Live at the Gargoyle – Details, episodes & analysis

Rhea Rodych-Rasidescu is an emerging Actor, Director, and Theatre Educator. She graduated from the University of Winnipeg’s B.A. Hons. Acting Performance Program in 2021. She plays the titular character Judith Shakespeare in Winnipeg Studio Theatre's production of Miss Shakespeare.

Purchase your tickets to Miss Shakespeare ⁠here.⁠

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This episode was recorded on August 26, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewees - Rhea Rodych-Rasidescu

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Hera Nalam is a singer-songwriter and actress based in Winnipeg, MB. Born and raised in the Philippines, Hera and her family moved to Canada in 2011. You may have seen her perform in various theatrical productions by Shakespeare in the Ruins or Walk&Talk, or possibly on the big screen in I Propose We Never See Each Other Again After Tonight.

Check out Hera's music on Spotify here.

Purchase your tickets to Miss Shakespeare here.

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This episode was recorded on August 27, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewees - ⁠Hera Nalam

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Jillian Willems is a Winnipeg-based director, choreographer, performer, and Artistic Associate for friends of the theatre, The Village Conservatory.

On this week's podcast, Andrew asks Jillian about her life in theatre and her latest role in Dry Cold Productions' Manitoba premiere of Merrily We Roll Along, running from May 22-26, 2024 at the RMTC Tom Hendry Warehouse.

Tickets for Merrily We Roll Along can be found here.

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This episode was recorded on May 5, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewees - Jillian Willems

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Elio Zarillo and previous podcast guest Sharon Bajer have teamed up to write the show The Outside Inn, a "transformative dark comedy about the mess that makes us human," with performances at the Prairie Theatre Exchange from May 7 - 19, 2024.

On today's podcast, Andrew interviews Elio, and the production's director, Annie Valentina.

Elio is a theatre artist, educator and consultant based on Treaty 1 territory, whose play Volare premiered at PTE in the spring of 2023.

Annie is a theatre artist and multidisciplinary storyteller based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. An alumna of Dalhousie University's theatre program, Annie's primary focus and passion is in new work development - whether as a dramaturg, director, producer or playwright.

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This episode was recorded on April 22, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewees - Elio Zarrillo and Annie Valentina

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

A blended family ready to tell the world about their story, Trish Cooper and Sam Vint will be premiering their play, The Comeback, at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre April 24 - May 18, 2024.

A theatre graduate from the University of Manitoba, Trish has worked as an actor and writer in Winnipeg and Toronto.

Sam Vint has worked in a variety of roles in film and TV, and his film The Tournament, about his child's sledge hockey team, is available to watch online on NFB's website.

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This episode was recorded on April 3, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewees - Trish Cooper and Sam Vint

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Erin McGrath is a director, actor, and educator based in Winnipeg. Originally from New Brunswick, Erin has been living in Winnipeg since 2005. Currently, she serves as the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Studio Theatre, which will present "Miss Shakespeare" this fall with an all-female team.

To donate to the Winnipeg Studio Theatre, click the link here.

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This episode was recorded on March 5, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewee - Erin McGrath

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

On this week's episode, Andrew invites local Arts and Culture reporter and reviewer, Ben Waldman, to step onto the stage and discuss his experiences with theatre.

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This episode was recorded on February 26, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewee - ⁠Ben Waldman

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Melanie Whyte is a singing teacher and actor residing in Winnipeg, MB, who specializes in working with musical theatre singers. She also sings in the Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, which is really a band (https://thefufuchichichoir.com/)

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This episode was recorded on February 26, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewee - Melanie Whyte

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Kevin Klassen is a playwright, actor, dramaturge, director, and the artistic associate for Echo Theatre. Currently working on a play about Bram Stoker, Henry Irving, Dracula and more, Kevin is active in Winnipeg's acting community. With over 88 roles under his belt, Kevin is getting ready for yet another audition season in 2024.

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This episode was recorded on January 31, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewee - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kevin Klassen (Echo Theatre)

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger

Tori Popp is the festival manager for the Winnipeg Fringe Festival.

Learn more about the Winnipeg Fringe here. Don't forget to volunteer if you want to get involved!

The 2024 Fringe Festival will be taking place from July 17 to 28. Make sure to stop by The Gargoyle Theatre for 4 different fringe shows, all new works written by Winnipeg creators.

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This episode was recorded on January 25, 2024

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Interviewer - Andrew Davidson (Owner of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Gargoyle Theatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Interviewee - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tori Popp

Recorded, Edited, and Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Driedger