Show Notes
Will Brisbin is a homegrown Edmonton talent who has carved out a compelling path from our local stages to the international screen. Now based in Toronto, Will is best known as the voice behind Ryder in the global blockbuster PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021), as well as for his gripping performances in live-action projects like Forbidden Playground (2016) and Abducted (2021). But long before stepping into high-stakes sound booths and film sets, Will’s creative journey began right here in Alberta at just seven years old, finding his footing under the lights of the Citadel Theatre in landmark productions like A Christmas Carol, Matilda, and Evangeline. Today, we sit down for an authentic, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it truly takes to make the leap from Edmonton's vibrant theatre community to the heart of Toronto’s film industry. We explore the raw technical craft of channeling emotional leadership into a microphone, the vulnerability of tackling heavy screen roles, his enduring love for the unscripted energy of live audiences, and how staying grounded in his roots continues to shape his creative voice.
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