It’s all about breaking down barriersUpstage Host Eric Sukhu spoke with Sarah Mahoney, Artistic Director of C’est La Vie Theatre. Below is an abridged version of the interview transcribed by Estelle Rosen, CharPo Editor-in-Chief.
Sukhu asked Mahoney about the origins of C’est La Vie Theatre.
It’s been something I’ve been wanting to do for several years which is what prompted it. I always like to have something to listen to; preferably spoken word rather than music. Putting theatre into your iPod gives you a chance to listen while you’re on the go.
If you want to listen to Shakespeare no problem, but if you want to listen to new plays, there’s nothing available. I’m a theatre director and producer, so always want to be finding more plays. Blending iPod and theatre is my solution for myself. At the same time there are a lot of others in the same situation.
Going to theatre can be a bit daunting; especially new works can be scary. This is trying to break down those barriers. You could listen for 5 minutes on your iPod. If you don’t like it, tune in next week, you might like that one. It’s all about breaking down barriers. Making theatre more accessible.
