Episode 75: Damon Bradley Jang; Sew, Fringe & Canadian Theatre

SEW IS ON FROM JUNE 11-14TH!!!!!!!! TICKETS BELOW

In this conversation, Damon discusses the journey of creating a play based on Joy Simanski's life experiences "Sew" and his upcoming Fringe show "Who Drinks Mocktails on the Beach". We also discuss the importance of collaboration in theatre and the challenges of making theatre accessible to diverse audiences. He reflects on his move from Vancouver to Toronto for greater opportunities, shares insights from his time at the Stratford Conservatory, and emphasizes the need for more funding and support for the arts in Canada. Damon also offers personal reflections on perseverance in the creative industry and expresses his aspirations for future collaborations.

You can follow Damon on Instagram [at]damonbjang 
TICKETS FOR "SEW" HERE: https://ca.patronbase.com/_TheatrePasseMuraille/Productions/SEW/Performances
TICKETS FOR "WHO DRINKS MOCKTAILS ON THE BEACH" HERE: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/who-drinks-mocktails-beach 

Chapters

00:00 The Birth of a Play: Joy Simanski's Journey
03:07 Collaboration in Theatre: The Creative Process
05:58 Community Engagement: Making Theatre Accessible
08:53 The Importance of Canadian Stories in Theatre
11:50 The Move to Toronto: Opportunities in Theatre
15:01 Insights from the Stratford Conservatory Experience
17:55 Fostering Diversity in Canadian Theatre
21:00 The Future of Canadian Theatre: Challenges and Opportunities
23:59 Funding the Arts: A Call for More Support
26:59 Personal Reflections: Advice for Aspiring Creatives
30:01 Dream Collaborations: Influences and Aspirations