Set the Stage

Jordyn and Margaret bring in Zora Iman Crews to discuss the grad school life, the toss-up between New York & Los Angeles, and what it’s like to co-write and star in your own short film. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s theme song into what Zora thinks is a “veritable bop.” Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn checks in with Margaret about how three months of freelancing have been treating her, atrocious amounts of administrative work, and a fully-detailed update on Marg’s romantic life and the way it intersects, or doesn’t, with her career. Connor edits a 4-word theme song into a fun ditty. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret talk to immersive theatre-maker Lauren Fields about her favorite parts of creating & directing experiences in Chicago, emotional & physical consent, and whether she’d rather live in the McKittrick Hotel or ride the Haunted Mansion over and over. Connor Wang edits the episode and turns Jordyn’s seasonal rhyme into a funky pumpkin bop. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret get deep about Jordyn’s “why” behind moving to New York City, a scary-relevant tarot card reading, and a challenge presented while networking. In a surprising plot twist, Connor Wang edits a sweet tune from Margaret inspired by Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret chat with their Fellow artist friend, Ryan Dobrin, about being a producer, drinking too much coffee during networking coffee dates, and beating hearts. Connor Wang makes some magic out of Jordyn’s Harry Potter inspired theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret kick off this episode with a personal confession, then chat about firing an actor, testing for culture fit of actors in a rehearsal process, and when something should be a teaching moment. Connor edits Jordyn’s Usher parody into a theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret talk to college pal Madeline McCluskey about arts administration life, generational differences shaking up the workforce, and the real questions the world has been dying to know about Cats. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s most enthusiastic theme song to date. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret answer their first request about advice for college, reminisce about a time Marg thought her career was ending forever, and brainstorm drunk-Disney-themed shirts. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s original, spontaneous theme song into a real one that has great rhythm and rhyme. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret talk to their Sound Engineer for the podcast, Connor Wang, about making things louder on Broadway, sound team secrets, & discrimination in Iowa. He edits his own episode and Jordyn’s spontaneous theme song about her best friend into a bop. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Jordyn & Margaret dig in on how new work gets funding in the many festivals of NYC, Jordyn defines immersive theatre, and Margaret raises big questions about the intersection of social justice and the theatre that promotes it. Connor edits Jordyn’s spontaneous and fun theme song into a real one & puts Future Jordyn into the episode. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.