In this week’s episode I sit down with Joseph Tritt. Joseph Tritt is a Canadian music director currently working on Lucky Stiff with Drayton Entertainment. In our conversation today we discuss what drew him to musical theatre, his experiences in school both in Manitoba and New York, as well as some of his most positive experiences in the industry so far. We also discuss his time as the music intern at the Shaw Festival, the lessons he has taken from some of his mentors in the industry, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Jessica Gallant. Jessica Gallant is a songwriter and actress who played Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival for their 2015 and 2016 seasons. In our conversation today we discuss how theatre was introduced to her growing up on Prince Edward Island, how growing up playing sports has helped her in her theatre career, as well as the things she learnt from her time training at Sheridan College. We also discuss her experiences playing Anne Shirley at the Charlottetown Festival, her experiences writing and producing her own self-titled EP, and where she hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Luc Trottier and Noah MacDougall. These gentlemen are the creators of the new Canadian musical “Perry Loved Mary” that is being produced at the Old Flame Brewery August 14th to 19th. In our conversation today we discuss how this dynamic duo met, where the idea for this piece came from, as well as what they learned from their first production of this show last year. We also discuss their process for writing the show, what is different in the upcoming production, as well as where they see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Ryan Jacobs. Ryan Jacobs is a performer, director, teacher, and is the Artistic Director of Suitcase Theatre. In our conversation today we discuss the types of theatre opportunities there are for people in smaller towns, his theatre training in Miami, as well as his experiences working at the French Woods Festival in New York State. We also discuss how Ryan got involved working with Suitcase Theatre, his work as a writer and director, as well as where he see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Michelle Monteith. Michelle Monteith is a Canadian actress. In our conversation today we discuss her experiences getting involved in the theatre industry, how each new role an actor steps into is a chance to continue developing their own artistic voice, as well as how important it is for an actor to bring that artistic voice to the work they do. We also discuss some of her most positive experiences in the theatre industry, what advice she would give herself at the beginning of her career, and where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Bruce Dow. Bruce Dow is an actor, director, writer, and teacher. In our conversation today we discuss how he was introduced to the theatre as a child, the role structure and form play in theatre, as well as the importance of staying open to new ideas and perspectives. We also discuss some of his most positive experiences in the industry, the differences he has noticed between theatre in Canada and the United States, and the things that are happening in theatre in Canada that are exciting him. Bruce also shares some great advice for performers who are just coming out of school and speaks about how important it is to have hobbies and interests outside of theatre.

In this week's episode I sit down with Gabi Epstein. Gabi Epstein is a performer and teacher. In our conversation today we discuss how she was introduced to theatre, how her background in music has helped her in her performing career, as well as the importance of doing things that scare you. We also discuss her experiences portraying Fanny Brice, the most important things she has learning through her experiences in the industry, and where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Derrick Chua. Derrick Chua is an entertainment lawyer, independent theatre producer, and was the president of the Toronto Fringe for ten years. In our conversation today we discuss how he got involved in the world of theatre, how he began producing shows, as well as how his experiences practicing law have helped him as a theatre producer. We also discuss his experiences co-founding Studio 180, his experiences with the Fringe Festival both in Toronto and Edinburgh, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Michael Rubinoff. Michael Rubinoff is the Associate Dean for the Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College. In our conversation today we recap the things he has done and been a part of over the past year, we discuss Come From Away’s Toronto run and it’s transition to Broadway, as well as what he has learned through these experiences. We also discuss the work he is doing at Sheridan College with the Canadian Music Theatre Project, the exciting collaborations and relationships he is developing in musical theatre around the world, as well as what he looks for when approached with a new project or idea and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Nathan Carroll. Nathan Carroll is an actor, singer, dancer, writer, and musician. In our conversation today we discuss why he was drawn to theatre as a child, the opportunities that lead him to pursuing a career in theatre, as well as what he learned from his experiences going to school at George Brown. We also discuss some of his most positive experiences in the industry and what it was that made them so positive, the importance of empathy and kindness in the theatre industry, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.