Off Book with Full Circle Theatre

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Scrappy theatre. Big ideas. Way too many beverages. Off Book is Full Circle Theatre’s podcast about what it takes to make art when you're short on time, money, and chill.

Episodes

  1. 11/07/2025

    Everyone is So Talented (Episode 7)

    In today’s episode, Erin talks about the auditions for The Taming of the Shrew. She reflects on the challenges in the casting process, how talented all her friends (old and new) are, and makes an impassionated plea NOT to cancel your audition last minute. Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: Full Circle Theatre website - http://www.fullcircletheatre.ca Taming of the Shrew cast - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQp_bp-D7x0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or a memorization buddy or someone you auditioned for once). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    23 min

  2. 10/03/2025

    Ghosting Our Lives (Episode 6)

    In today’s episode, Erin welcomes Co-Artistic Director Claire Bolton back to the pod! They talk about how they’ve fully disappeared from everything for the summer but are now back on their grind. They also talk through the upcoming season in a thoroughly chaotic (very FCT) manner. Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: Our new website! http://www.fullcircletheatre.ca 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend. If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    19 min

  3. 06/09/2025

    Secrets Are Fun (Episode 5)

    In today’s episode, Erin welcomes Adam Arnold to the pod! Adam is playing Don Pedro in our upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing and shares a few of Don Pedro’s secrets. He also reflects on what it was like to move to Calgary only six months before theatres shut down, doing Shakespeare online and his line learning process. Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: Follow Adam @adamantiumsings Adam is singing in Evening Echoes with @albertavocalarts on Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm Buy your tickets here: https://www.albertavocalarts.com/ 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or someone you keep a secret with). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    27 min

  4. 06/04/2025

    Too Outspoken and Not-At-All Ladylike (Episode 4)

    In today’s episode, Erin welcomes Co-Artistic Director Claire Bolton to the pod! They talk about rehearsal highlights and how surprisingly challenging it is to decide where the intermission should be in a Shakespeare play. Erin is also back on her “Beatrice is the main character” grind and takes a break from Much Ado About Nothing… to watch a movie based on Much Ado About Nothing. Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: Innogen is a ghost character in Much Ado! https://www.folger.edu/blogs/collation/innogen-and-ghost-characters/ Love & Mend: Much Ado About Nothing https://youtu.be/7NO5D7hEuaI?si=X3JukwpNug0wAdh6 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or someone you do not want to go to Australia with). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    33 min

  5. 05/26/2025

    Courting Hubris (Episode 3)

    In today’s unexpectedly solo episode, Erin recaps the first week of Much Ado rehearsals, including a chaotic, hilarious, and weirdly polished first readthrough. She shares why she’s deliberately staying out of the room during these early stages (and how hard that actually is), gets personal about being knocked out by the stomach flu, and reviews the 2014 RSC production Love’s Labour’s Won. Plus, she explains what ShakesPeers is and why it exists - spoiler: it’s because we want to hang out with you. Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: We're getting there! 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or a lighting designer or the ghost that haunts your green room). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    33 min

  6. 05/20/2025

    Of Vacation Dads and Eastern Europe (Episode 2)

    In today's episode, Erin gets vulnerable, gushes about the Catherine Tate and David Tennant Much Ado, and gives a sneak peak about one of her costume concepts. Listen in to find out where she streamed that production - and celebrate the last solo episode for awhile! Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: We're getting there! 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or your dad or a weird little guy). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    18 min

  7. 05/12/2025

    Costume Inspiration Boards and Much Ado Reviews (Episode 1)

    In today's episode, Erin reveals that she is wildly behind on her costume design work, muses about the difference between Beatrice and Benedick, and shares quick thoughts about three very famous versions of Much Ado About Nothing. Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode?DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at ⁠fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com⁠ Links: We're getting there! 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or your costume designer or Beatrice loving friend). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    25 min

  8. 05/06/2025

    Welcome to... Something? Something! (Ep0: Teaser)

    Welcome to Off Book with Full Circle Theatre! The scrappy little theatre podcast that goes behind the scenes, beneath the text, and always wildly off script. Whether we’re talking Shakespeare, indie theatre, or the general chaos of the creative process, Off Book is a space for real talk, real feels, and really good stories. Want to join me for a future episode?DM us on Instagram @fullcircletheatre or email us at fullcircletheatre.yyc@gmail.com Links: Um... none? This is our first drop! 💜 Thanks for listening! If you liked it, tell a friend (or your drama teacher, or your most recent showmance). If you hated it, tell your enemies. We’ll take their listens.

    12 min
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Scrappy theatre. Big ideas. Way too many beverages. Off Book is Full Circle Theatre’s podcast about what it takes to make art when you're short on time, money, and chill.

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