Chris talks to writer Kevin Loring about his play that explores the intergenerational effects of the residential school system set in his hometown of Lytton, BC. He shares how one of the actors during a workshop reading of his play challenged him to dig deeper into his character’s alcoholism and why it ultimately shaped the development of his award-winning show. He also describes the emotional moment when his play was first performed in front of his community and his thoughts on the meaning of the word “survivor.” Where The Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

A funny and honest play about loss and redemption Floyd and Mooch are best buds. They like to hang together at George’s bar in the village of Lytton, BC, where Mooch can usually be found “mooching” drinks from his friend Floyd. Mooch is unemployed, troubled and usually steals his girlfriend June’s money to buy beer. She’s saving the money either to buy groceries or pay bills. When a letter arrives for Floyd from his long-lost family member, he grows anxious about the reunion and the circumstances that separated them all these years ago. Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

A funny and honest play about loss and redemption Floyd and Mooch are haunted by their residential school experience. Mooch wants to talk about it but Floyd would prefer to leave the past in the shadows. When someone from Floyd’s old life arrives at the bar to reconnect with him, he isn’t ready to confront what has been left behind. Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

A funny and honest play about loss and redemption. Floyd retreats home when his past catches up with him. He’s not ready to discuss what happened and provide the answers they desire. Mooch’s girlfriend, June, is left to pick up the slack and helps fill in some missing blanks. But Floyd can’t escape forever, and his visitor has come with their own surprises. Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring

Laura talks to playwright and performer Zorana Sadiq about her love of making mixtapes when she was a kid. She shares how music can activate our limbic system transporting us to different places, which makes hearing our most sophisticated sense. She discusses how her very personal play about her obsession with music and sound impacted audiences and why she doesn’t think artists should worry about being “great.” MixTape by Zorana Sadiq