Explore every episode of the podcast Q.E. Tuesday
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| Episode Two - Josh Languedoc | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:23:11 | |
I am so grateful to speak with Anishinaabe playwright, producer, educator, actor and published author Josh Languedoc. For more information on Josh please visit: Thank you Josh! Other links to people, places and entertainment mentioned: Shout Outs Lunchbox Theatre - Please Return to Empire Video Openings Theatre Calgary 2025-2026 Season Taproot Edmonton Interview with Edmonton Screen CEO Surrealist Experimental Hallucinatory Metro Cinema - Canadian Screen Awards Central Alberta Theatre One Act Play Festival Calgary Region One Act Play Festival Quest Theatre - Most Imaginary Worlds Verb Theatre - Every Brilliant Thing Imagine Theatre - The Horse and His Boy Forte Musical Theatre Guild - Austentatious Miles from Broadway - Next to Normal Marv n' Berry - 10 Year Anniversary Shows Spotlight Cabaret - Romeo and Juliet's Notebook | |||
| Episode One - Rozsa Foundation Study | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:14:46 | |
Theatre, comedy and film in Alberta! A brief look at the Rozsa Foundation "Spotlight on Arts Audiences" research. As well, some news and reviews and word on the street from Albertans. Episode music by: ES Dancing Star Akibakid Velvet Disco FLYIN You and Me on Cloud High Andreas Dahlback | |||
| Season Two, Episode Fifteen - Rita & Polina of Murmur Theatre | 26 May 2026 | 00:42:10 | |
Murmur Theatre is a new company in Calgary formed by Rita Rebetskaya and Polina Kaulio whose modus operandi is to "explore the intersection of physical performance, live art, and contemporary drama". I got to speak with them about their approach to theatre creation as well as their movement workshops which are extremely popular and constantly selling out! Check out their website and instagram to learn more about these workshops and their upcoming shows and work as well. Murmur's restaurant Recommendations are: Sweet Loretta Native Tongues Other Shows/Events Mentioned in this episode: Tartuffe - Shakespeare Company - May 21-June 6 G.O.T. Improv - Mean Streets Improv - May 29 Come From Away - Theatre Calgary - May 26-June 21 Rise New Works Festival - Common Ground Arts Society - May 29-31 Fully Committed - Teatro Live - June 4-21 CSIF Cinema Club - 6 Decades of Rom-Coms - June 15 Freewill Shakespeare - Back in Hawrelak park! - June 12-July 12 Riverhawks Baseball Theatre Night - June 11 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Fourteen - The GeriActors | 12 May 2026 | 00:45:45 | |
What a treat it was speaking with three members of the GeriActors; an intergenerational company showing how theatre is for any age! First I spoke with founder Dave Barnet and former student member Mackenzie Munch, and then actor Maria Yakula joined us. We talked about the physical and mental benefits of theatre, the age assumptions we make and must overcome, the beginnings of the company and what they are working on now. It was truly inspirational to talk to these three lovely artists. For more information on the GeriActors, please visit: GeriActors Website GeriActors Instagram Other Shows/Events mentioned in this episode: Autumn - Edmonton New Shadow Theatre Society - May 6-May24 Everyone is Doing Fine - Workshop West Playwrights Theatre - May 8-24 The Verdict - Vertigo Theatre - May 9-June 7 From Cradle to Stage - Walterdale Theatre - May 19-24 Buanderie/Boulangerie - L’Unitheatre - May 21-31 The End - Old Trout Puppet Workshop - June 2-6 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Five - Sam Bayne | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:41:28 | |
It's Sam Bayne! Not only is he a hilarious stand-up comedian and improviser, he also has a fantastic podcast called "Confused as Usual" (listen at your own risk, if you do so at work you may disturb coworkers with your laughter!) Ok ok, cheesy intro aside, Sam is an extremely smart person who knows a ton about the history and technicalities of comedy, and I learned so much from speaking with him. Check him out at Rapid Fire Theatre, Grindstone Theatre, The Comedy Strip, and more! Sam's Podcast - Confused as Usual Sam's Restaurant Recommendations: Other Shows Mentioned in this episode: Teatro Live! – The 39 Steps – Nov 14-30 Metro Cinema – The 39 Steps Hitchcock film – Nov 16 Vertigo Theatre – Peril in the Alps – Nov 15-Dec 14 Untold Stories Theatre –Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – Nov21-Dec 6 Paper Crown Theatre – The Castle Spectre –Nov 21-30 Storybook Theatre – Miracle on 34th Street– Nov 21-Dec 30 ATP & Forte Musical Theatre Guild – The Wizard of Oz – Nov 25-Jan 4 CUFF – 13th Doc Film Festival – Globe Cinema – Nov 19-23 Giraf Festival of Independent Animation - Nov 13-16 & Online Nov 17-23 How Patty & Joanne Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance -Lunchbox Theatre – Nov 25-Dec 1 -Northern Light Theatre – Nov 28-Dec 13 Leduc Drama Society – Christmas in Rosewood – Nov 27-Dec 6 Central Alberta Theatre & Sylvan Lake Theatre – A Christmas Carol – Nov 21-Dec 14 Rosebud Theatre – Miracle on 34th Street – Nov 7-Dec 23 - Jacob Marley’s Christmas – Nov 28-Dec20 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Four - calgarytheatrereview.com | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:27:23 | |
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to read a review of a show that is unbiased (as it can be!), honest, informed and from someone who is not being paid, but paying to see the show? Well look no further than calgarytheatrereview.com, an anonymous person whose reviews extends beyond the set decorating and acting and delves into the societal norms and psychological effects of shows. Their reviews are very smart and so informative. I got to talk to them about their history in theatre, what we could use more of in Alberta theatre, and how arts criticism has changed over time. Their name will not be revealed but a whole lot about theatre will be! Check them out at: https://www.calgarytheatrereview.com/ or @calgarytheatrereview on Instagram Their restaurant recommendation is: Other shows/companies mentioned in this episode: Women of the Fur Trade - U of C School of Creative and Performing Arts - Nov 1-7 Northern Nights: A Musical Murder Mystery - Express Entertainers - Red Deer & Lethbridge Cafe Intrigue - Moxy B studio - Nov 6-Nov 8 Le Palier - L’Uniteatre - Nov 6-Nov 9 Ridge - Lunchbox Theatre - Nov 6-Nov 16 Vinyl Cafe: The Musical - Citadel Theatre - Nov 8-Dec 7 Halfway There - Manluk Theatre - Nov 14-Nov 23 The 39 Steps - Teatro Live! - Nov 14-30 Peril in the Alps - Vertigo Theatre - Nov 15-Dec 14 Celestial Being - Concrete Theatre - Nov 17-Nov 28 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Three -Baram and Snieckus! | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:40:10 | |
Wowzers this is a big one; talking to Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram about Big Stuff, their new show coming to the Citadel from October 18 to November 9. These comedic legends are Second City Alumni and have been all over the world performing and creating on-screen and on-stage magic. It is such an inspiration to talk to them about their creative process, the hard work that led them to where they are today, and about the incredible people (their parents) who inspired their show. I am very grateful to have spoken with them about Big Stuff and can't wait to see it! For tickets please visit: For more information on Baram & Snieckus please visit: For Naomi's podcast and more info on the Firecracker Department please visit: Baram & Snieckus' restaurant recommendations: Other shows/films mentioned in this episode: Morningside Road - Shadow Theatre - Oct 15-Nov 2 Cycle - Thou Art Here Theatre - Oct 15-26 Lewis and Tolkien - Fire Exit Theatre/Hit & Myth Productions - Oct 15-Oct 26 Beyond the Sea - Lunchbox Theatre - Oct 14-Nov 2 Romeo & Juliet - Shakespeare So/Calgary Young People’s Theatre - Oct 17-Nov 1 Edmonton Short Film Festival - Oct 18-19 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Alberta Theatre Projects/ Old Trout Puppet Workshop - Oct 22-Nov 9 Wild cat - Workshop West Playwrights Theatre - Oct 22-Nov 9 Calgary Justice Film Festival - Nov 6-8
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| Season Two, Episode One - Ben Rowe of Calgary Cinematheque | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:35:25 | |
This week Ben Rowe, Programming Coordinator at Calgary Cinematheque, spoke to me about the upcoming season which is packed with interesting screenings and special events. First up is Final Frames; a selection of the final films from important directors. Next, they will be hosting a screening of Phantom of the Opera with a live score performed during the show! He also speaks on his own personal history with film and his thoughts on the future of production in Alberta. If you want to hear about how the original Godzilla, Conan the Barbarian and cinerama influenced filmmaking, stay tuned! Also, Ben has a horror movie Podcast! Ben's restaurant recommendation: Other shows/events mentioned in this episode: The Greenhouse - Rosebud - Sept 19-Oct 25 The Cottage - Keyano Theatre - Sept 26-Oct 4 Brothers Paranormal - Vertigo Theatre - Sept 27-Oct 26 There Goes the Bride - Morpheus Theatre - Oct 3-11 According to the Chorus - Walterdale Theatre - October 8-18 Edmonton International Film Festival - Sept 25-Oct 4 Alberta Musical Theatre Company - Pinocchio - October 3-12 Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre - New Season 2025-2026 Script Salon - Babblers - Leslea Kroll - October 5 | |||
| Season Two, Episode One - yegtheaterfan | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:25:26 | |
It's so exciting to be back chatting with amazing people involved in the arts! To start off Season Two, I spoke with Sarah, the brains behind the popular yegtheaterfan account. Coming off seeing sixty shows at this year's Fringe, Sarah spoke about where her passion for theatre started and how she is able to juggle so many shows at once. Sarah also talks about what she is excited for this upcoming Edmonton theatre season, and what she notices may be lacking in our scene. A true patron of the arts, Sarah has been such a support to so many companies in this city. What a truly giving and genuine person! Check out her Instagram and follow for more recommendations: As well, here are all the shows and companies she mentioned in the episode: Josephine: A Musical Cabaret by Tymisha Harris Restaurant Recommendations: Other shows mentioned in this episode: Life of Pi - Citadel – Sept 13-5 The Pink Unicorn Northern Light Theatre – Sept 26-Oct 11 Banana Musik - Common Ground - Sept 16-26 Lunchbox Stage Two Festival Sept 17-19 The Brothers Paranormal - Vertigo - Sept 26-oct 4 Clue - New West Theatre - Sept 5-20 7 Stories - Grand Prairie Live Theatre Sept 18-Oct 4 | |||
| Episode Fifteen - Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:39:42 | |
It's the season finale! For this special occasion I got to speak with Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, an actor, writer, choreographer and educator who already has an incredible career under her belt. Whether it is flying through the air at Stratford, creating disco dance moves for Shakespeare's Puck, or becoming a wizard on Broadway (yes she's performed on Broadway!), Cynthia's incredible work ethic and talent really shows and she is very honest when talking about the highs and lows of working as an actor, self-confidence, and how much perseverance is required to be an artist. I learned so much from speaking to her and I'm so grateful she took the time (and thanks to Cam her husband for introducing us!). For more information on Cynthia and C4 Creatives please check out: Artstrek Tickets - Come From Away Cynthia's Restaurant Recommendations: Other Openings/Events Mentioned in this Episode: Calgary Fringe Festival - August 1-9 Edmonton Fringe Festival - August 14-24 Grindstone Comedy Festival - July 2-6 Riverona - Primestock Theatre - June 26-July 5 Legally Blonde - Citadel Theatre - July 5-August 3 As You Like It - Freewill Shakespeare Festival - June 27-July 20 The Odd Couple - Teatro Live! - July 11-27 Amelie - Elope Musical Theatre - June 26-July 5 Globe Theatre - Films all summer long! Metro Cinema - Films all summer long! Plaza Theatre - Films all summer long! | |||
| Episode Fourteen - Morgan Yamada | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:25:17 | |
Sometimes fighting can be an awesome activity....when it's choreographed by Morgan Yamada! I got to speak to her about what drew her to swinging swords, whipping whips and finessing slaps. As well, she talks about the benefits of being an arts administrator, what directors and producers should know before hiring a fight/intimacy choreographer, and self-belief. I loved how she described fight choreography as more of a dance. Morgan is an extremely kind and vibrant person and I really enjoyed talking with her. For more information on her work and her upcoming workshops you can visit: Fight Directors of Canada Website Other Events/Shows Mentioned: FLC Seniors Acting Club - A Friend of A Friend Women's Script Writing Circle Showcase Full Circle Theatre/Shakespeare Co. - Much Ado About Nothing Nuova Vocal Arts - Once Upon A Matress Citadel Theatre - Collider Festival Rapid Fire Theatre - Improvaganza Here For Fear Collective - Hyena's Trail Top Bunk Tonight!- Sketch Show Downstage Theatre - Stage It Program | |||
| Episode Thirteen - Anthony Goertz | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:20:30 | |
This week I got to speak with Anthony Goertz about his film "Apocalypse Book Club" which I saw at the North West Film Fest. Anthony talks about his love for film, the process of shooting such an ambitious project, and how he was able to adapt a short story into a visual medium. As well, Kaeley Jade stars in this wonderful short film about new love and the process of removing the masks we wear in relationships. Also check out Anthony's website to see some of the other amazing art he has created. Anthony's Restaurant Recommendation: Other Shows/Events on this Week: The Heathers - Untold Stories Theatre Sprouts 2025 - Concrete Theatre On the Banks of the Nut - Teatro Live! Legally Blonde - Theatre Calgary Calgary Theatre Critics Awards Toy Story 30th Anniversary - The Plaza Calgary | |||
| Episode Twelve - Aldrick Dugarte | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:23:12 | |
This week the Ignite! Festival starts in Calgary and NextFest starts in Edmonton (June 5-15), so I wanted to speak to an emerging artist. I found out my fellow Grindstone Improviser Aldrick Dugarte is currently doing the BFA program at the U of A, and he very generously agreed to talk to me about his hopes for his future career, his experience at University and path to becoming a performer. Aldrick is a very smart and funny person and I'm excited to see his Fringe show and where his career goes! No tickets yet for Fringe, but when they come out check out Aldrick's show ! Grindstone Theatre - King of the Hill Improv Competition Aldrick's Restaurant Recommendations: Other Shows/Events Mentioned: Lunchbox Theatre: Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work Sprouts 2025 by Concrete Theatre Dream: A New Canadian Musical by Rosebud Theatre Opening Night by Peak Theatre Players How to Get Ahead in Advertising - Metro Cinema | |||
| Episode Eleven - Beyata Hackborn | 27 May 2025 | 00:27:31 | |
I went to see Horse Play by Kole Durnford this past week and was struck by how the set was both playful, simple, functional, and beautiful, and so I was lucky enough to speak with Beyata Hackborn about her design and her process. She also gets into how modern times and technologies are changing how she designs and her literary inspirations. Beyata also has many great restaurant recommendations. Check out her website to see more of her incredible work, or you can also see it at Legally Blonde at Theatre Calgary! Beyata's Website: Restaurant Recommendations: Other Shows/Events Mentioned in this Episode: Theatre Alberta And Morpheus Theatre Workshop with Jessica Eckstadt Lunchbox Theatre: Stage One Festival of New Works NextFest - Festival of Emerging Artists Teatro Theatre - On the Banks of the Nut Mean Streets Improv - at Grindstone Theatre AMPIA New Board Chair and Board of Directors | |||
| Season Two, Episode Thirteen - Sharlene Millang - Women Filmmakers Screening | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:25:26 | |
Have you ever thought about making a short film or video, but didn't know where to start? The place for you is the Edmonton Short Film Festival, an organization creating space for people to get their work seen by an audience! I got to talk to Sharlene Millang about the incredible work they are doing to get people in the mix with the short film industry. They are having a Women Filmmakers screening at Wafflebird this Thursday April 30th, so make sure to check out that event as well as all the other screenings and workshops they have coming up in the year! I am so grateful to Sharlene for her time and her insight into this special craft. There will be directors in attendance so it is sure to be an informative and empowering event. For more info on the Women Filmmakers Screening please visit: and check out Wafflebird as well! Sharlene's Restaurant recomendations are: Other shows mentioned: Hurry Hard - Rosebud Theatre - April 10-MAy 23 Village of Idiots - Rosebud Theatre - April 17-May 2 Frontier - Ghost River Theatre - April 23-May 2 Patience - Morpheus Theatre - APril 24-May 2 Emma - Workshop Theatre Society - May 1-9 Cyrano de Bergerac - Citadel Theatre- May 2-24 Pith - Fire Exit Theatre - May 6-10 CSIF - Script Club - May 12 The Room Screening - Metro Cinema - May 1 | |||
| Episode Ten - Keshia Cheesman & Bianca Miranda | 20 May 2025 | 00:22:06 | |
Two of the best people a gal could ask for spoke to me over the phone from Calgary this week; Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda! Keshia is an arts educator who works for Quest Theatre and Bianca is a producer at Downstage Theatre. They have also written, produced and acted in a show called "The F Word" that went up in 2023 and is getting new legs this year. They talk about their writing process, the challenges of working in Alberta and as always their restaurant recommendations. They are a total delight and always make me laugh. Congratulations to them for all of the amazing things they have been up to! Keshia can be found at: Bianca can be found at: The F Word Show Instagram for show updates! Article on The F Word quoted in this episode: Restaurant Recommendations: Other Shows / Events Mentioned in this episode: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - Grindstone Theatre On the Banks of the Nut - Teatro Theatre Sass and Sweetgrass - IndigE-girl Comedy Legally Blonde the Musical - Theatre Calgary Once on this Island - Storybook Theatre
Sweeny Todd - Front Row Centre | |||
| Episode Nine - Brianne Jang | 13 May 2025 | 00:29:56 | |
Woohoo I got to meet up with Brianne Jang! After seeing 'BB Collective' on all sorts of promotional shots for shows, I wanted to speak with the person behind all the magic. Brianne is a photographer (and co-founder of BB Collective, her photography company), the managing director of SkirtsAfire and co-founder of Poiema Productions. She talks about what it takes to photograph live theatre, as well as what audiences are looking for and advice she would (or wouldn't!) give her younger self. Brianne touches on the upcoming Riser Festival and the show Ms. Pat's Kitchen by Jameela McNeil which will also be at SkirtsAfire next year for their 14th season. If you are in need of headshots, photos of your production, or even family or business photography, Brianne is the one to call! (Check out all the links above). Brianne's Restaurant Recommendations: Otto Food and Drink in Edmonton Flavours of Montreal in Airdrie Other shows/events mentioned in this episode: Riser Festival by Common Ground Arts - May 15-18 Le Malade Imaginaire - May 15-17 North West Film Fest - Until May 15 Horse Play - Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre - May 14-June 1 Some Kind of Sign - Incendiary Festival - May 17-18 From Cradle to Stage - Walterdale Theatre - May 20-25 Improv Night In Canada -Rapid Fire Theatre Freewill Shakespeare - Donations | |||
| Episode Eight - Filsan Dualeh | 08 May 2025 | 00:31:11 | |
I am very excited to say I got to speak with the Assistant Director of ATP's Liars at a Funeral, Filsan Dualeh! Aside from helping direct this show, she is also an actor and writer. Filsan speaks about what it was like directing a comedy, the place of new technology in theatre and what it's like to work in Alberta. She also touches on the tough but essential subject of diversity in theatre, and her words gave me alot to think about and are crucial for all people involved in this industry. There may still be tickets left for Liars at a Funeral , and if so you can find them here: (it would make for a great Mother's Day outing!) ATP Website - Liars at a Funeral Also, here is Chromatic Theatre's website where you can catch Filsan next: Filsan's Restaurant Recommendation: Other Events/Openings Mentioned in this episode: Hamlet (solo) - The Shakespeare Company The Da Vinci Code - Vertigo Theatre North West Film Fest - Metro Cinema Edmonton Script Salon - Josh Languedoc Elon Muskrat | |||
| Episode Seven - Helen Knight, Owen Chan & Scott Westby | 06 May 2025 | 00:28:41 | |
Spring is here and love is in the air! I got to talk to three amazing artists this week, who need no introduction but I will do so anyway. Helen Knight and Owen Chan are a real life couple and also talented performers on stage! Owen is an improviser and co-founder of the Kinkonauts in Calgary and Helen is a two time Betty Mitchell award winning actor who is currently starring in Alberta Theatre Projects show Liars at a Funeral (click on the link for tickets, hopefully there are some left for you!) Also in this episode is Five Questions with Scott Westby! Scott Westby is a filmmaker and founder of Pluto Productions, a full service video production agency in Calgary which "tells stories with heart"! He has worked on videos for the likes of Travel Alberta, Siksika Nation, ATCO energy and more. He has several incredible projects in the works including a documentary, so check out his website for the latest. Here is a playlist of his Travel Alberta "One Perfect Meal" series. Owen and Helen Interview is at 1:14 Five Questions with Scott Westby is at 21:10 Owen and Helen restaurant recommendations: Maven in Calgary Business and Pleasure in Calgary Scott restaurant recommendation: Ten Foot Henry in Calgary | |||
| Episode Six - Mat Mailandt | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:24:36 | |
When people think of improv, usually Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady and Drew Carey come to mind, but did you know alot of short form improv was fostered right here in Alberta? This week I got to speak with Mat Mailandt who is a comedian, improviser, and teacher who grew up in Alberta and has since made his success in Ontario. He talks about how improv can change a person's life for the better, improve language skills, as well as a bit about the history of improv and what shows he has coming up. Mat is also a chef, so his restaurant recommendations are ones to visit for sure! Kinkonauts Improvised Macbeth Tickets Mat's restaurant recommendations: Other Shows/Events Mentioned in this Episode: Where You Are - Shadow Theatre Radiant Vermin - Northern Light Theatre | |||
| Episode Five - Kaeley Jade | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:14:51 | |
This week I am very honored to speak with Kaeley Jade, who is an award winning singer, songwriter, actor and multidisciplinary artist. She has a BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta, composed a show for Northern Light Theatre, and so much more! Kaeley is currently on tour, and you can catch her concert special on CBC Gem. I had no idea how much work and dedication it takes to be a musician, and so I appreciate her taking time out of her busy schedule for this episode! Kaeley Jade Website/Tour dates The Sensory Restaurant in Canmore Other Show Openings/Workshops Mentioned: Improvised Macbeth - Kinkonauts Fooling Around - Full Circle Theatre Spider Boy the Musical - Jubilation's Dinner Theatre Women Filmmakers - Edmonton Short Film Festival Design Workshop with Narda McCarroll Auditioning Workshop with Bronwyn Steinberg | |||
| SPECIAL CUFF EDITION - Matt McKinney | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:17:57 | |
Happy Easter and Happy start of Calgary Underground Film Festival! I got to talk to Matt McKinney who is a director, cinematographer, producer, actor (for stage and screen) and 48 Hour Movie Making Challenge participant (Check out his short Real Butter at the screening on April 27th!). He talks about his recent projects, the benefits and challenges of adding video into theatre productions, the best way to watch movies and much more! Check out his website and find him on stage at Vertigo Theatre in The Da Vinci Code from May 10-June8. The Da Vinci Code at Vertigo Theatre | |||
| Episode Four - Marv n' Berry | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:26:04 | |
Anne of Green Gables once said “Which would you rather be if you had the choice--divinely beautiful or dazzlingly clever or angelically good (at sketch)!?” Well these guys are all three! Marv n' Berry were very generous to speak to me before their Athabasca 10 year show. They share so many great insights into comedy and also some hilarious memories. Check them out coming up at the Edmonton Fringe and also at: Marv n' Berry WebsiteMarv n' Berry Youtube And their Favourite Restaurants: Other News and Upcoming Openings/Workshops: 83 Ave & Gateway Blvd Parking Lot Changes Calgary Underground Film Festival Grey-ish Anatomy at Rapid Fire Theatre Radiant Vermin at Northern Light Theatre | |||
| Episode Three - Cody Porter | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:23:01 | |
It's Cody Porter! A fantastic actor on stage and screen, Cody has so much great advice for anyone working in the arts. Catch him every week in Die-Nasty at the Varscona Theatre, and this summer for Freewill Shakespeare in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park: Die-Nasty - A Live Improvised Soap Opera Freewill Shakespeare - As You Like It Openings/Events this week Surrealist Experimental Hallucinatory Geriactors & Friends - Facing the Day Verb Theatre - Every Brilliant Thing Marv n' Berry - 10 Year Anniversary Shows Stage Struck! Morpheus Theatre - Guys and Dolls Quest Theatre - Most Imaginary Worlds Loose Moose - Charm Offensive with Lindsay Mullen Grindstone Theatre 7th Birthday Party! National Canadian Film Day Screening - Universal Language Links to the articles mentioned: Teatro Live! New Artistic Director Announcement "West End Attendance Data for 2024 Released" New York Times Attendance Article Episode Music: You and Me on Cloud High - Andreas Dahlback Velvet Disco - FLYIN | |||
| Season Two, Episode Twelve - "Please Stop Free-Range Clapping..." | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:08:27 | |
No interview this week, just a quick monologue regarding live performance etiquette based on a recent Reddit post from and Edmontonian and an opinion piece from the Toronto Star (Links below). What are your opinions on live performance etiquette? Other shows/Events mentioned: Ghost River Theatre - Frontier - April 23- May 2 9-5 The Musical - Windmill Theatre Players - High River - Apr 17-25 A Hint of Snow White - Forbeez Theatre Group - Lacombe - April 17-19 Wildwoman - Alberta Theatre Projects - Calgary - April 21-May 10 A Love Letter to Sondheim - Brave Space Theatre - Grindstone Theatre - Edmonton - April 29 The Mousetrap - Manluk Theatre - Wetaskiwin - May 1-10 Paddling Film Festival - UAPS - Edmonton - April 18 ESFF - Womens Popup Screening - Wafflebird - April 30 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Eleven - Stephanie Alexandre | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:26:55 | |
What do you do when your hockey career gets kiboshed due to concussions? Become a talented actor and writer of course! This week I got to talk to Stephanie Alexandre who is performing in Fire Exit Theatre's upcoming show Pith. It was so interesting to hear about the parallels between playing a sport and performing in theatre, and also to hear about her beliefs, dream role and of course favourite restaurant! Stephanie seems to be the type of person who can make your day better just by speaking to her, so I hope you enjoy this episode. Fire Exit Theatre and Pith Tickets are at: Stephanie's favourite restaurant is: Other productions/events mentioned in this episode: Casey and Diana - Citadel & ATP - April 4-26 Rat Academy - Theatre Network - April 9-12 Marjorie Prime - Trunk Theatre - April 9-19 Hurry Hard - Rosebud Theatre - April 10-MAy 23 Stage Struck - Alberta Drama Festival - April 17-18 The Revolutionists - Shadow Theatre - March 18-April 5 AMPIA - Producer Powerup - May 2
Metro Easter Movies - Jesus Christ Superstar - Apr 3 The Ten Commandments - April 6 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Ten - Jenny Price | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:34:52 | |
Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo Region have been through fires, floods, and pandemics, and still their theatre culture is thriving! This is in part to the heroic efforts of Jenny Price of Swamp Rat Experience, a company started in 2021 by Hanna Fridhed. Jenny took over as Artistic Director recently, and I was able to talk to her about the beginnings of the company, how it has grown and why their workshops are continuously selling out! It is definitely worth the trip up north to experience Swamp Rat Experience! For more information please visit: Jenny's restaurant recommendation is: Also we speak about Keyano theatre company in Fort McMurray: Other shows/events mentioned in this episode: A Killing Snow - Vertigo Theatre - March 14-April 12 Lazy Susan - Inside Out theatre - March 17-28 Gracie - Fire Exit Theatre - March 18-22 Impossible Worlds - Acorn Cap Productions/Nickel & Dime Theatre - March 19-22 The Wizard of Oz - The Citadel - March 7-April 12 The Revolutionists - Shadow Theatre - March 18-April 5 Springboards - Workshop West Playwrights Theatre- March 22-29 FAVA Fest 2026 - Various Dates in March | |||
| Season Two, Episode Nine - Jameela McNeil | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:20:06 | |
Jameela McNeil has just come off an amazing year performing at the the Citadel, Riser Festival and so much more. Now the SkirtsAfire Festival is hosting her show Ms. Pat's Kitchen, a story she has been writing for many years now. I am so honored she spoke to me about her writing, thoughts about generational healing and her path as an artist. Jameela also gives the names of some great restaurants here in Edmonton akin to Ms. Pat's were it fully realized. Shows are already sold out so don't wait to get your tickets to see a work by a truly talented artist. Ms. Pat's Kitchen is on: March 5 (SOLD OUT) March 6 - 7:30 March 7 - 1:30 & 7:30 March 8 - 1:30 Find Jameela on Instagram at: @jameela_jade Other Shows/Events Mentioned in this episode: Raiders of the Lost Lemon Mine - Erratic Players - Longview - Closes March 7 10th Anniversary Sound Off Deaf Theatre Festival - March 3-8 Sylvan Lake Theatre - Ten Minute New Play Festival - March 1, 8, 15 Alberta Playwrights Network - 61st Annual Playwrighting Competition - March 15 Skirts A Fire Festival – March 5 - 15 Metro Cinema - Live Accompanist Applications Festival of Animated Objects - March 14-22 Alliance Francaise - Francophone Film Festival - March 20-22 Some restaurant recommendations from Jameela are: Island Crust and Spice Sauce Modern Caribbean Cuisine Paradise Grill Irie Foods Iland Vybes Restaurant Cafe Caribbean Shish Shwarma El Corazon Meat Juana Ines | |||
| Season Two, Episode Eight - Zachary Dean Friesen | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:32:20 | |
After a smash hit opening weekend, Bottle Rocket Theatre is proving to be the new popular choice for improv and comedy in Calgary! I got to talk to founder and performer Zachary Dean Friesen about starting the company, why it is important to pay performers, marketing, and his top improv tips. Zachary's been in the game for many years and performed across the country, so his wisdom is invaluable, and I hope you enjoy! Bottle Rocket Theatre can be found at: or Bottle Rocket Theatre Instagram Zachary's Restaurant Recommendation is: Other Shows mentioned in this episode: The Wizard of Oz - The Citadel - March 7 - April 12 A Man & A Woman - Globe Cinema - Calgary Cinematheque - February 19 Anne of Green Gables the Musical - Nuova Vocal Arts - February 26 - March 4 I Meant What I Said – Teatro Live! - February 20 - March 8 Skirts A Fire Festival - March 5-15 Free Mobile Device Filmmaking Workshop - Edmonton Short Film Festival - March 14 at Concordia University Casey and Diana - Alberta Theatre Projects - February 24 - March 15 | |||
| Season Two, Episode Seven - Girl Brain | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:31:41 | |
Sixteen sleeps until Christmas, but only two more sleeps until the premiere of Girl Brain, Actually! I got to talk to Alberta's incredible sketch trio Girl Brain (Alyson Dicey, Ellie Heath and Caley Suliak) about their origin story, their writing process, some amazing advice they've received and of course their restaurant picks. Head down to The Roxy from December 11-21st to check out this new festive show directed by Bradley Moss and starring, of course, the hilarious Girl Brain! For more information on Girl Brain, check out their website: or follow them on: Girl Brain, Actually Created by Ellie Heath, Alyson Dicey & Caley Suliak Directed by Bradley Moss Stage Managed by Candice Stollery Design by Tessa Stamp & Dayna Lea Hoffmann Featuring Special Guests Tiff Hall & Letabby Lexington Girl Brain Restaurant Recommendations: Other Shows mentioned in this episode: Chase Padgett - A 6 String Christmas - Fringe Theatre Nuova Vocal Arts - Miracle on 34th Street Grindstone Theatre - Die Harsh | |||
| Season Two, Episode Six - Kat Evans | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:35:17 | |
Kat Evans is a Swiss Army Knife in the Edmonton theatre and film world. But don't let her stacked resume intimidate you, she is as kind-hearted and open as they come; proof that you don't need to be ruthless and uncaring to make it in show-biz. I got to talk to her about her history in the industry, what trends she sees currently for audiences and creators alike, and of course her favourite restaurants! Make sure to check out all her upcoming work; there is alot to choose from! Kat's Instagram: Common Ground Arts Society/Riser Festival Kat's Restaurant Recommendations: Other Shows Mentioned in this Episode: Oscar Bait - Mean Streets Improv - November 28 Alberta Number One - Metro Cinema - November 29 Chicago: The Musical – Windmill Theatre Players – November 21-29 High River 2000 Candles - Fire Exit Theatre - December 3-7 Present Laughter – Walterdale Theatre – December 3-13 The Gertrude Project – Script Salon and Freewill Shakspeare Festival – December 7 Sketchup presents Sketchmas! – Grindstone Theatre – December 7 The Blank Who Stole Christmas - Rapid Fire Theatre - November 27 - December 21 | |||