(Art)versations - Hosted by Bri Clarke

Mike Flynn is a physics teacher at St. Matthew’s High School in Ottawa. We talk about how he grew up balancing physics and theatre, why teaching high schoolers is better than an anechoic chamber at The Canadian Space Agency, and his favourite prank to play on his students involving a cooler.

Sarah is in her final year at Ryerson University for a BFA in Performance Acting. We talk about the impact that a recently passed professor had on her, her emotional journey with body image, and why she’s producing a play that terrifies her. Follow her Instagram: @sarah_shoshana

Kirsten is a dancer and choreographer, based in Toronto. We talk about her current research on the concept of time, the unique experience she had watching Rock Bottom Movement’s “hollow mountain”, how she grew up training in multiple sports and much more. Follow her Instagram: @kirstsullivan

Jake is in his final year at Ryerson University for a BFA in Performance Dance. We talk about our competitive dance days, his experience running the New York City Marathon, and his current obsession with the singer Lauv. Follow his Instagram: @jake_myles and check out “Mountain Movers Podcast” on Apple and Spotify.

Kat is in her final year at Ryerson University for a BFA in Performance Production. We talk about our experience working with Dylan Crossman of the Merce Cunningham Trust, how she built a ramp at Honest Ed’s, and our dream cast for a 2030 revival of American Idiot. Follow her Instagram: @katurdays

Judy is in her final year at Ryerson University for a BFA in Performance Dance. We talk about the interchangeability of being a student and a teacher, her plans after graduation, the artist's role in society and more. Follow her Instagram: @judstahhh

Maya, Zoie and Kat were my roommates during our time at The Performing Arts Project. We would often unwind with each other after long days and it was always a party and a half. Join us for a heated argument about which High School Musical movie is the best, a discussion on why theatre should be more accessible, and so much more.

Instagrams: @mayaefrat_ @zoietannous @seeyanerds

Original air date: September 18, 2019

Jacey is a performer, and costume designer who just graduated from Rider University with a BA in Acting. We sat down at The Performing Arts Project during our break to talk about a fruitful experience she had working backstage and how anxiety can be a superpower for performers.

Instagram: @jaceyymorgann_

Original air date: September 9, 2019

James is a performer and photographer in sophomore year at the University of Notre Dame as a Theatre major. We sat down at The Performing Arts Project during our break to talk about his passion for rowing, and the photo-worthy landscapes of North Chicago.

Instagrams: @jaymowis @thisgoodlyframe

Original air date: September 3, 2019