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On Staging

On Staging

By: Kyle Gould
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Interviewing directors, producers and other technical team members on the ups and downs of bringing their show to life along with an inside look on what audiences should be looking for when they come see the show. Followed by reviews on the successes of the staged production.Copyright 2026 Kyle Gould Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
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  • S4E20 - Little Women - Morpheus Theatre
    Jan 30 2026
    Discussion

    Opening January 30th and running through February 13th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Morpheus Theatre presents Kate Hammill's Little Women, directed by Corinne Nairn and Colleen Bishop. Kyle sits down with them both to discuss the themes and meaning of this story and how relevant all of it is in today's world. Gender stereotypes, civil war, and the importance of family will have you leaving the theatre thinking about the themes of this production long after your drive home.

    Tickets: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=little-women

    About the Show:

    Share this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father. Together the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up.

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    51 mins
  • S4E19 - The Great Gatsby: Live Radio Play - Dewdney Players
    Jan 22 2026
    Discussion

    Opening January 23rd and closing February 7th at the Old Church Theatre in Okotoks, Dewdney Players presents The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play directed by Sherene Seders. Kyle sits down with Sherene to discuss the difficulties of realizing this novel in radio play form and how to market this work to an audience in new and novel ways.

    Link to Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/dewdney-players-presents-the-great-gatsby-the-old-church-theatre-8/

    About the Show:

    Scott Fitzgerald's beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain't we got fun?

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S4E18 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Front Row Centre Players
    Jan 8 2026
    Discussion

    Opening January 9th and running through January 24th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Front Row Centre Players presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, directed by Jamie Eastgaard-Ross, musical direction from Becky Salmond and choreography from Katie Bernardo. Kyle sits down with Katie and Becky to discuss how the movement and music has come together for this comedy and the work that went into making this production come to life.

    Tickets: https://werklundcentre.ca/whats-on/dirtyrottenscoundrels

    About the Show:

    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

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    53 mins
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