Stafford Arima on Theatre Calgary, A Christmas Carol and Creative Leadership

Stafford Arima joins me on The Deets with Duddy to talk about the path that led him from his early years in theatre to New York, Broadway, and eventually Calgary. He shares the turning points that shaped his career and the moments that still guide the way he builds stories on stage.We get into the reality of being an Artistic Director, what it means to shape a season for a whole city, and how audiences have changed in recent years. Stafford opens up about the responsibility of leading one of Calgary’s biggest cultural institutions and what keeps the work meaningful.And of course, we dive into A Christmas Carol. Stafford talks about directing a tradition, the challenge of working with a story everyone knows, and the joy of blending returning cast members with new performers. He also shares the moments in the show that continue to land with him year after year.This is a conversation about storytelling, community, and the power of live theatre in Calgary.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #YYC #TheatreCalgary #CalgaryArts #AChristmasCarol #StaffordArima #YYCEvents #CalgaryCulture #SupportLocalYYC #YYCTheatre