With Dignity: The Story of Casey House

At the height of the AIDS crisis a group of Torontonians took action and built Casey House - to give compassion a home. Playwright Nick Green (Casey & Diana) talks to generations of staff, clients and volunteers at Canada’s First AIDS Hospice. With Dignity tells the story of how it came to be, who visited it (a Princess), and what it’s doing now. From Soulpepper, with the support of Casey House. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. Original music by Nathan Howe.

Episodes

Part 4: June to Now

January 14, 2024 • 19 mins

Casey House founder and secular saint June Callwood passes away. With massive shoes to fill, the new team is tasked with moving the immense history and legacy to a new building. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. In this episode, we hear from Linda Rapson, Jim Donovan, Bree Fitzgerald, Guy Bethell, Joanne Simons.

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Part 3: Diana and The Reach

January 14, 2024 • 26 mins

Princess Diana visits Casey House. As the Diana Effect lifts spirits and changes perception, the Casey House team reaches out into the community as the millennium approaches. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. In this episode, we hear from Nancy Roe-Lucier, Bree Fitzgerald, Michael Oscars, and the incredible casts of DQ ’92 and ‘95.

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Part 2: The People

January 14, 2024 • 24 mins

They had the team. They had the house. Now they just had one thing left to do: open a hospice for people with AIDS, something that had never been done before in Canada. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. In this episode, we hear from Nancy Roe-Lucier, Linda Rapson, Jim Donovan, Michael Oscars, and the cast of DQ ’88.

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Part 1: Casey and June

January 14, 2024 • 29 mins

At the height of the AIDS crisis, journalist, activist, and mother June Callwood saw that something had to be done. She took her immense energy and impressive network, and pulled together a team of volunteers. The result? A home where people with AIDS could die with dignity: Casey House. Hosted by Nick Green. Written and produced by Pippa Johnstone. Original music by Nathan Howe. In this episode, we hear from Bree Fitzgerald, Nan...

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Community Conversations - How She Leads, Directors(2022)

March 9, 2022 • 61 mins

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, all the directors of our Mainstage season sat down to talk about their exciting upcoming work, their journeys into directing, and their aspirations for the industry. Join Jani Lauzon, Kim Senklip Harvey, Kim Collier, Meg Roe, and Weyni Mengesha for an intimate and inspiring conversation.

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Community Conversations - How She Leads 2019

June 24, 2020 • 73 mins

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, five of Canada’s groundbreaking artistic leaders sit down to ask each other questions about their journeys and aspirations as industry leaders. Join Andrea Donaldson (Nightwood Theatre), Mel Hague (Rhubarb Festival), Nina Lee Aquino (Factory Theatre), Weyni Mengesha (Soulpepper Theatre Company), and Kelly Thornton (Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre) for an intimate and inspiring convers...

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Community Conversations - Staging Justice

February 13, 2020 • 33 mins

Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train takes us inside Rikers Island and asks the audience hard questions about justice, punishment, and redemption. Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha moderated a post-show conversation with those on the frontlines of Canada’s justice system, including Anthony N. Morgan (Lawyer & Manager of Anti-Black Racism Unit, City of Toronto); Annamaria Enenajor (founder Cannabis Amnesty and Partner at RSED); Faisal Mirza (a...

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Dear Mountain

May 30, 2019 • 5 mins

Dear Mountain by Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Crazy in Love (feat. Troy Adams)

September 7, 2018 • 40 secs

Crazy in Love (feat. Troy Adams) by Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Pastime Paradise/La Habanera (feat. Divine Brown & Neema Bickersteth)

September 7, 2018 • 55 secs

Pastime Paradise/La Habanera (feat. Divine Brown & Neema Bickersteth) by Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Bed and Breakfast: Behind the Scenes with Paolo Santalucia and Gregory Prest

August 3, 2018 • 11 mins

The actors from the hilarious play Bed and Breakfast talk about playing several characters and the importance of queer representation in the play.

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I'm Your Man (feat. Neema Bickersteth)

July 12, 2018 • 37 secs

I'm Your Man (feat. Neema Bickersteth) by Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Chelsea Hotel#2 / Piece of My Heart (feat. Hailey Gillis & Mike Ross)

July 12, 2018 • 1 min

Chelsea Hotel#2 / Piece of My Heart (feat. Hailey Gillis & Mike Ross) by Soulpepper Theatre Company

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Sisters: Behind the Scenes with Rosamund Small and Peter Pasyk

July 4, 2018 • 10 mins

Adaptor Rosamund Small and director Peter Pasyk talk about the inspiration behind Pulitzer Prize-winner Edith Wharton’s pioneering novella: Sisters. Ann and Evelina have created a little corner for themselves in New York at the turn of the century. When a handsome clockmaker comes to call, the powerful bonds of sisterhood are put to the test. The play shows us hidden heroism in everyday life. JOIN THE CONVERSATION USING #spSiste...

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Orlando: Behind the Scenes with Sarah Afful and Katrina Darychuk

June 26, 2018 • 11 mins

Actor Sarah Afful and director Katrina Darychuk talk about the adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s timeless masterpiece: Orlando. How many lifetimes does it take to find love? Destined to never age, Orlando’s fantastical journey crosses continents, centuries, and genders to find true happiness. Join us for the inaugural Soulpepper Book Club! Pick up a copy of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, read along, and participate in online discussions u...

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Behind the Scenes with Alana Bridgewater and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu

June 14, 2018 • 7 mins

Actress and singer Alana Bridgewater and director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu talk about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, one of the ten-play Pittsburgh Cycle by August Wilson that chronicles the twentieth century African American experience and deals with issues of race, art, religion and the historic exploitation of black recording artists by white producers. For more information, visit: Soulpepper.ca

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La Bête: Behind the Scenes with Gregory Prest and Tanja Jacobs

June 5, 2018 • 5 mins

Actor Gregory Prest and director Tanja Jacobs reveal the funny and smart construction of La Bête, a play about a theatre troupe trying to get rid of a new and annoying guest. La Bête, by David Hirson, is playing at the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit: Soulpepper.ca

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Innocence Lost: Behind the Scenes with Beverley Cooper

May 22, 2018 • 6 mins

In this extended interview, the playwright of Innocence Lost: A Play about Steve Truscott talks about what fascinates her in the true crime story that rocked the country for decades and scarred a generation forever. Innocence Lost: A Play about Steve Truscott, by Bev Cooper, is playing at the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit: Soulpepper.ca

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Innocence Lost: Behind the Scenes with Jackie Maxwell

May 15, 2018 • 5 mins

One of Canada’s most in-demand directors, Jackie Maxwell collaborates with Soulpepper for the first time on Innocence Lost: A Play about Steven Truscott. In this extended interview, she talks about this true-crime story, and her approach to bringing it to life on stage for today. Innocence Lost: A Play about Steve Truscott, by Bev Cooper, is playing at the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, vis...

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Holiday Podcast: Solange

January 4, 2018 • 19 mins

Solange and Laurent hide in the woods to live a forbidden love and need to fight wolves and the weather after an accident. Adapted by Soulpepper Resident Artist Guillermo Verdecchia from a XIX Century French story. Featuring Alice Snaden as Solange, Christef Desir as Laurent, Derek Boyes as Papa, Leah Cherniak as Maman, Dan Mousseau as Dr. Leclerc and Marcel Stewart as Four Fingers. Special thanks to Liesl Low, Samantha Semczyszyn...

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With Dignity: The Story of Casey House

Episodes

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Part 2: The People

Part 1: Casey and June

Community Conversations - How She Leads, Directors(2022)

Community Conversations - How She Leads 2019

Community Conversations - Staging Justice

Dear Mountain

Crazy in Love (feat. Troy Adams)

Pastime Paradise/La Habanera (feat. Divine Brown & Neema Bickersteth)

Bed and Breakfast: Behind the Scenes with Paolo Santalucia and Gregory Prest

I'm Your Man (feat. Neema Bickersteth)

Chelsea Hotel#2 / Piece of My Heart (feat. Hailey Gillis & Mike Ross)

Sisters: Behind the Scenes with Rosamund Small and Peter Pasyk

Orlando: Behind the Scenes with Sarah Afful and Katrina Darychuk

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Behind the Scenes with Alana Bridgewater and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu

La Bête: Behind the Scenes with Gregory Prest and Tanja Jacobs

Innocence Lost: Behind the Scenes with Beverley Cooper

Innocence Lost: Behind the Scenes with Jackie Maxwell

Holiday Podcast: Solange

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Part 4: June to Now

Part 3: Diana and The Reach