Stageworthy

About This Episode: This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Chloë Whitehorn, who is currently based in Kingston, Ontario. Chloë, a former actor, discusses her journey to becoming a prolific writer, focusing on themes of women's rights and mental health. She talks about how her plays—which include The Pigeon, Blood River, and Fall After Midsummer —are driven by characters and their emotions rather than just issues. Chloë also offers a glimpse into the Kingston theatre scene, her unique writing methods, and her perspective on why Canadian theatre struggles with second productions. This episode explores: How Chloë's approach to playwriting is rooted in character and emotion, stemming from her acting background. The challenge of tackling dark themes and how she judges where to stop when exploring traumatic topics. Her writing process, which involves working well with deadlines and puzzling pieces together rather than outlining. Why she returned to Canada after living in the US and the cultural d