'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Greater Toronto area profile of Carey Nicholson
Working from pre-determined outcomes turns me off. I’m very processed driven. I like to stay open that I might arrive somewhere different from where I thought I would be.
Toronto Interview with Allen MacInnis, Young People's Theatre
Despite these tumultuous months provincially, Allen MacInnis’ artistic vision in joining YPT in 2002 has remained steady. YPT took these Ontario Ministry of Education expectations and fully brought them to fruition and focused on the emotional, social and intellectual development of young people which influenced all artistic choices as well as the company’s core values of purpose and audience.
'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Vancouver Profile of Doralynn Mui
The film and TV industry are now dead quiet - the studios and productions were some of the first to shut down. In-person auditions have stopped, and my agency’s office is closed. It’s a pretty uncertain time for the film industry... as if living as an actor wasn’t already uncertain enough.
Theatre in the Time of Corona: How this Actor and Behind-the-Scenes Specialist is Keeping Busy
It’s strange to be in New York during the time of Coronavirus and the social distancing it brings, particularly as a theatre maker. We checked in with HanJie Chow, indie theatre maven, and Broadway behind-the-scenes specialist, to see what his approach to the shutdown has been.
'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Toronto Profile of Tony Nappo
Tony has been nominated twice for the Dora Award, twice for the ACTRA Award, a Broadway World Award and a CSA Award. He has appeared in around 70 movies and hundreds of episodes of television. He also voiced the lead character of Jimmy Falcone on the animated television show ‘Fugget About It’.
He also has been writing the very popular weekly theatre column in Intermission Magazine called ‘Nappoholics Anonymous’ for the past three years. COVID-19 put a halt on this working actor's career.
'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Vancouver Profile of THE VAUDEVILLIAN
‘The Vaudevillian’ is a two-person 1930's Jug band Ragtime Blues band. They host interactive Washboard Workshops and interactive Musical Spoon Workshops across the country. Get ready to shine your shoes to do the skoodle um skoo!"
'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Vancouver Profile of David C. Jones
How did this bullied, loner, and sensitive high-school kid become a Business in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40, Legacy Award Winner, Vancouver Sun People’s Choice Award Winner? As a young man, David discovered he can make people laugh. When they are engaged, people are not enraged.
'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Toronto Profile of Breton Lalama
I'm a stand-up comic, a playwright, a poet, a performer. I typically perform about three shows a week in Comedy venues across Toronto, playing accordion and making quirky jokes that are occasionally politically charged and occasionally just stupid…JA Martino of tapestryopera.com and I created a piece on queerness and not seeing queer people as youth.
'The Self-Isolated Artist' Series: Vancouver Profile of Alexa Mckee
I do think the hardest part is never getting to see our work realized. The productions are extracurricular and because most of us are full-time students and have jobs and other commitments, all our free time goes into the show. We had been working on the show for 2 months prior to the cancellation. Our production of Chicago was going to be the first ever fully-licensed production of the show in Vancouver.
News from Vancouver, British Columbia and On Stage Blog's correspondant Damon Bradley Jang
Calling all Canadian Theatre Artists, Designers, Vocalists: Itching to have your project shared which was cancelled or postponed on account of COVID 19? Here’s your opportunity to showcase to the rest of Canada what you had planned.
5 Questions with THE LION KING's Ben Roseberry!
It is my honor to introduce you to the hardworking and talented Ben Roseberry. On Friday, March 6th after 20 years in the business, Mr. Roseberry made his Onstage Broadway debut playing the role of Ed in The Lion King at The Minskoff Theatre.
Karen Johal's journey from the U.K. & the importance of Educating Yourself!
“Once you decide that this is what you truly want and you can't see yourself doing anything else, every obstacle gives you a reason to find another way to get to the thing you want.”
5 Questions with WICKED's Lindsay Northen!
I would like you to meet the wonderful Lindsay Northen! This talented actress has been performing in Wicked on Broadway for many years and is currently performing in the Ensemble and is the Understudy for Glinda.
5 Questions with ALADDIN's Michael Callahan!
“It is my joy to introduce you to Michael Callahan. He serves as The Dance Captain, Fight Captain, Swing, and Understudy for Aladdin and Iago in the National Tour of Aladdin as well as Dance Supervisor for the show in Mexico City.”
Chloe Wilson's 3000-mile Journey!
“It is my honor to introduce you to Chloe Wilson. This young up and coming actress is originally from Wales. Over 3000 miles away and moved to the big apple in hopes to pursue a career in performing.”
5 Questions with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Rachel Stern!
“I would like you to meet Rachel Stern. Rachel is performing in Girl From The North Country, which began previews on February 7th with their opening being on March 5th.”
5 Questions with CAROLINE, OR CHANGE's Nasia Thomas
“I would like you to meet the amazing Nasia Thomas. Nasia will be playing Radio 1 in the upcoming Broadway Revival of Caroline, or Change.”
From Students to Global Citizens: The Mission of "Stage The Change"
“The idea behind Stage the Change is to harness the power of the arts and to provide high school and college students a mechanism to share their voices, their stories, topics that directly impact them with the greater community.”
Meet Melodie: An Actor And Writer On The Autism Spectrum
“Like most actors, there is no place I feel quite as comfortable or alive as on stage. I think this is a universal actor trait regardless of whether the actor is neurotypical or atypical.”
5 Questions with LOVE LIFE at Encores Vishal Vaidya!
“It is my honor to introduce you to Vishal Vaidya. Mr. Vaidya will be performing in Love Life at Encores starring Kate Baldwin and Brian Stokes Mitchell and will be directed by Victoria Clark.”