Informalities

With festival season coming up, host Shawn DeSouza-Coelho sits down with arts administrator extraordinaire Cassandra Piroutz to discuss the value of volunteerism in the arts community.

Hosts Shawn DeSouza-Coelho and Sukhpreet Sangha sit down with Johnny Wideman to discuss his company Theatre of the Beat's work with the Mennonite community, and the need for targeted, community-driven theatrical work.

Host Shawn DeSouza-Coelho sits down with Pam Patel, Artistic Director of MT Space in Kitchener-Waterloo, to discuss the nature and role of social justice theatre in the community, as well as art in a world of Donald Trumps, and the artistic bridge between Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto.

The Informal Upright Crew discuss their visions for the company and the kind of work they'd like to see in the world.

Host Shawn DeSouza-Coelho sits down with Trevor Copp to discuss his company Tottering Biped Theatre's mandate/work within the Burlington community, and the need to view theatre as an ever evolving process.

Host Shawn DeSouza-Coelho speaks with actor and producer Tyrone Savage on the stage of indie theatre in Toronto, and his vision for a new theatrical company.

Host Shawn DeSouza-Coelho discusses playwriting with playwright and producer Michael Ross Albert, as well as the creative process that led to the world premiere of his play Tough Jews, premiering at The Storefront Theatre.

Hosts Shawn DeSouza-Coelho and Sukhpreet Sangha sit down with playwright and actor Meghan Swaby about her inspirations writing her hit play Venus' Daughter, and the value of Shakespeare's works in a culture of diversity.