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Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Andrea Matthews. This is an important interview for me, Andrea has a special place in my theatre journey, and I’m super delighted she was able to make the time. We chat about how stage management can evolve depending on the dynamic with the director, her desire to work with new-to-her directors, and I think you’ll be as shocked as me to learn she’s...

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Eve Vritsios. We talk about Eve’s personal strategy to the roles she takes in theatre, the hazards of taking prop work home, why a big heart leads to an excess in cats, and so much more.  Eve is an absolute delight of a human: sweet, modest, thoughtful, and has an adorably infectious laugh. On with the show!

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Shawn Chapman. We nerd out about videogames, Shawn’s plethora of cool hobbies, adhd and so much more. Shawn is clever, quick on his feet, and when it comes to my random line of questioning, such a good sport. On with the show.

Happy Friday drag lovers! This week’s guest is Dillon Brighton AKA Poison. We chat about the soothing qualities of water, the art to selecting music for drag performances, the climate of drag right now and so much more. Dillon is professional, well spoken, and well prepared but with a punk rock vibe. On with the show. https://linktr.ee/whatsyourpoisonxo

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Ashley Carlisle. We chat about her passion for all the intricacies of directing, including trusting your cast and crew to bring their own shine to a show and the anxieties on both sides of auditions. We also chat a bit about Clue and Ashley lets us in on a few behind the scenes secrets. Ashely is radiant and intelligent but also has a gentle warmth...

This is still easily one of my favorite episodes. Thrice we re-recorded this interview thanks to technical difficulties. Emily is a patient, positively delightful human and I still so appreciate her sense of humor and willingness to roll with the technical punches. Some adult content in this one; shield your children accordingly. 

Another great episode for rebroadcast! Bethany is a super chill and hilarious human and we chat about her bazillions of talents: dancing, acting, directing puppetry...you name it she's probably done it! 

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Liz Walton. .We chat about how she accidentally became an on-stage polygamist, Rex’s future theatre career, her passion for purple and much more. Liz is a riot, I wish you guys could see her facial expressions and mannerisms, although I'm sure you'll have almost as much fun listening as I did recording this interview. On with the show. 

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Claire Ross. We chat about big changes in education, her theatre experience, the importance of finding your own group of weirdos in life and much more. Claire is charming, chill, and super easy to talk to. On with the show.

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Christopher MacPherson. Chris made time for me during his VERY busy schedule being in like all the Imperial Theatre shows lately. We chat about this busy schedule as well as how Chris struggles with imposters syndrome paired with strong tenacity to achieve what he wants. Chris is jovial, quick to laughter, as well as modest and kind. On with the sh...

Happy Friday drag lovers! This week’s guest is Kris Truchan AKA Molly Kewl. We chat about music, fashion, I learn what marathon drag is and much more. Kris is charming and charismatic and I’m sure you will be as beguiled by Kris’ historical knowledge of queer spaces as I was. Important note, there are quite a few swears in this episode so shield your children accordingly. 

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Sam Regan. We talk about balancing night shift and theatre, why Mrs. Potts was a match for her, Disneyland and like a lot about migraines. Sam is bubbly, sweet, just a little ball of sunshine to chat with… although I should mention there is a smidge of foul language in this one, ironically, so shield your children accordingly. 

Happy Friday drag lovers! This week’s guest is Crystal Fach. We talk about so much in this episode and I learned so much writing this intro felt near impossible. The evolution and importance of language, diversity, inspiring  past programming and future exciting events and so so much more. Crystal is informed, well spoken and radiates fierceness, but is also warm and patient. On with the show. 

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Troy Zimmer. We chat about his experiences with anxiety at a young age and how they are contributing to finding passion in post secondary, understanding societies impact on us as well as the potential to change that impact, and much more. Troy is sincere, crazy smart, and has emotional intelligence that far surpasses his age. Plus, he’s the best da...

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Sara Joy. We chat about her love of learning, how music has inspired global travel, how music educators were impacted by the pandemic and much more. One of my favorite things about doing this show is listening to people nerd out about things they are passionate about and this episode is a prime example. Sara’s multifaceted passion for music and it’...

Happy Friday DRAG lovers! This week’s guest is Dave (Dayve Doucette) AKA Amanda Villa or affectionately, Mandy. For those who know me well, I flippin adore drag queens so I was a complete star struck nervous mess for this interview, but I promise, Dave’s boundless charm offsets this. We chat about how hockey played a large part in launching Dave’s drag career, how listening is one of the most impo...

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Max Major. I accidentally lied to Max, he is episode two of season 2. My bad, sorry Max. In today’s episode what don’t we talk about! Big career changes, the evils of social media, what planned spontaneity means and much more. A few swears in this one, tried to bleep ‘em but shield your children accordingly.  On with the show.

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Dave Mitchell. We talk about how missing football try outs changed the course of his life, the many layers to fight choreography, why staying in the moment is crucial in theatre and much more. Dave is thoughtful and direct and openly shares his experiences with a light sense of humor. On with the show.

Hello theatre lovers and welcome to the super special birthday episode! The surprise guest was – me! Brian Austin Jr. was busy. HUGE thank you to Adam Forristal for producing this and to Brent Wilkinson for co-hosting and most of all to those who attended the event to cheer us on. Warning: explicit language; shield your children accordingly. On with the show. 

Happy Friday theatre lovers! No episode posted today because tomorrow I am taking over the Refined Fool on London.  Join me for a live episode with a surprise guest! If that's not enough to tantalize you there will be 1/2 price bottles $5 glasses of wine and $6 beer cocktails. The live episode also marks the end of season 1! For season 2 Ive decided to start publishing episodes biweekly instead of...

Happy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Alexa De Carolis. We talk about her very first role in a Theatre Sarnia production, what coordinating makeup during the pandemic looked like, the case of the missing nose and much more. Alexa holds a lot of bright positive energy in a tiny little package and was a delight to interview. On with the show.

OOOOOOOOOOKlahoma.... ok now that that song is stuck in your head please enjoy this episode featuring Richard Teskey where he explains how 90s  brain drain, Oklahoma and a dare launched his theatre career. 

The nostalgia continues with this lovely episode featuring Mr. Ron Pask.

I feel guilty not publishing this week so I thought: give the people two rebroadcasts! This episode with Ryan stands out as probably the most random, in terms of topics: chest hair, on stage nudity, mental health, and of course furry pastry men. You're welcome. 

Hard to believe its almost been a year since this first recording. I remember thinking I would incorporate games of  into every episode...until I realized there was so much richness in what the guests had to say I didn't need them. Thanks Jay, for rolling with this and saying yes to the episodes no questions asked.