Her Canuck Voice
Performing arts and mental health. Is there a connection? I believe strongly that humans need the stage now more than ever. And I'm on a mission to get you out to see the show! Come backstage with me and get closer to the people and stories that fuel the performing arts scene in Kelowna, BC.
Episodes
10 episodes
Dear Evan Hansen - MALACHI (Connor Murphy)
With only a couple shows remaining, I give you perhaps the most controversial character in Dear Evan Hansen, Connor Murphy (played by Malachi Peters). Connor is many things, but mostly, he is severely misunderstood. No one can see past the bad ...
Dear Evan Hansen - JAXSEN & CATE (Jared & Alana)
These two are inseparable so it only seemed fitting to interview them together. Just 16 and 17 years of age, Jaxsen and Cate are the youngest members of the cast, but they bring the best energy! They are youthful and vibrant, of course, but as ...
Dear Evan Hansen - RANDY (Director)
Randy Leslie opened Kelowna Actors Studio 23 years ago. (It was either open the theatre or adopt a baby! I believe he chose right.) Randy is my boss, the Director and Choreographer of Dear Evan Hansen and he is also the one who pushed to bring ...
Dear Evan Hansen - OPENING NIGHT!
It's opening night! June 10, 2026 has been on my calendar for the better part of a year and we made it! This is a quick episode featuring an update (since it's been a minute since my last episode!) and the story of Dear Evan Hansen in under 5 m...
Dear Evan Hansen - ETHAN (Evan Hansen)
We are three weeks from opening night! I'll provide a brief update of the rehearsal process and quickly get into my interview with Ethan Landygo. Ethan is our Evan! Born and raised Okanagan Valley boy, playing the role of his life. ...
Dear Evan Hansen - SKYLAR (Zoe Murphy)
Rehearsals for Dear Evan Hansen at the Kelowna Actors Studio are officially underway! I'll give you a bit of an update, then dive into our first interview.Skylar Naiman plays Zoe Murphy in the show, daughter to Cynthia (my character) and...
Dear Evan Hansen - MY STORY pt. 2
The second part of my story begins with the birth of my first child, a time that forced a great reset, or maybe a second iteration, of Lindsay-Anne as I knew her. I experienced the downside of hypervigilance and anxiety, two traits that had fue...
Dear Evan Hansen - MY STORY pt. 1
How did we get here? Who am I? Why am I doing this anyway? This is part one of my story. Where and how I grew up, and when I first caught "the bug." My church years and how I believe being in a worship band shaped my voice. And then there was t...