Points of View

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In each episode, you will learn about NAC English Theatre productions through an encounter with Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and two special guests offering unique perspectives on a theatrical work.

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Episodes

Oil and Water

Experience this English Theatre production through an encounter with Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley as she interviews two special guests who offer unique perspectives on the piece: Robert Chafe, Playwright, Oil and Water and Laurell Brault, Captain, United States Navy, Retired.

Jun 16, 2014•44 min

Huff

In this Points of View podcast, Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley speaks with Elizabeth Kantor, Designer and Producer of Huff, and Rob Chief, Aboriginal Youth Worker.

May 28, 2014•47 min

Seeds

Experience this English Theatre production through an encounter with Artistic Director Jillian Keiley as she interviews two special guests who offer unique perspectives on the piece: Annabel Soutar, Playwright, and Trish Jordan, Director of Industry and Public Affairs for Monsanto Canada.

May 12, 2014•55 min

Kim's Convenience

Jillian Keiley chats with Kim’s Convenience Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Korean Teacher Yunsook Lee about the creation of Kim’s Convenience and the experience of Korean immigrants in Canada.

Feb 04, 2014•44 min

The Sound of Music

In this Points of View Podcast, NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley chats with The Sound of Music Choreographer Dayna Tekatch and Ottawa Musical Artist Nicole Milne about the production and the magic of musicals.

Dec 20, 2013•27 min

Hamlet (solo)

In this Points of View episode, Artistic Director Jillian Keiley chats with HAMLET (solo) Director Robert Ross Parker, along with his and HAMLET (solo) star Raoul Bhaneja’s mothers, Marie Bhaneja, and Elizabeth Parker, about the production and its journey to the NAC. HAMLET (solo) ran in the NAC Studio November 12 – 23, 2013.

Nov 28, 2013•39 min

Tartuffe

In this Points of View, we turn the tables as Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley interviews Jillian Keiley, the director of Tartuffe, along with Rev. Trisha Elliot about the Newfoundland influence and religious thoughts behind Tartuffe. Tartuffe ran in the NAC Theatre October 15 – November 2.

Oct 31, 2013•44 min

Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story

In this Salon Saturday podcast, NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley speaks with Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story Director John Cooper about the creation of the play and working with star Jackie Richardson, and CKCU Radio host John Tackaberry, about the history of the blues and influence of Willie Mae Thornton. Big Mama! The Willie Mae Thornton Story ran in the NAC Theatre April 24 – May 11.

May 22, 2013•49 min

Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott

In this Salon Saturday podcast, Artistic Director Jillian Keiley speaks with playwright Beverley Cooper, about the creation of her play, Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott and Superior Court Justice Colin McKinnon, about the miscarriage of justice surrounding the Steven Truscott case.

Mar 19, 2013•56 min

Metamorphoses

NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley invites English Theatre patrons to join her and Metamorphoses Set and Costume Designer Bretta Gerecke, as they discuss the creation of the play’s unusual set.

Mar 05, 2013•50 min

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Jillian Keiley speaks with Dennis Garnhum, Artistic Director for Theatre Calgary and Director of Pride and Prejudice about the creation of the production. She also speaks with production Dramaturg Sherry Wattling, who leads the studio audience in a trivia game about Jane Austen.

Feb 11, 2013•40 min

Thirsty

In this edition of Salon Saturdays, Jillian Keiley speaks with ornithologist Michael Runtz and playwright Dionne Brand about the NAC English Theatre production of, "Thirsty".

Jan 21, 2013•46 min

The Glace Bay Miners' Museum

Artistic Director of the NAC's English Theatre, Jillian Keiley, sits down with the director of The Glace Bay Miners' Museum, Mary Vingoe, to discuss the play, Cape Breton culture, and Ceili dancing.

Jan 15, 2013•34 min

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