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The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast

Thousand Islands Playhouse

Join Allison & Stephanie as they speak to actors, directors, and designers about the season’s productions and the play-making process. Whether it’s acting, direction, design, or life behind the scenes, this pre-show podcast warms you up for the show you’re about to see.

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28:37

The Piano Teacher with Evalyn Parry and Karin Randoja

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Join Allison and Stephanie as they speak with director Evalyn Parry and performer Karin Randoja about The Piano Teacher, as well as their longtime artistic collaboration, the intricacies of performing a play about grief, and what exactly is "devised" theatre?

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19:22

9 to 5 The Musical with Sarah Richardson

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Join Allison and Stephanie as they chat with music director and bandleader Sarah Richardson about the depth of Dolly Parton, the experience of coming back to 9 to 5, and the many hats she wears as both music director and bandleader.

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23:07

The Drawer Boy with Rebecca Eamon Campbell

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Join Allison and Stephanie as they speak to Stage Manager Rebecca Eamon Campbell about her process for working on plays and musicals, the importance of empathy in art, and the fantastic team mounting a very special production of The Drawer Boy.

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20:31

Stag and Doe with Kyle Brown and Romi Shraiter

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Allison and Stephanie speak with actors Kyle Brown and Romi Shraiter about their experience working on Mark Crawford's Stag and Doe. They discuss reinventing wedding traditions, the similarities and differences of playing comedy and drama, and who is the best at stag and doe games.

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18:09

Cottagers and Indians with Kevin John Atawakon Saylor

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Allison and Stephanie speak with the director of Cottagers and Indians, Kevin John Atawakon Saylor, about his passion for arts education, the importance of humour in Indigenous theatre, and Gananoque's connection to the history of land and water rights in Canada.

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22:01

Mary Poppins with Teddy Moynihan, Emma Austin, Hannah...

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Join Allison and special guest host Teddy Moynihan as they chat with the four children playing Jane and Michael Banks about what it was like to audition for Mary Poppins, their favourite songs, and where the best spots are to visit in Gananoque.

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25:07

How The Other Half Loves with Vickie Marston and...

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Join Allison and Stephanie for the first episode of the 2025 season of the Playhouse Podcast as they dive into How The Other Half Loves, They chat with Set Designer Vickie Marston and Costume Designer Kaelen MacDonald about the collaborative process of designing a show, the differences between theatre and film, and the challenges of trying to fit two sets onto one stage.

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25:23

Sequence with Kathryn MacKay

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/10/03

Join Allison and Stephanie for the final episode of the 2024 podcast. And what a guest to finish off a fantastic season! Kathryn MacKay is a founding member of the Playhouse, and was instrumental in the creation of the Firehall Theatre space. Stephanie and Allison chat with her about her work with PeerLess Productions, her return to the Firehall for it's 20th anniversary, and what she's enjoying most about her time in Gananoque.

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22:31

Jesus Christ Superstar with Nicol Spinola

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Stephanie and Allison chat with Jesus Christ Superstar's Choreographer Nicol Spinola about taking the musical across the country, the relationship between choreographer and director, and experience producing immersive site-specific musical theatre in Vancouver.

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27:32

Doubt: A Parable with Jawon Kang and Christian...

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Allison and Stephanie speak with set and costume designer Jawon Kang and lighting designer Christian Horoszczak about their work on Doubt: A Parable, their history of collaboration, and their favourite type of theatre to design for.

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25:06

Mary's Wedding with Maev Beaty and Wade Bogert-O'Brien

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Join Stephanie, Allison, and actors Maev Beaty and Wade Bogert-O'Brien as they speak about Mary's Wedding, the magic of Stephen Massicotte's prose, love letters, and how to mail an orange.

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26:18

Murder for Two with Avery-Jean Brennan

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Stephanie and Allison speak with Murder for Two's Music Director Avery-Jean Brennan about her work on the show as it travelled from Nova Scotia to Gananoque, the unique opportunities of music directing for actor/musicians, and the mysterious and important "third character" onstage.

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28:13

Mamma Mia! with Annika Tupper & Brandon Antonio

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/06/27

Join Allison and special guest host Kyla Musselman (host of the podcast "Tits & Teeth") as they chat with performers Annika Tupper (Sophie) and Brandon Antonio (Sky) about their thoughts on the state of Canadian Musical Theatre, their recent work in Canada and abroad, and how it feels to take on ABBA's iconic songs in this season's production of Mamma Mia! Annika and Brandon also go head-to-head in a round of ABBA trivia. Who will reign supreme? You can find "Tits & Teeth" wherever you

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25:18

Liars at a Funeral with Sophia Fabiilli and Krista...

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Allison and Stephanie speak with Director Krista Jackson and Playwright Sophia Fabiilli about the first show of our 2024 season, Liars at a Funeral

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25:18

The Runner with Christopher Morris

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2023/10/25

Hosts Allison and Marta talk with Human Cargo Artistic Director, Christopher Morris. They discuss the work that Human Cargo does, what the process of creating The Runner was like and how the decision was made to have the entire piece take place on a treadmill.

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24:09

Once with Tyler Check and Chris Barillaro

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2023/09/21

In this episode, Allison chats with Tyler Check (Guy) and Chris Barillaro (Music Director) about the magic of Once, the challenges and excitement of playing live instruments on stage, and the difference between "diegetic" and "non-diegetic" sound. They also wonder, "Where is Marta McDonald?"

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25:11

Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes with Jonas...

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2023/08/30

On this episode, hosts Allison and Marta talk to the two actors from Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Jonas Chernick and Romi Shraiter. They discuss their relationship with this play that has lead them to this production, what it's like doing such intense and nuanced content, and how they delveloped their characters.

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29:37

Bittergirl - The Musical with Kat Chin

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2023/08/15

Allison and Marta talk with Bittergirl - The Musical's Stage Manager, Kat Chin. They catch up with Kat during her preparation week before rehearsals even began! They discuss what it means to be a stage manager and how you approach each different production.

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29:37

Intimate Apparel with Lisa Karen Cox & Sarah Uwadiae

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2023/08/02

Allison & Marta chat with Director, Lisa Karen Cox and Set Designer, Sarah Uwadiae about Intimate Apparel. They talk about using space to create private moments in a story, and what it means to have an intimacy coordinator on a production.

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19:41

The Sound of Music: Naomi Costain

The Thousand Islands Playhouse Podcast ·

2023/07/04

Join hosts Allison Hess and Marta McDonald as they chat with Director/Choreographer of The Sound of Music, Naomi Costain. They chat about what it's like being both Director and Choreographer, what it's been like working with the large group of local kids and so much more!

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