ACTRA Spotlight | ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk

ACTRA Spotlight | ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk

ACTRA Toronto

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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ACTRA Spotlight is a podcast from ACTRA Toronto speaking with Canadian performers about their stories and work in the industry. ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk is a podcast and video series hosted by Kate Ziegler and Asante Tracey where real performers provide real perspectives on bargaining.

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In Conversation with Rabiya Mansoor (Part Two)

Nov 27, 2025 34m

Part two of the conversation with Debra McGrath, Colin Mochrie, Kinley Mochrie, Outstanding Performance Non-Binary/Gender Non-Conforming Award winner Rabiya Mansoor along with Asher Rose and…

In Conversation with Rabiya Mansoor (Part One)

Nov 21, 2025 44m

Debra McGrath, Colin Mochrie and Kinley Mochrie joined Rabiya Mansoor, the inaugural Outstanding Performance Non-Binary/Gender Non-Confirming winner at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, along with…

ACTRA Strike Authorization Vote Panel Discussion

Dec 20, 2024 27m

Listen to this exclusive panel discussion with ACTRA Toronto members Tantoo Cardinal, Shawn Doyle, Kevin Hanchard and Tatiana Maslany, hosted by ACTRA Toronto Executive Council member Amy Matysio,…

John Cleland: "Perspectives on AI"

Dec 19, 2024 28m

In this episode, Asante Tracey speaks with ACTRA Toronto Executive Councillor and AI Subcommittee Co-Chair John Cleland about the critical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the…

Jennifer Wigmore: "Be Strike Ready"

Dec 05, 2024 36m

In this episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, IPA Bargaining Team Member Jennifer Wigmore joins host Kate Ziegler to discuss her experience as a performer and union representative, focusing on the…

Tonjha Richardson: "Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes"

Nov 28, 2024 26m

Asante Tracey chats with ACTRA Toronto Councillor & IPA Bargaining team member Tonjha Richardson about her extensive career, her return to the industry after a 15-year hiatus, and her current…

Steven "Shack" Shackleton: "Stunt Performers"

Nov 20, 2024 44m

In this episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, Kate Ziegler speaks with IPA bargaining team member and veteran stunt performer Steven "Shack" Shackleton about the unique challenges and contributions of…

George Alevizos: "An Accessible Vision"

Nov 14, 2024 23m

In this episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, Asante Tracey speaks with ACTRA Toronto VP, Councillor and IPA Bargaining team member George Alevizos about the challenges and aspirations of diverse…

Cory Doran: "Voice Performers"

Nov 06, 2024 35m

In this episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, ACTRA Award-winning voice performer and IPA bargaining team member Cory Doran speaks with Kate Ziegler about the challenges and opportunities facing…

Gugun Deep Singh: "Actors Are Labourers"

Oct 30, 2024 31m

In this episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, Asante Tracey sits down with ACTRA Toronto Councillor Gugun Deep Singh to discuss his journey as an actor and advocate, as well as key issues facing the…

Amy Matysio: "Care On Set"

Oct 23, 2024 29m

In our second episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, Kate Ziegler speaks with ACTRA Toronto VP and Councillor Amy Matysio. Amy shares her experiences preparing for union bargaining, discussing key…

Paul Constable: "Money Talks"

Oct 15, 2024 39m

Listen to the premiere episode of ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, a new podcast and video series hosted by Kate Ziegler and Asante Tracey where real performers provide real perspectives on bargaining. In…

Deb McGrath, Eric Peterson, Kinley Mochrie & Paula Brancati from Junior's Giant, Part Two

Oct 05, 2023 51m

In Part Two of our exclusive #ACTRAspotlight conversation, join Junior's Giant director Paula Brancati, writer-actor Deb McGrath, actor Kinley Mochrie (who also serves as moderator) and actor Eric…

2023 ACTRA Award of Excellent Recipient Angelica Lisk-Hann In Conversation with Daniel Lavigne

Sep 22, 2023 32m

In our latest episode of ACTRA Spotlight, Stunt Performer and Coordinator Daniel Lavigne sat down with ACTRA Toronto's 2023 Award of Excellence recipient (and his sibling ACTRA Toronto member)…

Deb McGrath, Eric Peterson, Kinley Mochrie & Paula Brancati from Junior's Giant, Part One

Sep 12, 2023 59m

Join us as we have a delightful conversation with the cast and creators of the ACTRA Award-winning JUNIOR'S GIANT. Performer Kinley Mochrie (who also stars in the film) moderates the conversation…

From the ACTRA Spotlight Archives: Bruce McCulloch, Vance Banzo and Tim Blair

Jun 02, 2022 1h

Join host David Gale in a funny and insightful episode of #ACTRAspotlight as he chats with Bruce McCulloch of The Kids In The Hall, and Vance Banzo and Tim Blair of TallBoyz. This episode was…

Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall

May 21, 2022 41m

Join host Thom Allison in our latest episode of #ACTRAspotlight as we chat with Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall. Hear about what brought The Kids back for the new series,…

Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo

Oct 05, 2021 43m

Join ACTRA Toronto President David Gale in our latest episode of ACTRA Spotlight, where we chat with Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo, creators of the new CBC and HBO Max comedy Sort Of. Give a watch to…

Joanne Vannicola

Jun 23, 2020 43m

Join host David Gale for an inspiring conversation with Emmy award-winning actor, author and activist Joanne Vannicola. Listen as Joanne discusses being a non-binary performer, their memorable acting…

Cara Ricketts

May 22, 2020 59m

Join host David Gale as we have a wonderful chat with the ACTRA Award-winning Cara Ricketts! Listen as Cara chats about life during COVID-19, reflects on her background in theatre, her time at the…

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ACTRA Spotlight | ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk has published 34 episodes since February 2019, covering topics in Arts, Film Interviews.

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ACTRA Spotlight | ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.

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