Playwright Chloë Whitehorn on casting. Listen to the full episode on stageworthy.ca

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Playwright Chloë Whitehorn (@chloewhitehorn.bsky.social) talks about writing plays like The Pigeon & Blood River, the Kingston theatre scene, and why Canadian plays rarely get a second production. 🎧 Listen: stageworthy.ca/432-chloe-wh...

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Actor & playwright Liz Buchanan joins @philrickaby.com to talk about her Hamilton Fringe shows Gnomes: A Traumatic Comedy & Liz: A Traumatic Comedy, using humour to explore trauma, and the power of solo performance. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/430-liz-buch...

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Playwright Chelsea Woolley joins @philrickaby.com to talk about her new play Enormity, Girl, and the Earthquake in Her Lungs (Nightwood Theatre), the 8-year journey to bring it to life, and the power of humour & absurdity in storytelling. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/429-chelsea-...

In an excerpt from his most recent solo episode of the podcast, host @philrickaby.com reflects on the impact of the looming cuts to the Canada Arts Council and how it could affect the industry. Listen to the full episode at stageworthy.ca

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Actor Virgilia Griffith joins Phil Rickaby to talk about her journey from dancer to Dora Award–winning actor, mentorship, representation, and her current work at the Shaw Festival. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/427-virgilia...

Next week on Stageworthy, check out my conversation with Virgilia, as we talk Shaw Festival's Blues for an Alabama Sky and Murder-on-the-Lake.

I wish our elected officials had more vision when it comes to "nation building." Pipelines don't build nations. Easing inter-provincial trade doesn't build nations. Stories build nations. The arts build nations. The rest is finance.

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Former Theatre by the Bay AD Iain Moggach shares his journey to theatre leader in Barrie. A candid chat on mentorship, community, regional theatre, and building space for new voices. stageworthy.ca/426-iain-mog...

🎭 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! DM me or get in touch by filling out the form at stageworthy.ca/contact/

Canadian theatre is at a turning point. Who’s in the audience now — and who isn’t? Is our funding model sustainable, balancing government support with sponsorships? How do ticket sales factor in? What’s the biggest challenge — and the brightest hope — you see?

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Actor, writer & comedian @nancykenny.bsky.social discusses her new show I Don’t Feel Pretty/Chu pas cute, debuting at Halifax Fringe 2025. A candid chat on humour, vulnerability, and building trust in solo theatre. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/425-nancy-ke...

🎭 On Stageworthy: Dora Award–winning playwright Evan Bawtinheimer discusses Patty Picker, his journey from performer to writer, mental health, vulnerability, and why community matters in indie theatre. 🎧 Listen: stageworthy.ca/424-evan-baw...

🎭 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...

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. 🎧 Listen at stageworthy.ca/422-ted-witz...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/3FPj...

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-...

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... #theaTO #canadiantheatre

🎭 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! DM me or get in touch at stageworthy.ca/contact/

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?

With arts grants at an all time low, and theatre companies struggling for funding, this is bad news for Canadian theatres. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

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! go.bsky.app/Kb2iMQH

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!

🎭 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. 🎧 Listen at stageworthy.ca/418-laura-pa...

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-...

🎭 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...

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). stageworthy.ca/413-toronto-...

🎙️ 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

🎭 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. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/411-rebecca-... #canadiantheatre #fringeTO #theaTO

🎭 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. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/410-javier-v... #CanadianTheatre

🎭 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... #canadiantheatre #podcast

🎭 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. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/407-amanda-l... #canadiantheatre #podcast

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. bsky.app/starter-pack...

This week on Stageworthy, host @philrickaby.com speaks with Toronto-based performer, voice educator, and multidisciplinary artist Tahirih Vejdani. stageworthy.ca/405-tahirih-...

This week on the podcast, host @philrickaby.com sits down with playwright and poet from Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador, Cole Hayley. stageworthy.ca/404-cole-hay...

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby talks with Saint John, NB, actor, director, educator and casting professional, Mariel Kathryn Hunter. stageworthy.ca/403-mariel-k...

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...

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...

After over a year away, the Canadian theatre podcast Stageworthy is coming back. Episodes start March 25, 2025.

Today I'm launching a Patreon to bring back and support Stageworthy podcast for the long term. There's never been a better time to celebrate Canadian theatre and culture than now. I can't do this without you. Patrons will be part of the conversation, and help keep it going. patreon.com/stageworthy

With conversations about the need to buy Canadian over the last few weeks, I have been thinking about Canadian culture and theatre in particular. This has lead me to start mulling over a return of Stageworthy.. I created a short survey to gather some information. forms.gle/HprJEyqnUbhm...

There have been a lot of articles over the last few months, about how theatre in Canada is in trouble. It isn’t just panicked hand-wringing. If its going to survive, if audiences are going to be coaxed back to the theatre, there need to be some changes. dispatch.stageworthy.ca/theatres-are...