The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast: From the Greenroom

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast: From the Greenroom

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Season 7

Stag and Doe with Kyle Brown and Romi Shraiter

Allison and Stephanie speak with actors Kyle Brown and Romi Shraiter about their experience working on Mark Crawford's Stag and Doe. They discuss reinventing wedding traditions, the similarities and differences of playing comedy and drama, and who is the best at stag and doe games.

Cottagers and Indians with Kevin John Atawakon Saylor

Allison and Stephanie speak with the director of Cottagers and Indians, Kevin John Atawakon Saylor, about his passion for arts education, the importance of humour in Indigenous theatre, and Gananoque's connection to the history of land and water rights in Canada.

Mary Poppins with Teddy Moynihan, Emma Austin, Hannah Burns, Ari Dubey, and Jackson Graham

Join Allison and special guest host Teddy Moynihan as they chat with the four children playing Jane and Michael Banks about what it was like to audition for Mary Poppins, their favourite songs, and where the best spots are to visit in Gananoque.

How The Other Half Loves with Vickie Marston and Kaelen MacDonald

Join Allison and Stephanie for the first episode of the 2025 season of the Playhouse Podcast as they dive into How The Other Half Loves, They chat with Set Designer Vickie Marston and Costume Designer Kaelen MacDonald about the collaborative process of designing a show, the differences between theatre and film, and the challenges of trying to fit two sets onto one stage.

Season 6

Sequence with Kathryn MacKay

Join Allison and Stephanie for the final episode of the 2024 podcast. And what a guest to finish off a fantastic season! Kathryn MacKay is a founding member of the Playhouse, and was instrumental in the creation of the Firehall Theatre space. Stephanie and Allison chat with her about her work with PeerLess Productions, her return to the Firehall for it's 20th anniversary, and what she's enjoying most about her time in Gananoque.

Jesus Christ Superstar with Nicol Spinola

Stephanie and Allison chat with Jesus Christ Superstar's Choreographer Nicol Spinola about taking the musical across the country, the relationship between choreographer and director, and experience producing immersive site-specific musical theatre in Vancouver.

Doubt: A Parable with Jawon Kang and Christian Horoszczak

Allison and Stephanie speak with set and costume designer Jawon Kang and lighting designer Christian Horoszczak about their work on Doubt: A Parable, their history of collaboration, and their favourite type of theatre to design for.

Mary's Wedding with Maev Beaty and Wade Bogert-O'Brien

Join Stephanie, Allison, and actors Maev Beaty and Wade Bogert-O'Brien as they speak about Mary's Wedding, the magic of Stephen Massicotte's prose, love letters, and how to mail an orange.

Murder for Two with Avery-Jean Brennan

Stephanie and Allison speak with Murder for Two's Music Director Avery-Jean Brennan about her work on the show as it travelled from Nova Scotia to Gananoque, the unique opportunities of music directing for actor/musicians, and the mysterious and important "third character" onstage.

Mamma Mia! with Annika Tupper & Brandon Antonio

Join Allison and special guest host Kyla Musselman (host of the podcast "Tits & Teeth") as they chat with performers Annika Tupper (Sophie) and Brandon Antonio (Sky) about their thoughts on the state of Canadian Musical Theatre, their recent work in Canada and abroad, and how it feels to take on ABBA's iconic songs in this season's production of Mamma Mia! Annika and Brandon also go head-to-head in a round of ABBA trivia. Who will reign supreme? You can find "Tits & Teeth" wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://www.titsandteethpodcast.com/.

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