More Than Tracy Turnblad

This week, Abby asks the hard-hitting question: is Tony Soprano actually great fat representation? Then, generative artist and cultural dramaturg Amara Janae Brady comes on the podcast to talk acting school horror stories, questioning authority, NYC vs. regional theatre, finding your people, Pride & Prejudice, desirability, Issa Rae, and why she hates the Jo March "I'm so lonely" monologue. Don't forget to donate to our Season 2 GoFundMe!

Amara's website: https://www.amarajanaebrady.com/
Amara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradynotthebunch/
Amara's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amarajb
Skinny & White Aren't Character Traits. In This Paper I'll Explain... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRov3hGSHcM

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This week, Abby goes on a passionate rant about fat representation (or lack thereof) in books. Then she is joined by theatre scholar Ryan Donovan, whose work focuses on the role body politics play in the casting process. Abby and Ryan discuss body standards for short men, Annie, competitive suffering, historical attitudes toward fatness onstage, thin women who have played Effie in Dreamgirls, Ryan's work regarding disability and LGBTQ+ bodies onstage, and more.

Ryan's web site: https://www.ryan-donovan.com/
Ryan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryan__donovan?lang=en
Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan___donovan/

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This week, Abby discusses the controversy around Sarah Paulson's fat suit in Impeachment: American Crime Story, which was the subject of the New York Post article she was quoted in this week! Then Philadelphia-based actor/musician/educator Rob Tucker comes on to discuss fatphobia at college auditions, Hollywood idealism, Grindr, Into the Woods, his experiences living in London, and the concept of "believability" onstage.

Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzysuite/
Abby's New York Post Article: https://nypost.com/2021/09/02/why-are-fat-suits-like-sarah-paulsons-so-controversial/
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WE'RE BACK, BABY!!! In the first episode of season 2, Abby discusses Beanie Feldstein's casting as Fanny Brice and what it means for fat representation. Then she is joined by actress/writer/podcaster Jen Ponton to discuss 30 Rock, the fat blogosphere, diversity showcases, The Lord of the Rings, Jewish womanhood, speech and debate, Jen's mom's wig room,  and more!

Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenponton/
Jen's website: http://www.jenponton.com/
Jen's podcast, All The Fucks: http://www.jenponton.com/allthefucks
Jen's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_ponton_hollywood_s_fatphobia_problem

Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com
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This week we're jumping back in for the second half of Abby's conversation with Katrina Rose! They discuss Katrina's role in making Nadia thin in Bare: The Musical, her time on The Voice, body neutrality, Janis Joplin, the beauty of saying "f*ck it," and more!

This episode marks the end of Season 1 and the launch of our fund raiser for season 2. Donate here and get psyched for an amazing season 2, launching late this summer!

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Thanks for an amazing first season! You guys are the best!!!

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Katrina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaroserock/?hl=en

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It's the beginning of the end (of the beginning)! AKA the first part of the final episode of the first season of More Than Tracy Turnblad. In this episode, Abby lists some red flags of fatphobia in educational theatre programs. Then Katrina Rose joins her to spill the beans about playing Tracy Turnblad, generational fatphobia, weight distribution, getting booed as a standby, and searching for control in an unstable industry. Stay tuned for part 2 next week, where Katrina reveals the part she played in rewriting Nadia to be thin in Bare: The Musical and details her experience being on The Voice!

*This episode contains potential triggers for eating disorders, including weight numbers and descriptions of eating disorder behaviors. Calories and hours of exercise are bleeped out.

Katrina's web site: http://katrinarosemusic.com
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If you ever wanted to hear Abby attempt a Gollum voice, this is the episode for you!!! This week, she reveals that there is actually one fat trope she loves (the soft, sensitive, kind fat boy) and notes that most of them are named Sam. Then she is joined by singer/songwriter Elle Baez (she/her) and healing artist Marlee Dater (she/they), founders of Curvy Artists Collective, an online community for curvy creatives! They chat about Elle's experiences with fatphobia and racism in the music industry, Marlee's encounters with weight stigma in spiritual communities, and why both of them decided to transition away from theatre. They also discuss fat camp, Hamilton, being the funny fat friend onstage and in real life, the dark side of losing weight, and the importance of community in fighting fatphobia.

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Elle's web site: https://www.ellebaez.com
Elle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_baez/
Elle on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6my64u4SYBvDcURMWurbfs?si=4efEaut9SQ2Cpv1bo8LprQ

Marlee's web site: https://www.marleedater.com
Marlee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlee.dater/?hl=en

Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com
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Alternate title for this episode: "I made it through our entire interview without obnoxiously complimenting Jenny's accent, are you proud of me???" First, Abby debunks the stereotype that fatness is associated with (and caused by) depression. Then she is joined by Jenny O'Leary, a West End musical theatre actress who originated the role of Martha Dunnstock in Heathers in the UK. They talk about the British school system, arts funding, college auditions, the flaws in Martha's characterization, ageism, the roller coaster fear, Les Miserables, and why they both feel insulted when they're told they should play Tracy Turnblad!

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In honor of season 3's recent release, Abby lists all the wonderful things about Shrill! Then she is joined by actor, social media manager, and branding coach Jenna Leigh Miller to discuss self-limitation, brand v. type, rock musicals, Ado Annie, looking for the fattest dancer in every Broadway show, and Jenna's experience playing Tracy Turnblad twice.

Jenna's web site: https://www.jennaleighmiller.com
Jenna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennaleighmiller/
Problem Solved: https://www.problemsolvedbyjenna.com

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Abby talks about her recent PCOS diagnosis and why people don't need to be absolved of responsibility for their fatness. Then she is joined by performance artist and space maker Provvidenza Catalano (they/them) to discuss desirability politics, emotional labor, The L Word, transmasculine beauty standards, and how fatness intersects with queerness.

Provvidenza's web site: https://www.provvidenzac.com
Provvidenza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/provvidenzac/
Provvidenza's TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeGUFjUg/

Abby's web site: http://abbyrosemorris.com
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