#402 – Scott Garland

This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby sits down with actor, writer, and theatre creator Scott Garland. A fixture in Toronto’s theatre community, Scott is passionate about playwriting, dramaturgy, and fostering creative spaces. He was one of the curators of Sing for Your Supper, a monthly play reading series that gave playwrights a chance to hear their work performed.

Scott is also a founding member of Silent Protagonist, a puppet theatre company that gained attention with Frankensteinesque at the Toronto Fringe. In this conversation, he shares insights on theatre school, the challenges of independent theatre, and the importance of building artistic community. This episode dives into:

• Scott’s early theatre influences and what led him to pursue acting.
• His experience in multiple theatre schools and how training shaped his career.
• The evolution of Sing for Your Supper and its role in supporting new playwrights.
• Why Toronto’s theatre community needs more development opportunities before production.
• His work with Silent Protagonist and the art of puppetry in theatre.
• His experience in voice acting, including People Watching.
• The emotional impact of the pandemic on artists and why we need bold, fearless creativity.

Guest: 🎭 Scott Garland

• Actor, Playwright & Theatre Creator
• Former Curator of Sing for Your Supper
• Founding Member of Silent Protagonist
• Voice Actor in People Watching

Connect with Scott: 📸 Instagram: @scottdontgotthegram

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