Here For Now Theatre Podcast
Here For Now Theatre Podcast
Podcast Description
Thoughtful interviews exploring the work of Stratford, Ontario's small, independent "off-Broadway" theatre.Here For Now produces small-scale, inexpensive and accessible one-act plays showcasing Canadian writers, actors, and directors. The small performance space offers a uniquely intimate theatre-going experience, and the work explores stories not typically seen on larger mainstream stages.Ranging from laugh-out-loud comedy to edge-of-the-seat drama, the company's work has quickly found a home in the heart of Canada's favourite theatre town.
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The podcast explores themes around Canadian theatre, with specific episodes highlighting the upcoming 2025 season, casting selections, and plays that showcase difficult female characters, alongside stories of artistic inspiration and the significance of small-scale productions in the local theatrical landscape.
Thoughtful interviews exploring the work of Stratford, Ontario’s small, independent “off-Broadway” theatre.
Here For Now produces small-scale, inexpensive and accessible one-act plays showcasing Canadian writers, actors, and directors.
The small performance space offers a uniquely intimate theatre-going experience, and the work explores stories not typically seen on larger mainstream stages.
Ranging from laugh-out-loud comedy to edge-of-the-seat drama, the company’s work has quickly found a home in the heart of Canada’s favourite theatre town.
Looking to add a little spice to your summer-theatre menu? We’ve got you covered! Here For Now’s artistic director Fiona Mongillo is here to spill the tea about this summer’s fabulous playbill.
Tune in for casting highlights, quick synopses of each play, and the true tale of what inspired Fiona to found the company in the first place (spoiler alert: she likes difficult female characters!)
You’ll also get all the scoop on HFN’s new theatre space, along with a special announcement about an exciting addition to the company’s repertoire.
Tickets on sale now! 519.272.4368 www.herefornowtheatre.com
”Here for Now continues to attract world-class acting and directing talent and is a major outlet for new plays by Canadian playwrights. By any measure, Here For Now has established itself as a vital part of Stratford's theatrical landscape.”
– www.stratfordfestivalreviews.com
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Credits: Producer/Host: Joanne Wallace | Sound Design/Engineering: Jim Park
Music: Zorro: Oh My God, via Epidemic Sound.
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