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Waveforms

Waveforms

Written by: Realwheels Theatre
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From the Realwheels Theatre Playwriting Circle cohort of 2024 come ten excerpts of new works by artists who identify with D/disability…introducing Waveforms

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From astronauts and clowns, to funerals and family dysfunction, each week Waveforms will pull you into a vibrant new world. Every episode will introduce you to a playwright, their process, and their inspirations. You’ll also hear an excerpt of their work with original music and sound from Leo award-winning duo, Finka Wood. Waveforms will blend together immersive stories and dynamic conversations to showcase the immense talent of this year’s Playwriting Circle participants.

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Realwheels Theatre creates and produces performances that deepen conversations about D/disability, exploring identity, agency, and belonging.

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Donate Here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/11823

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Waveforms was produced by Realwheels Theatre with the co-operation of UBCP/ACTRA.

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Hosts: Natasha Nadir & Adam Grant Warren

Playwrights: Anna Burkholder, Garvin Chan, Araceli Ferrara, Daphne Finlayson, Mitch Krohn, Kate McArthur, Frankie McGee, Sarah Shepherd, Ethan Stark, deidre (aka d-lishus) walton.

Actors: Julia Abreu, Garvin Chan, Nyx Debogorski, Andy Kalirai, Aranka “Boby” Lukacs, Frankie McGee, Sarah Peguero, Kaitlyn Yott.

Original Compositions and Sound Design: Finka Wood

Production Management: Jordyn Wood

Poster Graphic Design: Samantha Walters

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This podcast is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Hamber Foundation.

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This production was recorded and broadcast from the unceded and ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations at GGRP Sound Studios, as well as remotely from the unceded Indigenous lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, Treaty One Territory, and the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.

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Content forecasts for each episode are available in the episode description.

Realwheels 2025 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • my body remembers by Frankie McGee - Waveforms EP 10

    my body remembers by Frankie McGee - Waveforms EP 10
    Apr 24 2025

    This week, Adam Grant Warren chats with Vancouver-based playwright Frankie McGee to talk about their play, my body remembers.

    Synopsis: Frankie is aided by Carolyn, an 11 year old self; and Francis, a mysterious figure visiting from the afterlife, in their effort to reconnect with their queer, trans, and disabled ancestors.

    Content Forecast: Hospitalization, medical gaslighting, strong language.

    Waveforms was produced by Realwheels Theatre with the co-operation of UBCP/ACTRA.

    Cast:

    FRANKIE MCGEE as FRANKIE, CAROLYN, & FRANCIS

    KAITLYN YOTT as STAGE DIRECTIONS, NURSE

    Host: Adam Grant Warren

    Playwright: Frankie McGee

    Original Compositions and Sound Design: Finka Wood

    Production Management: Jordyn Wood

    Poster Graphic Design: Samantha Walters

    This podcast is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Hamber Foundation.

    This production was recorded and broadcast from the unceded and ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, at GGRP Sound Studios.
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    19 mins
  • 8x10 by deidre "d-lishus" walton - Waveforms EP 9

    8x10 by deidre "d-lishus" walton - Waveforms EP 9
    Apr 17 2025

    This week, Natasha Nadir chats with Montreal-based playwright deidre “d-lishus” walton to talk about her play, 8x10.

    In 8x10 by deidre “d-lishus” walton, a Black woman grapples with a surreal spiritual experience that leaves her vulnerable to the machinations of the mental health system. Which version of reality will prevail?

    Content Forecast: Involuntary institutionalization, discussions of suicide.

    Help is available. Call or Text the National Suicide Crisis Helpline (24hr/day): 9-8-8

    Waveforms was produced by Realwheels Theatre with the co-operation of UBCP/ACTRA.

    Cast:

    JULIA ABREU as GIRL & DEITY

    SARAH PEGUERO as GODDESS & ANCESTOR

    NYX DEBOGORSKI as FRIEND & ORISHA

    KAITLYN YOTT as STAGE DIRECTIONS

    Host: Natasha Nadir

    Playwright: deidre “d-lishus” walton

    Original Compositions and Sound Design: Finka Wood

    Production Management: Jordyn Wood

    Poster Graphic Design: Samantha Walters

    This podcast is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Hamber Foundation.

    This production was recorded and broadcast from the unceded and ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations at GGRP Sound Studios, as well as remotely from the unceded Indigenous lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation.
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    16 mins
  • FanAddict by Daphne Finlayson - Waveforms EP 8

    FanAddict by Daphne Finlayson - Waveforms EP 8
    Apr 10 2025

    This week, Natasha Nadir chats with Winnipeg-based playwright Daphne Finlayson to talk about her play, FanAddict.

    FanAddict by Daphne Finlayson focuses on the relationship between a young digital creator and fame. It examines our culture's obsession with online relevancy and what people are willing to do to get on the trending page - as well as what that fleeting fame does to a person's psyche.

    Content Forecast: Strong language.

    Waveforms was produced by Realwheels Theatre with the co-operation of UBCP/ACTRA.

    Cast:

    ANDY KALIRAI as LUKE

    KAITLYN YOTT as LINDA

    SARAH PEGUERO as STAGE DIRECTIONS

    Host: Natasha Nadir

    Playwright: Daphne Finlayson

    Original Compositions and Sound Design: Finka Wood

    Production Management: Jordyn Wood

    Poster Graphic Design: Samantha Walters

    This podcast is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Hamber Foundation.

    This production was recorded and broadcast from the unceded and ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations at GGRP Sound Studios, as well as remotely from Treaty One Territory.
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    11 mins
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