The Ontario Review for Disabled Arts

Cheers! The ORDA Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 6 episodes

The Ontario Review for Disabled Arts, Toronto’s first Disabled Arts Review, now has an official Podcast! Join Co-Hosts Hannah Smith & Shaharah "Gaz" Gaznabbi as they sit down for a coffee with Disabled & Neurodiverse Artists locally, nationally, and globally! Get ready to meet talented individuals who are making huge strides with the work they create, and dig deeper into who they are and what drives their art.

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Episode 6 - Patricia Allison X Ruff Radio 07.08.2025 48:03

We're back with our first ever CROSSOVER EPISODE! It is a delight to be joined by Patricia Allison, a Queer, Disabled Choreographer, Director, Movement Director, Self-Producer, and Collective Member at Shakespeare in the Ruff. We have a brilliant conversation about Shakespeare in the Ruff's Upcoming production of "Tiff'ny of Athens" wriitten by Christine Horne & Nathaniel H...

Episode 5 - Simon Jay 11.06.2025 54:59

Happy Pride Month, everybody! This week we have the pleasure of interviewing the person who started it all. Simon Jay is an Edinburgh based Theatre Reviewer, Comedian, Producer, Director, Playwright, and is the Creator and Editor of the Neurodiverse Review UK. We genuinely wouldn't have ORDA without him! Simon gives us crash course in Theatre Reviewing-- providing 3 important things to keep in...

Episode 4 - Sanjay Lago 28.05.2025 47:11

This week's discussion is one you don't want to miss (especially if you are a Doctor Who fanatic!) Sanjay Lago is a vivacious Glasgow-Based Actor, Writer, Comedian & Facilitator. He discusses the importance of being Neurodelicious, rather than Neurospicy, finding your tribe, and the idea that you are always emerging. And if you are looking for a show to support, he will be performing i...

Episode 3 - Irah Salo 21.05.2025 49:13

We are very excited to have our friend Irah Salo as the next guest on "Cheers! The ORDA Podcast". Irah is a Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, & Graphic and Web Designer! You name it, and Irah is a genius at it! We chat about how they, as a musician, got into the world of theatre, and their unique ability to convey narratives through vibrations. Keep your eye...

Episode 2 - Eden Ulnik 14.05.2025 39:13

This week, we sit down with Eden Ulnik, our first ever guest! Eden is a deviser, playwright, director, set designer, and all around multi-disciplinary artist. Together, we parse through leading with forgiveness, navigating the neurotypical structures we've been wired into, and much more! Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to reach us, you can... Fol...

Episode 1 - Hannah Smith & Shaharah Gaznabbi 07.05.2025 47:18

How do we make access accessible? What are the changes we want to see in the Theatre Industry as Disabled artists? How can we de-Industrialise the Theatre Industry? Join Co-Hosts Hannah Smith and Shaharah "Gaz" Gaznabbi as they interview each other in the first episode of "Cheers! The ORDA Podcast". Keep your eyes and ears out for weekly episodes -- every Wednesday! If you wish to...