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In this episode we continue our conversation with Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke about their new musical, Sunwatcher. https://sunwatchermusical.com/ In 1944, a young woman in Tokyo dares to stare at the sun. Though she lives in a city under attack from American bombs – and in a body limited to the role of housewife – Hisako is determined to become an astronomer.   Her struggle leads her to the mighty Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, who is in the midst of her own epic battle and needs a mortal's help. But can Hisako rise to the challenge? Performed by an all-Asian women and nonbinary cast, with an innovative score featuring electronic live looping and taiko drumming: SUNWATCHER is a new musical about one woman’s extraordinary dedication to the power of observation. This episode features the song “Butterfly” performed by Isabella Dawis, Gemma Nha, and Anna Hashizume. Connect with Sunwatcher: Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com/ Connect with Isabella Dawis: Website: www.isabelladawis.com Connect with Tidtaya Sinutoke: Instagram: @tidtayasinutoke Website: www.tidtayasinutoke.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a conversation with Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke about their new musical, Sunwatcher. (https://sunwatchermusical.com) In 1944, a young woman in Tokyo dares to stare at the sun. Though she lives in a city under attack from American bombs – and in a body limited to the role of housewife – Hisako is determined to become an astronomer. Her struggle leads her to the mighty Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, who is in the midst of her own epic battle and needs a mortal's help. But can Hisako rise to the challenge? Performed by an all-Asian women and nonbinary cast, with an innovative score featuring electronic live looping and taiko drumming: SUNWATCHER is a new musical about one woman’s extraordinary dedication to the power of observation. This episode features demo recordings of “Travel Song” performed by Gemma Nha and “Fight Song”performed by Anna Hashizume. Connect with Sunwatcher Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com Connect with Isabella Dawis: Website: www.isabelladawis.com Connect with Tidtaya Sinutoke: Instagram: @tidtayasinutoke Website: www.tidtayasinutoke.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Martin Storrow about his new musical: King of Pangea. After a sudden loss shatters his world apart, 21-year-old Christopher Crow travels back to the imaginary island of his childhood in hopes of finding answers that will bring the pieces back together. This new musical, inspired by the playwright’s own lived experience, is a fantasy musical memoir that weaves realism, humor, and whimsy into a unique theatrical experience. Discover the true meaning of becoming king or queen of one’s own heart with KING OF PANGEA. This episode features demo recordings of the songs 'King of Pangea' performed by Michael Kostrov and Ryan McCartan and "Today I Am Here" performed by Bryonha Marie Parham. Connect with Martin Storrow: Instagram: @martinstorrow Website: https://www.martinstorrow.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a discussion with Martin Storrow about his new musical: King of Pangea. After a sudden loss shatters his world apart, 21-year-old Christopher Crow travels back to the imaginary island of his childhood in hopes of finding answers that will bring the pieces back together. This new musical, inspired by the playwright’s own lived experience, is a fantasy musical memoir that weaves realism, humor, and whimsy into a unique theatrical experience. Discover the true meaning of becoming king or queen of one’s own heart with KING OF PANGEA. This episode features demo recordings of the songs ‘Prayer’ performed by Sam Primack, and ‘Stella Maya’ performed by Ryan McCartan and Aubrey Swander. Connect with Martin Storrow: Instagram: @martinstorrow Website: https://www.martinstorrow.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Joanna Burns, Justin Anthony Long, and Joël René Scoville about their new musical: Flophouse. What do you do when the world has forgotten you? Flophouse, an original ensemble musical, explores eight people’s struggle to re-enter a society that disposed of them long ago. It’s 2009; Obama’s in the White House, Billionaire Bloomberg’s in his third term and America’s in a devastating recession. Down in New York’s Bowery District residents of a flophouse or single room occupancy, learn that, thanks to gentrification, they have three days to find new housing. This episode features the songs, ‘I’m Runnin’ and ‘Firefly’, both performed by Joanna Burns. Connect with Joanna Burns: Instagram: @therealjoannaburns Website: https://joannaburns.com/ Connect with Justin Anthony Long Instagram: @justinanthonylong Website: https://www.justinanthonylong.com/ Connect with Joël René Scoville Instagram: @joelrenescoville Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a discussion with Joanna Burns, Justin Anthony Long, and Joël René Scoville about their new musical: Flophouse. What do you do when the world has forgotten you? Flophouse, an original ensemble musical, explores eight people’s struggle to re-enter a society that disposed of them long ago. It’s 2009; Obama’s in the White House, Billionaire Bloomberg’s in his third term and America’s in a devastating recession. Down in New York’s Bowery District residents of a flophouse or single room occupancy, learn that, thanks to gentrification, they have three days to find new housing. In this episode, you'll hear the songs ‘Til I Get Back On My Feet’ and ‘Ruby Woo’, both performed by Joanna Burns. Connect with Joanna Burns: Instagram: @therealjoannaburns Website: https://joannaburns.com/ Connect with Justin Anthony Long Instagram: @justinanthonylong Website: https://www.justinanthonylong.com/ Connect with Joël René Scoville Instagram: @joelrenescoville Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Stephanie L. Carlin and about the new musical: Spectrum. Spectrum features a book, music and lyrics by Stephanie L. Carlin, and is directed by Kate Trammell. It follows Matthew, a young man on the autism spectrum who has just been told he needs to move out of his parents’ place. He finds the quietest spot with no stimulation whatsoever—a gay bar. This episode features the songs 'Gay 101' and ‘If You Were a Woman’, as well as the game ‘What’s in a Name?’ where we come up with the very best musical theatre-inspired drag name. Connect with Stephanie L. Carlin: Instagram: @sleotacarlin Website: https://www.stephanielcarlin.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a discussion with Stephanie L. Carlin about the new musical: Spectrum. Spectrum features a book, music and lyrics by Stephanie L. Carlin, and is directed by Kate Trammell. It follows Matthew, a young man on the autism spectrum who has just been told he needs to move out of his parents’ place. He finds the quietest spot with no stimulation whatsoever—a gay bar. This episode features the song ‘In Between’, performed by Laura Cetti, Alec Phan, Mel Schaffer, Emmet Smith and Socks Whitmore. Connect with Stephanie L. Carlin: Instagram: @sleotacarlin Website: https://www.stephanielcarlin.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jeff Calhoun and Jonathan Brielle about the new musical, A Complicated Woman. John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman plays May 10 - June 2, 2024 at Goodspeed Musicals. This episode features the song ‘I Chose You’ performed by L Morgan Lee and Darius de Haas, as well as a game we call Summer Stacked, where we discuss our dream summer stock musical casts and productions. Connect with Jeff Calhoun: Instagram: @thejeffcalhoun Connect with Jonathan Brielle: Instagram: @jonathanbrielle Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a discussion with Jeff Calhoun and Jonathan Brielle about the new musical: A Complicated Woman. John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. Join us for the intriguing story of a theatre legend who had to navigate the joy, pain and pitfalls of leading a double life. A Complicated Woman is playing May 10 - June 2, 2024 at Goodspeed Musicals. This episode features the songs ‘The Man Who Runs The Show’, performed by Nora Bridgid Monahan and ‘Nina Mae’ performed by L Morgan Lee. Connect with Jeff Calhoun: Instagram: @thejeffcalhoun Connect with Jonathan Brielle: Instagram: @jonathanbrielle Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices