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.

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Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com/

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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.

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Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels), Fran Tapia (On Your Feet), and Maiga Vidal about Maiga’s new musical: Café Con Leche. Special Guest Host: Héctor Flores Jr.

With book, music, and lyrics by Maiga Vidal, Café Con Leche is an original romantic comedy set in Los Angeles with an all-Latinx cast. The new musical follows Alejandra, an accountant who longs to be the perfect immigrant daughter for her parents, even if it means staying in the closet forever. When a rent hike threatens to close her parent’s American-style donut shop for good, Alejandra, with the help of mysterious new customer Megan, opens Café Con Leche, a Latino-themed coffee spot, to moonlight after-hours at the store to make extra money. As her feelings for Café Con Leche and Megan grow, Alejandra begins to question just how much she’s willing to hide to keep her parent’s love.

This episode features the songs “My Turn” performed by Linedy Genao and “Alejandra” performed by Taylor Iman Jones and Linedy Genao.

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This episode features a conversation with Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels), Fran Tapia (On Your Feet), and Maiga Vidal about Maiga’s new musical: Café Con Leche.

With book, music, and lyrics by Maiga Vidal, Café Con Leche is an original romantic comedy set in Los Angeles with an all-Latinx cast. The new musical follows Alejandra, an accountant who longs to be the perfect immigrant daughter for her parents, even if it means staying in the closet forever. When a rent hike threatens to close her parent’s American-style donut shop for good, Alejandra, with the help of mysterious new customer Megan, opens Café Con Leche, a Latino-themed coffee spot, to moonlight after-hours at the store to make extra money. As her feelings for Café Con Leche and Megan grow, Alejandra begins to question just how much she’s willing to hide to keep her parent’s love.

This episode features the song “California Cappuccino Donut Coffee” performed by Fran Tapia and Rubén Flores.

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Instagram: @linedygenao

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Website: https://www.taylorimanjones.com/

Connect with Fran Tapia:

Instagram: @franciscatl

Website: https://frantapia.com/

Connect with Maiga Vidal:

Instagram: @maigavidal

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim about their new musical: Saint Sebastian.

Saint Sebastian is a queer coming-of-age musical comedy, set on a Christian retreat farm over one Easter weekend. At the heart of the story is the relationship of Sebastian, a sheltered, naïve kid whose parents own the farm, and Jamie, a housing-insecure kid staying at the farm with his single mother. It’s a story about socioeconomic privilege, the awkwardness of adolescence, and queerness in conflict with religious tradition.

This episode features the songs “Hallelujah High” performed by Tori Lynn, Naima Alakham, Nicole Tsarouhas, Maya Thomas, Stephen Mellen and many other talented performers, as well as “Only Trees” performed by Mike Cefalo.

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Website: https://www.seanbarrettmccabe.com

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This episode features a conversation with Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim about their new musical: Saint Sebastian.

Saint Sebastian is a queer coming-of-age musical comedy, set on a Christian retreat farm over one Easter weekend. At the heart of the story is the relationship of Sebastian, a sheltered, naïve kid whose parents own the farm, and Jamie, a housing-insecure kid staying at the farm with his single mother. It’s a story about socioeconomic privilege, the awkwardness of adolescence, and queerness in conflict with religious tradition.

This episode features demo recordings of the songs “A Window Seat” performed by Nat Zagree and Mike Cefalo, and “Kids Are Kissing” performed by Tori Lynn.

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Website: https://www.seanbarrettmccabe.com

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Eddie Noel Rodríguez, Janine Robledo, and Héctor Flores, about the new musical Ghost in the Machine.

In a secluded lab nestled in the Argentinian mountains, an inventor named Victor creates Cynthia, an android, to save his son's life. When Cynthia meets Victor's son, Carlos, a powerful bond is formed that feels part rom-com, part sci-fi thriller in the vein of Frankenstein and Edward Scissorhands. What will become of Victor's son, Carlos, and will Cynthia be able to free herself from the psychological imprisonment of her creator?

This episode features the song “Colder” performed by Vuyo Sotashe.

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This episode features a conversation with Eddie Noel Rodríguez, Janine Robledo, and Héctor Flores that celebrates the release of the new single “Here With You” from the musical Ghost in the Machine on New York Theatre Barn’s New Musicals Mixtape.

In a secluded lab nestled in the Argentinian mountains, an inventor named Victor creates Cynthia, an android, to save his son's life. When Cynthia meets Victor's son, Carlos, a powerful bond is formed that feels part rom-com, part sci-fi thriller in the vein of Frankenstein and Edward Scissorhands. What will become of Victor's son, Carlos, and will Cynthia be able to free herself from the psychological imprisonment of her creator?

This episode features the new single “Here With You” performed by Eddie Noel Rodríguez.

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Amy Engelhardt and Molly Horan about their new musical: The Completely True Story of West High’s 66th Annual Charity Lockdown.

West High overachiever and valedictorian Becky Petterson has her life all mapped out. Until she overhears a city council meeting and discovers a secret that will threaten the very existence of everyone living in West Falls.

This episode features the songs “Dream of Fuzzy Demons” and "When the World Stops", both performed by Amy Engelhardt.

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This episode features a conversation with Amy Engelhardt and Molly Horan about their new musical: The Completely True Story of West High’s 66th Annual Charity Lockdown.

West High overachiever and valedictorian Becky Petterson has her life all mapped out. Until she overhears a city council meeting and discovers a secret that will threaten the very existence of everyone living in West Falls.

This episode features the songs "Ready to Play" performed by Amy Engelhardt and “The Devil Said ‘Sure’” performed by Todd Honeycutt and Whit Spurgeon.

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Website: https://www.amyengelhardt.com

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