Stageworthy
620 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Phil Rickaby is on a quest to learn as much about the Canadian theatre world as he can: Who are the people who work in theatre? What is unique about theatre communities across Canada? What is it like to be a theatremaker in Canada? What are the important issues the industry faces? Each week Phil talks to mainstream creators you may have heard of, or indie artists you should really know, all to find out what it takes to be…Stageworthy.
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#210 – Tanisha Taitt
November 05, 2019 08:01 - 48 minutes - 52.7 MBTanisha Taitt is a director, actor, playwright, educator, activist and accidental essayist who has worked with companies including Obsidian, Nightwood, NAC, Workman Arts, Buddies in Bad Times, and Soulpepper, and spent three seasons as a Resident Artist-Educator with Young People’s Theatre. She was Artistic Mentor for the Paprika Festival Creators’ Unit and Program Director for The Musical Stage Company’s youth training initiative One Song Glory, and since 2013 has been a Dramatic Arts mento...
Tanisha Taitt
November 05, 2019 08:01 - 48 minutes - 52.7 MBTanisha Taitt is a director, actor, playwright, educator, activist and accidental essayist who has worked with companies including Obsidian, Nightwood, NAC, Workman Arts, Buddies in Bad Times, and Soulpepper, and spent three seasons as a Resident Artist-Educator with Young People’s Theatre. She was Artistic Mentor for the Paprika Festival Creators’ Unit and Program Director for The Musical Stage Company’s youth training initiative One Song Glory, and since 2013 has been a Dramatic Arts mento...
#209 – Colin Asuncion
October 28, 2019 05:22 - 45 minutes - 44.1 MBColin Asuncion is an actor, singer and cabaret performer, as well as a Marketing Manager. Twitter: @colinasuncion Instagram: colinasuncion Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince Prince credited Stevie Wonder as a “role model.” Wonder said that Prince “took music to a whole other place.” These friends, sometimes collaborators, and groundbreaking icons inspired each other and the world. The Musical Stage Company’s 13th annual signature concert spotlights hit songs from two hugely influential ar...
Colin Asuncion
October 28, 2019 05:22 - 45 minutes - 44.1 MBColin Asuncion is an actor, singer and cabaret performer, as well as a Marketing Manager. Twitter: @colinasuncion Instagram: colinasuncion Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince Prince credited Stevie Wonder as a “role model.” Wonder said that Prince “took music to a whole other place.” These friends, sometimes collaborators, and groundbreaking icons inspired each other and the world. The Musical Stage Company’s 13th annual signature concert spotlights hit songs from two hugely influential ar...
#208 – Holly Wyder
October 22, 2019 06:34 - 48 minutes - 42.1 MBHolly Wyder is an actor, producer, writer and comedian, living in Toronto. Her solo show, Drink of Choice was a hit of the 2019 Toronto Fringe. www.hollywyder.com Twitter: @hollyiswyder Instagram: hollyiswyder Drink of Choice Winner of the 2019 Toronto Fringe Patron’s Pick, Drink of Choice returns at Factory’s Studio Theatre. You play the Customer. The drink you choose will decide the Bartender’s story. A create-your-own-adventure semi autobiographical piece, Drink of Choice examines sexua...
Holly Wyder
October 22, 2019 06:34 - 48 minutes - 42.1 MBHolly Wyder is an actor, producer, writer and comedian, living in Toronto. Her solo show, Drink of Choice was a hit of the 2019 Toronto Fringe. www.hollywyder.com Twitter: @hollyiswyder Instagram: hollyiswyder Drink of Choice Winner of the 2019 Toronto Fringe Patron’s Pick, Drink of Choice returns at Factory’s Studio Theatre. You play the Customer. The drink you choose will decide the Bartender’s story. A create-your-own-adventure semi autobiographical piece, Drink of Choice examines sexua...
#207 – Shakura Dickson
October 15, 2019 05:39 - 44 minutes - 48.5 MBShakura Dickson Shakura is a Toronto based actor and playwright. Most Recently, she appeared in Mirvish Productions’ presentation of Dear Evan Hansen, and appears in Factory Theatre’s Trout Stanley. Twitter: @shakooks Trout Stanley It’s the eve of twins Sugar and Grace Ducharme’s 30th birthday and the 10th anniversary of their parents’ deaths, the local Scrabble Champ Stripper has gone missing, and mysterious drifter Trout Stanley arrives looking for love…and a lake. Experience the wild, ...
Shakura Dickson
October 15, 2019 05:39 - 44 minutes - 48.5 MBShakura Dickson Shakura is a Toronto based actor and playwright. Most Recently, she appeared in Mirvish Productions’ presentation of Dear Evan Hansen, and appears in Factory Theatre’s Trout Stanley. Twitter: @shakooks Trout Stanley It’s the eve of twins Sugar and Grace Ducharme’s 30th birthday and the 10th anniversary of their parents’ deaths, the local Scrabble Champ Stripper has gone missing, and mysterious drifter Trout Stanley arrives looking for love…and a lake. Experience the wild, ...
#206 – Natasha Greenblatt
October 08, 2019 06:51 - 47 minutes - 40.8 MBA graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Natasha Greenblatt is an actor, director and writer. Natasha has played Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Segal Centre, Theatre Aquarius), Brigid in A Boy Called Newfoundland (Theatre Smash), and Roberta in The Railway Children (Mirvish/Marquis). She was nominated for a Dora Award for her portrayal of Bastian in The Neverending Story (Roseneath Theatre) and won a Dora Award for Get Yourself Home Skyler James (Roseneath Theatre), a so...
Natasha Greenblatt
October 08, 2019 06:51 - 47 minutes - 40.8 MBA graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Natasha Greenblatt is an actor, director and writer. Natasha has played Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Segal Centre, Theatre Aquarius), Brigid in A Boy Called Newfoundland (Theatre Smash), and Roberta in The Railway Children (Mirvish/Marquis). She was nominated for a Dora Award for her portrayal of Bastian in The Neverending Story (Roseneath Theatre) and won a Dora Award for Get Yourself Home Skyler James (Roseneath Theatre), a so...
#205 – Eli Pasic & Rob Sapienza
October 01, 2019 05:38 - 49 minutes - 42.4 MBSOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS is the latest effort from writer/director Eli Pasic. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee School of Music, Pasic recently wrote the book and lyrics to a new musical comedy, I’ll Take It!, with Broadway composer Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show): the show has been published by Broadway Licensing. Set in the spring of 1934, SOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS follows a starry-eyed sailor named Jimmy (Roberto Sapienza) who wants nothing more than to find his true love. Accomp...
Eli Pasic & Rob Sapienza
October 01, 2019 05:38 - 49 minutes - 42.4 MBSOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS is the latest effort from writer/director Eli Pasic. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee School of Music, Pasic recently wrote the book and lyrics to a new musical comedy, I’ll Take It!, with Broadway composer Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show): the show has been published by Broadway Licensing. Set in the spring of 1934, SOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS follows a starry-eyed sailor named Jimmy (Roberto Sapienza) who wants nothing more than to find his true love. Accomp...
#204 – Jennifer Walls and Chris Tsujiuchi
September 24, 2019 06:23 - 58 minutes - 49.6 MBEpisode Notes Jennifer Walls Jennifer is a performer producer, and voice-over actor. As a musical theatre performer she has played leading roles in a wide variety of musicals including RENT, Beauty And The Beast, The Wizard of Oz and number of Canadian premiers as well as the Dora Award nominated original musical review Off-Broadway, On Stage. She was also a finalist in the CBC hit show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? As a voice actor she has voiced recurring characters on a number ...
Jennifer Walls and Chris Tsujiuchi
September 24, 2019 06:23 - 58 minutes - 49.6 MBEpisode Notes Jennifer Walls Jennifer is a performer producer, and voice-over actor. As a musical theatre performer she has played leading roles in a wide variety of musicals including RENT, Beauty And The Beast, The Wizard of Oz and number of Canadian premiers as well as the Dora Award nominated original musical review Off-Broadway, On Stage. She was also a finalist in the CBC hit show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? As a voice actor she has voiced recurring characters on a number ...
#203 – Daniele Bartolini
September 17, 2019 05:49 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBDopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) is pleased to announce their critically acclaimed walkabout performance The Stranger, returns to Toronto with a brand-new version – The Stranger 2.0. Designed for the first time to include two audience members at a time and featuring an exciting new virtual reality component developed by mixed reality content specialists toasterlab, The Stranger 2.0 will unfold on the streets of Toronto September 18 – 29, 2019 with a new cast, new scenes, new locations, and a choic...
Daniele Bartolini
September 17, 2019 05:49 - 42 minutes - 36.7 MBDopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) is pleased to announce their critically acclaimed walkabout performance The Stranger, returns to Toronto with a brand-new version – The Stranger 2.0. Designed for the first time to include two audience members at a time and featuring an exciting new virtual reality component developed by mixed reality content specialists toasterlab, The Stranger 2.0 will unfold on the streets of Toronto September 18 – 29, 2019 with a new cast, new scenes, new locations, and a choic...
#202 – Tony Ofori and Claire Renaud
September 10, 2019 06:34 - 47 minutes - 52.1 MBEpisode Notes Amber (Claire Renaud) and Tom (Tony Ofori), finding their way as freshmen at Princeton, spend a night together that alters the course of their lives. They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but consent is foggy, and if unspoken, can it be called consent? Anna Ziegler investigates gender and race politics, our crippling desire to fit in and the three sides to every story. Playwright ANNA ZIEGLER is an award-winning playwright whose widely produced play PHOTO...
Tony Ofori and Claire Renaud
September 10, 2019 06:34 - 47 minutes - 52.1 MBEpisode Notes Amber (Claire Renaud) and Tom (Tony Ofori), finding their way as freshmen at Princeton, spend a night together that alters the course of their lives. They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but consent is foggy, and if unspoken, can it be called consent? Anna Ziegler investigates gender and race politics, our crippling desire to fit in and the three sides to every story. Playwright ANNA ZIEGLER is an award-winning playwright whose widely produced play PHOTO...
#201 – Kendra Jones
September 03, 2019 05:03 - 51 minutes - 45.6 MBKendra Jones is a Winnipeg-born, Toronto-based artist whose work mingles between theatrical performance and performance art; her interest lies in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the theatre, and the kinds of discussions that can stem from encounters with theatrical creation. She graduated with Distinction from the MA Text & Performance at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, and also holds a BA(Hons) in Theatre Performance from the University of Winnipeg. Favourite direct...
Kendra Jones
September 03, 2019 05:03 - 51 minutes - 45.6 MBKendra Jones is a Winnipeg-born, Toronto-based artist whose work mingles between theatrical performance and performance art; her interest lies in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the theatre, and the kinds of discussions that can stem from encounters with theatrical creation. She graduated with Distinction from the MA Text & Performance at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, and also holds a BA(Hons) in Theatre Performance from the University of Winnipeg. Favourite direct...
#200 – Emily Dix
August 27, 2019 05:43 - 57 minutes - 50 MBEpisode Notes Emily Dix is a Toronto based theatre artist and photographer. She has been directing, producing and designing for theatre for over 10 years, and is the Artistic Executive Director of Bygone Theatre. Recently, she launched a new initiative, the Toronto Independent Theatre Coalition (TITC) which she runs as Founder and Executive Director. She also works as a freelance photographer, specializing in theatre and live events. www.emilydix.com Instagram: emilydixphotography Bygone ...
Emily Dix
August 27, 2019 05:43 - 57 minutes - 50 MBEpisode Notes Emily Dix is a Toronto based theatre artist and photographer. She has been directing, producing and designing for theatre for over 10 years, and is the Artistic Executive Director of Bygone Theatre. Recently, she launched a new initiative, the Toronto Independent Theatre Coalition (TITC) which she runs as Founder and Executive Director. She also works as a freelance photographer, specializing in theatre and live events. www.emilydix.com Instagram: emilydixphotography Bygone ...
#199 – Janelle Hanna & Laura Anne Harris
August 20, 2019 06:23 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, host Phil Rickaby sits down with two solo performers, Janelle Hanna & Laura Anne Harris to talk about performing solo shows and touring Fringe Festivals. Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun Lark & Whimsy’s second production, Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun, written and performed by Janelle Hanna, directed by Briana Brown and stage managed by Erin Vandenberg, premiered at the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival. The play features Hanna’s clown character...
Janelle Hanna & Laura Anne Harris
August 20, 2019 06:23 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, host Phil Rickaby sits down with two solo performers, Janelle Hanna & Laura Anne Harris to talk about performing solo shows and touring Fringe Festivals. Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun Lark & Whimsy’s second production, Bad Baby Presents: Rules Control the Fun, written and performed by Janelle Hanna, directed by Briana Brown and stage managed by Erin Vandenberg, premiered at the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival. The play features Hanna’s clown character...
#198 – Dauntless City Theatre: All's Well That Ends Well
August 13, 2019 09:41 - 53 minutes - 56.5 MBEpisode Notes After last summer’s NNNN Much Ado About Nothing, Dauntless City Theatre returns to Berczy Park to delight city audiences with All’s Well That Ends Well, starring Chanakya Mukherjee (The Men in White, Much Ado About Nothing) and Liz Der (Crave) as the unlikely lovers Bertram and Helena. Ranging over walks, hills, gardens, and the famous dog fountain, All’s Well is an intriguing societal and political comedy. One of Shakespeare’s “problem plays”, All’s Well tackles passionate ...
Dauntless City Theatre: All's Well That Ends Well
August 13, 2019 09:41 - 53 minutes - 56.5 MBEpisode Notes After last summer’s NNNN Much Ado About Nothing, Dauntless City Theatre returns to Berczy Park to delight city audiences with All’s Well That Ends Well, starring Chanakya Mukherjee (The Men in White, Much Ado About Nothing) and Liz Der (Crave) as the unlikely lovers Bertram and Helena. Ranging over walks, hills, gardens, and the famous dog fountain, All’s Well is an intriguing societal and political comedy. One of Shakespeare’s “problem plays”, All’s Well tackles passionate ...
#197 – Dylan Trowbridge
August 06, 2019 05:30 - 46 minutes - 51.8 MBDylan is an award-winning actor, director, playwright and a founding member of Toronto's Theatrefront. He has performed with The Stratford And Shaw Festivals, Mirvish Productions and in London’s West End. Dylan considers Theatrefront his creative home, and is deeply committed to our roots in the independent theatre community. For Theatrefront Dylan has appeared in eight productions, including fforward, Mojo and Tribes. He also co-wrote and acted in Return, which received a Dora Nomination fo...
Dylan Trowbridge
August 06, 2019 05:30 - 46 minutes - 51.8 MBDylan is an award-winning actor, director, playwright and a founding member of Toronto's Theatrefront. He has performed with The Stratford And Shaw Festivals, Mirvish Productions and in London’s West End. Dylan considers Theatrefront his creative home, and is deeply committed to our roots in the independent theatre community. For Theatrefront Dylan has appeared in eight productions, including fforward, Mojo and Tribes. He also co-wrote and acted in Return, which received a Dora Nomination fo...
#196 – False Claims
July 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MBFrom the gut-busting pen of Eli Pasic and the producing/acting talents of Isaiah Kolundzic, comes this fast-paced, knockabout, zany comedic bauble! False Claims traces the despicable schemes of Dennis—a devious, layabout nephew who poses as his late aunt’s husband in order to collect her life insurance money! DATES: Limited run of only 9 performances. Friday August 2nd, 8pm - Opening Night! Saturday August 3rd, 8pm Sunday August 4th, 2pm Tuesday August 6th, 8pm - PWYC Charity Fundraise...
False Claims
July 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MBFrom the gut-busting pen of Eli Pasic and the producing/acting talents of Isaiah Kolundzic, comes this fast-paced, knockabout, zany comedic bauble! False Claims traces the despicable schemes of Dennis—a devious, layabout nephew who poses as his late aunt’s husband in order to collect her life insurance money! DATES: Limited run of only 9 performances. Friday August 2nd, 8pm - Opening Night! Saturday August 3rd, 8pm Sunday August 4th, 2pm Tuesday August 6th, 8pm - PWYC Charity Fundraise...
#195 – Brian Jansen
July 23, 2019 05:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBBrian Jansen is an actor from Etobicoke, Ontario. Uniquely talented and hard working, he has been acting since he was 14 years old. A recent graduate of the Acting for Film & Television program at Niagara College. Brian is the director and one of the Stars of You Want it What Way? A Boy Band Tale. You Want it What Way? “You Want It What Way? A Boy Band Tale” is a sketch comedy dance show all about boy bands. We dance and sing to all of the hits and perform hilarious sketches that poke fu...
Brian Jansen
July 23, 2019 05:30 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBBrian Jansen is an actor from Etobicoke, Ontario. Uniquely talented and hard working, he has been acting since he was 14 years old. A recent graduate of the Acting for Film & Television program at Niagara College. Brian is the director and one of the Stars of You Want it What Way? A Boy Band Tale. You Want it What Way? “You Want It What Way? A Boy Band Tale” is a sketch comedy dance show all about boy bands. We dance and sing to all of the hits and perform hilarious sketches that poke fu...
#194 – Laura Kyswaty
July 16, 2019 05:30 - 45 minutes - 39 MBLaura Kyswaty knew from the time she was six years old that she wanted to be a performer. As she grew up she explored her passion through theatre, dance and television.There's a confidence that comes with doing what you love, and loving what you do! In her many years of experience, Laura Kyswaty has appeared on screens both large and small around the world, and onstage across the country.Roles have ranged from comedy to drama, leading lady to supporting cast.Her studies in improvisation at...
Laura Kyswaty
July 16, 2019 05:30 - 45 minutes - 39 MBLaura Kyswaty knew from the time she was six years old that she wanted to be a performer. As she grew up she explored her passion through theatre, dance and television.There's a confidence that comes with doing what you love, and loving what you do! In her many years of experience, Laura Kyswaty has appeared on screens both large and small around the world, and onstage across the country.Roles have ranged from comedy to drama, leading lady to supporting cast.Her studies in improvisation at...
#193 – Toronto Fringe Roundup II
July 13, 2019 14:39 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Second of Two Fringe 2019 Roundup episodes. On each of the Saturdays of the Fringe, we gather a group of performers together to talk about their shows, their Fringe experience so far, and what shows they've loved, and more. Monica Ogden Monica vs. The Internet: Tales of a Social Justice Warrior Instagram: socialjusticewarriorfringe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonicavsTheInternetShow/ Twitter: @ragesweater Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/monica-vs-internet-tale...
Toronto Fringe Roundup II
July 13, 2019 14:39 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Second of Two Fringe 2019 Roundup episodes. On each of the Saturdays of the Fringe, we gather a group of performers together to talk about their shows, their Fringe experience so far, and what shows they've loved, and more. Monica Ogden Monica vs. The Internet: Tales of a Social Justice Warrior Instagram: socialjusticewarriorfringe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonicavsTheInternetShow/ Twitter: @ragesweater Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/monica-vs-internet-tale...
#192 – Sarah Joy Bennett & Ginette Mohr
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBSarah Joy Bennett Sarah Joy Bennett is an actor, writer and designer. She is a member of Keystone Theatre, which creates original works in the style of silent film, and with them has toured Canada with their shows The Last Man On Earth and Gold Fever. Other past projects as a co-creator include Theatre Sasa’s puppetry-based The Pressed Fairy Book, and Power Of Flight’s original musical The Ballad Of One-Eyed Jack. She has also performed with Classic Theatre Festival, Odyssey Theatre, Brook...
Sarah Joy Bennett & Ginette Mohr
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBSarah Joy Bennett Sarah Joy Bennett is an actor, writer and designer. She is a member of Keystone Theatre, which creates original works in the style of silent film, and with them has toured Canada with their shows The Last Man On Earth and Gold Fever. Other past projects as a co-creator include Theatre Sasa’s puppetry-based The Pressed Fairy Book, and Power Of Flight’s original musical The Ballad Of One-Eyed Jack. She has also performed with Classic Theatre Festival, Odyssey Theatre, Brook...
2019 Toronto Fringe Roundup I
July 06, 2019 15:17 - 51 minutes - 43.3 MBThe First of Two Fringe 2019 Roundup episodes. On each of the Saturdays of the Fringe, we gather a group of performers together to talk about their shows, their Fringe experience so far, and what shows they've loved, and more. Kaho Koda Decaying Tongue website: https://www.humanburrito.com/ instagram: humanburritoproductions facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humanburritoproductions/ Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/decaying-tongue Monica Ogden Monica vs. The Internet:...
#191 – 2019 Toronto Fringe Roundup I
July 06, 2019 15:17 - 51 minutes - 43.3 MBThe First of Two Fringe 2019 Roundup episodes. On each of the Saturdays of the Fringe, we gather a group of performers together to talk about their shows, their Fringe experience so far, and what shows they've loved, and more. Kaho Koda Decaying Tongue website: https://www.humanburrito.com/ instagram: humanburritoproductions facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humanburritoproductions/ Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/decaying-tongue Monica Ogden Monica vs. The Internet:...
#190 – Michael Ross Albert
July 02, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 33 MBMichael Ross Albert is the author of several plays including Miss (FringeNYC; Unit 102 Actors Company); The Farmers Lit the Fields on Fire (Edinburgh Fringe Festival); The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome (FringeNYC, published by Applause in Best American Short Plays 2014-2015); and Karenin’s Anna (Toronto Fringe Festival, “Outstanding New Play,” — NOW Magazine), as well as the 2018 Toronto Fringe hit, Anywhere. Along with the Storefront Theatre, Michael produced the sold-out wor...
#189 – Mark Brownell
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 46.6 MBMark Brownell is a Toronto-based playwright and co-artistic director of the Pea Green Theatre Group with his wife, Sue Miner. He is the author of a number of plays, including Monsieur D'Eon is a Woman, which was nominated for a Governor General's Award. His libretto for the opera Iron Road won a Dora Mavor Moore Award and he was nominated for a Dora for his 2006 play, Medici Slot Machine. Three Men on a Bike From the company that brought you the award-winning Toronto Fringe smash hit Thr...
Mark Brownell
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 46.6 MBMark Brownell is a Toronto-based playwright and co-artistic director of the Pea Green Theatre Group with his wife, Sue Miner. He is the author of a number of plays, including Monsieur D'Eon is a Woman, which was nominated for a Governor General's Award. His libretto for the opera Iron Road won a Dora Mavor Moore Award and he was nominated for a Dora for his 2006 play, Medici Slot Machine. Three Men on a Bike From the company that brought you the award-winning Toronto Fringe smash hit Thr...
#188 – Tita Collective
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 62.1 MBThe Tita Collective, an all Filipina collective of multidisciplinary artists in Toronto, will present Tita Jokes as part of the 2019 Toronto Fringe FestivalJuly 3 - 14 at the Tarragon Theatre. They sing, they dance, and they’ll make you snort-laugh halo-halo through your nose! Tita Jokes is a musical sketch comedy spectacle to remember. The show revolves around the Filipinx people in their lives such as aunts, moms, daughters, and partners. Tita Jokes reveals their struggles and heartaches...
Tita Collective
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 62.1 MBThe Tita Collective, an all Filipina collective of multidisciplinary artists in Toronto, will present Tita Jokes as part of the 2019 Toronto Fringe FestivalJuly 3 - 14 at the Tarragon Theatre. They sing, they dance, and they’ll make you snort-laugh halo-halo through your nose! Tita Jokes is a musical sketch comedy spectacle to remember. The show revolves around the Filipinx people in their lives such as aunts, moms, daughters, and partners. Tita Jokes reveals their struggles and heartaches...
#187 – Kaho Koda and Sachi Lovatt
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MBKaho Koda is a Japanese theatre creator located in Toronto. Her recent credits include Koki Mitani's University of Laughter (Translator & Director) and Shakespeare's Richard III (Lighting Designer). She is delighted to present her first play Decaying Tongue (Writer & Director) at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2019. Sachi Lovatt is an actress originally from Ottawa. She trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the UK, where she earned her MA in Professional Acting. After three years ...
Kaho Koda and Sachi Lovatt
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MBKaho Koda is a Japanese theatre creator located in Toronto. Her recent credits include Koki Mitani's University of Laughter (Translator & Director) and Shakespeare's Richard III (Lighting Designer). She is delighted to present her first play Decaying Tongue (Writer & Director) at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2019. Sachi Lovatt is an actress originally from Ottawa. She trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the UK, where she earned her MA in Professional Acting. After three years ...
#186 – Jennifer Busuttil
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37 MBJennifer is a writer, producer, and multi-disciplinary performing artist. Favourite performing credits include: "All of Me"(Theatre Insomnia), "Bitchcraft"(PureCarbon), and "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" (RCPA). As a writer, Jennifer has released two zines under the name Buzzkill, which is now the name of her theatre company. Jennifer is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts, has completed Canada's National Voice Intensive, and currently trains privately at Armstrong Acti...
Jennifer Busuttil
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37 MBJennifer is a writer, producer, and multi-disciplinary performing artist. Favourite performing credits include: "All of Me"(Theatre Insomnia), "Bitchcraft"(PureCarbon), and "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" (RCPA). As a writer, Jennifer has released two zines under the name Buzzkill, which is now the name of her theatre company. Jennifer is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts, has completed Canada's National Voice Intensive, and currently trains privately at Armstrong Acti...
Bryn Kennedy and John Wamsley
May 28, 2019 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBJohn Wamsley is a gay, Indigenous actor, dancer, and choreographer born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario. Since graduating from the Theatre and Drama Studies program at Sheridan College and the University of Toronto, he has been fortunate enough to work both on and off stage developing a passion-project entitled off my chest., which was presented at this year's Dark Crop Performance Festival. John's recent credits include the sold out run of the Fringe 2018 Patron's Pick, Everyone Wants a T...