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Ever wonder what it takes to make a new musical sing? Find out with New York Theatre Barn’s Backstage Pass. Hosts Teresa Attridge and Pauls Macs create space to lift up the artistry of those transforming the landscape of our industry. We make the exclusive, inclusive, going straight to the source to understand each artist’s authentic viewpoint. We’re honored to celebrate a community of people who believe that art which challenges us is worth celebrating. Featured guests include Greg Kotis, Nico Juber, Justin Huertas, L. Morgan Lee, Jenn Collella, S.C. Lucier, Meghan Rose, Hector Flores Jr., Jessie MacBeth, and more. Theme song music by Nico Juber.

  1. MISS AMERICA Part 2

    1 day ago

    MISS AMERICA Part 2

    In this episode we continue our conversation with Emma Ashford about her new musical: Miss America. MISS AMERICA, a dystopian musical tragicomedy, tells the story of Eve - a driven, idealistic, and accidentally pregnant Indiana 17-year-old on the eve of her freshman year at college. After a failed illegal abortion attempt, Eve ends up at the New Life Center: a pilot prison created by the McGowan administration, which has codified abortion as murder. Over the next 8 months, Eve, alongside her fellow inmates, must reckon with parenthood, purpose, and the gendered expectations that confine all of us. With comedy, heart, and a sweeping score of pop/rock and pastiche, this uniquely American coming-of-age musical nods to hits such as Orange is The New Black and The Handmaid's Tale as it confronts what the reproductive laws of today could mean for us tomorrow.  This episode features recordings of the songs “Not Today” performed by Emma Ashford, and “Miss America” performed by Alysa Finnegan, Nina White, and Emma Ashford. If you’d like to learn more about the topics in Miss America and support some fantastic organizations, here is some info from Emma below! Please visit https://www.pregnancyjusticeus.org/  if you’d like to learn more about pregnancy criminalization in the United States and how you can support pregnant people in need right now.  https://www.restoreher.us/ advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women whose pregnancies, children, and lives have been impacted by improper care while serving time (i.e. shackling, solitary confinement, etc). They advocate to protect the dignity, safety, health, and rights of all women directly impacted by incarceration, convictions, and/or trauma. To stay updated on the show, follow Emma on instagram @emmmaashh, and check out her website: emma-ashford.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  2. Emma Ashford: MISS AMERICA

    2 Jun

    Emma Ashford: MISS AMERICA

    This episode features a conversation with Emma Ashford about her new musical, MISS AMERICA. MISS AMERICA, a dystopian musical tragicomedy, tells the story of Eve - a driven, idealistic, and accidentally pregnant Indiana 17-year-old on the eve of her freshman year at college. After a failed illegal abortion attempt, Eve ends up at the New Life Center: a pilot prison created by the McGowan administration, which has codified abortion as murder. Over the next 8 months, Eve, alongside her fellow inmates, must reckon with parenthood, purpose, and the gendered expectations that confine all of us. With comedy, heart, and a sweeping score of pop/rock and pastiche, this uniquely American coming-of-age musical nods to hits such as Orange is The New Black and The Handmaid's Tale as it confronts what the reproductive laws of today could mean for us tomorrow.  This episode features recordings of the songs “Not Today” performed by Emma Ashford, and “Choices” performed by Bella Copolla and the Company of Miss America. Connect with Emma Ashford: Instagram: @emmmaashh Website: https://www.emma-ashford.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
  3. Director’s Roundtable featuring Walter Bobbie, Camille A. Brown, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, JoAnn M. Hunter, Victoria Collado and Héctor Flores Jr.

    19 May

    Director’s Roundtable featuring Walter Bobbie, Camille A. Brown, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, JoAnn M. Hunter, Victoria Collado and Héctor Flores Jr.

    In this special episode of Backstage Pass, we present the Director's Roundtable from New York Theatre Barn’s A Seat at the Table Series. For one night only, 5 award-winning Broadway directors will unite to discuss their unique experiences working in a rapidly evolving industry and offer insights into the creative process of incubating new works. New York Theatre Barn's roundtable offered audience members the opportunity to submit questions, making their voices an integral part of the conversation. New York Theatre Barn believes that there is a place for all of us at the table of the American Theatre. The directors include Tony Award-winner Walter Bobbie (Chicago, Bright Star), five-time Tony nominee Camille A. Brown (Gypsy, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf), Tony nominee Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime, Seussical), JoAnn M. Hunter (School of Rock, Harmony), and Victoria Collado (Latin History for Morons). New York Theatre Barn’s Héctor Flores Jr. moderated the conversation. Connect with Walter Bobbie: Instagram: @walterbobbie18 Connect with Camille A Brown: Website: https://www.camilleabrown.org/ Instagram: @camilleabrown Connect with Marcia Milgrom Dodge: Website: https://marciamilgromdodge.com/ Instagram: @marciamilgromdodge Connect with Joann M. Hunter: Website: http://www.joannmhunter.com/ Instagram: @joann_m_hunter Connect with Victoria Collado: Website: https://www.victoriacollado.com/ Instagram: @itsvickylin Connect with Héctor Flores Jr: Instagram: @hectorfloresjr35 Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 13min
  4. Seven Steps Around the Fire Part 2

    28 Apr

    Seven Steps Around the Fire Part 2

    In this episode we continue our conversation with Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis about their new musical: Seven Steps Around the Fire. Seven Steps Around the Fire follows a young Indian-American woman who must interpret visions of her past seven lifetimes as her queer relationship is threatened by the cultural expectation of arranged marriage. When she unearths secrets surrounding her mother’s own identity, she must make the impossible choice between her family and breaking free from the endless karmic cycle holding her down. Featuring a contemporary folk/pop score fused with the sounds of Indian Classical Music, Seven Steps Around the Fire explores Hinduism through the lens of sexuality, asking the timeless question: what will we sacrifice in the name of love? This episode features demo recordings of the songs “The Pathway to Brahma-Nirvana” performed by the Company of Seven Steps Around the Fire as well as “Throw Me a Marigold” performed by Sabrina Shah and  Ruchir Khazanchi. Connect with Seven Steps Around the Fire: Instagram: @sevenstepsmusical Connect with Emielyn Das: Instagram: @emielynd Connect with Harrison Lewis: Instagram: @harrisonmlewis Website: http://harrisonmlewis.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  5. Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis: Seven Steps Around the Fire

    14 Apr

    Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis: Seven Steps Around the Fire

    This episode features a conversation with Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis about their new musical: Seven Steps Around the Fire. Seven Steps Around the Fire follows a young Indian-American woman who must interpret visions of her past seven lifetimes as her queer relationship is threatened by the cultural expectation of arranged marriage. When she unearths secrets surrounding her mother’s own identity, she must make the impossible choice between her family and breaking free from the endless karmic cycle holding her down. Featuring a contemporary folk/pop score fused with the sounds of Indian Classical Music, Seven Steps Around the Fire explores Hinduism through the lens of sexuality, asking the timeless question: what will we sacrifice in the name of love? This episode features demo recordings of the songs “Round and Round Again” performed by Emielyn Das, Swetha Vissapragada, Anu Mysore, and Devika Bhaise as well as “Kingdom in the Sky” performed by Sierra Lancaster, Kenzie Elizabet, and Meetu Chilana. Connect with Seven Steps Around the Fire: Instagram: @sevenstepsmusical Connect with Emielyn Das: Instagram: @emielynd Connect with Harrison Lewis: Instagram: @harrisonmlewis Website: http://harrisonmlewis.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  6. Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical Part 2

    31 Mar

    Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical Part 2

    In this episode we continue our conversation with Douglas Lyons about Beau the Musical. When Young Nashville musician Ace Baker discovers that his long-lost rockstar grandfather is still alive, his world shifts forever. Now confronted with buried memories, family secrets, and strained relationships, Ace must find his way and rediscover his voice. A coming-of-age like no other – Beau the Musical blends an immersive pop-country score with a story of love, family, and redemption.  This episode features recordings of the songs "Disappear" performed by Charity Dawson and Oliva Griffin, and “Runnin” performed by Matt Rodin. Photo credit by Valerie Terranova. Connect with Douglas Lyons: Instagram: @chocolatehipster Website: https://www.douglaslyons.net/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  7. Douglas Lyons: Beau The Musical

    17 Mar

    Douglas Lyons: Beau The Musical

    This episode features a conversation with Douglas Lyons about Beau the Musical, a new musical which recently had two off-Broadway runs in New York City. When Young Nashville musician Ace Baker discovers that his long-lost rockstar grandfather is still alive, his world shifts forever. Now confronted with buried memories, family secrets, and strained relationships, Ace must find his way and rediscover his voice. A coming-of-age like no other – Beau the Musical blends an immersive pop-country score with a story of love, family, and redemption.  This episode features recordings of the songs “Pop Pop Beau” performed by John Krause, and “Crush” performed by Aisha Jackson. Connect with Douglas Lyons: Instagram: @chocolatehipster Website: https://www.douglaslyons.net/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  8. Trick! The Musical Part 2

    3 Mar

    Trick! The Musical Part 2

    Welcome back to Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere. In this episode we continue our conversation that features Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun discussing their new show, Trick! The Musical. Based on the 1999 queer cult classic film, Trick! The Musical follows Gabriel, a shy musical theatre songwriter, and Mark, a go-go dancer, who try to find a place to hook up in Manhattan, only for the romantic endeavor to be hilariously interrupted by friends and bad luck. In this episode, you’ll hear the songs “Dance Floor” performed by Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, as well as “Lemme Walk You to the Train”, performed by Aavyn Lee and Will-Franklin Eller. Production photo by Sydney Lee. Connect with Trick! The Musical: Website: https://trickthemusical.com/ Connect with Jeff Calhoun: Instagram: @thejeffcalhoun Connect with Arthur Lafrentz Bacon: Instagram: @shedlove87 Website: https://www.arthurlafrentzbacon.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
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Ever wonder what it takes to make a new musical sing? Find out with New York Theatre Barn’s Backstage Pass. Hosts Teresa Attridge and Pauls Macs create space to lift up the artistry of those transforming the landscape of our industry. We make the exclusive, inclusive, going straight to the source to understand each artist’s authentic viewpoint. We’re honored to celebrate a community of people who believe that art which challenges us is worth celebrating. Featured guests include Greg Kotis, Nico Juber, Justin Huertas, L. Morgan Lee, Jenn Collella, S.C. Lucier, Meghan Rose, Hector Flores Jr., Jessie MacBeth, and more. Theme song music by Nico Juber.

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