Playing Shylock Returns to Toronto
And are you talking to me - a couple of great podcast interviews
Hi,
So the big news… Playing Shylock is returning to Toronto for a one week run at the CAA Theatre - aka one of the Mirvish Theatres in Toronto!
Here’s an interview about the show with my old boss Ralph Benmergui on his podcast Not That Kind of Rabbi: Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024
And a fun story on my new book about octopuses!
Saanich author delves into secret lives of octopuses in new book for kids
Octopus Ocean: Geniuses of the Deep offers an in-depth look at these fascinating creatures
And a couple of great podcast interviews.
This one is with one of my oldest friends, Stephen Kaplan! And is all about our origin stories.
This one focuses on my adventures at the University of Victoria.
Carving out a creative career: an interview with Mark Leiren-Young
We chat with Mark about:
Working in creative fields as diverse as writing award-winning movies The Green Chain and the Hundred-Year-Old Whale
Hosting the Skaana podcast, where he covers ocean-related environmental issues
Touring Canada as half of the comedy duo, Local Anxiety
Teaching classes on the Marvel and DC universes
