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The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast: From the Greenroom

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast: From the Greenroom

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Season 8

Come From Away with Nick Blais

Join Allison and special guest host Julie Lumsden as they speak with Set Designer Nick Blais about his thoughts on the collaborative nature of theatre design, his love of immersive theatre, and the local inspiration behind his design for Come From Away.

Wonderful Joe with Ronnie Burkett

Allison and Stephanie are joined by acclaimed puppeteer Ronnie Burkett to discuss the hope and magic of Wonderful Joe, his thoughts on what makes an artist an artist, and the reasons why marionettes are the perfect performance medium.

Murder at Ackerton Manor with Steven Gallagher

Join Allison and Stephanie as they speak to writer and director of Murder at Ackerton Manor, Steven Gallagher, about his writing process, the similarities between musicals and comedies, and the collaboration process that puts everything on stage!

The Last Five Years with Patrick Bowman

Join Allison and Stephanie as they talk with Music Director Patrick Bowman about his path to becoming a Music Director, his work in programming and arranging, and the challenges and joys of working on a piece like The Last Five Years.

Grease with Thomas Alderson, Jesse Weafer, and Tyler Pearse

Join Allison and Stephanie as they speak with Director Thomas Alderson, Choreographer Jesse Weafer and Assistant Choreographer/ Dance Captain Tyler Pearse about their collaborative process when bringing Grease to the stage, the differences between dancing for film and stage, and the enduring power of one of the world's best-loved musicals.

Sugar Road with Sheila McCarthy

Stephanie and Allison talk to director Sheila McCarthy about how she continues to reinvent herself over her decades-long career, how her experience as an actor informs her directing, and her favourite place in Gananoque for sweet potato fries.

Women of the Fur Trade with Danelle Charette, Alison Beckwith, and Joelle Peters

Join Allison and Stephanie as they spill some tea with the women of Women of the Fur Trade. Actors Danelle Charette, Alison Beckwith, and Joelle Peters discuss their personal connections to this play, the importance of humour when telling historical stories, and the mysterious sixth character only found in the script.

Season 7

The Piano Teacher with Evalyn Parry and Karin Randoja

Join Allison and Stephanie as they speak with director Evalyn Parry and performer Karin Randoja about The Piano Teacher, as well as their longtime artistic collaboration, the intricacies of performing a play about grief, and what exactly is "devised" theatre?

9 to 5 The Musical with Sarah Richardson

Join Allison and Stephanie as they chat with music director and bandleader Sarah Richardson about the depth of Dolly Parton, the experience of coming back to 9 to 5, and the many hats she wears as both music director and bandleader.

The Drawer Boy with Rebecca Eamon Campbell

Join Allison and Stephanie as they speak to Stage Manager Rebecca Eamon Campbell about her process for working on plays and musicals, the importance of empathy in art, and the fantastic team mounting a very special production of The Drawer Boy.

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