Best Soulpepper Theatre Co Podcasts (2024)

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Part 4: June to Now 19:33

7M ago19:33

19:33

Casey House founder and secular saint June Callwood passes away. With massive shoes to fill, the new team is tasked with moving the immense history and legacy to a new building.Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. In this episode, we hear from Linda Rapson, Jim Donovan, Bree Fitzgerald, Guy Bethell, Joanne Simons.…

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Part 3: Diana and The Reach 26:57

7M ago26:57

26:57

Princess Diana visits Casey House. As the Diana Effect lifts spirits and changes perception, the Casey House team reaches out into the community as the millennium approaches.Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. In this episode, we hear from Nancy Roe-Lucier, Bree Fitzgerald, Michael Oscars, and the incredible casts of DQ ’…

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Part 2: The People 24:24

7M ago24:24

24:24

They had the team. They had the house. Now they just had one thing left to do: open a hospice for people with AIDS, something that had never been done before in Canada. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. In this episode, we hear from Nancy Roe-Lucier, Linda Rapson, Jim Donovan, Michael Oscars, and the cast of DQ ’88.…

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Part 1: Casey and June 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

At the height of the AIDS crisis, journalist, activist, and mother June Callwood saw that something had to be done. She took her immense energy and impressive network, and pulled together a team of volunteers. The result? A home where people with AIDS could die with dignity: Casey House. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone…

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Community Conversations - How She Leads, Directors(2022) 1:01:18

2+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, all the directors of our Mainstage season sat down to talk about their exciting upcoming work, their journeys into directing, and their aspirations for the industry. Join Jani Lauzon, Kim Senklip Harvey, Kim Collier, Meg Roe, and Weyni Mengesha for an intimate and inspiring conversation.…

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Community Conversations - How She Leads 2019 1:13:42

4y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, five of Canada’s groundbreaking artistic leaders sit down to ask each other questions about their journeys and aspirations as industry leaders. Join Andrea Donaldson (Nightwood Theatre), Mel Hague (Rhubarb Festival), Nina Lee Aquino (Factory Theatre), Weyni Mengesha (Soulpepper Theatre Company), and…

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Community Conversations - Staging Justice 33:19

4+ y ago33:19

33:19

Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train takes us inside Rikers Island and asks the audience hard questions about justice, punishment, and redemption. Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha moderated a post-show conversation with those on the frontlines of Canada’s justice system, including Anthony N. Morgan (Lawyer & Manager of Anti-Black Racism Unit, City of Toronto…

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Dear Mountain 5:37

5y ago5:37

5:37

Dear Mountain by Soulpepper Theatre CompanyBy Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Crazy in Love (feat. Troy Adams) 0:40

6y ago0:40

0:40

Crazy in Love (feat. Troy Adams) by Soulpepper Theatre CompanyBy Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Pastime Paradise/La Habanera (feat. Divine Brown & Neema Bickersteth) 0:55

6y ago0:55

0:55

Pastime Paradise/La Habanera (feat. Divine Brown & Neema Bickersteth) by Soulpepper Theatre CompanyBy Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Bed and Breakfast: Behind the Scenes with Paolo Santalucia and Gregory Prest 11:22

6y ago11:22

11:22

The actors from the hilarious play Bed and Breakfast talk about playing several characters and the importance of queer representation in the play.By Soulpepper Theatre Company

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I'm Your Man (feat. Neema Bickersteth) 0:37

6y ago0:37

0:37

I'm Your Man (feat. Neema Bickersteth) by Soulpepper Theatre CompanyBy Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Chelsea Hotel#2 / Piece of My Heart (feat. Hailey Gillis & Mike Ross) 1:30

6y ago1:30

1:30

Chelsea Hotel#2 / Piece of My Heart (feat. Hailey Gillis & Mike Ross) by Soulpepper Theatre CompanyBy Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Sisters: Behind the Scenes with Rosamund Small and Peter Pasyk 10:54

6y ago10:54

10:54

Adaptor Rosamund Small and director Peter Pasyk talk about the inspiration behind Pulitzer Prize-winner Edith Wharton’s pioneering novella: Sisters.Ann and Evelina have created a little corner for themselves in New York at the turn of the century. When a handsome clockmaker comes to call, the powerful bonds of sisterhood are put to the test. The pl…

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Orlando: Behind the Scenes with Sarah Afful and Katrina Darychuk 11:49

6y ago11:49

11:49

Actor Sarah Afful and director Katrina Darychuk talk about the adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s timeless masterpiece: Orlando. How many lifetimes does it take to find love? Destined to never age, Orlando’s fantastical journey crosses continents, centuries, and genders to find true happiness.Join us for the inaugural Soulpepper Book Club! Pick up a co…

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Behind the Scenes with Alana Bridgewater and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu 7:34

6y ago7:34

7:34

Actress and singer Alana Bridgewater and director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu talk about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, one of the ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle by August Wilson that chronicles the twentieth century African American experience and deals with issues of race, art, religion and the historic exploitation of black recording artists by white producers.Fo…

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La Bête: Behind the Scenes with Gregory Prest and Tanja Jacobs 5:40

6y ago5:40

5:40

Actor Gregory Prest and director Tanja Jacobs reveal the funny and smart construction of La Bête, a play about a theatre troupe trying to get rid of a new and annoying guest.La Bête, by David Hirson, is playing at the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, Ontario.For more information, visit: Soulpepper.ca…

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Innocence Lost: Behind the Scenes with Beverley Cooper 6:47

6y ago6:47

6:47

In this extended interview, the playwright of Innocence Lost: A Play about Steve Truscott talks about what fascinates her in the true crime story that rocked the country for decades and scarred a generation forever.Innocence Lost: A Play about Steve Truscott, by Bev Cooper, is playing at the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, Ontario.For more i…

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Innocence Lost: Behind the Scenes with Jackie Maxwell 5:03

6y ago5:03

5:03

One of Canada’s most in-demand directors, Jackie Maxwell collaborates with Soulpepper for the first time on Innocence Lost: A Play about Steven Truscott. In this extended interview, she talks about this true-crime story, and her approach to bringing it to life on stage for today.Innocence Lost: A Play about Steve Truscott, by Bev Cooper, is playing…

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Holiday Podcast: Solange 19:08

6+ y ago19:08

19:08

Solange and Laurent hide in the woods to live a forbidden love and need to fight wolves and the weather after an accident.Adapted by Soulpepper Resident Artist Guillermo Verdecchia from a XIX Century French story. Featuring Alice Snaden as Solange, Christef Desir as Laurent, Derek Boyes as Papa, Leah Cherniak as Maman, Dan Mousseau as Dr. Leclerc a…

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Holiday Podcast: Winter Feast 24:09

6+ y ago24:09

24:09

In a little cabin in the woods, an old woman is waiting for her husband to return with wood for the fire. When an unusual cold wind begin to blow, she is visited by animals trying to escape the weather. Winter Feast was written by Soulpepper Academy playwright Sina Gilani.Featuring Ghazal Azarbad as The Old Woman, Marcel Stewart as The Old Man, Ali…

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Holiday Podcast: Book Of Beasts 22:01

6+ y ago22:01

22:01

At bath time one night, Lionel and his Auntie receive unexpected news. It appears that, unbeknownst to them, Lionel is also the King of the Kingdom of Tin-Tin-Tin-Tin-Tin, and that his coronation is mere days away. When a winter-breathing dragon plunges his new kingdom into a permanent deep freeze, Lionel must attempt to rescue Tin-Tin-Tin-Tin-Tin …

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Holiday Podcast: Christmas in the Territory 19:07

6+ y ago19:07

19:07

When a wild snow storm surrounds the family homestead, will Santa still find his way? Christmas in the Territory, a reimagined new holiday tale from Soulpepper Resident Artist Paula Wing, was adapted from the beloved novel Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder.Featuring Ghazal Azarbad as Laura, Alice Snaden as Mary, Dan Mousseau as Pa…

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The Complete 150 - Part 16 35:29

7y ago35:29

35:29

Ted becomes a celebrity with his "Ted Talks" and the new office turns into a chaos. Rick makes his last move to get Angela's attention and is forcibly invited to a boxing session with the Prime Minister. The sesquicentennial celebrations come to an end, with fireworks, music, and romance. Happy Canada Day!The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audi…

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The Complete 150 - Part 15 19:13

7y ago19:13

19:13

The team is moving to a new office! As July 1st gets closer, Rick decides to make some decisions about his career, but the Virtual Reality headset is gonna cause him some more problems before he leaves.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edi…

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The Complete 150 - Part 14 16:20

7y ago16:20

16:20

Watersports! It's time for Rick to be part of another segment of the 150th celebrations, fight the "Not My 150" protesters, see the plans for his movie changing again and meet the new Deputy Minister. The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edit…

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The Complete 150 - Part 13 20:12

7y ago20:12

20:12

Mark remembers the recent disastrous events he had organize for the celebration of the 150th birthday. A call from Phill changes the plans for the movie. The deputy Minister pays a visit. Ted won't leave the washroom. This is not a good day for Mark.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and writ…

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The Complete 150 - Part 12 17:54

7y ago17:54

17:54

Ted writes a beautiful speech for Mark, but Angela and Deena find it too outdated. While Angela rewrites the speech, Deena has to find a way to keep Ted busy between his washroom breaks. Meanwhile, Mark realizes his feelings for Angela.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason S…

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The Complete 150 - Part 11 18:16

7y ago18:16

18:16

A new speech writer arrives to replace Jake, interrupting Rick's attempt to reconnect with Angela.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick Roberts, Raquel Duffy, Grace Lynn Kung and Paul Soles. Advis…

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The Complete 150 - Part 10 18:31

7y ago18:31

18:31

The affair between Rick and Angela threatens his marriage and gets in the way of the premiere of his new movie. Angela is not happy with the outcome of this relationship.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Feat…

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The Complete 150 - Part 09 19:03

7y ago19:03

19:03

The sesquicentennial festivities are not getting any attention and Rick's world is about to implode. Everyone in the team is going to suffer the consequences.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick …

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The Complete 150 - Part 08 18:58

7y ago18:58

18:58

The war veteran Bill Kluger arrives to start the countdown clock, but his war stories (and inappropriate behaviour) may take this party to an unexpected direction.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: …

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The Complete 150 - Part 07 16:07

7y ago16:07

16:07

The preparations for the party get disrupted after a touching video, submitted by an octogenarian, is evaluated by the team. The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick Roberts, Raquel Duffy, Grace Lynn…

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The Complete 150 - Part 06 16:57

7y ago16:57

16:57

An old friend visits Rick and tries to convince him to accept the film in China. Meanwhile, the team hears some very bad news about the mascot. The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick Roberts, Raque…

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The Complete 150 - Part 05 15:18

7y ago15:18

15:18

Jake is devastated because his novel was rejected by every editor in town, while Deena tries to deal with a suspicious proposal.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick Roberts, Raquel Duffy, Grace L…

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The Complete 150 - Part 04 15:23

7y ago15:23

15:23

A trip to Expo ’67 in a virtual reality machine, created by Guy LaGuerre’s “nephew”, gets Mark disconnected from reality.The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick Roberts, Raquel Duffy, Grace Lynn Kun…

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The Complete 150 - Part 03 15:15

7y ago15:15

15:15

Mark receives an unusual offer from his agent, while the team tries to deal with a crowd in animals costumes, waiting for the mascot auditions. Things get really weird when the new Deputy Minister of Heritage pays Mark a visit. The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, …

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The Complete 150 - Part 02 13:40

7y ago13:40

13:40

Mark and the team try to find a location for his important speech, and its Pitch Day for Grant Chasers desperate to get a piece of federal funding. The Complete 150 is Soulpepper’s debut audio-drama series. It’s a satirical podcast created and written by Jason Sherman, produced, directed and edited by Gregory J. Sinclair. Featuring: Rick Roberts, R…

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The Complete 150 - Part 01 13:45

7y ago13:45

13:45

It's Canada's hundred-and-fiftieth birthday, and Ottawa's throwing a party! Not just any party - a nationwide, year-long celebration of everything that makes this country worth celebrating! But a party this big needs a personality just as big to run it, and nobody's bigger in Canada than Mark Armitage, much loved and admired actor-director-producer…

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SNEAK PEEK – The Complete 150: A new audio satire by Jason Sherman 3:55

7+ y ago3:55

3:55

Sign up now – Episode 1 launches May 9A PODCAST SERIES - IN PRODUCTION It's Canada's hundred-and-fiftieth birthday, and Ottawa's throwing a party! Not just any party - a nationwide, year-long celebration of everything that makes this country worth celebrating! But a party this big needs a personality just as big to run it, and nobody's bigger in Ca…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E14 - Sharron Matthews 33:43

7+ y ago33:43

33:43

This jam packed show will feature new material alongside some of Sharron's award winning stories and songs that have helped build her reputation as the "Redheaded Canadian Goddess of Cabaret" (the Skinny-U.K.) from Scotland, to London, to South Africa and all across North America.By Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E13 - The Lost Book Of Canadian Songs With John Millard & Tom Allen 37:25

7+ y ago37:25

37:25

Tom Allen and John Millard (CPR Salon) bring you a fascinating exploration of songs we know but didn’t know were composed by Canadians. The Lost Book of Canadian Songs reunites some of the CPR singers (John Millard, Anna Atkinson, Mark Rainey, Tom Allen and Suba Sankaran) to take a look at Canadian songs from the far corners of the 20th century and…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E12 - Raoul’s Blues Interviews III – Paul James 38:10

7+ y ago38:10

38:10

Award-winning actor and blues musician Raoul Bhaneja returns to Soulpepper for the third instalment of "Raoul's Blues Interviews" where he jams with and chats with blues luminaries and founders of the Toronto music scene. He is joined for this one by the legendary Paul James who began his career over 40 years ago playing everywhere from the bars of…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E11 - Patricia O'Callaghan: Sweet Songs Of Sin And Sorrow 29:46

8y ago29:46

29:46

Patricia O’Callaghan, Robert Kortgaard, and Andrew Downing are back, and promise another intimate, eclectic, and powerful evening of song. Combining originals with old favourites…the nostalgia of Newman, the tragic heroines of Weill…with a bunch of new repertoire; from Brel to Bizet to Bowie, they’ll have you tapping your toes and drying your eyes……

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E10 - Rochdale College: Peace, Love, Sex, Drugs And Rock And Roll 46:38

8y ago46:38

46:38

In 1968 a grand experiment in co-operative living, alternative education and pan-libertarian Hippie idealism was birthed right here in the heart of Toronto. A seven-year experiment in counterculture, free love, sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Actor, Raconteur, and former Rochdale College resident Robert (Bob) Nasmith with Musician, Actor, and ‘60s m…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E08 - Raoul's Blues Interviews II 52:54

8y ago52:54

52:54

Toronto actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja interviews and performs with notable Canadian blues performers in an intimate cabaret setting. Building on a component of his Dora nominated musical Life, Death and The Blues, the evening intersects autobiography, story telling, and song.After a successful evening in September 2015 with Danny Marks, Raoul is…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E07 - The Ward 46:04

8y ago46:04

46:04

JUNO Award-winning Toronto musician, composer and producer David Buchbinder is collaborating with The Ward’s editors and a crew of stellar musical compatriots including Andrew Craig and Michael Occhipinti to bring to life the “Songs and Sounds of a Lost Toronto Neighbourhood.” This is the first iteration of a proposed multi-part creation.…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E06 - The Last Curlew 33:35

8y ago33:35

33:35

Inspired by the seminal environmental novel by the Canadian naturalist Fred Bodsworth, The Last Curlew follows the 10,000 km migration of the critically endangered Eskimo Curlew. This timeless, powerful and heart-breaking story is told with music by Alexina Louie, Ralph Vaughan-Williams and R. Murray Schafer, and features harpist Lori Gemmell, TSO …

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E05 - Richard Lam 39:32

8y ago39:32

39:32

"The New Toronto" connects the dots between the Canadian artists dominating today's charts, and the confessional songwriters who paved the way for them. The music of Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd meets the music of Bruce Springsteen, Alanis Morissette, and others.Soulpepper Academy graduate Richard Lam leads a team that includes company favo…

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Cabaret Podcast - S02E04 - Kansas Sin City 34:01

8y ago34:01

34:01

Join Suzanne McKenney, Steve Hunter and special guest Colleen Allen on saxophone as they explore Kansas City's hotspots, history and the raucous energy that seemed to ooze from that era as they deliver a passionate show with a lot of heart and force. "Kansas (Sin) City" is a ninety minute "knock on the back door" filled with classic 1930's boogie-w…

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