Liisa Repo-Martell is an intense actor and a fun person to interview.

Currently Repo-Martell is leading an ad-hoc campaign, Artists for Real Climate Action, to remind politicians that “there is an absolute demand for real serious climate action now.” Visit their website here: thisisnotadrill.ca

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The youth have spoken and now adults are joining the call for climate action. Thank you @thisisnotadrill.ca for joining me on @cp24breakfast to discuss the need for real climate action. This grassroots group has released several PSAs featuring many Canadian A-listers including @eric_mccormack @tatianamaslany @davidsuzukifdn @angryappa. This is not a drill. Climate change is real. . . #thisisnotadrill #heyvote #climatechange #climatechangeisreal #toronto #realclimateaction #fridaysforfuture #actor #artists #rally #climatestrike #queenspark #cp24breakfast #youthmovement #savetheplanet #makeadifference #arca #greta #artistsforrealclimateaction #schoolstrike4climate #schoolstrikeforclimate

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We recorded this conversation many months ago while Liisa was performing in “The Boy in the Moon” at the Grand Theatre in London. Based on the book by Ian Brown, it’s the true story of a family’s journey raising their son who suffers from an extremely rare genetic disorder. Liisa opens up about the challenges of acting in a play that is at once striking, funny, and deeply moving.

We discuss the time Liisa performed Shakespeare with Keanu Reeves, which was a major turning point in her life, but not for the reason you would expect.

Liisa is married to director Chris Abraham and she shares details about the time in their courtship when he invited her to a line dancing class. We also talk about how the couple finds a balance between family life and work life.

Details, Details:
The Boy in the Moon at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
The Boy in the Moon at Globe Theatre in Regina

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