What does a career in the theatre look like across generations? In this episode, we bring together Shaw Festival veteran Sharry Flett and rising star Taran Kim to talk about their work on May I Have the Pleasure?, a new dance-theatre piece that plays with memory, music, and the social rituals that shape us.

From first gigs and unexpected inspirations to the rehearsal dynamics that build real trust, this episode explores how performance evolves over a lifetime. With candid reflections, surprising overlaps, and a lot of laughter, Sharry and Taran share what keeps them curious and creative.

Sharry Flett is in her 33rd season at the Shaw Festival, where she has performed iconic roles in everything from My Fair Lady to The Clearing. She has worked at major theatres across Canada and taught at institutions including NTS, George Brown, and Queen’s.

Taran Kim is in his second season at the Shaw Festival, appearing in Anything Goes and May I Have the Pleasure?. He’s worked across Canada as a performer, assistant director, and choreographer, with credits ranging from Rock of Ages to CBC Kids’ Gangnam Project. 

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

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