#401 – Graham Isador
Stageworthy is back! After a year-long hiatus, host Phil Rickaby returns to celebrate and amplify Canadian theatre. In this first episode of the relaunch, Phil sits down with playwright, journalist, and Globe and Mail staff writer Graham Isador.
Graham discusses his latest play, Truck, a powerful exploration of automation, AI, and the future of labour, opening at Factory Studio Theatre in Toronto on March 26-30, 2025. He also shares insights on his career in journalism, his experience with vision loss that led to the CBC podcast Shortsighted, and the challenges of making theatre in Canada. This episode dives into:
- Graham’s journey from punk rock journalism to theatre.
- The impact of AI on creative industries and writing.
- The financial realities of producing independent theatre in Canada.
- And Much more...
Guest: 🎭 Graham Isador
Graham Isador is a writer based in Toronto. Called a "master storyteller" by the Toronto Guardian, his works has appeared at VICE, GQ, and The BBC. In 2024, Isador wrote and hosted "Short Sighted" for the CBC, a podcast documenting his experience with vision loss. He is currently a staff writer with The Globe and Mail.
Selected television writing credits: Sight Unseen (CTV, The CW), ONE Championship (Amazon Prime) Select Theatre Credits: Situational Anarchy (Pandemic Theatre), WHITE HEAT (English Theatre Berlin), Take d Milk, Nah? (Rumble Theatre), TRCUK (Factory Theatre)
Connect with Graham: 📸 Instagram: @presgang 🌐 Bluesky: @grahamisador.bsky.social 📝 Read his work at The Globe and Mail
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