What happens when you revisit a 1930s musical with a 21st-century sensibility? In our series premiere, associate artistic director Kimberley Rampersad and music director Paul Sportelli talk about the artistic choices, personal histories, and deep trust that shape Anything Goes at the Shaw Festival.

From a game-changing audition to a day that actors say is better than Christmas, this conversation covers decades of theatre-making, and what it means to collaborate with care.

Kimberley Rampersad is the Associate Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival and an award-winning director and choreographer whose work spans Shaw, Stratford, and stages across Canada. Last fall, she made her UK debut directing and choreographing The Red Shoes for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Paul Sportelli is in his 27th season as Music Director at the Shaw Festival, where he has led productions including Grand Hotel, Sweeney Todd, and Floyd Collins. A composer, arranger, and award-winning music director, he has worked extensively across Canada and the U.S., including Broadway, Arena Stage, and Koerner Hall.

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Hosted by Alexis Milligan
Produced by Kelly Wong
Original Music by Travis Seetoo

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