Welcome to Backstage Pass Season 2! We’re premiering our second season with a special double release that features our conversation with Tony and Pulitzer Prize Winner Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) and Anna K. Jacobs (POP!) about their musical Teeth. Check out Episode 2 for the second part of our conversation.

"Teeth" is a musical that follows Dawn O'Keefe, a charismatic leader of a Christian youth group called the Promise Keeper Girls, who grapples with her own sexual desires while suppressing them due to her strict religious upbringing; when violated, she discovers a shocking secret power where her body physically fights back against sexual assault, essentially giving her "teeth" against her attackers; the show explores themes of religious oppression, female sexuality, and bodily autonomy, based on the cult film of the same name, with music by Anna K. Jacobs and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson.

This episode features the songs “Precious Gift” performed by Alyse Alan Louis and the Promise Keeper Girls, “Modest is Hottest” performed by Jason Gotay and Alyse Alan Louis, and “Shame in My Body” performed by Alyse Alan Louis. 

Connect with Teeth:

Website: https://teeththemusical.com/

Connect with Michael R. Jackson:

Instagram: @thelivingmichaeljackson

Website: https://www.thelivingmichaeljackson.com/

Connect with Anna K. Jacobs:

Instagram: @theannakjacobs

Website: https://www.annakjacobs.com/

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