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In this week’s episode I sit down with Jeff Madden. Jeff Madden is a performer and teacher at both Randolph and Sheridan College. In our conversation today we discuss how he began working in the theatre industry, his time at the Shaw Festival and his experiences starring in Jersey Boys as Frankie Valli, as well as what he looks for in the people he works with in the industry, and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future. Jeff is going to be featured onstage at the Toronto Fringe Festival in "ECHOES - A New Musical" which starts performances Wednesday June 29th. For more information, pictures and videos, go to facebook.com/EchoesTheMusical. Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased at FringeToronto.com.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Gabriel Antonacci. Gabe is an actor currently performing at the Stratford Festival. In our conversation today we discuss his early experiences in the theatre industry, his time in Jersey Boys and the national tour of American Idiot, and what he looks for in the people he works with. We also spoke about his three seasons at the Stratford Festival as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Gillian Saunders. Gillian Saunders is the head of dance for Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre program and has performed in the industry in such shows as The Phantom of the Opera and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In our conversation today we discuss how she got involved in the theatre industry, her work as a teacher at Sheridan, and where she hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week's episode I sit down with Anthony Bastianon. Anthony Bastianon is a music director, a composer, and a composer. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences in the industry, what he looks for in the people he works with, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future and how it's morphing.

In this week's episode I sit down with Patrick Maubert. Patrick Maubert is a performer, director, and is Associate Artistic Director for No Strings Theatre. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences working in Canada, the US, and England as well as how they differ from one another. We also spoke about his work with No Strings Theatre, the programs they are developing, and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week's episode I sit down with Nancy Palk. Nancy Palk is a performer, director, and founding member of the Soulpepper Theatre Company. In our conversation today we discuss her training at the National Theatre School, her experiences at the Stratford Festival, and where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future. Nancy also shares some very interesting insights on acting and her process when approaching a role.

In this week's episode I sit down with Stephen Greig. Stephen Greig is a performer, a choreographer, and is also a talent agent with da Costa Talent. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences working in the industry, his experiences teaching at Sheridan, and what he looks for in the people he works with both from a choreographer's perspective and from a talent agent's perspective.

In this week's episode I sit down with Marcia Johnson. Marcia Johnson is a performer, writer, and teacher. In our conversation today we discuss how she got involved in the theatre industry, her work as a playwright, and where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week's episode I sit down with Charles Ross. Charles Ross is the creator and star of his one man show One Man Star Wars Trilogy. Charlie Ross has been performing One Man Stars Trilogy for 15 years and has toured it to places such as New York City and London’s West End. In our conversation today we discuss the creation of this show, how it was developed and became what it is today, and what he thinks are the most important things to remember when creating your own work in this industry.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Ryan DeSouza. Ryan DeSouza is Associate Music Director at the Shaw Festival and also works as a composer. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences in the industry, what he looks for in the people he works with and hires, and how important it is to create your own opportunities in the theatre industry and to not be afraid to ask people for favours and chances at opportunities that you are really passionate about.