Emily Jeffers is Making Theatre on Her Terms
About this episode
Emily Jeffers discusses her artistic journey and the challenges of making theatre on her own terms.
About This Episode: This week on Stageworthy , host Phil Rickaby sits down with Emily Jeffers for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about artistic identity, collaboration, and carving out a sustainable life in theatre. Emily shares insights into her creative journey, reflecting on the evolution of her practice and the realities of working as an artist today. From navigating uncertainty to embracing curiosity, she speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of making work that feels both personal and communal. The conversation explores process, risk-taking, and the importance of staying open to change in an ever-shifting theatrical landscape. This episode explores: Emily’s path into theatre and the experiences that shaped her voice The balance between artistic ambition and practical sustainability Collaboration as a creative engine The role of vulnerability in performance and creation Redefining success on your own terms And much more! Guest: 🎭 Emily Jeffers Emily Jeffers is an actor, producer, comedian and clown based in Toronto. She has developed her comedic sensibilities through instructors and training from l’École Philippe Gaulier (France), Spymonkey Theatre…
People in this episode
Host: Phil Rickaby
Guest: Emily Jeffers
Topics covered
- artistic identity
- collaboration
- sustainable life in theatre
- vulnerability in performance
- redefining success
Keywords
- theatre
- artistic identity
- collaboration
- sustainability
- performance
- vulnerability
- success
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: l’École Philippe Gaulier, Spymonkey Theatre, Second City, Bad Dog Theatre, Sweet Action Theatre
Places: Toronto
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