It’s hard to believe that Michael Healey, playwright of The Drawer Boy and The Master Plan (and several original and adapted projects in between), spent the first ten years of his career as an actor before writing for the stage became his principal passion. Which is not to say that he gave up his acting career.  On the contrary, I first met and worked with Michael on the Studio 180 Theatre production of Stuff Happens, in 2008 and 2009, and a few years later on Clybourne Park. Michael’s wholly candid and generous description of his career, his insecurities and his insights into a profession beset by constant challenges is as refreshing as it is entertaining. ---- NOTE: please consider supporting the running cost of this podcast by sending an e-transfer to [email protected] or by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/lifeinstages.  And you can find us on – Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/lifeinstagespodcast/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/lifeinstagespodcast/