A View from the Box - The Podcast

Hey Everyone! It’s Janine from A View from the Box and welcome to A View from the Box – The Podcast!I’m going to be talking to artists from Toronto and beyond in my new interview-style podcast. This is an extension of my Stage Door Dialogues feature on my site, but in audio! I’m really looking forward to getting to chat and have some fun with some of the most talented folks I know and bring these conversations to you!

A View from the Box - The Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Janine Marley, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Janine Marley hosts A View from the Box - The Podcast, a arts show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #26

  S2E26 - Episode 26 - Rebecca Lashmar on Intimacy Coordination/Direction

  Aug 17, 202650 minS2

  Hello everyone! Welcome to Episode 26 of Season 2 of A View from the Box - The Podcast. I am so happy to have my friend and colleague Rebecca Lashmar on the show today! Becky's going to talk to us about Intimacy Coordination/Direction and why it's so important in the entertainment industry. Rebecca Lashmar is an actor, writer, and intimacy director and coordinator currently working all over Southern Ontario. She holds an MA at the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Toronto with a research interest in how moments of intimacy are written and depicted on stage and screen. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Honours Acting from the University of Windsor, a diploma in Art Administration and Leadership from Queen’s University and is in training to be a Mental Health Coordinator. With a focus on consent-based and trauma-informed practices, Rebecca has a love for unapologetic storytelling, collaboration and text analysis. Rebecca spoke at the first-ever Intimacy Conference for Intimacy Coordination in Berlin, Germany as well as giving workshops at The Great Canadian Playwright Showcase, and The Playwrights Guild of Canada Conference. When not in the theatre or on set, Rebecca enjoys horror films, reading, and baking. You can find her online at: https://www.rebeccalashmar.com/ If you want to hear Rebecca's "Before You Go!" episode, you can join my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/AViewfromtheBox

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  Episode #25

  S2E25 - Episode 25 - Chloë Rose Flowers on King Theatre Company and "The Pavilion"

  Aug 3, 202651 minS2

  Hi there! Welcome to Episode 25 of Season 2 of A View from the Box - The Podcast! It's hard to believe that Season 2 of the podcast is coming to a close! But there's still lots of great stuff to talk about and plenty of great theatre to still check out this month before regular seasons get into full swing in September! One of those shows is "The Pavilion" at Pine Farms Orchard from King Theatre Company! Today I'm talking to KTC's Artistic Director Chloë Rose Flowers! A tenacious leader and passionate artist, she is deeply committed to creating work that brings people together. She is the founder and Artistic Director of King Theatre Company. Under her leadership, the company has quickly become an ambitious and respected voice in the GTA theatre scene, earning recognition for both artistic excellence and community impact. Critics have described her as “a force,” with direction that is “intensely and intently moving, grounded in truth.” ​ Chloë has worked with theatre companies across Ontario, including Theatre by the Bay, Mirvish Productions, and Shakespeare in Action. She holds an Honours degree in Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies from the University of Toronto where she was recognized with the Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse Award and the Pia Kleber Scholarship. She continues to pursue ongoing training in acting, voice, and movement, dedicated to refining her craft across stage and screen. ​ She has been passionate about performing for as long as she can remember, and is in her happy place on stage. She loves to approach her work with her full heart. Favourite roles have included Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Brutus in Julius Caesar, and Doralee in 9 to 5: The Musical. ​ Chloë is also passionate about teaching youth through KTC. She believes theatre skills are life skills and takes pride in nurturing the next generation of performers. ​ Outside of theatre, she enjoys spending time with her horses and family. You can find King Theatre Company on social media at: @kingtheatrecompany If you'd like to hear Chloë's Before You Go! Episode, you can join my Patreon here: ttps:// patreon.com/AViewfromtheBox

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  Episode #24

  S2E24 - Episode 24 - Caroline Toal of Canadian Stage's "Dream in High Park - Twelfth Night"

  Jul 20, 202632 minS2

  Hello there! Welcome to Episode 24 of Season 2 of A View from the Box - The Podcast. It's my favourite time of the year: Canadian Stage's "Dream in High Park"!! I got to interview Caroline Toal who stars as Voila in this year's production of "Twelfth Night". Caroline Toal is an award-winning actor based in Toronto. She has originated numerous roles in new Canadian theatre productions and has been nominated for seven awards, winning two Dora Mavor Moore awards. Caroline was also the recipient of The Stratford Festival’s 2025 Mary Savidge Award for outstanding development and dedication in the craft of a young actress. Most recently, Caroline originated the role of Anne Shirley in Stratford Festival’s world premiere of the smash hit, Anne of Green Gables, by Kat Sandler. If you'd like to hear Caroline's "Before You Go!" episode, you can join my Patreon here: patreon.com/AViewfromtheBox

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  Episode #23

  S2E23 - Episode 23 - Anesti Danelis of "Artificially Intelligent 2.0" at the Toronto Fringe Festival

  Jul 6, 202644 minS2

  Happy Toronto Fringe-mas everyone! And welcome to Episode 23 of Season 2 of A View from the Box - The Podcast. I've got my final Fringe podcast of the year, featuring Anesti Danelis of "Artificially Intelligent 2.0" Anesti Danelis is a Greek/Canadian comedian, writer, and musician best known for his viral comedy songs and satirical cultural sketches which have amassed over 1 million followers and 500 million views across social media. You can find Anesti and his work online: https://www.instagram.com/anestidanelis https://www.tiktok.com/@anestidanelis https://www.youtube.com/user/DanelisAnesti https://www.facebook.com/anestidanelis And if you'd like to support the podcast, and hear Anesti's Before You Go Episode, you can join my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/AViewfromtheBox

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  Episode #22

  S2E22 - Episode 22 - Nikki Bon and Claire Cavalheiro of "2% of Condoms" at the Toronto Fringe

  Jun 22, 202647 minS2

  Hello everyone! We have a whole bunch of 2's going on today! 2 guests from "2% of Condoms" It's Episode 22 of Season 2 of A View from the Box - The Podcast AND it's June 22nd! Which also means that the Toronto Fringe Festival is just 9 days away! Do you have your tickets yet? My guests this week are Nikki Bon and Claire Cavalheiro. Nikki is an LA based stand-up comedian. Originally from Toronto. And she is back in town for her two woman show that will be premiering in the Toronto fringe. She was just recently featured on comics unleashed. Claire is an actor, writer and producer from Toronto. She can most recently be seen starring in the feature film, Plan C, across Vivica A. Fox. You can find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/2percenttheplay/ https://www.instagram.com/nikkibon/ https://www.instagram.com/iamclairecavalheiro/ And if you'd like to hear their Before You Go! Episode, and to support me and the podcast, you can join my Patreon here: https://patreon.com/AViewfromtheBox

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