Producing

In addition to writing and directing, Daphne also works behind the scenes to produce high-quality online events and digital media. Below are just a few examples of her past work:

Daphne acted as Associate Producer for both the 2023 premiere and 2025 remount of The Keep Theatre’s Afterlight, working alongside creators Sharon Bajer & Duncan Cox.

Almost Famous – Monkeys and Playbills

Grow out your hair, open those collared shirts, and burn them bras, ladies: we’re going back to the 1970s with Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous! Adapted from the 2000 movie of the same name, this adaptation features book and lyrics by Crowe with music by Tom Kitt.Paul and Jill squeeze into their tour van to ponder: what makes a good movie adaptation? How many headlights are on the highway? And where’s Penny Lane’s all-female folk band called The Band Aids?We got MERCH y’all! Visit Spring to check out our mugs, t-shirts, hoodies and more!Instagram: @monkeysandplaybillspod Email: monkeysandplaybillspod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/monkeysandplaybills Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/monkeysandplaybills
  1. Almost Famous
  2. Lempicka
  3. Cats (2019)
  4. Bad Cinderella with Nelson Bettencourt
  5. The Wild Party with Peter Fernandes

Monkeys and Playbills is a musical theatre history podcast hosted by Paul De Gurse and Jillian Willems. The podcast is produced and edited by Daphne Finlayson.

Written by Paul De Gurse, this first video essay with the Village Conservatory serves as an excellent example of Daphne’s editing work.

The Village Conservatory 2020 Belt-a-Thon was an online live-streamed cabaret fundraiser featuring eight performers, ten video and audio feeds, and a blend of live and recorded video. Daphne worked behind the scenes to ensure the event ran smoothly alongside host RobYn Slade.

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