Hailing from the Qashqai tribe in Iran, Donia Kash (they/them) is an agendered multi-disciplinary performer and filmmaker.  Catch Donia at the helm of the very queer feature film Slay directed by Jem Garrard, which made headlines in the Comedy/Horror Genre. They've had the tremendous opportunity to represent Canadian/Persian storytelling for the role of Kian in Parifam directed by Panthea Vatandoost and written by Aki Yaghoubi.

Recently, Donia was named A Star to Watch at the Whistler Film Festival and received a UBCP award nomination for their performance in Hallmark’s, Hearts In The Game. Donia’s other recent television credits include a multi-season recurring role on A Million Little Things (ABC), So Help Me Todd (CBS), and many more to come in 2025. Next, When Donia isn’t acting, writing, or creating they can be found playing pickleball or making Persian soup with their Mom. 

Follow them on IG @donia.kash

We are so excited for our first interview.

Introducing our podcast’s very first guest, Shane Savage! 

Shane is Originally from Melbourne, Australia, and is now residing in Vancouver, Canada. Shane has spent the last 17 years as a multidisciplinary Performing Artist, juggling many hats including Actor, Director, Writer, Producer and Educator. He has won awards internationally for his creative work in film, has extensive training in both theatre and film, formed his own theatre company in Austrailia, and has taught at Howard Fine Studio Australia as well as at Australia’s National Theatre Drama School. Shane now runs and coaches in his own studio, Sonder Acting, in Vancouver. 

He is that and so much more! 

Please go and read his full bio and see all his offerings at www.sonderacting.com 

Welcome to "Talk Theatre With Us," a captivating new podcast brought to you by Jigsaw Magnolia Productions. Hosted by Jason Donaldson and Metta Rose, this podcast delves into the world of theatre and performance.

Join us each month as we engage in enlightening conversations with a diverse array of guests, including actors, clowns, improvisers, comedians, athletes, coaches, and educators. Discover the unique approaches and techniques these talented individuals use to prepare for peak performance.

Our inaugural episode is set to launch on January 6th, 2025. With insightful discussions and bonus episodes for subscribers, there's plenty to look forward to. We invite you to listen in and explore the art of performance with us. Let's talk theatre!