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In this week’s episode I sit down with Ryan DeSouza. Ryan DeSouza is Associate Music Director at the Shaw Festival and also works as a composer. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences in the industry, what he looks for in the people he works with and hires, and how important it is to create your own opportunities in the theatre industry and to not be afraid to ask people for favours and chances at opportunities that you are really passionate about.

In this week's episode I sit down with Anthony Bastianon. Anthony Bastianon is a music director, a composer, and a composer. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences in the industry, what he looks for in the people he works with, as well as where he sees theatre in Canada headed in the future and how it's morphing.

In this week’s episode I sit down with David Fox. David Fox is an actor who has worked throughout Canada on stage as well as in film and television. In our conversation today we discuss some of his favourite theatre experiences and what it was about those productions that made them so positive. We also talk about David’s process when it comes to acting and the importance of trusting your own artistic voice in the theatre industry.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Keith Pike. Keith Pike is a performer, director, and the founding artistic director of Theatre St. John's. In our conversation today we discuss his experiences coming out of school and working in the industry, his experiences creating Theatre St. John's, and the importance of being open and honest in a rehearsal setting. We also discuss his time as artistic director for the Stephenville Theatre Festival as well as his process when it comes to directing.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Ellen Denny. Ellen Denny is a Toronto based actor and writer. In our conversation today we discuss how she was introduced to theatre, her time in school and the main lessons she took from her time out East, as well as what she learned from some of her first experiences in the industry. We also discuss her time at the Banff Citadel program, how she began writing and her show “Wonder”, as well as future goals for “Wonder” and where she hopes to see theatre in Canada headed in the future.