From Stratford to Star Trek: Tara Rosling's Journey

Tara Rosling played T'Rina, the President of Ni'Var, in Star Trek: Discovery's third through fifth seasons Memory Alpha. But her journey to the final frontier started decades earlier on the stages of Canada—and that's where our conversation really begins.Mike and Jodi sit down with Tara to talk about her path from Vancouver to York University to the Stratford Festival, where she became an established theatre powerhouse. We dig into what drew her to live performance, how she balanced those demanding theatre seasons with television work, and the unique challenge of moving between two completely different artistic worlds.Then we get into Discovery. What was it like stepping into a Vulcan president? How did she build T'Rina across multiple seasons? And what's the experience of joining one of Trek's most beloved shows as an established Canadian theatre legend?We also talk about Impulse, The Handmaid's Tale, The Expanse, and a career built on doing exceptional work and getting called back—because once casting directors see what Tara brings to a role, they want more. This is a conversation about craft, commitment, and a performer who refuses to choose between the stage and the screen.Welcome aboard the Clonestar Podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe through interviews, deep dives, and thoughtful conversation with the people behind the stories.🎬 EPISODE SPONSOR: Coolwaters Productions LLC 👉 https://coolwatersprods.com