Matty and Kikau have a chat with the amazing Alisa Hauser, Assistant Professor of Music Theatre at Florida State University.  She is the Program Director for the BM in Music Theatre.  As a performer, Alisa appeared on Broadway in the original cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie (Alice), Grease! (Frenchy), and in the original cast of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast (Silly Girl).

In 2014 Alisa was nominated for a national primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for the song “No Trouble” from A Christmas Carol – The Concert (PBS). With music by Bob Christianson, she wrote the book adaptation and lyrics for this symphonic retelling of the Dickens classic. Also for television she has written lyrics with composer Stephen Sislen, for the Disney Channel’s Johnny And The Sprites.

In this episode they discuss the program at Florida State University, taking over as the New President of Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance, and New Works! Todays recommendation (besides the MTEA Conference - January 4th, 5th, and 6th) is the app/website called Sounds Of Broadway! Follow us @carefullytaughtpodcast or send us a message at [email protected]!