#12 - Ryan DeSouza

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04/27/16 • 27 min

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.

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#11 - Mary-Lu Zahalan

In this week's episode I sit down with Mary-Lu Zahalan. Mary-Lu Zahalan is a juno nominated recording artist, she has worked onstage as well as in film and tv, and is the creator and head of the Commercial Vocal Department in the Music Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College. In our conversation today we discuss her experiences in the industry both in film and on stage, her experiences as recording artist, and where she sees theatre in Canada headed in the future.

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#13 - Charles Ross

In this week's episode I sit down with Charles Ross. Charles Ross is the creator and star of his one man show One Man Star Wars Trilogy. Charlie Ross has been performing One Man Stars Trilogy for 15 years and has toured it to places such as New York City and London’s West End. In our conversation today we discuss the creation of this show, how it was developed and became what it is today, and what he thinks are the most important things to remember when creating your own work in this industry.