Displaying episodes 1 - 13 of 13 in total
February art everywhere
We discuss this theatre-stuffed month, the relative merits of grants and prizes, and an idea for a documentary Josh would love to see.
The Junos, The Citadel, and The Invisible
We look at the Edmontonians up for Junos, the Citadel Theatre's 55th season, Catalyst's upcoming production, and more.
Lotsa Broadway, festivals, and local fine crafts
We're excited about more than just Hamilton, jazzed about Silver Skate, and sad to see Alberta Branded go.
In yer face, book clubs, Blue Mondays, and cold music
We break through the cold with challenging theatre, Silver Skate music, and book-club fun.
Looking ahead, looking back, and welcome Allison!
We talk about January happenings, send our own love letters to 2019, and welcome Allison Lilly.
EPL, India, Oklahoma, Music Prize & 'Bye Kate
We talk about the Edmonton Public Library, touring India, a production of Oklahoma!, and the local music prize, and we say goodbye (just for a while) to Kate.
Backstage at Shumka’s Nutcracker
We talk to Shumka’s executive director Darka Tarnawsky backstage at the Jubilee Auditorium, after we discuss the impact of losing the Alberta Branded shop.
Christmas Shows, 'Crackers, & Carrots
We talk about the Citadel's new A Christmas Carol, compare Nutcrackers, mourn Interstellar Rodeo, and discuss our beautiful new podcast graphic.
Who has to clean up that stage?
We chat about messy performances and our empathy for the stage crew, shopping local at The Royal Bison Art & Craft Fair, accessibility and barriers in the arts, and the music of Jay Gilday.
The art of choosing what to stage
We take a look at careful play selection, as with Bright Young Things, and random play selection, as in the Fringe lottery. In between, we have an interview with John Hudson of Shadow Theatre.
Workshop West, Local Holograms, and Goodbye to a Legend
We look at Workshop West's new artistic producer, bid farewell to John Murrell, and take a tangent through Star Trek to talk about city funding for virtual reality and other screen media.
Workshopping
We talk about the Citadel Theatre's SIX and Alberta Ballet's Frankenstein, the workshopping process for new productions, and the increasing prevalence of female voices in the arts in Edmonton.
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