MERVON MEHTA THE INTERVIEW..... KOERNER HALL 2013/14 SEASON

MERVON MEHTA THE INTERVIEW..... KOERNER HALL 2013/14 SEASON

This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts at Toronto's Koerner Hall, and that I aired on my radio show "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toronto's Radio Regent. This year marks the fifth anniversary season for Koerner Hall a concert venue that continues to bring the best in acts from the performing arts. Mervon has introduced Toronto culture aficionados to some of the most eclectic artists that the world has to offer, and this season's line-up is as usual, extraordinary! I spoke with Mervon, via phone, and we discussed the acts that will be gracing the stage at Koerner Hall in the 13/14 season as well as his thoughts and memories of the past five years at Koerner Hall.... enjoy! (Click on title to access media player)

INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL RUBENFELD... ARTISTIC PROGRAMMER OF SUMMERWORKS

This is a recording of a recent phone interview that I had with Michael Rubenfeld, Artistic Programmer of Toronto's "SummerWorks Performance Festival", which is Canada's largest juried theatre festival and that this year will feature 35 theatre productions.... enjoy! (Please click on title to access media player!)

HOT DOCS.... The Interview With Charlotte Cook

This is an interview that I recently had with Charlotte Cook, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival's Director of Programming. The highly anticipated and successful festival, which this year runs from April 25th - May 5th, brings the genre's most notable documentaries, directors, and special guests to Toronto! I originally aired this interview on my radio show "The Middle Passage", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toronto's RADIO REGENT.....enjoy! (PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

THE 21st. TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL.... Interview With Stuart Hands

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This is a recording of an interview that I aired on my show "The Middle Passage"(Radio Regent), in Toronto, that I had with Stuart Hands, Programme Manager for The 21st Toronto Jewish Film Festival which will be screened at various Toronto venuse starting April 11th 21st.We discussed some of the films that will be screened as well as insights into the proccess involved in making this such a successful film festival.... enjoy! CLICK ON WEB LINK BELOW TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

CINEFRANCO.... Interview With Marcelle Lean

This is an interview that I had with Marcelle Lean, Founder/Artistic & Executive Director Of CINEFRANCO, English Canada's largest celebration of international Francophone cinema, which takes place April 5th 14th at Toronto's Royal Cinema. This interview was originally aired on my show "The Middle Passage", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toront's Radio Regent, on April 3rd.....enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

"ICELAND"....The Interview With Actor Kawa Ada

"ICELAND" is a powerful play that deals with greed, sex, and survival, and how these human conditions sometime intersect and resonate in disturbing ways. Written by Nicolas Billon and directed by Ravi Jain, the play, being staged at Toronto's Factory Theatre, is not to be missed! I spoke with actor Kawa Ada who portrays the character Halim, about the play and his character.... enjoy! (CLICK TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2013.... Interview With Festival Director, Cameron Wright

This is an interview that I originally aired on my radio show, "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, March 13th, 2013. The show can be heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Radio Regent.com
The Canadian Music Week Festival is one of Toronto's musical highlights, and this year's edition, running from March 19th until March 24th, looks to continue this tradition! Some of the acts and speakers appearing on stages throughout Toronto are Rhianna, Sandra Bernhard, Jermaine Dupri, Raekwon, Metric, Bob Ezrin, and many more. The festival also features workshops, seminars, as well as interview sessions with industry heavyweights, trend setters, and insiders. I spoke with Cameron Wright, Festival Director, about some of the acts and other festival highlights that will be showcased during the festival's six days. Here is our conversation. (PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)