#405 – Tahirih Vejdani

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Finally, we find out who is unbeatable, unhateable, and unbreakable in the final five episodes of Battle Camp Season One. Host Chris Burns is joined by the multi-talented comedian Dana Moon to relive the cockroach mac & cheese, Trey’s drag debut, and the final wheel spin. The Season One Winner joins Chris to debrief on strategy and dish on game play. Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/WeHaveTheReceipts Text us at (929) 487-3621 DM Chris @FatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Follow We Have The Receipts wherever you listen, so you never miss an episode. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.…

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In this episode of Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby speaks with Toronto-based performer, voice educator, and multidisciplinary artist Tahirih Vejdani. Born in Saint John, NB, and raised in Regina, Tahirih shares the inspiring and non-traditional journey that led her from classical music training in the Prairies to becoming a sought-after artist and educator in Canada’s theatre scene.

They discuss her early connection to choirs, her work as a singer and actor at Stratford Festival, and the founding of Ground Floor Team, an organization devoted to care-based rehearsal practices and conflict transformation in theatre. Tahirih also reflects on returning to school for vocal pedagogy and the evolving nature of her touring career. This episode explores:

How classical music shaped Tahirih’s performance journey
Transitioning from musician to actor in the world of Shakespeare
The founding and mission of Ground Floor Team and the ARCS methodology
Touring across Canada with Catalyst Theatre’s The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Her return to school to complete a Master’s in Vocal Pedagogy
Insights on fostering healthier rehearsal spaces in Canadian theatre

Guest: 🎭 Tahirih Vejdani

Tahirih Vejdani (she/her) is a Toronto-based performer, educator and multidisciplinary artist of Persian and South Indian heritage. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has worked extensively in theatre, music, and television, bringing a deep commitment to storytelling, collaboration, and equity in the arts.

As an actor and singer, Tahirih has performed on stages across Canada and internationally, including the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Citadel Theatre, Grand Theatre, Globe Theatre, Factory Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse Square and Timbre 4. She’s also toured with acclaimed vocal ensembles such as The Nathaniel Dett Chorale and The Elmer Iseler Singers. Her on-screen work includes appearances in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Kim’s Convenience.

In addition to her performance career, Tahirih is a passionate voice educator and choral conductor. She has taught voice at Sheridan College's Bachelor of Musical Theatre program and worked with choirs such as Echo Women’s Choir, Univox, and the Community Music Schools of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Regina and is currently completing a Masters in Vocal Pedagogy from The University of Essex and The Voice Study Centre.

Tahirih is also a co-founder of Ground Floor Team, an organization dedicated to improving working conditions for artists through mentorship, education, and facilitation. Her artistic practice is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and a drive to build supportive, care-centered spaces both on and off stage.

Connect with Tahirih: 🌐 Website: https://www.tahirihvejdani.com 📸 Instagram: @tahirihvejdani

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#405 – Tahirih Vejdani

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How classical music shaped Tahirih’s performance journey
Transitioning from musician to actor in the world of Shakespeare
The founding and mission of Ground Floor Team and the ARCS methodology
Touring across Canada with Catalyst Theatre’s The Invisible: Agents of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Her return to school to complete a Master’s in Vocal Pedagogy
Insights on fostering healthier rehearsal spaces in Canadian theatre

Guest: 🎭 Tahirih Vejdani

Connect with Tahirih: 🌐 Website: https://www.tahirihvejdani.com 📸 Instagram: @tahirihvejdani

Support Stageworthy If you love the show, consider supporting on Patreon: patreon.com/stageworthy

Subscribe & Follow: 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podchaser | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio 📺 Watch on YouTube – Like, subscribe & hit the notification bell!

407 episodes

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On this episode, we bring you playwright and performer, Deborah Shaw, and director and dramaturg, David Agro. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the production of her , shedding light on how they navigated the choppy waters of the pandemic to bring their creative vision to life. From a casual chat about their first experiences in theatre to a captivating discussion about how audience feedback and critical reviews helped shape their production, this talk is a rollercoaster ride. Deborah heartwarmingly recounts her return to the stage after a long hiatus, crediting an encouraging Grade 8 teacher for sparking her public speaking confidence which eventually led her to craft her own play. On the other side, David speaks passionately about his vision for the show and how his knee-jerk reaction to the script was instrumental in shaping the final production. Finally, we pull back the curtain on the making of her , scheduled to run at the Red Sand Castle Theatre from September 6th to 10th. Discover how Deborah's personal inspirations breathed life into the script, and how David finessed his directorial magic to bring Her to the stage. Be prepared to be swept off your feet as we navigate through the meticulous and iterative process of creating a play. So take a seat, get comfortable, and prepare to be captivated by these brilliant minds of the Canadian theatre scene. It's a performance you won't want to miss! Deborah Shaw Since graduating from Theatre Humber, Deborah has been involved in many productions in Toronto as an actor, stage manager and costumier. Creating and performing in her own work has been a particular joy. She was a founding member of Carpe Dinero (commedia dell’arte), as co-director, co-writer and performer. Deborah has also been the Entertainment Director for the Pirate Festival, and she debuted the role of Susan in the world premiere of the Samuel French Inc. Canadian Play Contest winner, A Year In The Death Of Eddie Jester, by T. Gregory Argall. Always expanding her performing interests, Deborah launched into bellydancing with Arabesque Academy, where she regularly performed as one of the Arabesque Earthshakers. She was also the costumier and backstage manager for Arabesque Canada under Artistic Director Yasmina Ramzy. Deborah recently created her own unique style of dance fusion in her show Raqs Macabre, for which she is the producer, writer, choreographer, costumier and dance artist. The Fringe Festival made it possible for her.—Deborah’s second completed playscript—to receive a full staging while other works and ideas have impatiently waited their turn. zippysaidproductions.com Instagram: hertheplay David Agro David and one-person plays have a history together. His professional debut performance, for Heresy 3 Productions at Brock Centre for the Arts, was as Andrei Vukhov in Judgement— the first Canadian production of Barry Collins’ harrowing full-length solo drama. David continued to develop his acting and directing skills at the Shaw and Stratford Festivals, where he had the immense good fortune of learning from many of his theatre heroes. A diverse range of experiences in the Toronto area eventually led to his most recent projects— adapting, directing and performing condensed solo versions of plays which have made a lasting impression on him, including Judgement, The Dresser, Bent, Hosanna and The Elephant Man. Exploring the possibilities in solo pieces has become a consuming interest. When presented with the opportunity to make his first foray into The Toronto Fringe Festival as dramaturg and director of Deborah Shaw’s original one-actor drama, David felt right at home being part of the company of two that breathed life into her. He recently presented a newly-revised version of his own one-person show, Bedrooms of the Nation. Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy…

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