-natasha-adiyana-morris/) - Natasha Adiyana Morris is an award winning playwright whose work has been presented in Canada, the United States, and Europe. She is the founder and executive director PIECE OF MINE Arts, a platform for Black play creators to showcase work-in-development, featuring over 150 artists since 2013. Natasha is the recipient of several accolades including SummerWorks’
- [#225 – Alan Dilworth](https://stageworthy.ca/225-alan-dilworth/) - Alan Dilworth is a theatre director, playwright and teacher. He is Artistic Director of Necessary Angel Theatre Company in Toronto. Alan’s work explores personal, social and political transformation, questions of the nature of ‘self’ and its relationship with ‘the other’, and the notion of a contemporary text-based theatre, although he also works in physical and
- [#224 – Lauren Allen](https://stageworthy.ca/224-lauren-allen/) - Lauren Allen is a theatre artist originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since graduating from Grant MacEwan University in 2013, she has worked across Canada and Europe as an actor, producer, burlesque instructor, stage manager, and director. She has settled in Toronto, for the moment. Most recently she has taken courses to become a script supervisor and
- [#223 – Shaista Latif](https://stageworthy.ca/223-shaista-latif/) - Shaista Latif is a Queer Afghan-Canadian multidisciplinary artist, consultant and facilitator. Her works and collaborations have been presented by Koffler Gallery, Ontario Scene Festival, SummerWorks, Why Not Theatre, Blackwood Gallery, Mercer Union, the AGO, Halifax Queer Acts Festival, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and recently the Undercurrents Festival. She is a published playwright (Playwrights Canada
- [#222 – Mateo Lewis](https://stageworthy.ca/222-mateo-lewis/) - Mateo Lewis is a Toronto based actor, writer and composer. His musical, Boys Don’t Cry was performed at the 2019 Toronto Fringe. Twitter: @mateolewis Instagram: mateo.lewis
- [#221 – Alexander Crowther & Hallie Seline](https://stageworthy.ca/221-alexander-crowther-hallie-seline/) - Alexander Crowther plays Casimir, and Hallie Seline plays Caroline, in The Howland Company’s production of Casimir and Caroline. Casimir just got fired, his phone’s not working and his shoes are falling apart. Caroline wants to dance, sing karaoke, and forget about the weight of the world for just one night. They are engaged… for now.
- [#220 – Amy Lee & Heather Marie Annis](https://stageworthy.ca/220-amy-lee-heather-marie-annis/) - Amy Lee & Heather Marie Annis, along with Byron Laviolette are the creators of the clown duo, Morro and Jasp, presenting Save the Date (directed byByron Laviolette and Kat Sandler) at the 2019 Next Stage Festival. Save the Date Does saying “I Do” to someone new mean saying “I Don’t” to each other? For better
- [#219 – Beatrice Pizano](https://stageworthy.ca/219-beatrice-pizano/) - Beatrice Pizano is one of Canada’s most important Latin-Canadian playwrights and directors. She founded Aluna – Canada’s first Latin theatre company in 2001 and has gone on to win multiple Dora’s, the prestigious John Hirsch Prize for Direction from the Canada Council for the Arts, The Ken McDougall Award for Direction, The Chalmers Fellowship, The
- [#218 – Alia Rasul](https://stageworthy.ca/218-alia-rasul/) - Alia Rasul is a Canadian Comedy Award nominated writer/performer. She received rave reviews for her performance in Generally Hospital whose “outstanding ensemble” won Patron’s Pick and the David Séguin Memorial Award. She understudied for 2 seasons of Second City’s Mainstage hit show, She The People. She is a NBCUniversal Bob Curry Fellowship alumni and holds
- [#217 – We'll Be Back in 2019](https://stageworthy.ca/217-well-be-back-in-2019/) - No new episode this week. Just a quick note to say that we're excited to go into the fourth year of Stageworthy, and to thank all our guests who've been on this year, as well as everyone who's listened.
- [#216 – Helen Knight](https://stageworthy.ca/216-helen-knight/) - Helen Knight is a Calgary-based actor and creator, and was last seen in Toronto when she joined Soulpepper theater as Mary Tudor in their remount of The Virgin Trial this past January. As an actor, Helen has worked with Alberta Theater Projects (The Virgin Trial, The Last Wife – Winner of the Betty Mitchellaward for
- [#215 – Andrew Joseph Richardson & Victoria Urquhart](https://stageworthy.ca/215-andrew-joseph-richardson-victoria-urquhart/) - Andrew Joseph Richardson Andrew is an Indo-Canadian actor, director, dramaturg, and dad. He is a graduate of both the Theatre Arts Program at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton (where he is originally from) and the Acting Program at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal. He is also the Co-Ordinator of the Guerrilla Ruffian
- [#214 – Nicole Smieja & Victoria Urquhart](https://stageworthy.ca/214-nicole-smieja-victoria-urquhart/) - Nicole Smieja is a Toronto based actor, and a graduate of the University of Windor’s Acting program. Victoria Urquhart is a Toronto-based actor and director from Caledon, and the artistic director of Spur of the Moment Shakespeare. (and also a graduate of the University of Windsor’s Acting program). Heart In Hand at Shakespeare-In-Hospitals’ Family Reunion
- [#213 – Blythe Haynes](https://stageworthy.ca/213-blythe-haynes/) - Blythe Haynes is a Toronto-based actor and producer. She is a co-founder of Gangway! Theatre Co. with playwright KT Bryski. Together they focus on Canadian, female-based stories. She also works as a voice artist, and has been a part of two PARSEC winning audio-drama podcasts! With KT Byrski, she created and performed in the web
- [#212 – Michael Spence](https://stageworthy.ca/212-michael-spence/) - Michael Spence is Associate Artistic Director of Theatre Gargantua and an award-winning, long-standing member of Theatre Gargantua’s creative team. He has been involved in all of TG’s productions, appearing in all major Cycles and writing or designing for many of the company’s noted works. His script for The Exit Room was nominated for a Dora
- [#211 – Michael Kelly](https://stageworthy.ca/211-michael-kelly/) - Michael Kelly is an actor, director, producer, writer, teacher, and arts educator. He is the founder and current artistic director of “Shakespeare In Action” Theatre Company in Toronto. His work has attracted local, national and international media attention for its innovative work with young audiences; with feature presentations on W-5, Canada AM, TVO Imprint and
- [#210 – Tanisha Taitt](https://stageworthy.ca/210-tanisha-taitt/) - Tanisha Taitt is a director, actor, playwright, educator, activist and accidental essayist who has worked with companies including Obsidian, Nightwood, NAC, Workman Arts, Buddies in Bad Times, and Soulpepper, and spent three seasons as a Resident Artist-Educator with Young People’s Theatre. She was Artistic Mentor for the Paprika Festival Creators’ Unit and Program Director for
- [#209 – Colin Asuncion](https://stageworthy.ca/209-colin-asuncion/) - Colin Asuncion is an actor, singer and cabaret performer, as well as a Marketing Manager. Twitter: @colinasuncion Instagram: colinasuncion Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince Prince credited Stevie Wonder as a “role model.” Wonder said that Prince “took music to a whole other place.” These friends, sometimes collaborators, and groundbreaking icons inspired each other and the
- [#208 – Holly Wyder](https://stageworthy.ca/208-holly-wyder/) - Holly Wyder is an actor, producer, writer and comedian, living in Toronto. Her solo show, Drink of Choice was a hit of the 2019 Toronto Fringe. www.hollywyder.com Twitter: @hollyiswyder Instagram: hollyiswyder Drink of Choice Winner of the 2019 Toronto Fringe Patron’s Pick, Drink of Choice returns at Factory’s Studio Theatre. You play the Customer. The
- [#207 – Shakura Dickson](https://stageworthy.ca/207-shakura-dickson/) - Shakura Dickson Shakura is a Toronto based actor and playwright. Most Recently, she appeared in Mirvish Productions’ presentation of Dear Evan Hansen, and appears in Factory Theatre’s Trout Stanley. Twitter: @shakooks Trout Stanley It’s the eve of twins Sugar and Grace Ducharme’s 30th birthday and the 10th anniversary of their parents’ deaths, the local Scrabble
- [#206 – Natasha Greenblatt](https://stageworthy.ca/206-natasha-greenblatt/) - A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Natasha Greenblatt is an actor, director and writer. Natasha has played Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Segal Centre, Theatre Aquarius), Brigid in A Boy Called Newfoundland (Theatre Smash), and Roberta in The Railway Children (Mirvish/Marquis). She was nominated for a Dora Award for
- [#205 – Eli Pasic & Rob Sapienza](https://stageworthy.ca/205-eli-pasic-rob-sapienza/) - SOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS is the latest effort from writer/director Eli Pasic. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee School of Music, Pasic recently wrote the book and lyrics to a new musical comedy, I’ll Take It!, with Broadway composer Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show): the show has been published by Broadway Licensing. Set in the
- [#204 – Jennifer Walls and Chris Tsujiuchi](https://stageworthy.ca/204-jennifer-walls-and-chris-tsujiuchi/) - Episode Notes Jennifer Walls Jennifer is a performer producer, and voice-over actor. As a musical theatre performer she has played leading roles in a wide variety of musicals including RENT, Beauty And The Beast, The Wizard of Oz and number of Canadian premiers as well as the Dora Award nominated original musical review Off-Broadway, On
- [#203 – Daniele Bartolini](https://stageworthy.ca/203-daniele-bartolini/) - DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) is pleased to announce their critically acclaimed walkabout performance The Stranger, returns to Toronto with a brand-new version – The Stranger 2.0. Designed for the first time to include two audience members at a time and featuring an exciting new virtual reality component developed by mixed reality content specialists toasterlab, The Stranger
- [#202 – Tony Ofori and Claire Renaud](https://stageworthy.ca/202-tony-ofori-and-claire-renaud/) - Episode Notes Amber (Claire Renaud) and Tom (Tony Ofori), finding their way as freshmen at Princeton, spend a night together that alters the course of their lives. They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but consent is foggy, and if unspoken, can it be called consent? Anna Ziegler investigates gender and race
- [#201 – Kendra Jones](https://stageworthy.ca/201-kendra-jones/) - Kendra Jones is a Winnipeg-born, Toronto-based artist whose work mingles between theatrical performance and performance art; her interest lies in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the theatre, and the kinds of discussions that can stem from encounters with theatrical creation. She graduated with Distinction from the MA Text & Performance at the
- [#200 – Emily Dix](https://stageworthy.ca/200-emily-dix/) - Episode Notes Emily Dix is a Toronto based theatre artist and photographer. She has been directing, producing and designing for theatre for over 10 years, and is the Artistic Executive Director of Bygone Theatre. Recently, she launched a new initiative, the Toronto Independent Theatre Coalition (TITC) which she runs as Founder and Executive Director. She
- [#199 – Janelle Hanna & Laura Anne Harris](https://stageworthy.ca/199-janelle-hanna-laura-anne-harris/) - Episode Notes In this episode, host Phil Rickaby sits down with two solo performers, Janelle Hanna & Laura Anne Harris to talk about performing solo shows and touring Fringe Festivals. Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun Lark & Whimsy’s second production, Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun, written and performed by Janelle Hanna,
- [#198 – Dauntless City Theatre: All's Well That Ends Well](https://stageworthy.ca/198-dauntless-city-theatre-alls-well-that-ends-well/) - Episode Notes After last summer’s NNNN Much Ado About Nothing, Dauntless City Theatre returns to Berczy Park to delight city audiences with All’s Well That Ends Well, starring Chanakya Mukherjee (The Men in White, Much Ado About Nothing) and Liz Der (Crave) as the unlikely lovers Bertram and Helena. Ranging over walks, hills, gardens, and
- [#197 – Dylan Trowbridge](https://stageworthy.ca/197-dylan-trowbridge/) - Dylan is an award-winning actor, director, playwright and a founding member of Toronto's Theatrefront. He has performed with The Stratford And Shaw Festivals, Mirvish Productions and in London’s West End. Dylan considers...
- [#196 – False Claims](https://stageworthy.ca/196-false-claims/) - From the gut-busting pen of Eli Pasic and the producing/acting talents of Isaiah Kolundzic, comes this fast-paced, knockabout, zany comedic bauble! False Claims traces the despicable schemes of Dennis—a devious, layabout nephew who poses as his late...
- [#195 – Brian Jansen](https://stageworthy.ca/195-brian-jansen/) - Brian Jansen is an actor from Etobicoke, Ontario. Uniquely talented and hard working, he has been acting since he was 14 years old. A recent graduate of the Acting for Film & Television program at Niagara College. Brian is the director and one of...
- [#194 – Laura Kyswaty](https://stageworthy.ca/194-laura-kyswaty/) - Laura Kyswaty knew from the time she was six years old that she wanted to be a performer. As she grew up she explored her passion through theatre, dance and television.There's a confidence that comes with doing what you love, and loving what you do! ...
- [#193 – Toronto Fringe Roundup II](https://stageworthy.ca/193-toronto-fringe-roundup-ii/) - The Second of Two Fringe 2019 Roundup episodes. On each of the Saturdays of the Fringe, we gather a group of performers together to talk about their shows, their Fringe experience so far, and what shows they've loved, and more. Monica Ogden Monica...
- [#192 – Sarah Joy Bennett & Ginette Mohr](https://stageworthy.ca/192-sarah-joy-bennett-ginette-mohr/) - Sarah Joy Bennett Sarah Joy Bennett is an actor, writer and designer. She is a member of Keystone Theatre, which creates original works in the style of silent film, and with them has toured Canada with their shows The Last Man On Earth and Gold Fever....
- [#191 – 2019 Toronto Fringe Roundup I](https://stageworthy.ca/191-2019-toronto-fringe-roundup-i/) - The First of Two Fringe 2019 Roundup episodes. On each of the Saturdays of the Fringe, we gather a group of performers together to talk about their shows, their Fringe experience so far, and what shows they've loved, and more. Kaho Koda Decaying...
- [#189 – Mark Brownell](https://stageworthy.ca/189-mark-brownell/) - Mark Brownell is a Toronto-based playwright and co-artistic director of the Pea Green Theatre Group with his wife, Sue Miner. He is the author of a number of plays, including Monsieur D'Eon is a Woman, which was nominated for a Governor...
- [#188 – Tita Collective](https://stageworthy.ca/188-tita-collective/) - The Tita Collective, an all Filipina collective of multidisciplinary artists in Toronto, will present Tita Jokes as part of the 2019 Toronto Fringe FestivalJuly 3 - 14 at the Tarragon Theatre. They sing, they...
- [#187 – Kaho Koda and Sachi Lovatt](https://stageworthy.ca/187-kaho-koda-and-sachi-lovatt/) - Kaho Koda is a Japanese theatre creator located in Toronto. Her recent credits include Koki Mitani's University of Laughter (Translator & Director) and Shakespeare's Richard III (Lighting Designer). She is delighted to present...
- [#186 – Jennifer Busuttil](https://stageworthy.ca/186-jennifer-busuttil/) - Jennifer is a writer, producer, and multi-disciplinary performing artist. Favourite performing credits include: "All of Me"(Theatre Insomnia), "Bitchcraft"(PureCarbon), and "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" (RCPA). As a writer, Jennifer has released...
- [#185 – Bryn Kennedy and John Wamsley](https://stageworthy.ca/185-bryn-kennedy-and-john-wamsley/) - John Wamsley is a gay, Indigenous actor, dancer, and choreographer born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario. Since graduating from the Theatre and Drama Studies program at Sheridan College and the University of Toronto, he has been fortunate enough to...
- [#184 – Natalia Bushnik and Robin Luckwaldt](https://stageworthy.ca/184-natalia-bushnik-and-robin-luckwaldt/) - Natalia Bushnik and Robin Luckwaldt are ​KAIROS Theatre who present their award-winning, touring show, 'The Bathtub Girls' (Critics' Choice - Hamilton Fringe, 2016; Official Selection - Twin Cities Horror Festival, USA, 2018) in Toronto, in the...
- [#183 – Kiran Friesen](https://stageworthy.ca/183-kiran-friesen/) - Kiran Friesen is an actress and writer, known for Bruiser (2000), The Unusual Suspects (2012) and First Round Down (2016). Theatrically, she has enjoyed a number of strong Shakespearean roles such as Gertrude (Hamlet), Lady M (Macbeth), Desdemona...
- [#182 – Judith Thompson](https://stageworthy.ca/182-judith-thompson/) - Judith is a playwright, director, actor and professor of theatre at the University of Guelph, and the Artistic Director of RARE Theatre Company. She is the author of 15 published plays, many of which are performed all over the world. They...
- [#181 – Miriam Goldstein & Blythe Haynes](https://stageworthy.ca/181-miriam-goldstein-blythe-haynes/) - Pregnancy Pact is a pop-rock musical which tells the story of a group of teens who make a pact to become single mothers together. The 15-year-old Maddie is devoted to her three best friends and they are to her. So, when Brynn gets pregnant, the...
- [#180 – Steve Fisher & Torey Urquhart on Spur of the Moment's Shakespeare Shakesbeers Showdown](https://stageworthy.ca/180-steve-fisher-torey-urquhart-on-spur-of-the-moments-shakespeare-shakesbeers-showdown/) - #ShakesbeersShowdown is where Toronto’s hottest indie theatre companies face-off in a battle of winner-takes-all, loser-drinks-most, as contestants cold read scenes from Shakespeare’s notoriously-hard-to-read First Folio. The rules are simple:...
- [#179 – Ted Dykstra](https://stageworthy.ca/179-ted-dykstra/) - Ted has acted, directed, written and/or composed for every major theatre in Canada and around the world, including such great cities as New York, London and Tokyo. He is a proud graduate of The National Theatre School Of Canada, and a founding member...
- [#178 – Anne van Leeuwen](https://stageworthy.ca/178-anne-van-leeuwen/) - Anne is a Toronto based actor, and Artistic Director of Leroy Street Theatre. She received her Bachelor of Drama from Bishop’s University in 2006, and just last year, successfully navigated a year of training with New York’s prestigious Circle in...
- [#177 – Lucas Penner](https://stageworthy.ca/177-lucas-penner/) - Lucas Penner is a professional actor and songwriter specializing in composition and musical direction for theatre. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Theatre Arts (2017) from the George Brown Theatre School. Within the last three years he has been in...
- [#176 – Bri Proke & Bryce Hodgson: Grand Canyon](https://stageworthy.ca/176-bri-proke-bryce-hodgson-grand-canyon/) - Poised to join the ranks of Toronto’s favourite indie theatre spots, Blood Pact Theatre, in association with The Storefront Arts Initiative, announces the Grand Opening of a brand-new venue: GRAND CANYON. Located in the lively...
- [#175 – Scarred Leather](https://stageworthy.ca/175-scarred-leather/) - Scarred Leather is a supernatural Western by Adrianna Prosser that sends you back in time to Canada in 1842 when ghosts walked with you and your gun holster, "You can’t beat Death, and you sure as hell can’t cheat Death, but one day you might see...
- [#174 – Lianna Makuch](https://stageworthy.ca/174-lianna-makuch/) - Lianna is a second generation Ukrainian Canadian theatre artist. Lianna has enjoyed a diverse career working as an actor, creator, instructor, and artistic producer. Her main artistic ventures have been as an Artistic Associate and Producer with...
- [#173 – Evan Tsitsias](https://stageworthy.ca/173-evan-tsitsias/) - Evan is the Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director of Directors Lab North, a sister program to the Lincoln Center Directors Lab, of which he is an alum and now partnered with Luminato Festival. He is also the Co-Founder of the World Wide Lab, an...
- [#172 – Kristen Da Silva](https://stageworthy.ca/172-kristen-da-silva/) - Kristen Da Silva is a playwright and actor living near Toronto, Ontario. Her writing credits include Book Club (August Theatre Co, Port Stanley Festival Theatre); Gibson & Sons; Five Alarm (Port Stanley Festival Theatre,...
- [#171 – Franco Nguyen](https://stageworthy.ca/171-franco-nguyen/) - Franco Nguyen is an award-winning-multi-hyphenate-comedian-filmmaker-writer-director. Franco is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory, a member of their HouseCo ensemble, and a Bob Curry Fellow. A proud member of the...
- [#170 – Daniela Vlaskalic](https://stageworthy.ca/170-daniela-vlaskalic/) - Daniela Vlaskalic is an award-winning Canadian actor, writer and producer who has worked extensively across Canada including appearing in Theatrefront’s critically-acclaimed production of The Orange Dot by Sean Dixon, last year....
- [#169 – Gruesome Playground Injuries](https://stageworthy.ca/169-gruesome-playground-injuries/) - Leroy Street Theatre will be kicking off the 2019 winter theatre season with a new production of Gruesome Playground Injuries by Pulitzer Prize finalist, Rajiv Joseph. This highly acclaimed, time-jumping modern masterpiece is a rough-edged and...
- [#168 – Kate Ross](https://stageworthy.ca/168-kate-ross/) - Kate was born and raised in Toronto. She began her professional career, at a young age, performing in a number of movies-of-the-week. She is a graduate of both Etobicoke School of the Arts and George Brown Theatre School in Toronto. Since graduating...
- [#167 – Andrea Donaldson](https://stageworthy.ca/167-andrea-donaldson/) - For Nightwood: Grace by Jane Doe,Lo (or Dear Mr. Wells) by Rose Napoli - Dora Nominations Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Performance, Quiver by Anna Chatterton - Dora Nomination Outstanding Sound Design, and currently in fifth season as the...
- [#166 – Justine Christensen](https://stageworthy.ca/166-justine-christensen/) - Justine Christensen is a Toronto-born actor-writer-producer. She is a co-founder of LET ME IN, a platform through which she seeks to produce audience-engaging, socially-conscious theatre. Her past favourite acting credits include Hamlet (Hamlet &...
- [#165 – Cynthia Ashperger](https://stageworthy.ca/165-cynthia-ashperger/) - Dr. Cynthia Ashperger was born in Zagreb, Croatia where she had extensive experience in the theatre, film and television industry as an actor. She holds a PhD from University of Toronto’s Graduate Centre for Studies in Drama. She has taught acting...
- [#164 – David S. Craig and Richard Greenblatt](https://stageworthy.ca/164-david-s-craig-and-richard-greenblatt/) - David S. Craig David S. Craig is a Toronto based theatre artist who has written over thirty professionally produced dramatic works, garnering many awards and award nominations. Recent premiere productions include “BOMBERS: Reaping the Whirlwind”...
- [#163 – Fireside chat](https://stageworthy.ca/163-fireside-chat/) - On this holiday episode, host Phil Rickaby reflects on the year that was.
- [#162 – Adrianna Prosser II](https://stageworthy.ca/162-adrianna-prosser-ii/) - Adrianna is sometimes an actor, sometimes a playwright, but a full time geeky social media addict who supports mental health advocacy. She is the Host for the mental health storytelling podcast Stories Like Crazy. Adrianna was the Arts & History...
- [#161 – Thomas Gough](https://stageworthy.ca/161-thomas-gough/) - Thomas Gough was first on stage at the age of five, but clearly remembers acting before that. He works frequently in the Independent Theatre in Toronto, having appeared in the last few years with the Alumnæ Theatre, Safeword, Single Thread, the...
- [#160 – Sue Edworthy](https://stageworthy.ca/160-sue-edworthy/) - Sue Edworthy has worked in theatre, dance and opera organizations in and around Toronto such as Luminato, Opera Atelier, and Theatre Passe Muraille. She is a 2010 Harold Award recipient and recipient of the CharPR Prize for best publicity 2012...
- [#159 – Mairi Babb](https://stageworthy.ca/159-mairi-babb/) - Mairi Babb is Toronto based actor, originally from Ireland, who came to Toronto via Winnipeg. She's been seen in everything from The Rocky Horror Show, to The Pirates of Penzance, to War Horse. You can see her now in Eldritch Theatre's Space...
- [#158 – Lisa Norton](https://stageworthy.ca/158-lisa-norton/) - A Toronto native and graduate of George Brown Theatre School, Lisa Norton has had the pleasure of splitting her time between the worlds of stage, screen and voice acting. Her twenty-year theatre career has taken her across Canada to major venues...
- [#157 – Johnny Wideman - Theatre of the Beat](https://stageworthy.ca/157-johnny-wideman-theatre-of-the-beat/) - Johnny is the Artistic Director and a founding member of Theatre of the Beat. Studied Drama at the University of Waterloo & Theatre at the University of Sussex where he focused on politically oriented theatre & practitioners. He enjoys...
- [#156 – Siobhan Richardson & Jade Elliott McRae of Crux Encounter Productions](https://stageworthy.ca/156-siobhan-richardson-jade-elliott-mcrae-of-crux-encounter-productions/) - Crux Encounter Productions combines performance, research and development, and training to create a company unlike any other. Our mission is to be a home for stage combat. A sandbox for fellow fight directors and performers. A place to tell stories of...
- [#155 – Zazu Oke & Vince Deiulis Theatre Nidana’s Gods like Us](https://stageworthy.ca/155-zazu-oke-vince-deiulis-theatre-nidanas-gods-like-us/) - To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War, this worldwide premiere takes a look at the conflict through a lesser-known perspective. In November 1917, on a yam field in Nigeria, a farmer is approached by a...
- [#154 – Cora Matheson, Kararina Hatzinakos, and Mark Kreder from The Spur-Of-The-Moment Shakespeare Collective's Shakespeare in Hospitals](https://stageworthy.ca/154-cora-matheson-kararina-hatzinakos-and-mark-kreder-from-the-spur-of-the-moment-shakespeare-collectives-shakespeare-in-hospitals/) - The Spur-Of-The-Moment Shakespeare Collective (SOTMSC) was founded in 2010 by Victoria Urquhart and Sean Horbatiuk, to cultivate a community of emerging artists with a shared interest in Shakespeare and community engagement. Annually the SOTMSC...
- [#153 – Jordi O'Dael & Andew Gaunce of Aberrant Theatre, Presenting the Ghost Light Anthology](https://stageworthy.ca/153-jordi-odael-andew-gaunce-of-aberrant-theatre-presenting-the-ghost-light-anthology/) - Jordi O'Dael Jordi is a Toronto based trans nonbinary performer, director, dramaturg, and producer. A UWinnipeg/Randolph College alum, Jordi has based their career on portraying 12 year old children, ancient evil constructs, and creating queer punk...
- [#152 – Philip Akin](https://stageworthy.ca/152-philip-akin/) - Philip Akin has been acting and directing for over 40 years. In 2000, he was a founding member of Obsidian Theatre, Canada’s leading black theatre company, and has served as its Artistic Director since 2006. In this role, he has worked tirelessly to...
- [#151 – Rosanna Saracino](https://stageworthy.ca/151-rosanna-saracino/) - Rosanna Saracino is an Italian-Canadian director, dramaturge, educator, acting coach and costume designer, who has worked in the professional theatre industry for more than twenty years, with forays into directing and acting coaching in film, TV,...
- [#150 – Thea Fitz-James & Wes Babcock of Dark Day Monday](https://stageworthy.ca/150-thea-fitz-james-wes-babcock-of-dark-day-monday/) - Dark Day Monday is a curated monthly performance series featuring artists who defy expectations and break boundaries. We seek out acts that explore, play, and fuck with performance forms or genres. www.darkdaymonday.com...
- [#149 – Jennifer Walls](https://stageworthy.ca/149-jennifer-walls/) - Jennifer Walls is a performer producer, and voice-over actor. As a musical theatre performer she has played leading roles in a wide variety of musicals including RENT, Beauty And The Beast, The Wizard of Oz and number of Canadian premiers as well as...
- [#148 – Halifax Fringe Roundup #2](https://stageworthy.ca/148-halifax-fringe-roundup-2/) - The second Halifax Fringe Roundup! In this episode we check in with Andrew Gaunce, Laura Thornton, and Mariel Kathryn Hunter to see how their Fringes have been going, talk about shows they have loved, and about surviving Fringe exhaustion! Andrew...
- [#147 – Mariel K. Hunter](https://stageworthy.ca/147-mariel-k-hunter/) - Mariel Kathryn Hunter hails from Saint John, New Brunswick and moved across the country to pursue her acting career in 2012. She has since appeared in a number of independent films and web series, as well as on stage. Most recently she has performed...
- [#146 – Halifax Fringe Roundup #1](https://stageworthy.ca/146-halifax-fringe-roundup-1/) - The first of two Fringe Roundups for Halifax Fringe, with Andrew Gaunce, Laura Thornton, Emilie Alexandre, and Mariel Kathryn Hunter! Andrew Gaunce Instagram: @TempleGaunce Aberrant Theatre Instagram: @aberranttheatre Something Wrong Laura...
- [#145 – Kendall Savage](https://stageworthy.ca/145-kendall-savage/) - A graduate of The Randolph Academy of Performing Arts as well as The Players Academy Toronto, Kendall completed her Undergraduate BFA in Performing Arts at Concordia University Alumna 2013. Focusing her gifts in the direction of clown and comedy,...
- [#144 – Fundy Fringe Roundtable](https://stageworthy.ca/144-fundy-fringe-roundtable/) - A roundtable discussion featuring Fundy Fringe artists Franny McCabe-Bennett (actor/playwright of Bar Star), Elliot Delage (actor/playwright of 25), and Mark Foster (playwright of The Waiting Gentlewoman). Franny McCabe-Bennett www.frannymcb.com...
- [#143 – James McClure](https://stageworthy.ca/143-james-mcclure/) - James McClure is an award-winning writer, journalist, scholar and undergraduate instructor. In 2018, James’ newest play, Glass Closets, was chosen to be workshopped at Mount Allison University as part of the 2018 Playwrights’ Colony hosted by the...
- [#142 – Sarah Rankin](https://stageworthy.ca/142-sarah-rankin/) - Sarah Rankin is an actor educator, and the director of the Fundy Fringe. Twitter: @sarahrankin03 www.fundyfringefestival.com Twitter: @fundyfringefest
- [#141 – Aleena Needham](https://stageworthy.ca/141-aleena-needham/) - Aleena resides in London, ON with her husband William – who Directed “Passing Notes.” Aleena and William are very proud parents to their two sons, Lennon and Fletcher. Aleena is an actor, playwright and the proprietor of My...
- [#140 – Alexander Thomas](https://stageworthy.ca/140-alexander-thomas/) - Married to a spouse who works for the foreign service, American born Alexander, has lived in London, Berlin and currently in Toronto. He made his Toronto stage debut in HANGMAN at Storefront Theatre. Last summer he performed at the Toronto Fringe...
- [#139 – Eric Benson, Chanakya Mukherjee & Kate Werneburg from Dauntless City Theatre's Much Ado About Nothing](https://stageworthy.ca/139-eric-benson-chanakya-mukherjee-kate-werneburg-from-dauntless-city-theatres-much-ado-about-nothing/) - Dauntless City Theatre presents Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. In this fast-paced queer contemporary staging, the hijinks and heartbreak of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing come to life as you've never seen them before. You'll follow the...
- [#138 – Kristi Boulton](https://stageworthy.ca/138-kristi-boulton/) - Kristi Boulton an improv artist and is one of the members of the Improv Troupe, The Understudies, presenting Waaaay Off Broadway at the 2018 Hamilton Fringe. Waaaay Off Broadway: A Musical Improv Show! Waaaay Off Broadway is the musical improv...
- [#137 – Carolyn Bennett & Jennifer McKinley](https://stageworthy.ca/137-carolyn-bennett-jennifer-mckinley/) - Carolyn Bennett is an award-winning writer (2013 TIFF Screenwriting Intensive Jury Prize) and comedian living in Toronto. She was part of the 2017 Thousand Islands Playwrights' Unit and developed the full-length play The...
- [#136 – Toronto Fringe Roundup #2](https://stageworthy.ca/136-toronto-fringe-roundup-2/) - A roundtable conversation about Toronto Fringe on the last Saturday, as Tom McGee (Featherweight), Janelle Hanna (Robert.), Al Lafrance (I think I'm Dead), Danny Pagett (Prank), and Rebecca Perry (Bikeface) join host Phil Rickaby to talk...
- [#135 – Eliza Martin](https://stageworthy.ca/135-eliza-martin/) - ​Eliza was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She graduated from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts with a Drama Specialist before attending the Theatre and Drama Studies program at the University of Toronto and Sheridan College.Eliza...
- [#134 – Toronto Fringe Roundup #1](https://stageworthy.ca/134-toronto-fringe-roundup-1/) - A roundtable conversation about Toronto Fringe on the first Saturday, as Tom McGee (Featherweight), Janelle Hanna (Robert.), Belinda Corpuz (Lighters in the Air), Danny Pagett (Prank), and Rebecca Perry (Bikeface) join host Phil Rickaby to talk...
- [#133 – Hayley Pace & Daniel Walsh](https://stageworthy.ca/133-hayley-pace-daniel-walsh/) - Hayley Pace – Artistic Director, Playwright, Performer, DesignerHayley Pace is an award-winning performer from Kitchener, Ontario. She is a graduate of the Devised Theatre & Design programs at York University and since has worked internationally...
- [#132 – Madeleine Brown](https://stageworthy.ca/132-madeleine-brown/) - Madeleine Brown is a Toronto-based actor. Select acting credits: Imp (Filament Incubator/Epigraph Collective), Seasons (Toronto Fringe), Madeleine Says Sorry (Toronto Fringe), She Kills Monsters (Orphaned Egret) and Rowing (Chrysalis Workshop/Then...
- [#131 – Caleb Yong & Vince Deiulis of Theatre Nidana's Life Assignment](https://stageworthy.ca/131-caleb-yong-vince-deiulis-of-theatre-nidanas-life-assignment/) - A place for everyone and everyone in their place! In order to keep the economy moving, individuals are frequently assigned different jobs, names, religions, and relationships. When a Life Commissioning Agent unexpectedly shows up one evening to...
- [#130 – Kris Hagen](https://stageworthy.ca/130-kris-hagen/) - Kris Hagen is an actor and writer, known for Imposters (2017), Kim's Convenience (2016) and Tugg N Chugger (2015). Kris is also the creator of Lighters in the Air, premiering at the Toronto Fringe Festival. krishagen.com...
- [#128 – Eric Petersen](https://stageworthy.ca/128-eric-petersen/) - Eric Petersen is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Northwestern University. He has returned to Toronto after stints in New York, Chicago and Vancouver. While in Chicago, he was a board member of Halcyon Theatre and brought Ninaz...
- [#127 – Adam Seelig](https://stageworthy.ca/127-adam-seelig/) - Adam Seelig is the founder and Artistic Director of One Little Goat Theatre Company. He is the author of Every Day in the Morning (slow) (New Star Books, finalist for the 2011 ReLit Award in poetry) and his plays include Ubu...
- [#126 – Carlyn Rhamey](https://stageworthy.ca/126-carlyn-rhamey/) - Carlyn Rhamey is an actor, writer and co-founder of Squirrel Suit Productions, a theatre collective passionate about creating new work and making a positive impact on their community. Through Squirrel Suit, Carlyn wrote and performed her very first...
- [#125 – Ann & David Powell: Puppetmongers](https://stageworthy.ca/125-ann-david-powell-puppetmongers/) - Since Ann Powell and David Powell founded Puppetmongers in 1974, the company has become internationally recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of puppetry. So far we have created a dozen new plays for both young and general audiences, which...
- [#124 – Belinda Corpuz and Isabel Kanaan from Factory Theatre's Prairie Nurse](https://stageworthy.ca/124-belinda-corpuz-and-isabel-kanaan-from-factory-theatres-prairie-nurse/) - Belinda Corpuz Belinda is active in Toronto's professional and independent theatre scene. She has developed new Canadian works with Carlos Bulosan Theatre (CBT), Fu-GEN, Cahoots, Soulpepper Theatre, Pencil Kit Productions, and Expect Theatre (as part...
- [#123 – Stephen Near](https://stageworthy.ca/123-stephen-near/) - Stephen Near is a playwright and performer from Ottawa, ON and a graduate of York University. His plays have been performed across Canada in such festivals as the Ottawa Fringe, the Toronto Fringe, the Hamilton Fringe, New Ideas, and Summerworks. He...
- [#122 – #ShakesbeersShowdown](https://stageworthy.ca/122-shakesbeersshowdown/) - #ShakesbeersShowdown is where Toronto’s hottest indie Shakespeare companies face-off in a battle of winner-takes-all, loser-drinks-most, as contestants cold read scenes from Shakespeare’s notoriously-hard-to-read First Folio. The rules are...
- [#121 – Cass Van Wyck, Jesse Fraser, & Christopher Lewis from Unit 102's Therac 25](https://stageworthy.ca/121-cass-van-wyck-jesse-fraser-christopher-lewis-from-unit-102s-therac-25/) - Set in and around the Princess Margaret Hospital, the story of Alan and Moira exposes the harsh realities of the solitude and fears that accompany cancer treatment with brutal honesty and wry humour. Pettle’s writing comes from a place of awful...
- [#120 – Indie Theatre Creators Roundtable](https://stageworthy.ca/120-indie-theatre-creators-roundtable/) - These awesome indie theatre creators sat down with host Phil Rickaby as part of the first Indie Theatre Creators Roundtable: Christel Bartelse, Victoria Urquhart, Victoria Velenosi, and Janelle Hanna. Christel Bartelse is an Actor, Comic, Writer,...
- [#119 – Asitha Tennekoon](https://stageworthy.ca/119-asitha-tennekoon/) - Since moving to Toronto in the fall of 2014, Sri Lankan tenor Asitha Tennekoon has firmly established himself as a versatile singer, performing in a wide range of repertoire. He won the Dora Award for Best Male Performance as Paul in Tapestry...
- [#118 – Ryan M. Sero](https://stageworthy.ca/118-ryan-m-sero/) - Ryan M. Sero is a professional actor and writer. Past roles include Herbert Milk (A Modicum of Freedom), The Raccoon (Inbetween Places), Sancho Panza (Don Quixote), Mephistophiles (Doctor Faustus), Romeo (Romeo & Juliet: An Escapist...
- [#117 – Bryce Hodgson & Charlie Kerr of Blood Pact Theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/117-bryce-hodgson-charlie-kerr-of-blood-pact-theatre/) - Bryce Hodgson (Director, Co-Writer, Co-Set Designer) Bryce is a graduate of the Neighbourhood Playhouse in New York City, co founder of the Blind Pig Theatre in Vancouver, long time member of the Godlight theatre company (NYC) and Artistic director of...
- [#116 – Massimo Pagliaroli](https://stageworthy.ca/116-massimo-pagliaroli/) - Massimo Pagliaroli is a graduate of York University’s Directing program and has been working as an actor, writer and director for over fifteen years. Playwriting credits include Cheapskate (a winner in the 2005 Toronto Fringe New Play competition)...
- [#115 – Melody Johnson](https://stageworthy.ca/115-melody-johnson/) - Having performed from her hometown of Brantford, Ontario to Singapore, Melody has enjoyed moving from dramatic to comedic roles for over the last twenty years. Soon after graduating with a BFA from York University’s Theatre Performance program she...
- [#114 – Emmilia Gordon & Wes Berger](https://stageworthy.ca/114-emmilia-gordon-wes-berger/) - Emmilia Gordon Emmelia is a Vancouver actor making the big leap into the Toronto theatre scene. Fierce will be her first semi professional debut in Toronto and couldn’t have ask for a more supportive and kick ass team. She is two time Jessie...
- [#113 – Laura Mullin & Chris Tolley of the PlayME podcast](https://stageworthy.ca/113-laura-mullin-chris-tolley-of-the-playme-podcast/) - Chris Tolley is a writer, director and producer, and the Co-Artistic Director of Expect Theatre. After graduating from York University he teamed up with Laura Mullin, and together they have created award-winning multi-disciplinary productions...
- [#112 – Kat Sandler & Donna-Michelle St. Bernard](https://stageworthy.ca/112-kat-sandler-donna-michelle-st-bernard/) - Kat Sandler Kat Sandler is a writer, director and the Artistic Director of Theatre Brouhaha. She has directed twelve of her original plays in the last six years, including Toronto Best of Fringe hits Bright Lights, Punch...
- [#111 – Julia Nish-Lapidus & James Wallis of Shakespeare BASH'd](https://stageworthy.ca/111-julia-nish-lapidus-james-wallis-of-shakespeare-bashd/) - JULIA NISH-LAPIDUS Julia is an actor, director, and producer, as well as a Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Shakespeare BASH'd, where she has produced all of the company's productions. She has worked as the Managing Director of Common Boots...
- [#110 – Franny McCabe-Bennett](https://stageworthy.ca/110-franny-mccabe-bennett/) - Franny is an actor and playwright based in the GTA. She has performed her award-winning original work in Toronto, Hamilton, Oakville,, Stratford, Winnipeg MB, Saint John NB and New York City. She is returning for a second season at the Port Stanley...
- [#109 – Bil Antoniou](https://stageworthy.ca/109-bil-antoniou/) - Bil Antoniou has been performing for a number of years, amassing a number of interesting experiences that resulted from his decision to say yes to everything. Among them are appearing in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia at Hart House (his...
- [#108 – Audrey Dwyer](https://stageworthy.ca/108-audrey-dwyer/) - Audrey Dwyer has been a theatre artist, teacher and mentor for over fifteen years. She was a mentor for the Summerworks Leadership Program and led the program in 2012 and 2013. She was the Assistant Coordinator and Educator for Nightwood Theatre’s...
- [#107 – EmmaClaire Brightlyn](https://stageworthy.ca/107-emmaclaire-brightlyn/) - EmmaClaire Brightlyn is an actor arrived in Toronto. With an MA in Classical and Contemporary Text Performance from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, EmmaClaire has spent the last 8 years performing and making work in the UK. She has been...
- [#106 – Jess McAuley](https://stageworthy.ca/106-jess-mcauley/) - Originating from Niagara, Jess McAuley is a Brock University graduate (theatre studies, honours) with a passion for devised theatre, writing, and pushing the bounds of adventure on stage. Her recent credits with New Twist include Peter Panhandler...
- [#105 – Victoria Urquhart](https://stageworthy.ca/105-victoria-urquhart/) - Victoria Urquhart is a Toronto-based actor and director from Caledon. She is also a graduate from the University of Windsor’s 2010 B.F.A. Acting Program. This training has helped her to develop a focus on marrying Physical Theatre Practices with...
- [#104 – Lucy Eveleigh](https://stageworthy.ca/104-lucy-eveleigh/) - Lucy Eveleigh is the Executive Director of the Toronto Fringe Festival, and has been the Managing Director of the Toronto Fringe for the last five years, after two years as the General Manager for the SummerWorks Performance Festival and three...
- [#103 – Grace Gordon](https://stageworthy.ca/103-grace-gordon/) - Grace fell in love with the theatre at a tender age playing Goldilocks in nursery school. In high school she toured Macbeth and The Two Gentlemen of Verona with Montreal Shakespeare Theatre Company. Grace spent her summers exploring and cultivating...
- [#102 – Jeff Ho](https://stageworthy.ca/102-jeff-ho/) - Factory Theatre, in association with b current performing arts, is proud to present the world premiere of trace, a one-man-two-piano-play written, composed and performed by former Factory Artistic Associate Jeff Ho (Ophelia, Prince...
- [#101 – Jacquie P.A. Thomas](https://stageworthy.ca/101-jacquie-p-a-thomas/) - This year Jacquie P. Thomas celebrates her 25th Season as the Artistic Director of Theatre Gargantua, which she founded in 1992. In addition to her role as founder and Artistic Director, Jacquie has served Gargantua as an actor, director, producer,...
- [#100 – Sarah Lynn Strange](https://stageworthy.ca/100-sarah-lynn-strange/) - Sarah Lynn Strange is stoked to be Phil’s 100th podcast! 2017 marks a banner year, with 8 of 12 months working on stage, classics like Singin’ In The Rain and My Fair Lady, to a Disney dream role in Beauty & The Beast, and capping off the year...
- [#99 – Cathy Huang](https://stageworthy.ca/99-cathy-huang/) - Cathy Huang is an Asian-Canadian multidisciplinary theatre and film artist, and a classically trained singer and pianist. She aims to redefine what it means to be Canadian, and eventually start her own company to create art for and support young...
- [#98 – Will King](https://stageworthy.ca/98-will-king/) - Will is a graduate from the BFA Acting program at the University of Windsor. Will has trained at the Moscow Art Theatre School, and completed workshops with R.A.D.A., the Stratford Festival, and the S.I.T.I. Company from New York. He is also certified...
- [#97 – Nigel Shawn Williams](https://stageworthy.ca/97-nigel-shawn-williams/) - Nigel Shawn Williams is a four-time Dora Mavor Moore Award-winner as both actor and director. His theatre credits include The Merchant of Venice for Bard on the Beach this past summer, five seasons at Stratford Festival, four seasons at Shaw Festival,...
- [#96 – Adam Paolozza](https://stageworthy.ca/96-adam-paolozza/) - Adam Paolozza is a director, performer, producer, teacher and Artistic Director of Bad New Days. As a performer Adam has collaborated with Zou Theatre, Fixt Point, Why Not Theatre, Soulpepper, Vertical City, Litmus Theatre & Ahuri...
- [#95 – Ellie Moon & Brendan Healy: Asking For It](https://stageworthy.ca/95-ellie-moon-brendan-healy-asking-for-it/) - A documentary play that looks at gender roles and sexual consent in the wake of the Ghomeshi scandal, Asking For It considers the various ways in which sexual consent is understood personally, culturally, and legally. Moon speaks with...
- [#94 – Tennille Read](https://stageworthy.ca/94-tennille-read/) - Tennille Read is a Toronto based artist and graduate of George Brown Theatre School and Queen's University's Stage and Screen Studies. Selected theatre credits include: The Death of Mrs. Gandhi and the Beginning of New Physics (Everything but the...
- [#92 – Nina Okens](https://stageworthy.ca/92-nina-okens/) - Nina Okens is a Toronto based Designer. Her work has been seen in such productions as Pea Green Theatre Group’s Clique Claque and Three Men in a Boat, Cahoots Theatre Company and Theatre Passe Muraille’s Ultrasound, Théâtre Français de...
- [#91 – Tamlynn Bryson](https://stageworthy.ca/91-tamlynn-bryson/) - Tamlynn is an actor, writer, occasional director, infrequent musician, and constant avid cheese lover (despite her lactose intolerance.) She completed her BFA in Acting with a Certificate in Arts Management at the University of Windsor in 2015. Recent...
- [#90 – Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster](https://stageworthy.ca/90-courtney-chng-lancaster/) - Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster is presently a resident artist and the Shen Fellow at Soulpepper Theatre Company. She is a Founding Member of The Howland Company and a graduate of UBC, the Citadel/Banff Theatre Program and the Soulpepper...
- [#89 – A Rant](https://stageworthy.ca/89-a-rant/) - In light of recent events, there's no interview this week. Instead, host Phil Rickaby has some things on his mind. Stageworthy: http://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod
- [#88 – Amanda Cordner, Christina Bryson & Caire Burns talk about Divine at Summerworks](https://stageworthy.ca/88-amanda-cordner-christina-bryson-caire-burns-talk-about-divine-at-summerworks/) - DIVINE, performed by an all female cast, takes place in a dystopian Ontario: The Great Lakes are bone dry and the boreal forest has vanished under extreme arid heat. Bandits roam the desolate landscape searching ruined towns for the vanished element...
- [#84 – Triple Bypass Productions](https://stageworthy.ca/84-triple-bypass-productions/) - Melanie Pyne A Founding member of Triple ByPass Productions (Producer/Actor) - playing Denise inJohn Patrick Shanley's 'Savage in Limbo' at Toronto's Storefront theatre, Sandy in George F. Walker's'The End of Civilization' at Fraser Studio's Toronto,...
- [#83 – Janelle Hanna](https://stageworthy.ca/83-janelle-hanna/) - Janelle Hanna is an actor, educator, and short sassy woman, and is thrilled to be premiering her first full length solo show Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun at the Toronto Fringe. This will be Janelle’s 5th Toronto Fringe...
- [#76 – Pantsuit Improv](https://stageworthy.ca/76-pantsuit-improv/) - Pantsuit Improv are graduates of Bad Dog Comedy Theatre's Narrative Studio program, with past direction by Etan Muskat (Interim Artistic Director of Bad Dog Theatre) and training with Jess Bryson (Bad Dog Academy Director), Colin Munch (Second City...
- [#73 – Miles Cohen & Stephen Lafrenie of Mad Power](https://stageworthy.ca/73-miles-cohen-stephen-lafrenie-of-mad-power/) - Mad Power is an arts organization dedicated to the encouragement of artistic achievement and the protection of the rights of psychiatric survivors. Miles G. Cohen (Producer & Project Director) Mr. Cohen is a survivor with 40 years...
- [#69 – Benjamin Blais and the cast of Tough Jews](https://stageworthy.ca/69-benjamin-blais-and-the-cast-of-tough-jews/) - The Storefront Theatre and the Spadina Avenue Gang, present the world premiere production of Tough Jews, by internationally celebrated writer Michael Ross Albert and directed by Storefront founder and Co-Artistic Director Benjamin Blais draws...
- [#59 – Nicole Wilson & Alexander Offord: Good Old Neon Theatre](https://stageworthy.ca/59-nicole-wilson-alexander-offord-good-old-neon-theatre/) - Good Old Neon is a theatre and performance company committed to interrogating moral, social, and political paradoxes by integrating avant-garde aesthetics with traditional storytelling. Since its founding in 2013, Good Old Neon has mounted four...
- [#56 – Boxing Day](https://stageworthy.ca/56-boxing-day/) - A boxing day message.
- [#53 – Soulpepper's Albert Schultz & Lorenzo Sovoini](https://stageworthy.ca/53-soulpeppers-albert-schultz-lorenzo-sovoini/) - Starting December 9, Toronto’s Soulpepper presents the cherished holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, reimagined as a 1940s live-radio broadcast. Directed by Soulpepper Artistic Director Albert Schultz and designed by Lorenzo Sovoini. Albert...
- [#50 – Alec Toller & Joshua Browne](https://stageworthy.ca/50-alec-toller-joshua-browne/) - Allec Toller and Joshua Browne are the playwrights of The Queen’s Conjurer from Cirnclesnake productions, playing now until November 20th, 2016. John Dee was a 16th century adviser to Queen Elizabeth, and a scientist and magician when those...
- [#45 – Lindsey Middleton & Ben Hayward of Theatre by Committee](https://stageworthy.ca/45-lindsey-middleton-ben-hayward-of-theatre-by-committee/) - Theatre by Committee is proud to present “FAITH”, a new play by company member Ben Hayward. After a successful run at the Hamilton Fringe, “FAITH” will be performed in the Chapel of St. Luke’s United Church. “FAITH” follows the coming of...
- [#43 – Kat Letwin, Michael Musi & Kat Sandler of Theatre Brouhaha and Zoomer Live Theatre's Late Night](https://stageworthy.ca/43-kat-letwin-michael-musi-kat-sandler-of-theatre-brouhaha-and-zoomer-live-theatres-late-night/) - The old boys club of late night talk shows is about to be injected with an atomic shot of millennial female. Welcome to the final taping of Marty O’Malley’s Early Late Show, where heir apparent to the host chair, comedienne Sarah Goldberg ­ (Kat...
- [#42 – Crowdfunding Roundtable](https://stageworthy.ca/42-crowdfunding-roundtable/) - Crowdfunding offers indie theatre groups the opportunity to fundraise that doesn’t require the task of creating and organizing a fundraising event. Crowdfunding gives us the opportunity to get our campaign seen outside of our personal networks and...
- [#33 – Hamilton Fringe Roundup Part II](https://stageworthy.ca/33-hamilton-fringe-roundup-part-ii/) - Brian Morton of Theatre Erebus' Mary, I have his Pants, Dave Brennan (@brennandavidn) of The Tragedy of Othella Moore (@othellamoore), Olivia Fasullo of Referendum Productions' The Devil in the Details (@referendumpc), and Ryan M. Sero meet...
- [#31 – Hamilton Fringe Roundup Week I](https://stageworthy.ca/31-hamilton-fringe-roundup-week-i/) - Brian Morton of Theatre Erebus' Mary, I have his Pants, Esther Huh (@esthuh) and Dave Brennan (@brennandavidn) of The Tragedy of Othella Moore (@othellamoore), Olivia Fasullo of Referendum Productions' The Devil in the Details (@referendumpc)...
- [#29 – Toronto Fringe Week 2 Roundup](https://stageworthy.ca/29-toronto-fringe-week-2-roundup/) - The week 1 Toronto Fringe Roundup with producer of Damn Tank (@damntankTO), Laura McCallum (@lauramcsee), Nisha Coleman (@NishaColeman) of Self-Exile, David Kingsmill (@dragonliterate) of Romeo and Juliet Chainsaw Massacre (@RJMassacre), and Gillian...
- [#27 – Toronto Fringe Week 1 Roundup](https://stageworthy.ca/27-toronto-fringe-week-1-roundup/) - The week 1 Toronto Fringe Roundup with producer of Damn Tank (@damntankTO), Laura McCallum (@lauramcsee), Nisha Coleman (@NishaColeman) of Self-Exile, and Scott Garland and David Kingsmill (@dragonliterate) of Romeo and Juliet Chainsaw Massacre...
- [#25 – Scenes from Plays I Never Wrote](https://stageworthy.ca/25-scenes-from-plays-i-never-wrote/) - Record your album, make your film, open your restaurant, pursue your passion – what’s stopping you? Confronted with this question and unable to finish a script, playwright Katherine grapples with the voice in her head that’s controlling her...
- [#22 – Alexandra Simpson and the Terra Incognita Collective](https://stageworthy.ca/22-alexandra-simpson-and-the-terra-incognita-collective/) - Alexandra Simpson is an interdisciplinary theatre artist with a background in dance, music, documentary, play writing, installation and directing. She has created and produced a number of audience-immersive and site-specific shows that focus on the...
- [#19 – Daniel Pagett & Jason Maghanoy: Hangman](https://stageworthy.ca/19-daniel-pagett-jason-maghanoy-hangman/) - Daniel Pagett and Jason Maghanoy talk about Jason's play Hangman, opening May 13, 2016 at the Storefront Theatre. An examination of how we are shaped by our circumstances, Hangman follows the story of Alistair, a murderer who survives hanging for...

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