Outrageous Fortune: A (Kind of Official) Slings & Arrows Podcast

Outrageous Fortune Podcast Hosts Ebony Vines & Jessica Moss officially introduce themselves to listeners and give a brief update on Season 2.

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This is the Season One Finale of Outrageous Fortune podcast. In part two of our conversation with Paul Gross, Geoffrey Tennant himself, continues the interview where we chat about the full-circle moments of preparing to play King Lear at the Stratford Festival, secrets, dreams and the beloved Actors from Slings & Arrows who are no longer with us.

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Paul Gross, Geoffrey Tennant himself, joins us in a wide-ranging interview where we chat about playing King Lear at the Stratford Festival, Shakespearian text, and losing your mind. As an acclaimed actor and director, Paul had lots of insight to share about performing on stage and screen.

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/King-Lear

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When we started interviews for this podcast, one thing kept coming up: Niv Fichman saved the show. Niv saved the show with an elevator pitch given in an actual elevator. We had to talk to the man ourselves, and it’s a good thing we did; this was the first time he had talked at such length and detail about his experiences with the show, and as a producer extraordinaire.

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Martha Burns joined us for an interview after a long day in the rehearsal room to talk about Canadian theatre, difficult women, and more. Much like Ellen Fanshawe, Martha is an acclaimed leading lady with indomitable stage presence and… well, maybe that’s where the similarities end. 

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It’s a team effort when we talk to both Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison who were instrumental to the music in Slings and Arrows, including the clever, catchy, and beloved theme songs to each season. Musical theatre construction, what makes a good audition song, and some stories of departed and deeply-missed cast members are just part of lively conversation.

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We’ll be very honest: one of the biggest motivating factors for starting this podcast was that it would give us a chance to talk to Susan Coyne. As the ever-capable, forever-put-upon Anna Conroy, she was the heart, soul, and backbone of the New Burbage Festival, and as one of the three show creators, we couldn’t wait to ask her about her inspirations, favourite moments, and memories. 

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We’ll be very honest: one of the biggest motivating factors for starting this podcast was that it would give us a chance to talk to Susan Coyne. As the ever-capable, forever-put-upon Anna Conroy, she was the heart, soul, and backbone of the New Burbage Festival, and as one of the three show creators, we couldn’t wait to ask her about her inspirations, favourite moments, and memories. 

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Mark McKinney has been a part of some beloved television ensembles, including Saturday Night Live, The Kids in the Hall, and NBC's Superstore; but of course we know him as General Manager Richard Smith-Jones at the New Burbage Festival, as well as being one of the writers of Slings and Arrows. We talk to Mark about performing on stage, comedy writing, and collaboration.

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