June 30, 1995 at 11:00 a.m., the first UPSTAGE program was broadcast on CKUT-FM in Montréal. It has been my distinct pleasure to produce and host this program for the past five years.

The term “upstage” in theatre refers to the area at the back of the stage, behind the action down front. Similarly, UPSTAGE theatre-on-radio offers an opportunity to those produc-tions in the background; amateur, community, student, experimental, avantgarde. In other words, we give a voice to those in the theatre community that might otherwise not be heard.

UPSTAGE explores all aspects of the world of theatre. From stage elements as lighting and set design to panel discussions on the role of theatre critics, and conversations with actors, directors and playwrights.

By making theatre more accessible to those who are not regular theatregoers, we hope to increase audience interest, particularly for lesser known productions.


Featured guests have included:
Playwrights: Carole Frechette, Daniel MacIvor
Actors: Douglas Campbell, Martha Henry, Viola Leger, Tom McCamus, Rick Miller
Directors: Ben Barnes, Kate Bligh, Bill Glassco, Morris Panych, Rahul Varma and Drew Hayden Taylor
UPSTAGE:
Thursdays 6-7pm
CKUT 90.3FM
Cable 91.7FM
Listen to the Upstage live broadcast on the internet in Realaudio. Visit: www.ckut.ca and follow the links to streaming audio.

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