Episode 64 — Allison Edwards-Crewe: Triple threat, fully embodied

About this episode

Allison Edwards-Crewe discusses the discipline of a triple-threat practice and the responsibilities of carrying classic work in contemporary Canadian theatre.

A Christmas Carol as a “heart forward” ritual anchors a wide-ranging conversation with Allison Edwards-Crewe on artistic craft, the discipline of a triple-threat practice, and the responsibilities that come with carrying classic work today. Together, the discussion explores representation as a structural commitment rather than a gesture, reflecting on Canadian theatre’s evolving audiences, institutions, and the next era being shaped on stage and behind the scenes.

People in this episode

Host: Meres J. Weche

Guest: Allison Edwards-Crewe

Topics covered

• artistic craft
• triple-threat practice
• representation
• Canadian theatre
• audiences
• classic work

Keywords

• triple threat
• A Christmas Carol
• representation
• Canadian theatre
• artistic craft
• audiences
• classic work

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canadian theatre

Books & works: A Christmas Carol

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