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423. Michelle Langille This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Michelle Langille, an actor, director, and burlesque performer whose journey has taken her from Toronto to Cape Breton. In this deeply personal...

🎭 New on Stageworthy: @philrickaby.com chats with Michelle Langille - actor, director, and burlesque performer—about her journey from Toronto to Cape Breton, joyful reinvention, and creating “Honey de Mele.”
🎧 Listen now at stageworthy.ca/423-michelle...

422. ted witzel This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes ted witzel, Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, to discuss the company’s 2025–2026 season and the vital role Buddies plays locally a...

New on Stageworthy: Phil chats with ted witzel, Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times, about the 2025–2026 season, queerness as creative practice, and why disobedience belongs on stage.
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#421 – Aisling Murphy Stageworthy · Episode

Really grateful to Phil Rickaby for having me on @stageworthy.ca, where we had a wide-ranging conversation about slime tutorials, my strange journey from theatre school to my job at The Globe and, of course, Taylor Swift.

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421. Aisling Murphy This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Aisling Murphy, theatre reporter for the Globe and Mail. In a wide-ranging and engaging conversation, Aisling shares the journey from musical theat...

New on Stageworthy: @philrickaby.com chats with @aislingmurph.bsky.social, theatre reporter at the Globe and Mail, about her journey from performer to critic, the ethics of reviewing peers, and the importance of theatre as public record.
Listen now at stageworthy.ca/421-aisling-...

420. annemieke wade This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes annemieke wade, Executive Director of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA). annemieke shares insights from her first six months in t...

New on Stageworthy: Phil talks with @miekechu.bsky.social, Executive Director of TAPA, about her vision for a sustainable, inclusive theatre sector, the Dora Awards, ADHD, and building frameworks of care in the arts.

Listen now at stageworthy.ca/420-annemiek...
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Contact Stageworthy We would love to hear from you. From pitches, to suggestions of people we should have on the show, to kudos.

🎭 Canadian theatre artists! I'm booking new guests for Stageworthy, Canada’s theatre podcast. Priority to artists outside Toronto, but TO folks welcome too. Got a project or story to share? Let’s talk!
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We have heard that theatre audiences are not returning to theatres in their pre-pandemic numbers. Is there any data on why? Have any arts organizations commissioned a survey from a polling company to gather data on this?

Mark Carney’s cabinet told to present savings plans by the end of the summer Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, along with Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, issued letters to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet on Monday, asking them to present plans by the end...

With arts grants at an all time low, and theatre companies struggling for funding, this is bad news for Canadian theatres.

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There's been overnight break-ins 2 nights in a row @ Alumnae Theatre. Venue & #FringeTO companies performing there have had 1000's of $ worth of equipment stolen. I hear an assistance fund is planned (through @fringe-toronto.bsky.social ?), but in the meantime, buy ALL their merch. #TheaTO #ComedyTO

I haven't mentioned my Canadian theatre starter pack in a while. If you are a Canadian theatre maker in any capacity, its a good way to connect with other Canadian theatre makers on Bluesky. If you want to be a part of it, just reply and let me know!
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YouTube video by Stageworthy 414. Toronto Fringe Preview

Happy #FringeTO opening day! ICYMI, @philrickaby.com convened a panel of #TheaTO bloggers to preview this year's festival for @stageworthy.ca's YT livestream (& yours truly chimed in quite a bit in the live comments). Worth a watch if you're still figuring out your sched!

418. Laura Paduch & Rachel Kennedy This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Rachel Kennedy and Laura Paduch, the co-leads of the Toronto Fringe Festival. With the 2024 edition just days away, Rachel and Laura share insights...

🎭 New Stageworthy ep!
With Toronto Fringe just days away, Phil chats with Rachel Kennedy & Laura Paduch about Fringe 2024, bold theatre, new venues, mentorship, & more.

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417. Toronto Fringe Extra 3 This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you a third Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists, in advance of the Toronto Fringe Festival, running July...

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you a third Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists. This episode features interviews with Laura Piccinin, esi callendar and Sarah Larmony, Alicia Payne, and Caitlin Murphy. stageworthy.ca/417-toronto-...

416. Ben Yoganathan This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Ben Yoganathan, a Toronto-based actor, writer, and director whose latest work, Zeitgeist, will premiere at the 2024 Toronto Fringe Festival. In a l...

🎭 New Stageworthy ep!
Phil chats with actor/writer Ben Yoganathan about his upcoming Toronto Fringe show Zeitgeist, global residencies, & the challenges of making theatre in your 20s.

🎧 Listen now at stageworthy.ca/416-ben-yoga...

413. Toronto Fringe Extra #1 This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby brings you a special Toronto Fringe Extra episode, featuring interviews with 4 Toronto Fringe Artists. In this episode: Dawna Wightman from HOODY, Adam Bail...

The first of 4 Toronto Fringe Extra episodes is out today, featuring short interviews with four Fringe artists. In this episode: Dawna Wightman (HOODY), Adam Bailey (My Three Deaths), Eli Pasic (Screamin in the Rain), and Fuschia Boston (String of Pearls).
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412. Phil Rickaby: Solo This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby presents a solo episode. With the Toronto Fringe Festival on the horizon and multiple episodes currently in production, Phil takes a moment to reflect on th...

🎙️ On this week’s Stageworthy, host @philrickaby.com goes solo to explore the urgent need to grow theatre audiences, rethink outreach, and support Canadian stories. A timely reflection as Toronto Fringe nears.
🎧 Listen: stageworthy.ca/412-phil-ric... #CanadianTheatre #podcast

411. Rebecca Perry This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes back actor, singer, playwright, and producer Rebecca Perry, marking a full-circle moment as Rebecca was Phil’s very first podcast guest nearly eigh...

🎭 On Stageworthy: @rebeccaperry21.bsky.social returns to celebrate 10 years of Confessions of a Redheaded Coffee Shop Girl! Hear about touring, Fringe fest life, indie producing & bringing the show to new audiences.
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410. Javier Vilalta This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Javier Vilalta, a Mexican-Canadian interdisciplinary artist, stage director, movement coordinator, translator, and co-founder of 8ROJO Theatre. Bas...

🎭 On Stageworthy: Javier Vilalta shares his journey from actor to director, founding 8ROJO Theatre, & crafting bold, movement-driven works across Canada & beyond. A powerful convo on creativity, identity, & innovation.
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408 - Ethan Persyko This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Ethan Persyko, a multi-talented actor, playwright, and theatre creator. Ethan shares their journey in the theatre world, their creative process, an...

🎭 On Stageworthy: Ethan Persyko shares their journey into theatre, their creative process, and the bold storytelling behind Theatre Ya Knowww. Learn how community and collaboration drive his work. stageworthy.ca/408-ethan-pe...
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407. Amanda Lin & Julia Dickson This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby welcomes Amanda Lin and Julia Dickson, the co-leadership team behind the Paprika Theatre Festival, now celebrating its 24th season. Amanda and Julia share t...

🎭 On Stageworthy: Amanda Lin & Julia Dickson on leading Paprika Festival, prioritizing artist well-being, paid training, & what’s coming May 13–17 at Aki Studio. A powerful convo on care, joy & building theatre futures.
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406 - Ruth Lawrence This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Newfoundland-based actor, writer, director, producer, and self-described instigator Ruth Lawrence. Ruth reflects on a career deeply rooted in co...

This week on the podcast, Newfoundland-based actor, writer, director, producer, and self-described instigator Ruth Lawrence. Give a listen at: stageworthy.ca/406-ruth-law... #canadiantheatre #podcast

Looking for Canadian theatre podcasts outside of Toronto. Where are the theatre podcasts in Eastern and Western Canada? #podcasts #canadiantheatre

Stageworthy host, @philrickaby.com has a Canadian Theatre starter pack, full of People you should follow. If you know someone who should be included, make sure to let him know.
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405 – Tahirih Vejdani In this episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Toronto-based performer, voice educator, and multidisciplinary artist Tahirih Vejdani. Born and raised in Regina, Tahirih shares the inspi...

This week on Stageworthy, host @philrickaby.com speaks with Toronto-based performer, voice educator, and multidisciplinary artist Tahirih Vejdani.
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404 - Cole Hayley In this episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Cole Hayley, a theatre artist known for their innovative work and dedication to the Canadian theatre scene. Cole shares insights into his ...

This week on the podcast, host @philrickaby.com sits down with playwright and poet from Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador, Cole Hayley.

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403 – Mariel Kathryn Hunter This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with actor, director, and casting professional Mariel Kathryn Hunter. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Mariel has worked extensively in theatre, f...

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby talks with Saint John, NB, actor, director, educator and casting professional, Mariel Kathryn Hunter.
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#402 - Scott Garland This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby sits down with actor, writer, and theatre creator Scott Garland. A fixture in Toronto’s theatre community, Scott is passionate about playwriting, dramaturgy...

This week on the podcast, host @philrickaby.com sits down with actor, writer, and theatre creator, Scott Garland. A fixture in Toronto’s theatre community, Scott is passionate about playwriting, dramaturgy, and fostering creative spaces. stageworthy.ca/402-scott-ga...

401. Graham Isador Stageworthy is back! After a year-long hiatus, host Phil Rickaby returns to celebrate and amplify Canadian theatre. In this first episode of the relaunch, Phil sits down with playwright, journalist, a...

After a year away, Stageworthy returns with a new episode. This week, host @philrickaby.com sits down with @grahamisador.bsky.social to talk about his new show TRUCK, and much more. Listen now at stageworthy.ca/401-graham-i...