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Episodes 19

Avg. Duration 43m

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Apple Rating ★ 3.4 (8)

Since Sep 2022

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and Choreographers podcast channel! These podcasts feature industry leaders with insight about the theatre creation process, shared with you in the hopes of enriching our community. CGDC is a National Arts Service Organization advocating for the rights, interests, and protections of stage directors and choreographers along with their assistants and associates. Thank you to the Canada Council for the Arts for their support in this program.

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Recent Episodes

S1E21 #21 Matt MacInnis - Stage Managing Jen and Ky

Apr 06, 2026 41m

Matt MacInnis is the stage manager you don’t just want, you need! This man is organized, passionate about theatre, and is not afraid to throw you some sass if you’re getting out of line. We drank…

Stafford Arima and Michael Rubinoff - Scaling New Works

Mar 16, 2026 38m

Today’s episode features Stafford Arima and Michael Rubinoff, who share their experiences of taking new works from the ground floor, to stages around the world, and how Canadians can continue to push…

Ray Hogg, Greg Carruthers, and Ali Hand - Unconscious Bias

Mar 09, 2026 44m

This episode is a round table discussion featuring Ray Hogg, Ali Hand of the Disability Collective, and Greg Carruthers of EveryBODY on Stage. They break down the definition of unconscious bias, how…

Thomas Swayne - Demystifying Being a Producer

Mar 02, 2026 48m

This episode features Canadian born international producer, Thomas Swayne who unpacks the role of the theatre producer and explores the importance of the director-producer relationship. Hosted by…

Laura Piccinin and Stephanie Graham - Demystifying Self Funding

Feb 23, 2026 44m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify grant writing and self funding with two dynamite creators, Laura Piccinin and Stephanie Graham. Laura…

Demystifying Collaborating with Designers - Deanna Choi, Robin Fisher, Jareth Li, & Sean Nieuwenhuis

Feb 16, 2026 42m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Collaborating with Designers’ in a round table discussion with Deanna Choi, Robin Fisher, Jareth Li,…

Claire Sakaki - Demystifying Being an Executive Director

Feb 09, 2026 42m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being an Executive Director’ with the brilliant, Claire Sakaki. Claire Sakaki is the Executive…

Mary Francis Moore - Demystifying Being An Artistic Director

Feb 02, 2026 33m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being an Artistic Director’ with iconic director, Mary Francis Moore.Mary Francis Moore is an…

Marc Kimelman - Demystifying Being a Choreographer

Jan 26, 2026 38m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being a Choreographer’ with acclaimed international choreographer, Marc Kimelman Marc Kimelman is a…

Tracey Flye - Demystifying Being a Director - Day 1 to Opening Night

Jan 19, 2026 37m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being a Director’ from day one of rehearsal through opening night, with legendary…

Dayna Tekatch - Demystifying Being a Resident Director

Jan 12, 2026 32m

This episode is a snippet from CGDC’s Assistant and Associate Program series. Today, we demystify ‘Being a Resident Director’ with renowned director/choreographer, Dayna Tekatch. Dayna Tekatch is a…

Debbie Patterson - Ableism In Theatre: An Open Conversation

Dec 11, 2023 43m

Debbie Patterson is our final guest speaker of the season! What better way to close the series than with this invigorating lecture where Debbie reminds us that by bringing disability into our…

Stephanie Graham - Developing, Producing, and Pitching Your Own Work

Dec 04, 2023 37m

Stephanie Graham is a director, choreographer and producer. She encourages us all to sit in that producer seat at least once, so let’s dive in and learn how! This season, T+T Productions has…

Katie German - Maintaining a Work/Life Balance

Nov 27, 2023 47m

A work/life balance, how do we sustain such a thing in this fast paced industry? Katie German is here to remind us that it's always in flux and as individual as we are. This season, T+T Productions…

Stafford Arima - Being an Artistic Director

Nov 20, 2023 45m

Stafford Arima is the artistic director of Theatre Calgary in Alberta Canada, a title he wasn't necessarily seeking, but, when the opportunity came his way, Stafford took his own words to heart; 'if…

S5E3 Julie Tomaino - Being a Director/Choreographer

Nov 06, 2023 49m

Taking on both roles of director and choreographer, how do you do it? Julie Tomaino is here to give us all the details! T+T Productions has collaborated with the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and…

S5E3 Tracey Flye - Being a Director

Oct 30, 2023 55m

Tracey Flye is our next expert speaker in this series! T+T Productions has collaborated with the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and Choreographers (CGDC) to bring you a season centred around…

S5E2 Steve Cota - Breaking it down, what is an assistant and associate?

Oct 23, 2023 41m

We're back with season 5 of Tits and Teeth, now produced under T+T Productions! This season we have collaborated with the Canadian Guild of Stage Directors and Choreographers (CGDC) to bring you a…

S4E17 Tracey Flye - CGDC and the Ultimate Director/Choreographer

Sep 26, 2022 53m

Well well well, look who’s back in your feed! Tits and Teeth, hosted by yours truly, Jen Thiessen and Kyla Musselman, is back with more interviews with some of theatre’s best artists working in…

S4E16 Vanessa Sears - Tits and Teeth Season 4 Closer

Aug 09, 2021 45m

Welcome to the final episode of Season 4 of Tits and Teeth Podcast! Can you believe it?! To close out the season we are bringing you one guest and one guest only, the sensational actor and activist,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does CGDC Podcast Channel have?

CGDC Podcast Channel has published 19 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.

Is CGDC Podcast Channel still active?

CGDC Podcast Channel is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.