#433 – Michael Kras

About This Episode:
This week on Stageworthy, host Phil Rickaby is joined by Michael Kras, playwright, director, and one of Canada’s busiest magic designers. Michael has designed magic and illusions for theatres across the country and is the resident magic and illusions lead for the North American tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He also joins the Tarragon Theatre’s Greenhouse Residency to develop his new solo play Love Me Back, a piece that blends sleight-of-hand magic with storytelling.
This episode explores:

Michael’s path from magician to playwright and director
Integrating magic into theatre in meaningful ways
The role of magic design in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Hamilton theatre scene and its challenges
Writing for young audiences and why those stories matter
The creation of his magic book Synthesis and Secrets
Developing his new play Love Me Back at Tarragon’s Greenhouse Residency

Guest:
Michael Kras
Michael Kras is a playwright, director, and magic desi