We talk about the methodologies and spiritualities of songwriting, Sondheim’s book exploring and commenting on lyrics called “Finishing the Hat,” a workshop with Sara Bareilles hosted by Maestra, and other complexities of writing songs! We also mention the INCREDIBLE work that Maestra Music does in the industry. Check them out here!

This episode we try a mystery coffee that we can’t tell you about. We’d link it here, but, y’know. It’s a mystery.

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Which came first? The movie or the musical (or the book)?! In this episode we dive into the world of adaptations and discuss the origins of different stories in different formats. We also chat about streaming services and entertainment in a pandemic-exiting world. We also reference a graphic of jukebox musicals from the Museum of Broadway. Oh, and check out Sumner McMurtry’s upcoming original film LEMON-AID!

This episode we try Stumptown’s Holler Mountain organic blend. Get yours here!

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Isabel Marie (@izreadsalot) joins us to discuss elements of good and bad storytelling, and what stories are “worth” telling. We approach the debate from the vantage points of performers, readers, writers, directors, and more. We reference a graphic by National Geographic that walks through the building blocks of storytelling as well as the The Playwright's Guidebook by Stuart Spencer.

This episode we try Blue Bottle Coffee’s “Bold” blend with notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and marshmallow. Try it here.

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As two working performers in the musical theatre industry, we’re no strangers to the audition GRIND (sorry, coffee pun). We’ve gathered our favorite (and least favorite) audition and rejection stories from over the years and share the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Consider this a group therapy session for actors.

We have another cup from Carver Trading Co; this time it’s the Colombian beans. For 10% off Carver coffees and teas, click here: https://www.carvercoffee.com/?ref=theartistsblend

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In our first episode, we go back to the basics and talk about the ways we appreciate visual art in the 21st century. We discuss visiting museums, macaroni art, the Van Gogh Experience, and of course: Georges Seurat. From paintings to photographs to sculpture, how do we interact with art nowadays?

Our first coffee we tried was Carver Trading Co’s Kilimanjaro coffee beans. For 10% off Carver coffees and teas, click this link: https://www.carvercoffee.com/?ref=theartistsblend

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Hi friends! Austin and Easton here just saying hello and giving you an idea of what this show will be all about.