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Standing By

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Standing By is an original podcast recorded across Canada, featuring conversations with individuals who's silent actions make live performance happen. Take a listen behind the curtain, and meet the people who bring the live experience of performing arts and culture to life! Follow on Instagram: @standingbypodcast Hosted by Maddy Henry (@maddyehenry) Audio by GK Sound (@gk_sound) Artwork by Frank Luca (@franklu.ca) Music by Alex Ward (@alexanderwardbop) & Emilio Pagnotta (@emiliorrrp)

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Episodes

Standing By Season Wrap: Burning Questions with Maddy & Greg

December 21, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

To wrap up Season 2, I wanted to do something fun for all. Over the course of my interviews, I asked each of my guests to submit questions for ME to answer - oh, how the tables have turned! From how I got into theatre and what I like to snack on backstage, to what I do outside the industry and... more about what I like to eat, you'll hear a delightful smattering of responses to some very entertaining questions. When you're in the midst of some challenging pandemic times and can only hang out...

Standing By: Drew Facey

December 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

The final guest episode of 2020 brings you true theatre royalty: production designer Drew Facey! Is there anything this human can’t do? Answer is: NO! Drew has spent a good chunk of his super cool life designing many sets and many, MANY costumes for shows all across the country. I learned about his diverse background in the arts, how he branched into theatre design, and that he won’t be caught dead in Montreal in the winter 🙅🏼‍♀️ Drew has recently transitioned his practice from the walls of ...

Standing By: Meghan Froebelius

December 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Meghan is here to make your Monday brighter! She is currently the assistant producer at a little-known company... The Shaw Festival? Maybe you've heard of it. She's also a superstar stage manager who is killing the game! We converse about her journey as an Apprentice Stage Manager, the joy that theatre brings to her life, and what her dreams are for the future. We also talk about how she navigates this pandemic-laden world, finding ways to bring art to audiences in a safe and entertaining wa...

Standing By: Sabrina Stace

November 30, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

For a sweet, sweet start to your week, begin here with Sabrina Stace! Sabrina is a wardrobe technician and up-and-coming costume designer who can sew a clasp faster than you can blink. We crossed paths last year at the Banff Centre, and it was such a treat to catch up with her and get filled in on all she's up to. We talk about her initiation to Wardrobe Land (and what made her stay!), how she enjoys giving back to students through her workshops at Mt. Allison University, and what it was lik...

Standing By: Julia McLellan

November 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

This Monday brings a super special episode, featuring the Queen of Green: Julia McLellan! Not only is she a Kinky Boots Broadway alum and kickass vocal coach (@coachwithjulia), she has a passion for living and sharing her low-waste lifestyle. We talk about her touring travels, how much she loves teaching, and how her journey in learning about waste in our everyday lives brought her to where she is today. We also chat about her newest initiative - @canandiangreenalliance - which will bring gr...

Standing By: Liam Befurt

November 16, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Swipe those Monday blues away with this week's new episode! Liam Befurt is a wiz: an Associate Technical Director, Tour TD, and the master of all things technical. Got lights? He will design them. Got sounds? He'll make your audio dreams come true. We chat about how his exposure to theatre at a young age sparked his interest about what happens behind the curtain, how his job has ebbed and flowed over the years, and his favourite experiences that push him to keep killing it! He also brought m...

Standing By: Mack Gordon

November 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Monday's here and so is Mack! Mr. Gordon is a jack-of-all-trades, and man of many talents, and always has his hands in numerous deliciously creative pies. He is an actor, writer, director, and producer, fashioning wonderful projects for all to enjoy. We chat about how he got into the business (no, like, actually great info, y'all!!), how he juggles his passions, and how Chance The Rapper convinced him to move to Chicago. His company, Theatre In The Dark, produced an amazingly neat show, "A W...

Standing By: Krista Kopper

November 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Happy Monday, y’all! Today episode is a gooder. Krista and I met earlier this year within the podcast world - I was a guest on one of her episodes of her podcast, The Backstage Creative, and we got together again to release an episode for Standing By! She is a fantastically talented musician who gives us some insight about what it’s like to work in the arts, how she made her way into playing in theatre pits, and how the current state of the world is impacting our work. Make sure to check out...

Standing By: Christine Leroux

October 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Monday is here! And so is this great friend of mine. Christine is a fellow Stage Manager that I have known for a good, long while, and chatting with her is always a good time. We talk about about the painstaking process of applying for jobs, her (past and present!) journey through school, and the love we have for a certain show that is super close to both our hearts. Though she is stationed in BC, she has had the chance to explore the country, taking some awesome shows to many people around ...

Standing By: Tracey Power

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome Back, y'all! Its Monday Funday and my gift to you is not one episode, but TWO! First up is this powerhouse of a lady. She does it all (and more!) and has the best time doing it. As a theatre-maker of all types, she talks to me about how she navigated becoming a woman of power in our industry, highlights some of the awesome shows she has been apart of, and we commiserate about where our work will go post-Covid. Check her out on Instagram (@atraceypower), and be sure to catch her new s...

Standing By: Richard Lam

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Double the fun for today's release day! The second of the two available episodes today features my conversation with a good pal that I love to hate: Richard Lam. We had a grand time talking about the one million titles he holds: on top of being an actor, also a musician, sound designer, music director, writer, producer, artistic director... the list goes on. We chat about racism in our industry, what it's like to be an Equity councillor, and how much he loves Home Hardware. Head to his Insta...

Standing By: Jasmine Murray-Bergquist

March 06, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

J A S M I N E - Truly one of the most kind, hilarious, and busiest bees I have ever encountered 🐝 Jasmine Murray-Bergquist is a wonder in wardrobe (among other things), and tells me about her current life on tour, how she navigated her way through the film and theatre world, and imparts some wisdom about how important it is to love what you do. A true gem: this is Standing By with Jasmine Murray-Bergquist. 

Standing By: Laurel Oneil

February 07, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

L A U R E L - Bold, beautiful, and a boss ass b!tch. Stage Manager Laurel is on the pod today, and she’s full of all the best things: happy, hard work, and massive love for her job. This is Standing By with Laurel Oneil. 

Standing By: Nathan Carroll

January 24, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

N A T H A N - Welcome back, friends. To begin 2020, we take a detour off the typical SB path to explore a road that - as time goes on - is becoming well-travelled. We chat mental health in our world, where it’s going, and how we can help. Also, dogs 🐶 This is Standing By with Nathan Carroll.

Standing By: Happy Holidays!

December 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MB

G I R L,  B Y E - 2019 is coming to a close and Santa is here for it. A quick message reminding you to #livegood this holiday season, and keep your head up as we bash into the next decade! Standing By will be taking a winter vacation, but will be back in January: rested, ready, and better than ever. Happy Holidays! XO, SB.

Standing By: Meredith Zwicker

December 13, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

M E R E D I T H - Ever met someone who has it all? Now you have. The Zwicks is on the pod to chat all things music: training, teaching, and taking names...of all the incredible people she has collaborated with and learned from over the years. Knowledge is power, and this lady is full of it. This is Standing By with Meredith Zwicker. 

Standing By: Crystal Lee

November 29, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

C R Y S T A L - Spice up your hour/day/life with this kickass soul who makes you smile forever. She’s a Jack(ie) of all trades, treading a trail for women in technical theatre and slaying the game. This is Standing By with Crystal Lee. 

Standing By: Jayne Christopher

November 15, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

J A Y N E - She is one of the many rulers in the world of Wardrobe in this country, not to mention witty, humble, and a full-on delight. Please enjoy Standing By with Jayne Christopher. 

Standing By: Cole Vincent

November 01, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

C O L E - You knew it was coming, and here it is. We take a dip into the deep and well-chlorinated pool of Stage Management with this organization extraordinaire and expert in sass. We chat life in this weird world, how its ever-changing, and ways to preserve our tiny brains so we can do it forever. And we laugh...a lot. This is Standing By with Cole Vincent. 

Standing By: Sophia Fabiilli

October 17, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

S O P H I A - A human dose of Vitamin C: effervescent, tangy, and makes you feel better. That's this lady! We chat about her [new] life as an Associate Artistic Director, and what it's like to pretty much rule the world. I couldn't have asked for a better gal to debut this first episode with. Thanks to those who are tuning in to this new project - something fun for your ears and brains, and I hope you'll share it, too! SO, for your listening pleasure, this is Standing By with Sophia Fabiilli. 

Standing By: Teaser

October 03, 2019 15:00 - 41 seconds - 536 KB

Standing By is a podcast that revolves around the theatre action that happens offstage. Ever wonder what goes on behind the curtain? In one word: LOTS. We sit down and chat with those whose work brings to life what you see on stage. Follow us on Instagram (@standingbypodcast), and be on the lookout for new episodes. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.