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 We talk with singer, songwriter, playwright, activist, and author Tara MacLean on this special episode of Sisters in Song.  It was such a pleasure talking to Tara about becoming your own inner-nurturer, meditation to get herself back in tune, and all things music.  Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then has been signed with Capitol Records, and EMI Canada with her JUNO nominated band Shaye. She haswritten and recorded seven solo albums and two with Shaye.     Tara has recently received the Senate of Canada Medal for her activist work in her community. She finished a run of three summer seasons with her hit theater show that she wrote, produced, and directed called, “Atlantic Blue-The Stories of Atlantic Canada's Iconic Songwriters” inCharlottetown. The summer of 2019 saw Atlantic Blue produced and directed by the world famous Charlottetown Festival playing three nights a week to sold out crowds.  Tara received the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award as well as Solo Recording of the Year for her latest album, Deeper at the PEI Music Awards. Deeper was nominated for Pop Album of the Year at ECMA 2020. Her duet with Catherine MacLellan, "This Storm", received the award for Song of the Year. She performed “Songs from Atlantic Blue” in Concert with the PEISymphony Orchestra. Last year, Tara received the Stompin' Tom award by the East Coast Music Association, marking an outstanding contribution to music in the region.  Tara MacLean is an environmental and social justice activist, a zen student, a poet, author and a playwright. She resides in her home province of Prince Edward Island, and also lives on Salt Spring Island, BC. She considers herself bi-coastal. Her greatest joy is being a mother to herthree beautiful girls.   Check Tara out here:  Website: Taramacleanmusic.com  FB: Tara MacLean Music  IG: Taramacleanmusic  YouTube: Tara MacLean Music   Today's episode is part of the annual Podcasthon.   Podcasthon is the world's largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes. Traditional fundraising methods like charity galas, marathons, and auctions have their limits. They often require large budgets,exclusive access, or short-lived engagement. Meanwhile, charities around the world struggle to reach new audiences and create long-term connections. Our charity of choice is American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). https://afsp.org/  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mission : Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide  Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.  AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that's smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:   Funding scientific research  Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention  Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention  Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide    Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741   

As we revealed in our 42nd Street episode the shoes of our wonderful Canadian Bea Arthur Autumn Smith left were just too big to fill for one co-host. So the decision was made to split the co-hosting duties between two wonderful hosts and you've met Maris Lyons and now we are excited to introduce you to our new and other permanent co-host Scott Hurst! Scott is a survivor of 48 years in professional & community  theatre, Scott has earned a living as an actor, singer, dancer, director, writer & producer, and his resume includes seasons at the Stratford Festival, Charlottetown Festival, Blyth Festival, Thousand Islands Playhouse, the National Arts Centre and a side trip to the MDM Theatre in Moscow. A recipient of an Excellence in the Arts award at the 2009 Barrie Arts Awards, Scott is known locally for his extensive work with The South Simcoe Theatre, Kempenfelt Community Players, Talk is Free Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, Huronia Players, and the Orillia Sunshine Festival. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for The South Simcoe Theatre and is helping to develop a training program for actors, directors, singers and production teams. A proud member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, Scott is now considered by some to be a Gay Elder and he's grateful to have lived long enough to achieve that status. 3TY Rob! We are so excited to have Scott on our team and please joy this introductory interview where Mackenzie and Scott discuss Scott's theatrical background and we explore his thoughts on the current musical theatre landscape. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Get ready for a holiday treat! This week, host Phil Rickaby chats with Katie Kerr and Matthew Stodolak, as they share the behind-the-scenes details of their new holiday musical, "Chris, Mrs.", a delightful fusion of elements from The Santa Clause and The Sound of Music. We also discuss their unique musical backgrounds and how their differences complement each other perfectly in creating a heartwarming musical experience. Venture with us as we examine the journey of creating a new Christmas musical in the era of COVID. We highlight the importance of human connection and family traditions during the holiday season and how the pandemic inspired the focus of our musical. Discover how the limited number of original Christmas musicals opened up an opportunity for us to contribute to new holiday traditions. We also share our personal experiences with theatre and Christmas, including our sources of inspiration for the songs in the musical. The final part of our conversation provides insights into the business side of theatre production, which is often overlooked. Our guests share their experiences with fundraising, balancing creativity with business, and the challenges they faced along the way. We also talk about their collaborative journey in adapting the novel "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" into a musical, highlighting the importance of audience engagement and maintaining the dramatic force of the show. Tune in for a captivating look into the creative and business aspects of theatre production, and get ready to be swept away by the holiday spirit! Bio Katie Kerr is the Program Manager for the inaugural season of The Nation Centre of New Musicals at Theatre Aquarius. She is also a producer of Boldly Productions. Her professional theatre career spans over a decade, performing in theatres from coast to coast. Theatre credits include: 8 seasons at the Charlottetown Festival, The Grand, Drayton Entertainment, Theatre Aquarius, and Western Canada Theatre. From staples like Anne of Green Gables to new works like Come From Away, Katie continues to make her mark on Canadian music theatre with the world premiere of Chris, Mrs. She has her degree from Sheridan College and has been active as a writer and director for years. As a musician, Matthew Stodolak has been active as the Music Director at Canada's Wonderland and a keyboard player for a number of productions at Drayton Entertainment and Theatre Aquarius. He is a Producer at Boldly Productions, and the Founder Boldly Media marketing agency. Prior to this he was the Digital Marketing Manager of the Toronto Star and currently is a Professor of Marketing at Seneca College. He holds a Masters of Teaching from the University of Toronto and Bachelor of Music from McMaster University. He currently sits on the University of Toronto Alumni Association Board of Directors. www.chrismrs.com Instagram: @chrismrsmusical Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

Scottish Canadian country musician Johnny Reid pays tribute to his grandmother in a new musical called “Maggie” that's headlining the Charlottetown Festival this summer. Johnny tells Tom why this story about a feisty school cleaner in post-war Scotland means so much to him. Plus, Mali Obomsawin tells you the story behind her song “Wawasint8da” off her new album, “Sweet Tooth.”

Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then has been signed with Capitol Records, and EMI Canada with her JUNO nominated band Shaye. She has written and recorded six solo albums and two with Shaye. Tara has recently received the Senate of Canada Medal for her activist work in her community. She finished a run of three summer seasons with her hit theater show that she wrote, produced, and directed called, “Atlantic Blue-The Stories of Atlantic Canada's Iconic Songwriters” in Charlottetown. The summer of 2019 saw Atlantic Blue produced and directed by the world famous Charlottetown Festival playing three nights a week to sold out crowds.Tara received the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year award as well as Solo Recording of the Year for her latest album, Deeper at the PEI Music Awards. Deeper was nominated for Pop Album of the Year at ECMA 2020. Her duet with Catherine MacLellan, "This Storm", received the award for Song of the Year. She performed “Songs from Atlantic Blue” in Concert with the PEI Symphony Orchestra. Last year, Tara received the Stompin' Tom award by the East Coast Music Association, marking an outstanding contribution to music in the region.Tara MacLean is an environmental and social justice activist, a zen student, a poet, author and a playwright. She resides primarily in her home province of Prince Edward Island, and also lives part time on Salt Spring Island, BC. She considers herself bi-coastal. Her greatest joy is being a mother to her three beautiful girls.Her first book, Song of the Sparrow, will be released on March 14th, 2023 with Harper Collins Canada, followed by a new album that is the soundtrack for the book on March 31st.  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99

NMA Jazz Artist of the Year! Barbara Mantini, is a powerful and versatile vocalist and actor with a professional career spanning over 30 years, regularly appearing on stage in theatres, jazz clubs and music festivals. In March 2020, Barbara released her debut vocal jazz CD, “Maybe Someday” featuring original songs as well as jazz covers. She is the recipient of a 2020 Niagara Music Award for “Jazz Artist of the Year”. Along with her sisters Sandra, and Ann, Barbara is a member of the singing group “The Mantini Sisters”, who have performed across Canada and the United States since 1998. Together they've produced three full length albums, “Moments To Remember”, “The Mantini Sisters Christmas” and “Pretty World”. As a voice over artist, Barbara has been featured in animated cartoons including “The Busy World of Richard Scarry”, “Rupert”, and “Babar-The Movie”. As an actor, she has worked for professional theatre companies like Drayton Entertainment, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, and The Charlottetown Festival. She is currently an audiobook voice director for ECW press and an instructor in the Acting for Film and Television Program at Niagara College of Canada. Barbara's wish is to reach the heart of her audience through her passion for singing and the magic of song. #barbaramantini #jazzsinger #livewithcdp #podcast #guest #youtubechannel #facebooklive #twitter #linkedin #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #spotify #anchorfm #radiopublic #breaker #pocketcasts

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. We get the Mayor's thoughts on the impact the new Federal Budget will have on the City of Calgary and, we hear details of the Mayor's latest honour: Being named the ‘Parade Marshall' for the official kick-off of the Calgary Expo later this month. Next, we head stateside for an update on the issues making headlines in the U.S. Jackson Proskow, Global News Washington Bureau Chief, brings us the latest on the U.S. response to the war in Ukraine and details on rising COVID-19 cases in the country. It's a gripping true story about a fight to free an innocent man convicted of murder. We speak to Calgary-based Director Wendy Hill-Tout about her new film “Marlene” which chronicles the story of Steven Truscott. Finally, we speak with Canadian music icon Alan Doyle of “Great Big Sea” about his latest project – a ‘musical' called “Tell Tale Harbour”. Alan tells us about his inspiration behind the musical and how you can win a chance to see it live in PEI.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mateo is a young singer, songwriter, actor and pianist currently working on the lands traditionally known as Tkaronto. In 2020, he wrote and produced "Quarantine Songs," a song cycle about different characters dealing with the pandemic, which had its digital premiere on YouTube, featuring performers from Stratford, Mirvish and Charlottetown Festival stages. He is currently preparing to appear in Forever Plaid with Starvox Entertainment, and running a YouTube channel where he uploads weekly analysis videos of the greatest songs from the musical theatre canon. In the meantime, he continues to perform regularly alongside cabaret and comedy legend Mandy Goodhandy in their act, "Lady and the Rambler." www.mateochavezlewis.com Twitter: @MChavezLewis Instagram: @mateochavezlewis Support Stageworthy Patreon: patreon.com/stageworthypod Tip Jar: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

Do you have moments in your journey as artist where you doubted your abilities? Do you have monsters living in your head? Don't let them define who you are! This week, Tits And Teeth stars, Jennifer Thiessen and Kyla Musselman reminds us that the negative talk or thought process in our heads are separate from who we really are. Identifying and understanding where these ideas are coming from are key elements in preventing ourselves from becoming our worst enemies. Does being part of the ensemble instead of playing the main role magnify the doubts in your mind?  You shouldn't, you are valuable whatever role you play. Jennifer reiterates that every single role on stage is important and the story wouldn't be the same without the world which is often created by the ensemble members. Keep doing what you love to do and living your best life In this episode: The roadblocks that the Tits And Teeth stars had to overcome in their creative journey as artists. How therapy and positive affirmation helped Jen and Kyla in overcoming the negative noise in their head. Importance of trusting yourself and your abilities when making decisions instead of focusing on the consequences. Your artistic journey should be the highlight of your career rather than your current role or job. A little about Jennifer and Kyla: Jennifer Thiessen: (she/her) was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, where she graduated from a prestigious Musical Theatre program, and began performing overseas. She met her Canadian hubby and they decided to move to New York City! Jennifer is thrilled to be returning to Toronto this spring to Dance Captain the upcoming Canadian production of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Mirvish). Some of her favourite credits include Masters of Illusions (CW Network), The Drowsy Chaperone, Rock of Ages, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Man Of La Mancha, The Little Mermaid, West Side Story, (Drayton Entertainment), Guys and Dolls (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), West Side Story (Rainbow Stage), Disney's Newsies (Assistant Choreo/Director, Forestburgh Playhouse), Toronto Pan AM Games Opening Ceremonies (Cirque Du Soleil, Assistant Choreographer) and Saturday Night Fever (North American Tour), where she toured with her mate, Kyla, and dreamed of making a podcast! Based in Toronto and New York City, Tits and Teeth Podcast serves listeners interested in theatre and the performing arts.  Kyla Musselman:  (she/her) grew up in Stratford, Ontario and now hails from the east end of Toronto with her new husband and pup. After graduating from Sheridan College, Kyla began her professional career at the Charlottetown Festival where she spent 3 wonderful seasons and was the recipient of a Maud Whitmore Scholarship. Kyla has since had the privilege of performing across North America. Some of her favourite theatre credits include; Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, Shrek the Musical (Neptune Theatre), Saturday Night Fever (North American Tour), Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, I Love You…Now Change (Stage West Calgary), Mamma Mia!, All Shook Up (Globe Theatre), Newsies (Drayton Entertainment), Crazy For You, Mary Poppins (Capitol Theatre) and Shout! The Mod Musical (Magnus Theatre). She can also be seen in Season 15 of Murdoch Mysteries (CBC/UKTV) and in the film 1Up (Lionsgate/Buzzfeed). Follow Jen and Kyla! Tits and Teeth Podcast Website: https://www.titsandteethpodcast.com/ Instagram: @titsandteethpodcast Facebook: @titsandteethpodcast

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Canadian Theatrical legend Charlotte Moore. A musical theatre veteran and national treasure, Charlotte Moore is part of one of the greatest musical theatre families in the country. She is the daughter of Mavor Moore, who, of course was a member of the Order of Canada and won a Governor General's award, and Mavor Moore really helped establish professional theatre in Canada. Charlotte

Alan Doyle has co-written a musical comedy called "Tell Tale Harbour" that will be headlining the 2022 Charlottetown Festival (starts at 0:40); Mi'kmaw woman Cora Butt collects moose hides destined for the dump and turns them into something special: traditional hand drums (8:01); Corner Brook will again host a community musical this fall. “Tick, Tick, Boom,” will take to the Arts and Culture Centre stage this weekend. (14:04)

Jacob MacInnis has a silky voice that makes us swoon, a kindness that swells our hearts and a podunk edge essential for a good time! Joining Jacob in this episode is none other than Steve Cota from In The Wings, who is featured in our new segment, ‘Whatcha Doin?!’Jacob is a Dora award winning actor and prolific artist, who expresses themselves through all mediums of art! We talk with Jacob about their visual art and their musical aspirations and inspirations. We chat about gender identity, pronouns, and discuss ways that allies can best support the gender queer community. Steve Cota is a seasoned performer and choreographer who created In The Wings during the pandemic lockdown as an online musical theatre training tool. Steve’s overall purpose of In The Wings is to educate youth and established artists and bring them together in class so that we may learn from each other and collectively grow as a community.  Jacob has played some of the most iconic and recognizable characters with amazing accuracy, passion, and success. Some of their credits to date include; Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz (Capitol Theatre), Lefou in Beauty and The Beast, Horton in Seussical, Earthworm in James and The Giant Peach (YPT) Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid (Globe Theatre) Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (Neptune Theatre) two seasons with The Charlottetown Festival including Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar. Coming up Jacob will star as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show (Neptune Theatre) and will be featured in Play On!, one of the cabarets being presented at the Stratford Festival this 2021 season. Come hang with us, grab a drink (if you’re not driving), and get your weekly fix of musical theatre banter, with beverages. 

Nicola grew up in Manchester, England. She became a professional actor at 14 when she performed in The Little Matchgirl with Roger Daltrey (the Who). She started touring with musical theatre companies at 17, performing in Chess, The Sound of Music and Lloyd Webber's production of Aspects of Love. Nicola's big break came at 21 when she was picked to play the role of Lola in the West End production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana. It changed her life. She moved to London and never looked back.She first visited Canada in 1996 when she was asked to join Cirque du Soleil's production of Saltimbanco. After the tour, she returned to the UK to continue her stage career, performing roles in musicals such as Fame, Taboo and the Leader of the Pack. She was a finalist in series 3 of The X Factor with the group The Unconventionals. Shortly after she was asked to to re-create her role in Saltimbanco on a world Arena tour in 2007. This time she met her future husband and they toured with the show for another 5 years together!In 2012 Nicola immigrated to Quebec, Canada and was soon cast as Trish in Kinky Boots playing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto. Since then she's been cultivating her career in her new country, performing at the famous Charlottetown Festival for 3 seasons, The Segal Centre – Montreal, St Lawrence Centre – Toronto and Theatre Calgary in productions such as Bend it Like Beckham, Mamma Mia!, Les Belles Soeurs, Bittergirls and Anne of Green Gables as well as returning to work for Cirque on their resident show, Joyà, in Riviera Maya, Mexico.Nicola is looking forward to getting back to rehearsals after the pandemic. She was about to perform the role of Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot at the Neptune Theatre, Halifax. A bucket list role for her!“Here's to the light at the end of the tunnel. Sending all my love to everyone globally during this crazy time”

Justin and Benton are joined by Adam Brazier (Artistic Director, Charlottetown Festival), who regales the lads with an intriguing international tale of egg salad gone wrong. All this and more on the first (!) exciting episode of Half A Star!

Has anyone ever affected your ability to believe in yourself as an artist? Singer/Actor Charlotte Moore is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today to share how people influenced her confidence as a performer and the battles she faced to overcome self-doubt. She will help us reevaluate how we speak to ourselves and how it impacts our self-assurance.   In this episode:  Practicing gratitude when things don't turn up as planned Impact of having positive conversations with ourselves How Social Media affects your castability Importance of saving in an artist's life   A little about Charlotte:   Daughter of Mavor Moore (Order of Canada, Governor General's Award), grand-daughter of Dora Mavor Moore (after whom Toronto's annual Theatre Awards are named), and one of Canada's most dynamic performers, Charlotte has been on the scene for over thirty-five years, mostly in her first love, musical theatre. A recipient of the 1990 Dora Mavor Moore Award, (also known at Charlotte's house as a "Granny"), for her work in The Rocky Horror Show, Charlotte has had the great good fortune of working across the country with some pretty amazing people. Most recently she appeared as Marilla in Anne of Green Gables at The Charlottetown Festival.  She has twice appeared in Gypsy – once as "Louise", and once as "Rose" – eighteen years apart. She also managed the same trick with "Lucy" in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. She played "Fantine" in Les Miserables across the country opposite Craig Shulman, and her favourite role to date is definitely as the sole woman in Stan Rogers - A Matter of Heart. She spent a season in Robin Phillips' Grand Theatre Company , and three wonderful seasons at the Shaw Festival, culminating in the unforgettable Jackie Maxwell production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. Charlotte has also done a lot more shows you'd recognize, but her real passion are the ones you probably won't – the Canadian shows that she has had the pleasure of being in. Shows by Leslie Arden, Jim Betts, Cathy Elliott, Joey Miller, and a whole host of other folks – a lot of whom are represented on her CD, "Friends of Mine". It features fifteen songs from shows past and present, only one of which had been recorded before. For more information, check out the Music page.  For Charlotte's current résumé, visit The Talent House.

Tracey is a director and choreographer whose international credits include productions in the West End, South Africa and Asia. She also directed the U.S. National Tour of Queen's "We Will Rock You." AJ Bridel is a genuine triple threat. Her performance in the Toronto production of "Kinky Boots" received rave reviews. For two years, she starred in the title role in "Anne of Green Gables" at the Charlottetown Festival. Currently, AJ's starring in the new Ross Petty's family musical "Lil Red Robin Hood" which is directed and choreograph

Steven Guy-McGrath is an actor, a renovator, a foodie, a boat enthusiast, a playwright, a musician, dad extraordinaire, and the perfect guest to celebrate Canada Day with! We have ‘Spindrift’ cocktails and chat with this lovely Newfie about summers at the Charlottetown Festival, his one-person show, Spinning Yarns, playing this year at Charlottetown’s second stage, and being a dad and family man while in this fast pace business. Stephen is a performer and writer. You’ve seen him on stages all across this country including Anne of Green Gables, Mamma Mia, Million Dollar Quartet (Charlottetown Festival), Once (Mirvish Prod.) A Christmas Carol, Glengarry Glen Ross (Soulpepper Theatre) and No Great Mischief (Tarragon Theatre). Stephen is the writer of Spinning Yarns and also Bully, a play about astrophysics, broken homes and chocolate bars. Come hang with us, grab a drink (if you’re not driving), and get your weekly fix of musical theatre banter with beverage

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Stephen Guy-McGrath. Stephen Guy-McGrath is a Dora award-winning actor, musician, and playwright originally from Newfoundland who has worked across the country for over 25 years. In our conversation today we discuss the moments in his life that lead him into the theatre industry, how our performing careers have different phases and how to navigating ageing both into and out of roles, as well as how he began writing and his show “Bully”. We also discuss the importance craft in “jukebox musicals” and why certain shows such as “Mamma Mia” and “Million Dollar Quartet” are so popular, people’s desire for exclusivity and how we can use it to grow theatre audiences, as well as his show “Spinning Yarns” which is a part of the Charlottetown Festival’s upcoming season and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Stephen Guy-McGrath. Stephen Guy-McGrath is a Dora award-winning actor, musician, and playwright originally from Newfoundland who has worked across the country for over 25 years. In our conversation today we discuss the moments in his life that lead him into the theatre industry, how our performing careers have different phases and how to navigating ageing both into and out of roles, as well as how he began writing and his show “Bully”. We also discuss the importance craft in “jukebox musicals” and why certain shows such as “Mamma Mia” and “Million Dollar Quartet” are so popular, people’s desire for exclusivity and how we can use it to grow theatre audiences, as well as his show “Spinning Yarns” which is a part of the Charlottetown Festival’s upcoming season and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Shawn Wright. Shawn Wright is an actor and playwright whose play “Ghost Light” has been produced across Canada by companies such as Tweed & Company, Theatre New Brunswick, and the Charlottetown Festival. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences growing up watching his mother perform in community theatre and the effect it had on his relationship to performing, his path into the industry and what aspects of an actor are inherent versus what aspects can be trained, as well as what he learned from some of his earliest experiences in the industry. We also discuss the ways in which all of us in the theatre community can help to foster stronger connections amongst each other, the duty of established professionals to look out for emerging artists, as well as the creation of his play “Ghost Light” and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Shawn Wright. Shawn Wright is an actor and playwright whose play “Ghost Light” has been produced across Canada by companies such as Tweed & Company, Theatre New Brunswick, and the Charlottetown Festival. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences growing up watching his mother perform in community theatre and the effect it had on his relationship to performing, his path into the industry and what aspects of an actor are inherent versus what aspects can be trained, as well as what he learned from some of his earliest experiences in the industry. We also discuss the ways in which all of us in the theatre community can help to foster stronger connections amongst each other, the duty of established professionals to look out for emerging artists, as well as the creation of his play “Ghost Light” and where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

Ted has acted, directed, written and/or composed for every major theatre in Canada and around the world, including such great cities as New York, London and Tokyo. He is a proud graduate of The National Theatre School Of Canada, and a founding member of Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre. Arguably best known for co-creating one of the most successful plays in Canada's history, "2 Pianos, 4 Hands," Ted also wrote the hit musical Evangeline (Citadel Theatre, Charlottetown Festival). Recent film and TV appearances include Orphan Black, Reign, Carter and Farenheit 451 for HBO. Over the course of his career he has been the recipient of numerous awards including five Doras, a Gemini, a Sterling, a Merritt and a Chalmers.Hand to GodHAND TO GOD, a blasphemous black comedy, with puppets, written by Robert Askins, was the most produced play in the 2016-17 American theatre season with 13 productions staged across the country. (Says a lot about the state of the States!) Mitchell Cushman (The Aliens) returns to the Coal Mine to revisit a play about a satanic sock puppet he directed at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in 2017.In a quiet Texas town, recently widowed Margery is tasked with running the church puppet club. Attended grudgingly by her teenage son Jason, he finds solace in Tyrone, his homemade puppet. That is until Tyrone turns fiendish causing doors to slam, lightbulbs to burst and his head to spin around Exorcist-style. Is it…the devil? HAND TO GOD tackles all the big themes: death, depression, alcoholism, sexual repression, emotional guilt, religious hypocrisy and crafting.Twitter: @coalminetheatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coalminetheatre Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/752042

Young Canadian Actor Aaron Hastelow has been portraying some pretty big rolls in Canadian Theatre including Jesus in the 2018 Charlottetown Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Listen to Aaron's journey to this prestigious roll and other projects he has been working on.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Aaron Hastelow. Aaron Hastelow is an actor, singer, and dancer who most recently starred as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Charlottetown Festival. In our conversation today we discuss how he was introduced to theatre growing up, his experiences at Sheridan and the main lessons he took from his time in school, as well as his experiences at the Shaw Festival and the things he learned as a member of that company. We also discuss his experiences at the Charlottetown Festival, stepping into the role of Jesus this year in Jesus Christ Superstar and what he has learned from that experience, as well as future goals for himself and where he hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Aaron Hastelow. Aaron Hastelow is an actor, singer, and dancer who most recently starred as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Charlottetown Festival. In our conversation today we discuss how he was introduced to theatre growing up, his experiences at Sheridan and the main lessons he took from his time in school, as well as his experiences at the Shaw Festival and the things he learned as a member of that company. We also discuss his experiences at the Charlottetown Festival, stepping into the role of Jesus this year in Jesus Christ Superstar and what he has learned from that experience, as well as future goals for himself and where he hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

Mentorship. Canada vs US. Female empowerment. Money. Magical mixes of motivation.  We cover it all with this incredible man. Jay T Schramek has a twenty year teaching career spanning Canada’s most prestigious post-secondary arts institutions and dozens of dance studios. A graduate of Ryerson University’s dance program and a former Mr. Dance of Canada, he has been a faculty member at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, George Brown College and Saint Lawrence College.As a performer, he continues to work in theatres across the continent. He has performed for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Mirvish Productions, Capitol Theatre, Charlottetown Festival, Stage West, Drayton Entertainment, Clearchannel Entertainment and dozens more. Jay is one of North America’s most prolific talent adjudicators and has judged and hosted over 100 talent competitions, pageants and festivals across the globe. He is a member and contributor to the Professional Adjudicator Alliance manual, has written articles for The Agent’s Book and had a column in Dance Canada Quarterly. Jay is a recipient of a Tyrone Guthrie Award and a Maud Whitmore Scholarship. He recently became the exclusive Canadian distributor of Miller and Ben tap shoes. Check out Tap Shoes Canada to buy the world’s best tap dancing shoes!

Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is Actor/Singer/Producer and current member of the Toronto cast of hit Musical Come From Away! To say I enjoyed my time with George would be an understatement. You can always tell I am having a good time when my voice always seems like it is one millisecond away from laughter.    Along with his years of knowledge and wisdom in the entertainment industry, George brings his gigantic heart to this episode. He leaves nothing on the table as we explore his journey as an artist and human being navigating his way through an artist’s lifestyle. George talks about how he used to think to himself, if I could just get one job then he could leave it alone. Well, he got hired and clearly, he did not leave! Here is to many more stories to be told by you, George!   In the episode:   the importance of maintaining your health as an artist and how to get back to health how to work effectively under pressure the impact of being a part of Come From Away has had on him how to know you are on your authentic path How to take the stage and own it! A little about George:   Currently playing Claude (and others) in the hit Toronto Production of Come From Away, George’s other recent appearances include: Matthew in Anne of Green Gables for the Charlottetown Festival; the world premiere of the Alan Menken/David Spencer musical adaptation of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz at Montreal’s Segal Centre; Sweeney Todd with Newfoundland’s Opera on the Avalon and the Vancouver Opera Company; The Canadian Stage Company’s groundbreaking production of London Road (Dora Award); Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof at Stage West Mississauga; Seussical for YPT/The Citadel (Dora nomination); The Winter’s Tale for Canadian Stage Company; Parade for Studio 180/Acting Up Stage; and Oh, What a Lovely War! for Soulpepper (Dora nomination). Other credits include Fiddler on the Roof, The Threepenny Opera and Guys and Dolls for The Stratford Festival; A Little Night Music and Follies for the Shaw Festival; Sweeney Todd for Canadian Stage (Dora nomination), Showboat for Livent, and Time and Again for the Manhattan Theatre Club. George also manages, records, and tours with his baritone trio BRAVURA.  Connect with George! bravurabaritones.com   Twitter: @georgorama Instagram: @gmass67

Episode #86 Sitting down with David Warrack was a real treat for me. David strikes me as someone who has, over time, become even more passionate about the arts and living a creative lifestyle. He has not become jaded or bitter about certain projects not going the way he wanted or maybe not even being produced at all. He has figured out a way to adapt and go with the flow of change in the industry through his career as an artist. David is a real champion of the artist. Your success is his success and he strives to create that kind of supportive environment wherever he goes by creating and producing new work, cheering on his colleagues, and most of all listening to the thoughts and feelings of others until they feel understood. The last thing he said to me before we parted was, “I am only an email away” and after spending time with him, I knew he meant it. Sometimes it’s what people say that impacts me the most and sometimes it's the impact of who they are that leaves the biggest impression. With David, it was both. In this episode, we discuss what changes he would like to see happen in the entertainment industry, why he believes every artist should explore writing on some level, what was the biggest takeaway from his lunch with Leonard Bernstein and so much more!   About David: Conductor, Pianist, Organist, Composer, Lyricist, Book-Writer, Musical Director, Orchestrator, Arranger, Singer, Vocal Coach, Music Producer, Producer (theatre, television, recordings), Guest Lecturer, Teacher Toured for fifteen years with Maureen Forrester, starting with the Vancouver Symphony at EXPO 86 (CD), 5 years with Jeff Hyslop (CD), and 8 years with Michael Burgess, in each case as Musical Director/Accompanist/Conductor.  In 2013, enjoyed a 19 concert cross Canada tour with Rebecca Caine and Michael Burgess.  2010 – 2015:  conductor of the Rose Orchestra in Brampton.   Starting in 2017 – touring with the quartet of Rebecca Caine, Ben Heppner, Gary Relyea, and Jean Stillwell. Musical Director of over 200 shows for stage or television, including SHENANDOAH on Broadway, 9 of Ross Petty’s Pantomimes at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre, the cross Canada tour of JACQUES  BREL …, the Vancouver production of UNFORGETTABLE, seven consecutive years at the Elora Festival, and all of the CBC’s DuMAURIER SEARCH FOR STARS.   Founding Conductor of the Canada Pops Orchestra. Credited as writer or co-writer of 79 professionally produced musicals, including some of the longest running shows in Toronto’s Theatre History (FLICKS, SWEET REASON, THE VAUDEVILLIANS, TEASE FOR TWO).  ROB ROY opened at the Edinburgh Festival (Scotland) in 2006 to rave reviews, and was recorded in 2007. More recently, THE THREE DAVIDS (the music of David Shire, David Frishberg, and David Warrack) premiered in 2013.  A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS, written with Norm Foster, premiered at Theatre Collingwood in 2014. The Oratorio ABRAHAM premiered in Toronto in 2015 with Richard Margison in the starring role, along with a cast of 6, plus the Bach Children’s Choir and the Elmer Iseler Singers.   Current: SHE’S NO LADY in workshop; CATWALK optioned as a film. Beginning with the 1972 radio special of the Charlottetown Festival’s BALLADE (orchestrator, conductor), over 40 years as a studio musician.  Recent: THE SECOND TIME AROUND (film). Huge body of choral and instrumental work. Created role of Jack Ayre in THE DUMBELLS at the Charlottetown Festival.  Shared the stage over the years with iconic performers, including Ronnie Hawkins, Don Harron, Len Cariou (most recently at 2013 Stratford Music Festival), Sheila McCarthy, Marilyn Lightstone, Sheila Brand, Brent Carver, Louise Pitre, Juan Chioran, George Masswohl, Mary Pitt, Thom Allison, Ma Anne Dionisio, Cynthia Dale, and Amanda Martinez.  Recently performed with the Bravura Baritones. Playing for Blues/Gospel Diva Jackie Richardson in October and November.  THE UNIVERSE IS DANCING (one man show) in October (Guelph, then the Jazz Bistro in Toronto).  CD release Hugh’s Room. In December.Christmas/Hanukkah show with Theresa Tova. 1980: produced TORONTO TORONTO, which ran for three years, followed by 2 years of TORONTO TORONTO 2. 1981: He had six shows running simultaneously in Toronto and he produced the award-winning CBC television superspecial  ALL FOR ONE. 1981 – 1983, he produced the Dora Mavor Moore Award shows for Toronto theatre, the only three years they were ever televised. He has won three Doras: producing TORONTO TORONTO, producing ON TAP, and music directing CLOSER THAN EVER. Starting in 1985, he was a regular guest on Peter Gzowski’s MORNINGSIDE (CBC radio) singing his trademark satirical songs, and creating songs spontaneously. Organist/Choir Director at Hillcrest Christian Church since 2006. Part of three man artistic team (along with Michael James and Kevin McCormick) who created SONGS OF THE CITY for United Way Toronto (now United Way Toronto/York Region) in 2015, a theatrical event originally presented at the Jane Mallet Theatre, which matches up three United Way speakers who have been “rescued” by a United Way sponsored organization with a three composers who each write a song about his or her experience. These songs are then performed during the evening, along with other selections which celebrate the renewal of the human spirit.  A second SOTC took place this past spring, and a third is happening in April, 2017, moving into the 1,000-seat Wintergarden Theatre.  A version took place last year in Fredericton, New Brunswick , and one is being planned for Halifax, Nova Scotia early in 2017.  Created as a Donor Appreciation Event, SONGS OF THE CITY has had a huge impact already in terms of increased pledges to support the remarkable work of United Way in the community. While the ongoing involvement in the various segments of the arts community has not allowed David the time to contribute to the education of up and coming artists that he might have preferred, he has maintained a presence in developing students to become professional artists.  For 20 years, he has been on the faculty of the Avenue Road Arts School. He participated in the BMI Music Theatre Workshops in New York and Toronto, originally conceived by Lehman Engel.  When BMI no longer supported the Toronto workshops, Mr. Warrack kept them going on his own initiative. He has taught part-time at the Randolph Academy and the Ryerson Theatre School, and given numerous guest lectures at Sheridan College (now University).  For many years he was on the advisory board of Humber College, and he is currently on the advisory board of the Toronto Film School. He is also an honorary member of IATSE. David is married to Lona Davis, a celebrated musician in her own right, and they are blessed with three children – Gordon (Jessica), Cayleigh (Patrick) and Levi, as well as four grandchildren: Alexis, Grayson, Griffin, and Neave, all three years old or younger! Connect with David! www.davidwarrack.ca e:dwarrack@rogers.com      Chelsea thisischelseajohnson.com Facebook: @thisischelseajohnson Instagram: @thisischelseajohnson Twitter: @thisischelseaj  

In this week’s episode I sit down with Laura Mae Nason. Laura Mae Nason is an actor, singer, and dancer who has performed in theatres across Canada including the Arts Club, Theatre Aquarius, Drayton Entertainment, and the Charlottetown Festival. In our conversation today we discuss her early training in dance, finding musical theatre and the path she took into the industry, as well as what she learned from some of her first experiences in the industry. We also discuss some of her most positive experiences in theatre, what she has learned from raising a family in the theatre and the importance of figuring out your own path in this industry, as well as where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Laura Mae Nason. Laura Mae Nason is an actor, singer, and dancer who has performed in theatres across Canada including the Arts Club, Theatre Aquarius, Drayton Entertainment, and the Charlottetown Festival. In our conversation today we discuss her early training in dance, finding musical theatre and the path she took into the industry, as well as what she learned from some of her first experiences in the industry. We also discuss some of her most positive experiences in theatre, what she has learned from raising a family in the theatre and the importance of figuring out your own path in this industry, as well as where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Kristen Peace. Kristen Peace is a Canadian performer who has worked all over the country with companies such as Drayton Entertainment, the Charlottetown Festival, as well as Mirvish. In our conversation today we discuss how she was introduced to theatre and her experiences with it at a very early age, the importance of knowing who you are in the industry and constantly trying to look at yourself objectively, as well as some of the things she learned through her early experiences in the industry. We also discuss the importance of mentorship in theatre, her experiences in the Toronto production of Kinky Boots, as well as where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Kristen Peace. Kristen Peace is a Canadian performer who has worked all over the country with companies such as Drayton Entertainment, the Charlottetown Festival, as well as Mirvish. In our conversation today we discuss how she was introduced to theatre and her experiences with it at a very early age, the importance of knowing who you are in the industry and constantly trying to look at yourself objectively, as well as some of the things she learned through her early experiences in the industry. We also discuss the importance of mentorship in theatre, her experiences in the Toronto production of Kinky Boots, as well as where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Jessica Gallant. Jessica Gallant is a songwriter and actress who played Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival for their 2015 and 2016 seasons. In our conversation today we discuss how theatre was introduced to her growing up on Prince Edward Island, how growing up playing sports has helped her in her theatre career, as well as the things she learnt from her time training at Sheridan College. We also discuss her experiences playing Anne Shirley at the Charlottetown Festival, her experiences writing and producing her own self-titled EP, and where she hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Jessica Gallant. Jessica Gallant is a songwriter and actress who played Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables at the Charlottetown Festival for their 2015 and 2016 seasons. In our conversation today we discuss how theatre was introduced to her growing up on Prince Edward Island, how growing up playing sports has helped her in her theatre career, as well as the things she learnt from her time training at Sheridan College. We also discuss her experiences playing Anne Shirley at the Charlottetown Festival, her experiences writing and producing her own self-titled EP, and where she hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.

Aisha Jarvis graduated from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Program in 2015 and was a member of the Theatre 20 Conservatory Program from 2015 to 2016. She performed in Theatre Sheridan productions including Prom Queen (CMTP), Hello Dolly, Godspell, In The Heights, and Brantwood. Since graduating, other theatre credits have included Sally Styles in Hogtown, Wilhelmina in The Postman (Appledore Productions) and Snow White in Snow White (Solar Stage Children's Theatre). She has been training since the age of 4 and has performed in corporate events for The United Way, TD Bank (Shaw Festival Theatre), and The Premier’s Awards Gala 2012. Some of her television credits include Breakfast Television, and a performance on ET Canada that she choreographed! Currently she is performing in the Charlottetown Festival playing Lisa in Mamma Mia and playing Prissy Andrews and understudying Miss Stacy/Mrs. Gillis in Anne of Green Gables.Twitter: @AishaJarvis Instagram: aishaljarvisStageworthy:http://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod