Backstage Chatter @ the Segal - Max and Aaron Write a Musical

Backstage Chatter @ the Segal - Max and Aaron Write a Musical

Author: Segal Centre for Performing Arts June 18, 2025 Duration: 48:31

Backstage Chatter @ the Segal - Max and Aaron Write a Musical


An enriching pre-show discussion about the journey of a show from the page to the stage!

In this episode of Backstage Chatter, we dive into the vibrant world of Max and Aaron Write a Musical. It's a joyful, queer rom-com about two childhood friends and creative partners trying to finish a musical loosely based on their lives in a single day - while their own story takes an unexpected turn. Joining us are creator and director Trevor Barrette, along with Émile Auger and Nathaniel Bacon, who play the characters of Aaron and Jesse. Together, they reflect on the development of the show, the joy and vulnerability of telling a story so unabashedly queer, and the deep connection the piece has to Montreal’s creative community. Hosted by Sarah Deshaies.


This episode of Backstage Chatter @ the Segal is hosted by the incomparable Sarah Deshaies.


Ever wonder what happens when the house lights go down and the real conversations begin? Backstage Chatter @ The Segal pulls back the curtain on the world of theatre, courtesy of Montreal's Segal Centre for the Performing Arts. This isn't just a collection of interviews; it's a vibrant archive where past dialogues find new life. You'll hear from theatre artists, both local and international, in moments that are as likely to be playful and funny as they are deeply insightful. Each episode draws from the Centre's rich programming, revisiting pre-show panel discussions and candid conversations that originally revolved around the themes of their mainstage productions. The result is a thoughtful exploration of the ideas that fuel the stories we see on stage, and how those stories resonate within our community. Tune in to this podcast for a unique blend of artistic process and the bigger questions that live just offstage, offering a deeper appreciation for the work that defines one of Canada's leading English theatres.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 18

Backstage Chatter @ The Segal
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