Backstage Chatter @ The Segal

Backstage Chatter @ the Segal - Clue: On Stage

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

Clue: On Stage is a riotous theatrical twist on the beloved cult film - and at the heart of its mayhem are the artists who bring this classic whodunit to life. On this episode of Backstage Chatter, we go behind the scenes with actor Tamara Brown, who plays the delightfully eccentric Mrs. Peacock, and Associate Director Zach Counsil, a seasoned Clue veteran who has worked on numerous productions of the play across the country. Together, they unpack the joy, chaos, and razor-sharp timing required to stage such a fast-paced comedy, and reflect on what makes Clue such an enduring piece of pop culture. From wild wigs to murder weapons, this episode is filled with secrets, laughter, and a dash of mustard in the library. Hosted by Sarah Deshaies.

This episode of Backstage Chatter @ the Segal is hosted by the incomparable Sarah Deshaies.

Backstage Chatter @ the Segal - Max and Aaron Write a Musical

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

In this episode of Backstage Chatter, we dive into the vibrant world of Max and Aaron Write a Musical. It's a joyful, queer rom-com about two childhood friends and creative partners trying to finish a musical loosely based on their lives in a single day - while their own story takes an unexpected turn. Joining us are creator and director Trevor Barrette, along with Émile Auger and Nathaniel Bacon, who play the characters of Aaron and Jesse. Together, they reflect on the development of the show, the joy and vulnerability of telling a story so unabashedly queer, and the deep connection the piece has to Montreal’s creative community. Hosted by Sarah Deshaies.

This episode of Backstage Chatter @ the Segal is hosted by the incomparable Sarah Deshaies.

Backstage Chatter @ The Segal - Our Little Secret: The 23andMe® Musical

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage! Our Little Secret: The 23andMe® Musical is the hilarious and heartfelt true story of Noam Tomaschoff’s unexpected discovery that he wasn’t an only child—but had over 35 siblings around the world. On this episode of Backstage Chatter @ the Segal, Noam and his parents, Gideon and Sylvie, reflect on the deeply personal journey of turning that revelation into a musical. Hosted by the incomparable Sarah Deshaies, this episode offers a candid and moving look at how the creative process became a source of healing, connection, and growth for the entire family. 

This episode of Backstage Chatter @ the Segal is hosted by the incomparable Sarah Deshaies.

Backstage Chatter @ The Segal - The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

The Great Divide

Join Director Trevor Barrette, two of three translators, Aron Gonshor and Anna Fishman Gonshor (Edit Kuper lives in Toronto), and Costume Designer Sabrina Miller to discuss the process of bridging historical settings (1911 New York City) with modern aesthetics (punk rock culture) and delve into the challenges and conversations surrounding authenticity and innovation while bringing a new Yiddish work to life. 

This Sunday @ the Segal is hosted by our incomparable 2023-2024 season host, Sarah Deshaies (CJAD radio).

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

Fifteen Dogs

Fifteen Dogs is a stage adaptation by Marie Farsi of the Giller® Prize-winning novel of the same name by Andrés Alexis. This Sunday @ the Segal will bring together two local playwrights - Alice Abracen (The Covenant) and Michaela Di Cesare (Extra/Beautiful/U) - to discuss the artistry of adaptation. How do you stay true to the spirit of a piece of literature? How does dramatization change a story?

This Sunday @ the Segal is hosted by our incomparable 2023-2024 season host, Sarah Deshaies (CJAD radio).

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

Boy Falls From The Sky

Since Boy Falls From The Sky is a showbiz tell-all that explores the perspective of a life-long performer climbing the ranks of the theatre, TV, and film industries, this edition of Sunday @ the Segal will be a one-on-one interview with one of Canada’s most respected agents, Shari Quallenberg of AMI Artists.

This Sunday @ the Segal is hosted by our incomparable 2023-2024 season host, Sarah Deshaies (CJAD radio).

An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Join us for this exciting panel discussion bringing together a quartet of music experts, featuring jazz musician Ranee Lee, former Montreal Gazette music critic Bernard Perusse, singer-songwriter Sarah Segal-Lazar, and music journalist Erik Leijon.

This Sunday @ the Segal is hosted by our incomparable 2023-2024 season host, Sarah Deshaies (CJAD radio).

Best known for her career as a glamorous diva of stage & screen, Josephine Baker’s legacy is celebrated for acting as a spy for the allied forces in WW2 and an essential figure of the civil rights movement in the United States. She proved beyond all doubt that the tassel can be mightier than the sword (and even the pen!). 

Baker’s Burlesque Legacy: a conversations on the politics and popping pasties brings together four brilliant bombshells of Montreal's own fabulous burlesque scene, Lou Lou La Duchesse de Riere, The Foxy Lexxi Brown, Yaya Havana, and Zyra Lee Vanity, to discuss the rich history of their art and the intersection of burlesque and activism for an exciting preshow panel discussion. Feathers, fans, and fearless questions included! Moderated by the lovely and multi-talented, Votre Dame!