Stage Door Podcast

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the Australian actor Hadrian Conyngham! Together they chat about getting back into acting after Covid, the importance of new queer works in Australia, working with the fantastic team at Fruit Box Theatre on 'Comfort, Spin, Travel', diversity in theatre and more! For more about Hadrian and Comfort, Spin, Travel check out: @hadrianconyngham on Ins...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the Australian actor, puppeteer, writer and current cast member of Darkness, Drew Wilson! Together they chat about the creation of Darkness, a new theatrical experience in Sydney, how he got his start in puppeteering through War Horse, the precise chaos of being a swing, getting involved with new theatre and more! For more about Drew and Darknes...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the Model, performer, BLM advocate and self-titled fat & queer content creator, Milo Hartill! Together they chat about the crazy world of Fangirls The Musical, Bringing more diversity to the stage in Australia, creating a space in the arts where everyone feels welcome, the differences between body positivity and body acceptance and so much more!...

In this week's episode and our season 3 finale, Tori and Eliza are joined by the owner, producer and co-found of Salty Theatre, Ashley Taylor Tickell! Together they discuss the upcoming Australian premiere of Stranger Sings! the Musical Parody, the value in nourishing new musicals, the importance of finding the truth in parody, how shows such as Stranger Sings open the gates to the general public...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by one of the Associate Producers for Australian Theatre Live, Lucy Clements! Together the discuss the launch of Australia's own theatre streaming platform, the vision behind creating ATL, the importance of making theatre accessible in all forms, some of Lucy's top pick to watch on the platform and more! For more on Australian Theatre Live check ou...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined once again by their favourite deep dive cohost, Gareth Isaac! This week our host's cancan their way into a deep dive into the spectacular Moulin Rouge The Musical! Together they discuss the movie to stage adaptation, how the use of pop music makes the show more accessible to a wider audience, the insane choreography, the spectacle and so much more!...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by current cast member of SIX The Musical Australia, Chelsea Dawson! Together they discuss graduating university during the Covid 19 pandemic, the beauty of the SIX Queendom, taking the leap from full time study straight into a professional gig, audition advice and so much more! Leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you’d love to hear in...

In this week's episode, we’re switching things up a little bit Eliza and Gareth are joined by their fellow co-host Tori! Together they discuss Tori making their writing debut at Sydney Fringe, the process of putting up a show for the first time, the importance of telling queer stories, how their gender journey has impacted their writing process and more! Leave us a rate and review, and let us know...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined once again by their favourite deep dive cohost, Gareth Isaac! Together they stare down the barrel of the cult favourite musical Heathers diving into everything from the new songs developed for the West End production, the insane fanbase of the show, differences between the original film and the musical adaption, the grip this show has on the amateu...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by a current super swing in Friends: The Musical Parody, Lucinda Wilson! Together they discuss taking the massive leap from studying full-time to swinging in a touring show, the importance of making mistakes, making her QPAC debut, her tips for first-time swings and more! For more about Lucinda check out: @lucinda.wilson on Instagram Tickets for Fr...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by queer creative, writer and performer Sarah Carroll! Together they discuss the creation of Sarah's first one-woman show 'Cherry', the impact of mentors for budding creators, the process of creating and mounting a show, the struggles of indie theatre in Australia and more! For more about Sarah check out: @_sarahleigh on Instagram @cherrytheshow on...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by fantastic Sydney-based performer Ren McMeiken! Together they discuss Ren's Sydney debut, her move from NZ to study at the Queensland Conservatorium, the fantastical chaos of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the struggles that health and mental health add to the intense world of a performer and so so much more! For more about Ren check out: @laurenmcm...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined once again by their favourite deep dive cohost, Gareth Isaac! Together they delve into the world of the resurrected Broadway phenomenon, Beetlejuice, chatting about everything from the incredible resurrection of the show, the set design, casting choices, the shit in viewership and so much more! Leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you’d...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by up and coming queer playwright Jacob Parker! Together they discuss how Jacob found himself as a writer, how he works through writing slumps, the process of creating and putting up his first show, why queer theatre is so important, advice for young writers and more! For more about Jacob check out: @jaffle888 on Instagram Leave us a rate and revie...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by phenomenal queer artist and current cast member of 'Antigone' with State Theatre Company of South Australia, Chiara Gabrielli! Together they discuss how Chiara came to find herself in the world of Drag Kings and Queens, why this new reimaging of Antigone by Elena Carapetis (after Sophocles) packs such a punch, the importance of acknowledging bur...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the insanely talented, Jarrod Draper, a current cast member of Moulin Rouge: The Musical. Together they discuss how Jarrod first stepped into the world of musical theatre, the ever-changing landscape of theatre in Australia, the hard but positive impact of covid on the company of Moulin Rouge, audition advice and more For more about Jarrod and t...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined not by a guest, but rather a cheeky bevaragino! Together, Tori and Eliza catch you up on their busy lives, what they have been up to, the dreaded burnout as well as answering questions the listeners have sent in to get to know our fabulous hosts more. Welcome, to Stage Door Wine Night! Leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you’d love to...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the hilarious, fabulously talented up and comer Katelin Koprivec, current cast member of "The Deb" with The Australian Theatre for Young People. Together they discuss making her professional debut, being a part of a new piece of impactful Australian music theatre, how she is recovering after the impact Covid-19 had on the arts industry, the chan...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by Elizabeth Hay, a current cast member from the Australian Tour of "Girl From The North Country"! Together they discuss tour life, the history behind the show, advice to fellow performers who are in the midst of audition season, how this show has impacted audiences and more! For more about Elizabeth and Girl from The North Country check out: @eliz...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined once again by their favourite deep dive cohost, Gareth Isaac! Together they delve into the world of the Broadway smash-hit musical, Mean Girls, chatting all about the phenomenal music, the go-to pump up vibes, what lacked in the "cult classic" department, what characters make the show stick, the intense show fandom and more! Leave us a rate and rev...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the absolutely angel-voiced, phenomenal performer Stefanie Caccamo! Together they discuss how Stefanie joined the world of music theatre, her time working on Lizzie and what it taught her, why classic theatre pieces need refreshing when being taken back to the main stage, why Once has such an impact on so many and more! For more about Stefanie c...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by the casting director and founder of Evolution Casting, the fabulous Rhys Velasquez! Together they discuss Rhys' decision to create Evolution Casting, delve into their mission as a casting director, what lead them to this point, what changes they are making to have a positive impact on the industry and so much more! For more about Rhys and Evolut...

In this week's episode, we are starting Season 3 with a BANG! Tori and Eliza are joined by Vocal Coach, viral TikTok and Youtube creator Hannah Bayles! Together they delve into how Hannah landed herself in the world of vocal coaching, how her TikTok fame changed her career path forever, how sacred the connection between a vocal coach and student is and more! For more about Hannah follow: @hannah.b...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by performer and all-around phenomenal woman Zoe Ioannou! Together they discuss how Zoe found her way into theatre, what it was like performing one of the most well-known musicals in Germany, how she has been keeping hold of her creativity during the lockdown, working her first "muggle" job and more! For more about Zoe follow:@zoeioannou Resources...

In this week's episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by performer and current cast member of Come From Away Australia, Kaya Byrne! Together they discuss how Kaya made his first steps into the world of theatre, some common misconceptions of swings, standbys and understudies, what the rehearsal process is like for a standby, and why this show has such an impact on audiences around the world! For more a...