ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk

Oct 23 2024 24 ep. 45 mins 2
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ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk is a new podcast and video series hosted by Kate Ziegler and Asante Tracey where real performers provide real perspectives on bargaining. Older episodes are under the ACTRA Spotlight branding, which is a series from ACTRA Toronto speaking with Canadian performers about their stories and work in the industry.

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Amy Matysio: "Care On Set"

Oct 23 2024 29 mins  
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 issues such as the rise of AI in the industry, the challenges of self-taped auditions, and the economic pressures facing performers. She also emphasizes the need for updated protections, fai

Paul Constable: "Money Talks"

Oct 15 2024 39 mins  
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 this episode, "Money Talks", Asante sits down with ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable to discuss Paul's career, some of the issues facing performers today, the changing nature of audi

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

Oct 05 2023 51 mins  
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 Peterson (winner of a 2023 Outstanding Performance ACTRA Award for his role) – for this discussion about everything from the importance of performers telling their own stories to advice

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

Sep 22 2023 32 mins  
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) Angelica Lisk-Hann for a heartfelt conversation about everything from the importance of mentorship to advice for her younger self to the legacy she wants to leave in the film industry (and mo

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

Sep 12 2023 59 mins  
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 with performer Eric Peterson, writer Deb McGrath and director Paula Brancati. Don't miss it! This is part one of a two part conversation - stay tuned for part two which will be released so

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

Jun 02 2022 60 mins  
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 originally recorded in February, 2020, just before the pandemic hit and the world shut down. As such, we did not feel it appropriate to release at the time. However, since our recording The Ki

Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall

May 21 2022 41 mins  
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, writing and developing new characters for the show, working together again, advice for sketch writers and performers, and more. Don't miss this great conversation and don't miss the new episo

Bilal Baig and Fab Filippo

Oct 05 2021 43 mins  
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 the wonderful Sort Of, now streaming on CBC Gem!

Joanne Vannicola

Jun 23 2020 43 mins  
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 roles over the years, becoming an author, their work with ACTRA Toronto as the chair of outACTRAto, and more. Read more about Joanne's memoir, All We Knew But Couldn't Say: https://www

Cara Ricketts

May 22 2020 59 mins  
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 Canadian Film Centre, her award-winning role on Anne with an E, being second on the call sheet on Street Legal, video game performance in Far Cry, and more.