Category Archives: Interviews

Julie Tepperman & Chris Thornborrow: Hook Up

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

How do people meet, and what’s involved in making connections? I keep asking this question about the arts because in case you haven’t noticed, you can’t do it alone. Yes there are people like Beethoven who work in solitude, people … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music and musicology, Opera, Personal ruminations & essays, Popular music & culture, Theatre & musicals, University life | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Questions for Will King – Seven Siblings Theatre

Posted on December 8, 2018 by

Will King is a graduate from the BFA Acting program at the University of Windsor. With training that includes the Moscow Art Theatre School, & workshops at R.A.D.A. the Stratford Festival, and the S.I.T.I. Company from New York, he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Personal ruminations & essays, Popular music & culture, Theatre & musicals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

No Forbidden Questions as Aaron & Michael talk about Verbotenlieder

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

Aaron Durand + Michael Nyby = Tongue in Cheek Productions. No that’s not a formula but come to think of it there is a curious creative chemistry, a tendency to energize. I find it exciting to talk to them, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music and musicology, Opera, Theatre & musicals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Questions for Thomas Gough: Ebenezer Scrooge

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

If you go to the theatre in Toronto it’s quite possible you’ve seen Thomas Gough. He has an avuncular presence, perhaps a result of years as a teacher, and so he’s perfect for roles such as Brabantio in Othello or … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Literature, Interviews, Personal ruminations & essays, Theatre & musicals | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Questions for Colin Ainsworth: Actéon and Pygmalion

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

Tenor Colin Ainsworth is one of the most versatile performers I know. While he regularly stars in period performance he has done lots of new works, including Victor Davies’ The Transit of Venus and Rufus Wainwright’s Prima Donna.  He has had … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Music and musicology, Opera | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Hadrian’s Dramaturg: Questions for Cori Ellison

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

Cori Ellison is the Dramaturg for the Canadian Opera Company’s world premiere production of Hadrian¸composed by Rufus Wainwright and with libretto by Daniel MacIvor. Cori Ellison, a leading creative figure in the opera world, was recently appointed staff Dramaturg at … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Opera, Theatre & musicals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A conversation with psychic Anastasia (Stacey) Agouros

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

I begin a bit differently on this occasion. I will speak about metaphysics & my beliefs. While I grew up infatuated with science, Hamlet put it nicely when he said There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Personal ruminations & essays, Psychology and perception, Spirituality & Religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment