<![CDATA[The Zoom Green Room]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:06:14 +0000Captivate.fmAnne Meighanhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/42b2211e-b6e5-4f9c-a7d5-a4319cbe735d/USActzIdhR5byExgCzzj30_w.jpgThe Zoom Green RoomAnne MeighanAnne MeighanWelcome to The Zoom Green Room hosted by Anne Meighan. The Green Room is the lounge in the theatre where artists meet, talk, drink and in this case you can even smoke if you want to....because it's all virtual! So pull up a chair and listen to real artists and arts workers share past, present and future stories, opinions, plans...and gossip.https://thezoomgreenroom.captivate.fmyesepisodicSpeaking of Triggered with Alexander PlouffeSpeaking of Triggered with Alexander PlouffeTo finish series one of The Zoom Green Room, I welcome the insanely talented actor Alexander Plouffe. Alex gives the full tea on challenging high school teachers, training and highlights of his work here in Toronto. 

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]]>To finish series one of The Zoom Green Room, I welcome the insanely talented actor Alexander Plouffe. Alex gives the full tea on challenging high school teachers, training and highlights of his work here in Toronto. 

If you enjoyed series one, please keep your subscription and The Zoom Green room will return!


]]>0960a4f7-beb1-4877-8825-7a23fb5a4a7eWed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 -050001:00:03yesfull112Anne MeighanMaking the Arts Accessible with Glodeane BrownMaking the Arts Accessible with Glodeane BrownThis week I chat with arts administrator, cultural manager, and creator of Culture Fancier arts blog Glodeane Brown in The Zoom Green Room!  We talk about the creation of the blog and what it means to advocate for the arts, and the push to make art accessible to all. Listen on #iTunespodcasts, #spotifypodcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to follow @culturefancier

]]>This week I chat with arts administrator, cultural manager, and creator of Culture Fancier arts blog Glodeane Brown in The Zoom Green Room!  We talk about the creation of the blog and what it means to advocate for the arts, and the push to make art accessible to all. Listen on #iTunespodcasts, #spotifypodcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to follow @culturefancier

]]>c96109be-ecfe-402a-ba89-a1d10ff95d96Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -050035:17yesfull111Anne MeighanMature Characters with Tennille ReadMature Characters with Tennille ReadToronto actor Tennille Read joins me in The Zoom Green Room. She has numerous television and movie credits, including a recurring role on Season 3 of Workn’ Moms (CBC) and Atom Egoyan’s Guest of Honour (2019). We discuss the challenges of a career in performing, and the advantages of coming to film/theatre school with a mature perspective. Don’t miss it. Listen on #iTunespodcasts, #spotifypodcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts!

]]>Toronto actor Tennille Read joins me in The Zoom Green Room. She has numerous television and movie credits, including a recurring role on Season 3 of Workn’ Moms (CBC) and Atom Egoyan’s Guest of Honour (2019). We discuss the challenges of a career in performing, and the advantages of coming to film/theatre school with a mature perspective. Don’t miss it. Listen on #iTunespodcasts, #spotifypodcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts!

]]>fb5b42f3-7e8c-4471-b052-a82862404d3aWed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -050041:29yesfull110Anne MeighanUsing the whole instrument with Jennifer CarterUsing the whole instrument with Jennifer CarterJoining me this week in The Zoom Green Room is the dazzling soprano Jennifer Carter. Beyond the opera, Jennifer is also a business owner and entrepreneur. We talk about sharing the joy of singing, along with the highs and lows of the world of opera and what steps might be taken to improve it for the future. Out on Wednesday April 14 - remember to listen and #subscribe!

]]>Joining me this week in The Zoom Green Room is the dazzling soprano Jennifer Carter. Beyond the opera, Jennifer is also a business owner and entrepreneur. We talk about sharing the joy of singing, along with the highs and lows of the world of opera and what steps might be taken to improve it for the future. Out on Wednesday April 14 - remember to listen and #subscribe!

]]>e0f0434a-1623-4d73-8987-b59a4bb48eaaWed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -050001:01:01yesfull19Joining me this week in The Zoom Green Room is the dazzling soprano Jennifer Carter. Beyond the opera, Jennifer is also a business owner and entrepreneur. We talk about sharing the joy of singing, along with the highs and lows of the world of opera and what steps might be taken to improve it for the future. Out on Wednesday April 14 - remember to listen and #subscribe!Anne MeighanTweens on Lockdown with Ryan AnningTweens on Lockdown with Ryan AnningThis week, The Zoom Green Room is graced with the presence of actor, designer and Enfant terrible Ryan Anning! We talk about performance highlights and transitioning from one artistic discipline to another.  Don’t forget to listen and #subscribe.

]]>This week, The Zoom Green Room is graced with the presence of actor, designer and Enfant terrible Ryan Anning! We talk about performance highlights and transitioning from one artistic discipline to another.  Don’t forget to listen and #subscribe.

]]>dbbe4cfc-3a5c-47d3-9a78-8600660d1824Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -050043:08yesfull18Anne MeighanGetting Closer to the Toilet with Sara Taylor/ChibiGetting Closer to the Toilet with Sara Taylor/ChibiThis week, Sara Taylor a.k.a. Chibi, front-woman of The Birthday Massacre and author of the novel Boring Girls stops by The Zoom Green Room. We talk growing up in Galt and being a high school misfit to playing for crowds of 10,000 people and having a novel published. Be sure to catch chat with the fascinating (and funny) Sara/Chibi.

]]>This week, Sara Taylor a.k.a. Chibi, front-woman of The Birthday Massacre and author of the novel Boring Girls stops by The Zoom Green Room. We talk growing up in Galt and being a high school misfit to playing for crowds of 10,000 people and having a novel published. Be sure to catch chat with the fascinating (and funny) Sara/Chibi.

]]>e9d4f489-e9b3-43cd-91ca-5aa3f18fa725Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -050054:48yesfull17Anne MeighanStepping into the Vacuum of Space with Michael CursioStepping into the Vacuum of Space with Michael CursioThis week writer and arts worker Michael Cursio joins me in The Zoom Green Room. We talk arts work, writing stories and novels vs. scripts and screenplays, and possible futures. No matter how grim our fears about what may lie directly ahead for us in the arts world, Michael makes everything go down like a delightful glass of bubbly!

]]>This week writer and arts worker Michael Cursio joins me in The Zoom Green Room. We talk arts work, writing stories and novels vs. scripts and screenplays, and possible futures. No matter how grim our fears about what may lie directly ahead for us in the arts world, Michael makes everything go down like a delightful glass of bubbly!

]]>4b40a05d-280d-4a7b-b1f9-1b1068b760caWed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -050037:11yesfull16Anne MeighanCan we watch something with the craft of acting? with Melanie MooneyCan we watch something with the craft of acting? with Melanie MooneyTune in this week to hear Anne talk to behind-the-scenes theatre, TV and film veteran Melanie Mooney. Talk fluctuates between the challenges of working 12-18 hour days on-set to our favourite reality television shows. At the end of the day, it becomes clear that people who work in the performing arts are all connected, no matter their position on the ladder. Also, toe-rings are always a mistake.

]]>Tune in this week to hear Anne talk to behind-the-scenes theatre, TV and film veteran Melanie Mooney. Talk fluctuates between the challenges of working 12-18 hour days on-set to our favourite reality television shows. At the end of the day, it becomes clear that people who work in the performing arts are all connected, no matter their position on the ladder. Also, toe-rings are always a mistake.

]]>f3ff6df1-9eb8-4c30-a958-90cafa027ad6Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -050050:00yesfull15Anne MeighanAt the Ballet with Robert StephenAt the Ballet with Robert StephenThis week, we’re in The Zoom Green Room with multiple-award winning dancer and choreographer Robert Stephen. From The National Ballet of Canada to Gauthier Dance // Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart, Robert has infused all his roles with a wonderfully singular style. Awards include the Rolex Dancers First Award, Clifford E. Lee Award and Erik Bruhn Competition Audience Choice Award for best new choreography. On top of that, he’s just awesome to talk to, and his episode is a treat for dancers and fans alike!

]]>This week, we’re in The Zoom Green Room with multiple-award winning dancer and choreographer Robert Stephen. From The National Ballet of Canada to Gauthier Dance // Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart, Robert has infused all his roles with a wonderfully singular style. Awards include the Rolex Dancers First Award, Clifford E. Lee Award and Erik Bruhn Competition Audience Choice Award for best new choreography. On top of that, he’s just awesome to talk to, and his episode is a treat for dancers and fans alike!

]]>e74e0645-fdd9-4069-9a5f-6e0dfbf07cd6Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -050051:14yesfull14This week, we’re in The Zoom Green Room with multiple-award winning dancer and choreographer Robert Stephen. From The National Ballet of Canada to Gauthier Dance // Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart, Robert has infused all his roles with a wonderfully singular style. Awards include the Rolex Dancers First Award, Clifford E. Lee Award and Erik Bruhn Competition Audience Choice Award for best new choreography. On top of that, he’s just awesome to talk to, and his episode is a treat for dancers and fans alike!Anne MeighanWhen you're laughing, your Heart Opens with Jeffrey WylieWhen you're laughing, your Heart Opens with Jeffrey WylieL.A.-based performer Jeffrey Wylie joins Anne this week in The Zoom Green Room. We discuss the hustle of creating and producing a one-man (or one-woman) show. Jeffrey continues to expand upon a successful arts career, looking toward his "third act”, and talks about using the power of comedy to change people’s view of the world. W86953NPYB3AMDtUmlvI

]]>L.A.-based performer Jeffrey Wylie joins Anne this week in The Zoom Green Room. We discuss the hustle of creating and producing a one-man (or one-woman) show. Jeffrey continues to expand upon a successful arts career, looking toward his "third act”, and talks about using the power of comedy to change people’s view of the world. W86953NPYB3AMDtUmlvI

]]>a6ea519c-0cc5-45ff-a0db-9f6ef00a740eWed, 03 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -050042:50yesfull13L.A.-based performer Jeffrey Wylie joins Anne this week in The Zoom Green Room. We discuss the hustle of creating and producing a one-man (or one-woman) show. Jeffrey continues to expand upon a successful arts career, looking toward his "third act”, and talks about using the power of comedy to change people’s view of the world.Anne MeighanThis is So Unprofessional with Ansley NewlandThis is So Unprofessional with Ansley NewlandStage manager, program coordinator, consummate professional - and my own theatre ride-or-die Ansley Newland steps into The Zoom Green Room to spill serious t on shared performances and and the experience of managing massive events. Since Ansley's here, Diet Coke is on the house so crack a can and pull up a chair.

]]>Stage manager, program coordinator, consummate professional - and my own theatre ride-or-die Ansley Newland steps into The Zoom Green Room to spill serious t on shared performances and and the experience of managing massive events. Since Ansley's here, Diet Coke is on the house so crack a can and pull up a chair.

]]>3a5a8504-f73f-4bcb-b18b-697220786bdcWed, 24 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -050047:46yesfull12Stage manager, program coordinator, consummate professional - and my own theatre ride-or-die Ansley Newland steps into The Zoom Green Room to spill serious t on shared performances and and the experience of managing massive events. Since Ansley's here, Diet Coke is on the house so crack a can and pull up a chair.Anne MeighanPoo Walls with Jason ChellewPoo Walls with Jason ChellewThe Zoom Green Room opens today, with guest Jason Chellew. Patron Manager, Events, TV production - this guy is the Energizer Bunny of arts work. We discuss the electric energy of live theatre events, learning on your feet, and the infamous Poo Wall.

Extra big thanks to Andrea Little for The Zoom Green Room logo, and Ken Chamberland for our groovy theme tune.

You can follow Jason on instagram at @jasonchellew

And follow The Zoom Green Room at @thezoomgreenroom

]]>The Zoom Green Room opens today, with guest Jason Chellew. Patron Manager, Events, TV production - this guy is the Energizer Bunny of arts work. We discuss the electric energy of live theatre events, learning on your feet, and the infamous Poo Wall.

Extra big thanks to Andrea Little for The Zoom Green Room logo, and Ken Chamberland for our groovy theme tune.

You can follow Jason on instagram at @jasonchellew

And follow The Zoom Green Room at @thezoomgreenroom

]]>d4839718-03b4-4e32-8161-1b77f0e40bbaWed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -050055:19yesfull11The Zoom Green Room opens today, with guest Jason Chellew. Patron Manager, Events, TV production - this guy is the Energizer Bunny of arts work. We discuss the electric energy of live theatre events, learning on your feet, and the infamous Poo Wall.Anne MeighanThe Zoom Green Room TRAILERThe Zoom Green Room TRAILERAnne Meighan hosts a brand new podcast called The Zoom Green Room, where artists and arts workers of all disciplines explore the past, present and future of their trade. We go dark, we go light and we spill all kinds of tea. Luckily all the furniture in this green room is germy velvet plush and there are plenty of seats. So pour a drink and pull up a chair -- hell, you can even smoke because this Green Room is on Zoom.

Starting February 17, 2021.

]]>Anne Meighan hosts a brand new podcast called The Zoom Green Room, where artists and arts workers of all disciplines explore the past, present and future of their trade. We go dark, we go light and we spill all kinds of tea. Luckily all the furniture in this green room is germy velvet plush and there are plenty of seats. So pour a drink and pull up a chair -- hell, you can even smoke because this Green Room is on Zoom.

Starting February 17, 2021.

]]>2e1e633f-9785-471a-8cc2-841bf2a00950Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -050000:59notrailer1Anne Meighan hosts a brand new podcast called The Zoom Green Room, where artists and arts workers of all disciplines explore the past, present and future of their trade. We go dark, we go light and we spill all kinds of tea. Luckily all the furniture in this green room is germy velvet plush and there are plenty of seats. So pour a drink and pull up a chair -- hell, you can even smoke because this Green Room is on Zoom. Starting February 17, 2021.Anne Meighan