Act One Beginners Call

After a small break, this week's episode originates as a discussion about Mischief Movie Night, and devolves from there!

If you'd like to listen to the songs mentioned in both this and previous episodes, you can find our 'Act One Beginners Call Playlist' on Spotify!

In this weeks episode, Gigi and Olivia endure the movie that is Annie (2014) and share their (rather negative) opinions on the reimagining of a classic movie musical. Unimpressed, they talk about problems and issues they found whilst watching the film together, finishing with a discussion about a live streamed piece of theatre they watched as well.

In this weeks episode, Olivia was without her usual microphone so apologies for the sound discrepancies!

If you'd like to hear the songs mentioned in this and previous episodes, you can find our Spotify playlist: Act One Beginners Call Playlist

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In this weeks episode, Gigi and Olivia decide to take things easy and just have a casual chat with minimal planning. This sparks conversations about favourite movie musicals, what they expect theatre to look like post-Covid, and how to play Gigi like a Hurdy Gurdy.

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In this weeks episode, Gigi and Olivia decide to have a discussion about what their experiences at Uni and Drama School have been like, ranging from the application/audition processes to what experiences and societies they've been apart of. As well as this, there is also the usual bout of tangents and theatre discussions.

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You can also listen to our playlist on Spotify: Act One Beginners Call Playlist

In a first for the podcast, Gigi and Olivia welcome their first guest - Hannah! The trio discuss LGBTQ focused theatre as well as representation in theatre. In an episode that spans from plays focused on AIDs to whether or not Olivia has seen Bare the musical, listen to debates over casting and the depictions of religion as part of LGBTQ identity on stage.

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In this episode Gigi and Olivia discuss their thoughts after watching the recent movie adaptation of The Prom Musical on Netflix. Discussing opinions on the story, directing, music and even the casting of Golden Globe nominee James Cordon. 

If you want to listen to the musicals mentioned on this podcast, you can listen to our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wyWYxFw3vKOtiHKRmjBoW?si=aTGnFhbkT7S8HmBt7alwYw

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This week, Gigi and Olivia discuss the various shows they've seen during the various lockdowns - both in person and streamed online!

If you would like to hear the songs mentioned in this podcast, you can find them in our Spotify playlist: Act One Beginners Call

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram as well: @Act1BeginnersCall

In their hotly anticipated return, Gigi and Olivia discuss their thoughts on the Hamilton Pro Shot released in 2020. 

Available on Disney+, the Hamilton film is the a recording of the Original Broadway Cast of the musical Hamilton, filmed largely in front of a live audience. Recorded last summer when travel restrictions had been lifted in the UK, Gigi and Olivia talk about their feelings toward the film, comparing it to the live productions they have seen as well as thoughts on various elements such as the ensemble and lighting.

If you want to listen to our playlist of songs previously mentioned on our podcast, you can find our Spotify playlist by searching 'Act One Beginners Call' or by following the links in our Instagram description: @Act1beginnerscall

In this week's episode, Gigi and Olivia discuss which musicals would pass the Bechdel Test - often with surprising results. 

The Bechdel test has become a benchmark of positive female respresentation in various forms of art over the years. The test has only three tenets to it, but despite this many items of work fail it. It requires:

- At least two women to talk to each other

- They talk to each other about any other topic apart from a man/romantic interest

- The women are named characters.

Often applied to Films and TV, Gigi and Olivia discuss the various popular musicals such as Hamilton, Les Mis, and Phantom, to see which pass. As well as this, we have our usual recorder segment, Shuffle of the Day and our reccomendations. These can be found on our Spotify playlist 'Act One Beginners Call Playlist' or through the link in our Instagram description: @Act1beginnerscall

In this bonus Episode, Gigi and Olivia decide to do a (not so) quick stagey Q&A. Covering topics from how they met to what shows they want to see once theatre resumes, with a bit of hysteria along the way.

Our musical recommendations and Shuffle of the Day picks are live on our Spotify Playlist ' Act One Beginners Call' or also through the link in our Instagram bio: @act1beginnerscall