Even before launching my website, I’ve always enjoyed talking to playwrights, actors, and directors about their work and creative process.
The Blog
Leap Year: Do What You Love
This leap year reflect on the importance of following your inner voice and living the life you were meant to live.
Interview Morris Ertman – Artistic Director Rosebud Theatre
Morris Ertman the Artistic Director of Rosebud Theatre talks about his career and what makes Rosebud such a special and mystical place where people gather to tell stories and share memories.
Mieko Ouchi: 2023 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist
Mieko Ouchi talks about her approach to storytelling and how she works as a dramaturge to help other artists bring their work to the stage.
Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby: 2023 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artists
Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby talk about their approch to animation and what it means to receive a Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award.
Michelle Thrush: 2023 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist
Michelle Thrush director, producer, and community builder talks about her career and work including her one-woman show Inner Elder.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 – At Rosebud Theatre
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Rosebud Theatre is a deeply moving production brought to life by a wonderful ensemble.
Cambrian Players present A Christmas Carol – Interview with Director Thomas McDonald
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Thunder Bay Ontario as the Cambrian Players present my adaptation of A Christmas Carol directed by Thomas McDonald and starring Gabe Ferrazzo as Ebenezer Scrooge.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde at Vertigo Theatre – Interview Joe Perry
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde delivers a highly theatrical production with a terrific cast under the direction of Javier Vilalta.
Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell – Interview Orm Mitchell
An interview with Orm Mitchell about his father’s work and the journey Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell took to reach the stage.
Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell – Interview Nathan Schmidt
Nathan Schmidt talks about the production of MAGIC LIES: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell and the challenges of performing in a one-man show.
Carrie: The Musical at Front Row Centre
Carrie White unleashes her telekinetic powers during her senior prom after she’s the victim of a cruel prank in Carrie: The Musical.
Interview Bronwyn Steinberg – Artistic Director Lunchbox Theatre
Interview with Bronwyn Steinberg about Bertolt Brecht, the exciting new season at Lunchbox, and her passion for the theatre.
1000 Monkeys Project at the Calgary Fringe – Interview with Trevor Rueger
The 1000 Monkeys Project features 5 ten-minute plays from Alberta playwrights including – Happy Birthday Theo – by James Hutchison.
The Syringa Tree at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Katharine Venour
The Syringa Tree is a powerful story told on an intimate stage in a brilliantly directed production by Morris Ertman that mixes a simple set with sound and lights to create a world where Katharine Venour delivers a compelling and deeply moving performance.
The Sound of Music at Rosebud Theatre – Interview with Cassia Schmidt
Rosebud Theatre presents a family-friendly and highly entertaining production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music.