Episode 60: Aurora McClennan & Canadian Theatre

In this engaging conversation, Aurora shares her journey as an artist, reflecting on her experiences in theater, the challenges of self-training, and the importance of values in the creative process. She discusses her writing journey, the significance of feminism in theater, and the balance between seriousness and enjoyment in artistic endeavors. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Aurora emphasizes the need for representation and the impact of collaborative creative spaces. Aurora discusses the importance of reviving forgotten voices in theatre, the influence of global theatre trends, and the challenges of navigating the industry. Aurora also reflects on her journey in the arts, her aspirations for her production company, and the unexpected joys of life.

P.s. Her play "A Goat, A Ghost & A Gunness" is coming to a stage near you!!!
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Play summary:
On the evening of their Grand Uncle Cian’s wake, the Ó Súilleabháin sisters find themselves hosting in The Goat of Arms, their family’s 100 year old Irish pub. What starts as a typical Irish wake quickly dissolves as a Canadian tourist wanders in with answers to family secrets they never knew they had.

Episode shot by  @abhishekraina_dp ​