Firecracker Department
By Firecracker Department
Award-winning actor Naomi Snieckus (Second City, Disney’s Zombies) is getting real with fellow artists about their struggles, successes, and everything in between. A new episode is out every 2 weeks.
Latest episode
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Aleysa Young has learned to trust her gut
In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse director Aleysa Young, whose work has shaped some of the best comedy on TV. We dive into her journey as a director, the career-changing moment when she interviewed for Baroness von Sketch Show, and how… -
Rosa Laborde shares her writing process and how she deals with burnout
This week, we sit down with the powerhouse that is Rosa Laborde—award-winning playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor—whose work spans theatre, film, and television. We dive into the creative process, the magic (and challenges!) of... -
Ashleigh Rains shares her creative journey from pointe shoes to production.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with the multi-talented Ashleigh Rains! Naomi and Ashleigh dive deep into her fascinating journey from classical ballet training at Canada's National Ballet School to her current success as an actress and... -
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Liesl Lafferty: Multi-Hyphenate Creative Force in Canadian Film & Television
Meet the dynamic Liesl Lafferty, a Jessie award-winning director whose journey from scriptwriter to industry leader embodies creative perseverance. As Head of Firecracker Writing Department, Liesl has transformed countless storytelling dreams into... -
Jen Pogue reveals the challenges and triumphs of her creative journey
Don't miss this heartfelt conversation between our host Naomi Snieckus and Jen Pogue 💫 Jen reveals the challenges and triumphs of her creative journey - from winning a CSA for County Blooms to navigating her cancer diagnosis. Through it all, her... -
Veena Sood says yes to opportunities
This week on the Firecracker Department podcast, host Naomi Snieckus teams up with the fabulous Jody Quine from our Vancouver chapter to chat with the incredible Veena Sood! From feeling a sudden calling at the age of 14, to her early days of Theatre… -
The Writers Lab - Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon talk about amplifying the voices of women
Naomi sits down with the powerhouse duo behind The Writers Lab - Nitza and Elizabeth! We dive into their incredible journey of building a space that empowers underrepresented voices in screenwriting. From that first letter to Meryl Streep to the... -
Nia Vardalos gets incredible advice from the most unbelievable sources
Actress and screenwriter Nia Vardalos has received advice and opportunities from some truly unexpected sources. While working the box office at Toronto’s Second City, she tells Naomi how she fell in love with improv, deepened her passion for acting,.… -
Janet McMordie is living the ultimate double life, and celebrating the wins along the way
Janet McMordie is living the ultimate double life: she’s a practicing doctor and an actor, juggling two incredibly demanding careers with an impressive amount of energy and humor. She also hosts the Second Act Actors podcast, where she chats... -
Winnie Jong prides herself on delivering strong performances & finding magic in scripts
Winnie Jong (Law & Order Toronto, Jane) may now be recognized as a director, but her journey started behind the scenes as a script supervisor. Growing up across the street from a movie theatre, she fell in love with cinema, watching Federico...
