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Elisapie: How translating pop and rock hits into Inuktitut helped her heal
Elisapie was jogging and listening to ABBA when she got the idea for her latest project, “Inuktitut.” It’s a 10-track covers album of classic pop and…
1 year, 6 months ago
Paul Scheer: Joyful Recollections of Trauma, the cycle of abuse, and how improv saved his life
The comedian Paul Scheer has had roles on some of the biggest sitcoms ever, including “30 Rock,” “Parks and Recreation” and “The League.” He also co-…
1 year, 6 months ago
Quick Q: Weyni Mengesha on updating A Streetcar Named Desire for 2024
Weyni Mengesha is an award-winning Canadian theatre maker and the artistic director of Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company. Five years ago, she rewo…
1 year, 6 months ago
Chappell Roan: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, perseverance, and the freedom of drag
When she was just 17, Chappell Roan signed her first record deal with a major label and moved to Los Angeles. But when the deal fell through, she ret…
1 year, 6 months ago
Miles Greenberg: Working with flesh, Marina Abramović, and his physical journey in art
The Canadian artist Miles Greenberg says flesh is his medium. He’s no stranger to pushing his body to the extreme for his art. Some of the things Mil…
1 year, 6 months ago
Dallas Smith: His switch from rock to country, his old band Default, and why he hasn’t moved to Nashville
Dallas Smith was the lead singer of the Canadian band Default, which had a big hit called “Wasting My Time.” But after a long, lonely time on the roa…
1 year, 6 months ago
Katori Hall: Telling Tina Turner’s story in The Tina Turner Musical
When the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall was approached to write a musical about Tina Turner, she got to fly to Switzerland to spend so…
1 year, 6 months ago
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Stretching into dramatic work, therapy with her mom, and her new film Tuesday
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep) is best known for her quick wit, physical comedy and — when it comes to her character Elaine Benes — her dance m…
1 year, 7 months ago
Walter Scott: Why he’s saying goodbye to Wendy, his most famous creation
How do you step away from your most famous creation? Mohawk artist Walter Scott is about to find out. More than a decade after creating his beloved “…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ally Pankiw: Comedy and tragedy, depression snacks, and her new film I Used to Be Funny
The Canadian director Ally Pankiw is no stranger to working with funny people. She’s directed comedian Mae Martin in their series “Feel Good” as well…
1 year, 7 months ago