Outrageous Fortune: A (Kind of Official) Slings & Arrows Podcast
Broadway Podcast Network
11 episodes
3 months ago
Ghosts, vengeance, and sweeping romance; ambitious characters on obsessive paths, resentments that lead to sword fights; terrifying storms, brutal leaders, and death: elements of Shakespearean tragedy? Or of beloved Canadian show Slings and Arrows, where, over three seasons, a collection of theatre artists at the fictional New Burbage Theatre Festival wrestle with Shakespeare and Shakespearean themes. Our podcast looks at the creation and legacy of this beloved show, investigating how it was made, and the characters and themes that make it still resonate today.
All content for Outrageous Fortune: A (Kind of Official) Slings & Arrows Podcast is the property of Broadway Podcast Network and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Ghosts, vengeance, and sweeping romance; ambitious characters on obsessive paths, resentments that lead to sword fights; terrifying storms, brutal leaders, and death: elements of Shakespearean tragedy? Or of beloved Canadian show Slings and Arrows, where, over three seasons, a collection of theatre artists at the fictional New Burbage Theatre Festival wrestle with Shakespeare and Shakespearean themes. Our podcast looks at the creation and legacy of this beloved show, investigating how it was made, and the characters and themes that make it still resonate today.
Outrageous Fortune Podcast Hosts Ebony Vines & Jessica Moss officially introduce themselves to listeners and give a brief update on Season 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the Season One Finale of Outrageous Fortune podcast. In part two of our conversation with Paul Gross, Geoffrey Tennant himself, continues the interview where we chat about the full-circle moments of preparing to play King Lear at the Stratford Festival, secrets, dreams and the beloved Actors from Slings & Arrows who are no longer with us.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Gross, Geoffrey Tennant himself, joins us in a wide-ranging interview where we chat about playing King Lear at the Stratford Festival, Shakespearian text, and losing your mind. As an acclaimed actor and director, Paul had lots of insight to share about performing on stage and screen.
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/King-Lear
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we started interviews for this podcast, one thing kept coming up: Niv Fichman saved the show. Niv saved the show with an elevator pitch given in an actual elevator. We had to talk to the man ourselves, and it’s a good thing we did; this was the first time he had talked at such length and detail about his experiences with the show, and as a producer extraordinaire.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martha Burns joined us for an interview after a long day in the rehearsal room to talk about Canadian theatre, difficult women, and more. Much like Ellen Fanshawe, Martha is an acclaimed leading lady with indomitable stage presence and… well, maybe that’s where the similarities end.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s a team effort when we talk to both Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison who were instrumental to the music in Slings and Arrows, including the clever, catchy, and beloved theme songs to each season. Musical theatre construction, what makes a good audition song, and some stories of departed and deeply-missed cast members are just part of lively conversation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’ll be very honest: one of the biggest motivating factors for starting this podcast was that it would give us a chance to talk to Susan Coyne. As the ever-capable, forever-put-upon Anna Conroy, she was the heart, soul, and backbone of the New Burbage Festival, and as one of the three show creators, we couldn’t wait to ask her about her inspirations, favourite moments, and memories.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’ll be very honest: one of the biggest motivating factors for starting this podcast was that it would give us a chance to talk to Susan Coyne. As the ever-capable, forever-put-upon Anna Conroy, she was the heart, soul, and backbone of the New Burbage Festival, and as one of the three show creators, we couldn’t wait to ask her about her inspirations, favourite moments, and memories.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark McKinney has been a part of some beloved television ensembles, including Saturday Night Live, The Kids in the Hall, and NBC's Superstore; but of course we know him as General Manager Richard Smith-Jones at the New Burbage Festival, as well as being one of the writers of Slings and Arrows. We talk to Mark about performing on stage, comedy writing, and collaboration.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We kick off with Bob Martin, one of the writers, who also makes a memorable appearance as an actor in the show to deliver one of Shakespeare's most famous speeches. We talk about writing, mentorship, and how the making of Slings and Arrows dovetailed with one of his other works, the Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outrageous Fortune: A (Kind of Official) Slings & Arrows Podcast
Ghosts, vengeance, and sweeping romance; ambitious characters on obsessive paths, resentments that lead to sword fights; terrifying storms, brutal leaders, and death: elements of Shakespearean tragedy? Or of beloved Canadian show Slings and Arrows, where, over three seasons, a collection of theatre artists at the fictional New Burbage Theatre Festival wrestle with Shakespeare and Shakespearean themes. Our podcast looks at the creation and legacy of this beloved show, investigating how it was made, and the characters and themes that make it still resonate today.
