Join us on LaidOPEN Podcast as we dive into the world of transformational theatre and healing practices with my sometimes co-host Amy MacClain and her creative partner Molly Kittle. Discover the magic of the collaborative work that’s resulted in their highly anticipated mid-life musical “After The Rainbow,” which will be debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer.

Together Molly and Amy discuss their transformational musical about overcoming trauma and finding purpose while detailing their unique backgrounds in experimental theater, social-emotional learning, and music. 

Molly and Amy share their journey of finding each other, emphasizing the importance of transformation, play, and collective healing in the work they’ve done, both separately and together, to create their musical. 

They also talk about their upcoming participation in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which you can see them at if you live in the UK and includes a performance of the single from “After The Rainbow,”, 'You Are the Light,' highlighting the themes of mutual support and self-recognition.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on trauma, transformation, and the healing power of art.

00:00 Introduction and Course Announcement 01:00 Introducing Today's Guests: Amy MacLain and Molly Kittle 02:18 Amy and Molly's Journey and Collaboration 03:21 Molly's Background and Path to Transformation 04:58 Amy and Molly's Creative Process 06:56 The Birth of 'After the Rainbow' 07:30 Themes of Transformation and Healing 10:38 The Role of Music in Healing 13:44 Preparing for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16:12 The Power of Play and Collaboration 21:30 Performing and Sharing the Message 32:37 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell