Carlisle (they/them, Cancer Sun, Leo Moon, Sagittarius rising) was born in Baltimore Maryland, and has been part of the band Flower Animals. They have also written poetry for the project “Nuns Having Fun,” both available on band camp. Carlisle and Samantha discuss how they both identify with Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Sondheim as the creative’s creative, why Spring Awakening is the most nuanced musical ever, why we need to get to know the MC from Cabaret better, and how a deeper understanding and acceptance of nuance, and of musical theatre and its role in shaping our psyches could potentially save the world.