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Backstage Pass

Broadway Podcast Network

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Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 56

Ever wonder what it takes to make a new musical sing? Find out with New York Theatre Barn’s Backstage Pass. Hosts Teresa Attridge and Pauls Macs create space to lift up the artistry of those transforming the landscape of our industry. We make the exclusive, inclusive, going straight to the source to understand each artist’s authentic viewpoint. We’re honored to celebrate a community of people who believe that art which challenges us is worth celebrating. Featured guests include Greg Kotis, Nico Juber, Justin Huertas, L. Morgan Lee, Jenn Collella, S.C. Lucier, Meghan Rose, Hector Flores Jr., Jessie MacBeth, and more. Theme song music by Nico Juber.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
11/01/2025
#93
🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
10/01/2025
#57
🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
28/12/2024
#98
🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
27/12/2024
#72
🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
26/12/2024
#45

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Episode 29 - Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher Part 2

Season 2 · Episode 30

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 • Duration 22:31

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

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Episode 28 - Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher

Season 2 · Episode 28

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 • Duration 38:21

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

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Episode 19 - Martin Storrow: King of Pangea Part 2

Season 2 · Episode 19

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 39:10

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

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Episode 18 - Martin Storrow: King of Pangea

Season 2 · Episode 18

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 41:29

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

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Episode 17 - Joanna Burns, Justin Anthony Long, and Joël René Scoville: Flophouse Part 2

Season 2 · Episode 17

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 37:07

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

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Episode 16 - Joanna Burns, Justin Anthony Long, and Joël René Scoville: Flophouse

Season 2 · Episode 16

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 42:35

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

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Episode 15 - Stephanie L. Carlin: Spectrum Part 2

Season 2 · Episode 15

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 31:27

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

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Episode 14 - Stephanie L. Carlin: Spectrum

Season 2 · Episode 14

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • Duration 35:06

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

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Episode 13 - Jeff Calhoun and Jonathan Brielle: A Complicated Woman Part 2

Season 2 · Episode 13

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 29:22

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

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Episode 12 - Jeff Calhoun and Jonathan Brielle: A Complicated Woman

Season 2 · Episode 12

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 38:38

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

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