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Life in Stages with Joel Greenberg
Hosted by Joel Greenberg, Life in Stages is a series of weekly conversations with established performing arts professionals – actors, directors, writers, etc. – who discuss their lives, careers, challenges, triumphs, and not-so-triumphs. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron or sending an e-transfer to jericalifeinstages (at) rogers (dot) com.
Episodes
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergStephen Woodjetts
Stephen is the guy who was Musical Director everywhere and for everything, or so I recall, in the 70’s and 80’s – and beyond – as I was making my way in the…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergMatt Baram
Matt is an award-winning Canadian actor, writer, improviser, and producer. A graduate of the University of Alberta's BFA Acting program, he spent over a decade…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergTony Nappo
Tony’s professional life (lives?) on film, television and stage is (are?) wildly eclectic. Recurring roles on Boston Blue, Star Trek: Discovery, Frankie Drake…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergKate Hennig
Kate has 45 years of professional experience as an actor, from her humble beginnings as Kalfang the Destroyer in The Incredible Magical Delfodil (Huron Country…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergDaniel MacIvor
Daniel MacIvor is a playwright, performer, and producer who divides his time between Toronto and Nova Scoti, a. He has been the recipient of a Governor…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergSummer Surprise – Bonus Episode
Yes, Life in Stages, Season 4 played its final episode with the return visit of Mark McGrinder. However, as we sail through a Toronto summer, it struck me that…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 63 - Mark McGrinder Returns
Mark was the first guest to join Life in Stages. That was two years ago, so it’s time to check in now that theatre has returned to its normal challenge of…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 62 - Paul Essiembre
Paul and I first met when we were working on “The Overwhelming” JT Rogers’ play about the Rwandan genocide. Subsequently, we worked together again on “Stuff…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 61 - Bruce Dow
Award-winning actor, singer, director, theatre creator, and educator, Bruce Dow (AACE, ACTRA, AEA, CAEA, SAG-AFTRA) (http://www.brucedow.com) is best known for…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 60 - Jordan Pettle
Jordan Pettle has been a professional theatre actor, director and teacher for over 30 years. Since graduating from the National Theatre School in 1994, he has…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 59 - Anthony Bekenn
Anthony studied at UBC and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts. His film, television and theatre credits speak to a career moving between…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 58 - Ian D. Clark
Ian considers himself extremely fortunate to have been able to play leading roles on every major stage (large and small) from coast to coast. A member of both…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 57 - Andre Sills
Andre trained at George Brown College and the Birmingham Conservatory (Stratford Festival). Since entering the profession, he has worked equally onstage and on…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 56 - Brenda Robins
Brenda is a multi-award-winning actor, experienced in theatre, film and television. Among her many stage credits, Brenda includes “The Children” (Belfry…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 55 - Gord Rand
Gord is an actor, playwright and filmmaker. He has performed from San Francisco to Rwanda, including 9 seasons at the Shaw Festival. Among his favourite…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 54 - Michael Rubenfeld
Michael Rubenfeld is a Canadian-Polish theatre artist, actor, playwright, director, and producer whose work bridges North America and Europe, engaging deeply…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp 53 - Allegra Fulton
Allegra is a trilingual, award-winning actor. Stage credits include “Julius Caesar” (Canadian Stage), “Tout Comme Elle” (Luminato Festival), “The List” (her…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 52 - Norm Foster
Norm Foster is a highly produced Canadian playwright known for accessible, funny and heartwarming comedies like “The Melville Boys”, “The Foursome” and “On A…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 51 - Michael Therriault
Michael’s jam-packed resume is itself a testament to the many stages in a professional actor’s life. So, having Michael join me in conversation is precisely…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 50 - Deb Drakeford
Deb and I met about 25 years ago when we were both working on the Canadian premiere of “The Laramie Project”, the production that launched Studio 180 Theatre…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 49 - Jim Betts
Jim is a multi-talented writer-performer-director with more than 50 years of professional experience. I first saw Jim in the original Toronto production of…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 48 - Lucy Peacock
Lucy just completed her 38th season at the Stratford Festival and was the recipient of the Stratford Festival Legacy Award in 2023. She has played in over 85…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 47 - David Storch
David has spent as much of his career onstage as he has in front of cameras. Stage credits include “The Nether” (Studio 180 theatre/Coalmine), “The Boy in the…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 46 - Linda Kash
Linda began her professional career at Second City (Toronto) where she performed, directed and conducted workshops. She has appeared in and directed many…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 45 - Tom Rooney
Tom has been a member of the Stratford Company for 12 seasons. Additionally, he has performed in “Someone Else”, “The Seagull” and “The Wedding Party”, at…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 44 - Toronto Mike Interviews Joel Greenberg
Bringing this season to a close, Mike becomes host to Joel -- and this is their 3rd conversation, which makes sense since we are in Season 3 -- how the podcast…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 43 - Judith Thompson
Judith is the author of more than a dozen plays, all produced in Canada and many translated and produced internationally. She has written two produced films…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 42 - Susan Coyne
A graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, Susan has appeared in leading roles in theatres across the country, including The Royal Manitoba Theatre…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 41 - Evan Buliung
Evan has been a leading player across various stages and screens in Canada and the United States for 30 years. As a longtime member of both the Stratford and…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 40 - Barbara Gordon
I first saw Barbara in a Toronto production of The Dining Room. I was completely taken with her performance, her warmth, her clarity. I hoped that I would have…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 39 - Brad Fraser
Brad is among the most produced and prolific Canadian playwrights. Born in Edmonton, he won his first playwriting competition at the age of 17. He hasn’t…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 38 - Andrew Gillies
Drew’s tally of theatre, film and television credits is daunting, and this thumbnail sketch barely scratches the surface. Fourteen seasons at the Shaw Festival…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 37 - Allan Stratton
Many of my guests have discussed the paths they followed through careers both linear and pin-ball like. Allan Stratton begins by stating that he was raised by…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 36 - Benedict Campbell
Ben is in his 50th year as a professional actor. And as weighty as this is, his family history that is equally striking. To take nothing away from Ben…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 35 - Jonathan Goad
Jon and I met in the early 90’s at the University of Waterloo where he was among the students who, years later, performed in The Laramie Project, the play that…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 34 - Paul Dunn
Paul juggles a career as playwright and actor with effortless dexterity. Having trained at the National Theatre School, Paul understands the value of being…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 33 - Nora McLellan
Among the country’s most versatile actors, Nora has performed in every style, just about everywhere in Canada. Listing many of her theatre credits will…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 32 - Matthew Jocelyn
Matthew has worked in both opera and theatre for the past 20 years. Born in Canada, Matthew has spent much of his professional life in Europe, where his…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 31 - Rosemary Dunsmore
Multi award-winning actor, Rosemary’s resume is its own mini-series. The range of her theatre, television and film credits is more than this brief snapshot can…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 30 - Ronnie Burkett
Ronnie is one of Canada’s foremost theatre artists, credited with creating some of the world’s most elaborate and provocative puppetry. Ronnie Burkett Theatre…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 29 - Avery Saltzman
Currently Co-Artistic Director of Harold Green Jewish Theatre, Avery has an extensive resume as an actor both in Canada and beyond. In Canada, Avery’s…
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New Season -- New Sponsor
Thanks to Zieglerwealth.com -- and continued thanks to all those who help, and have helped, to keep Life in Stages moving forward since our launch exactly one…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 28 - Jim Mezon
Introducing each of my guests is one of the challenges coordinating the roster for Life in Stages. The artists who accept my invitation to sit down and talk…
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An Announcement From Joel
Joel Greenberg has an announcement to make regarding a third season of Life in Stages.
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergLife in Stages – Episode 27
Welcome to the final episode in Series 2 – but please note that Series 3 is on its way. This week, our guest host is Jody Howze. I met Jody in the mid-80’s…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 26 – RH Thomson
Robert Thomson may be among the busiest and most sought-after actors in the country. “May”? Change that to ‘Is”. His list of accomplishments is as long as it…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 25 – Seana McKenna
Seana is yet one more guest whose professional resume approaches the magnitude of an anthology. It’s entirely accurate to say that she has done just about…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 24 -- Allen MacInnis
I’ve known Allen for more than 20 years, but until we met recently, I had no idea that, in addition to being Artistic Director at both Young People’s Theatre…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 23 – Rebecca Northan
Anyone fortunate enough to have seen “Blind Date” has already met Rebecca Northan, although speaking with her is an altogether calmer experience than watching…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 22 – Tom McCamus
Tom has as varied a resume as any actor you are ever likely to encounter. In fact, when we first started our conversation, I said that I felt an urgency to…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 21 – Maria Ricossa
Maria began her career (and her life) in the United States. But once she had a taste of life in Canada, both personal and professional, Toronto soon became her…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 20 - Nancy Palk
Nancy is originally from Winnipeg, studied at Queen’s University and then trained at The National Theatre School, in Montreal. She was among the first members…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 19 - Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan and I met at an audition. I didn’t cast him, but I knew that I wanted to work with him one day. Before I had that opportunity, I saw My Own Private…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 18 - Morris Panych
Morris’s recollection of how discovering theatre transformed him is both moving and chuckle-worthy. Like so many of my guests, he underlines that, for him, the…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 17 - Jessica Greenberg
Jessica is my older daughter, so let’s get that on the table and move on. Jess discusses her college years at McGill, where she focussed on Political Science…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 16 - Ted Dykstra
Ted is among our guests who has accomplished just about everything one can imagine a theatre artist achieving. As an actor, a musician, a writer, and more…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 15 – Sharry Flett
Sharry and I met and worked together for the first time as company members in the Summer Festival of Arts in Montreal, 1969. I directed Sharry on productions…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 14 – Patrick Galligan
Patrick’s career might have been in the Law, following his father and grandfather before him, had he not found himself in a university production about the…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 13 – Corrine Koslo
Corrine joins me as the first of our new season’s guests. Although we haven’t worked together before, I have certainly seen her work in many Toronto and Shaw…
Life in Stages with Joel GreenbergEp. 12 – Mike and Joel
Series 2 of Life in Stages begins with Mike engaging me in conversation about my thoughts and responses to Series 1’s 11 episodes. We discuss how a first time…