Spindle Collective is back to bring chills to your spine with their latest work, Síofra. Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch are the creative minds behind SAMCA, Síofra, and the forthcoming SpilleHOLLE. I get to ask them about these shows, about their process, and what audiences can expect from Síofra. Natalia Bushnik and Kathleen Welch 1.…
Vaughan’s Theatre Ya Knowww is heading to downtown Toronto for their inaugural Pan-Asian Theatre Festival. Artistic Director Ethan Persyko took some time to answer my questions about the festival, why a festival like this is so important, and what audiences can expect from the festival’s programming. Ethan Persyko 1. Can you please introduce yourself to…
Chisato Minamimura’s Mark of a Woman is the final presentation of Theatre Passe Muraille’s #BeyondTO series! A truly remarkable piece blending dance and performance, Mark of a Woman is sure to be an unforgettable experience. I asked Chisato about the play, some of the accessibility options available, and her inspiration for the show! Chisato MinamimuraPhoto…
The Howland Company and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre are collaborating on the final show of Buddies’ season, take rimbaud. Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster is a part of the stellar cast of take rimbaud, and I got to ask her about the show, about her relationship with The Howland Company, and what audiences can expect from…
Are you ready for the wedding of the year? ARC is back with their upcoming production of Sam Holcroft’s A Mirror. Jonelle Gunderson is taking on the role of Mei/Bride in this intriguing production. We get to talk about her history with ARC, her roles on the big screen, and what audiences can expect from…
You’ve probably seen Teresa Przybylski’s name in several theatre programs, as she’s made her mark on the theatre scene with her incredible and innovative designs. Now, she’s putting that attention to detail into Koffler Arts’ Self-Portrait As A Coffee Pot by William Kentridge. Teresa tells me all about her career, this project, and what folks…
Montreal’ Imago Theatre is bringing the World Premiere of Cult Play to audiences this fall. A multi-media experience with plenty of audience participation, Cult Play is unlike anything you’ve seen before! I got to ask author Scout Rexe and director Annie Valentina some questions about Cult Play, their process, and what audiences can expect from…
It’s been a while since I’ve had a Stage Door Dialogues to share with you, and I’m so excited that this interview gets to be with 郝邦宇 Steven Hao. 郝邦宇 Steven Hao is an award winning director, actor, writer, and the Artistic Director of Pucker’s, currently based in Tkaronto. Born and raised in China, Steven…
Montreal native Oren Safdie has been cheering for the Canadiens for as long as he can remember. He infuses this love of hockey, and the player he idolized in his youth, into his latest theatrical work Beyond Ken Dryden. I get to talk to Oren about the show, his prolific work on both stage and…
The Bealtaine Theatre Festival is an all-Irish Theatre Festival in its first year here in Toronto. With plenty of entertainment and cultural offerings, there's sure to be something for everyone! I got to ask Beatriz Lôbo Campos some questions about the Festival and what audiences can expect from its inaugural run! Could you please introduce…
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