Speaking Artistically
Speaking Artistically
Taproot Edmonton
A weekly podcast about arts in Edmonton produced by Bottom Line Productions and published by Taproot Edmonton.
February art everywhere
We discuss this theatre-stuffed month, the relative merits of grants and prizes, and an idea for a documentary Josh would love to see.
Feb 7, 2020
21 min
The Junos, The Citadel, and The Invisible
We look at the Edmontonians up for Junos, the Citadel Theatre's 55th season, Catalyst's upcoming production, and more.
Jan 31, 2020
24 min
Lotsa Broadway, festivals, and local fine crafts
We're excited about more than just Hamilton, jazzed about Silver Skate, and sad to see Alberta Branded go.
Jan 24, 2020
30 min
In yer face, book clubs, Blue Mondays, and cold music
We break through the cold with challenging theatre, Silver Skate music, and book-club fun.
Jan 17, 2020
26 min
Looking ahead, looking back, and welcome Allison!
We talk about January happenings, send our own love letters to 2019, and welcome Allison Lilly.
Jan 10, 2020
23 min
EPL, India, Oklahoma, Music Prize & 'Bye Kate
We talk about the Edmonton Public Library, touring India, a production of Oklahoma!, and the local music prize, and we say goodbye (just for a while) to Kate.
Dec 20, 2019
28 min
Backstage at Shumka’s Nutcracker
We talk to Shumka’s executive director Darka Tarnawsky backstage at the Jubilee Auditorium, after we discuss the impact of losing the Alberta Branded shop.
Dec 13, 2019
13 min
Christmas Shows, 'Crackers, & Carrots
We talk about the Citadel's new A Christmas Carol, compare Nutcrackers, mourn Interstellar Rodeo, and discuss our beautiful new podcast graphic.
Dec 6, 2019
23 min
Who has to clean up that stage?
We chat about messy performances and our empathy for the stage crew, shopping local at The Royal Bison Art & Craft Fair, accessibility and barriers in the arts, and the music of Jay Gilday.
Nov 29, 2019
12 min
The art of choosing what to stage
We take a look at careful play selection, as with Bright Young Things, and random play selection, as in the Fringe lottery. In between, we have an interview with John Hudson of Shadow Theatre.
Nov 23, 2019
35 min
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