We get together over zoom to discuss staying creative during the pandemic, overview their careers in theater and in particular talk about their experiences performing in The Lion King.

VALERIE PERRI AND JACK & BENNY LIPSON

Feb 18th, 2019 58m 25s

I talk to musical theater star Valerie Perri about her background, her career and her family. I also speak to her sons, twin composers Jack and Benny Lipson, and we hear a selection from their song cycle "Brainstorm" performed at a recent Musi-

KAY COLE AND LANDON ASHWORTH & JASON PELSEY

Jan 19th, 2019 54m 32s

In this episode I talk to Broadway Legend Kay Cole. We discuss her upbringing & training, her long and varied career, and her creative process. We also dig down into her participation in the creation of A CHORUS LINE. I also go upstairs prior t

RYAN MCCARTAN AND ZACH MARSH & ARI WOJCIECH

Sep 25th, 2018 47m 42s

I talk to writing team Zach Marsh & Ari Wojiech about their 1 act musical "The Dinner Party." We also discuss Zach's work for The Miracle Project which creates theater for performers on the autism scale. Then I talk to former Disney Channel St

ERIC B. ANTHONY AND PATHWAY STUDENTS FROM WEST ADAMS HIGH

Sep 10th, 2018 45m 55s

In this episode, I interview students who have written ten minute musicals as part of FNAM's PATHWAY PROGRAM. I also talk to actor Eric B. Anthony about how growing up in community theater and the instructors who influenced him all contributed

E.L. Losada and Laura Watkins & Nicholas David Brandt

Apr 9th, 2018 45m 18s

Laura Watkins & Nicholas David Brandt talk about how current events inspired their musical "Glass Ceilings." They also talk about their previous presentation at Musi-Cal, "Comi-Con: The Musical" and give us their "nerd credentials." Actor/Sing

MUSI-CAST 06 AUTUMN HURLBERT & ZACH SPOUND

Dec 30th, 2017 45m 34s

Composer ZACH SPOUND talks about the Johnny Mercer Songwriter's workshop and his musical LEAP; SOMETHING ROTTEN star AUTUM HURLBERT discusses her role as Portia in the Tony nominated musical and going on tour with a toddler.

MUSI-CAST 05 DIVYA MAUS & EDUCATOR DR. ED TRIMIS

Nov 18th, 2017 43m 28s

Dr. Ed Trimis and students talk about the Foundation's PATHWAY program. Composer Divya Maus presents a number and talks about her new musical The Mollyhouse created with writing partner Richard Hansen.

MUSI-CAST 02 JEAN LOUISA KELLY AND BRETT RYBACK

Oct 13th, 2017 45m 46s

In the green room prior to our Musi-Cal showcase, I'll talk to Cole Porter award winning composer Brett Ryback. Then I talk to film/TV & stage actress, Jean Louisa Kelly about growing up in theater, appearing on Broadway in the Original Cast of

MUSI-CAST 01 MICHAEL ARDEN AND CINCO PAUL

Oct 11th, 2017 48m 46s

An interview with actor, singer and Tony-nominated director, MICHAEL ARDEN. We talk about his influences, and his career, especially his work with Deaf-West Theater, with shows such as BIG RIVER and SPRING AWAKENING. We also go into the green r

MUSI-CAST 04 VP BOYLE and MINA BLOOM & LELAND FRANKEL

Oct 10th, 2017 48m 46s

Broadway Audition Coach and author of the book "Audition Freedom: The Irreverent Wellness Guide for Theatre People," VP BOYLE talks about his background, career and tips for up-and-coming and aspiring musical theater professionals. From the Mu

MUSI-CAST 03 JEFF L-E & MATT SAVARESE AND JONAH PLATT

Oct 6th, 2017 35m 16s

Backstage at FNAM's bi-monthly showcase, MUSI-CAL. Jeff L-E & Matt Savarese talk about meeting in college, writing and producing a webseries on a tight deadline, and their new musical, ACES. Jonah Platt talks about growing up doing musicals an

New American Musicals Episode 1

Mar 18th, 2017 1h

I'll interview screenwriter Cinco Paul (Despicable Me) before Musi-CAL, as he prepares to present songs from his new musical A.D. 16, about teenage Jesus. Then I'll talk to Tony Nominated director Michael Arden (Spring Awakening.)

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