Episodes

  • Episode 2 - Teeth Part 2

    Episode 2 - Teeth Part 2
    Dec 31 2024
    In the second episode of Backstage Pass Season 2, we continue our conversation with Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award Winner Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) and Anna K Jacobs (Pop!) about their musical Teeth. We also play a game we designed just for these writers, where we decide which musical theatre characters should be armed with vagina dentata. "Teeth" is a musical that follows Dawn O'Keefe, a charismatic leader of a Christian youth group called the Promise Keeper Girls, who grapples with her own sexual desires while suppressing them due to her strict religious upbringing; when violated, she discovers a shocking secret power where her body physically fights back against sexual assault, essentially giving her "teeth" against her attackers; the show explores themes of religious oppression, female sexuality, and bodily autonomy, based on the cult film of the same name, with music by Anna K. Jacobs and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson. This episode features the songs “It’s Always the Woman” performed by Alyse Alan Louis and “Dentata” performed by the cast of Teeth. Connect with Teeth: Website: https://teeththemusical.com/ Connect with Michael R. Jackson: Instagram: @thelivingmichaeljackson Website: https://www.thelivingmichaeljackson.com/ Connect with Anna K. Jacobs: Instagram: @theannakjacobs Website: https://www.annakjacobs.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: https://newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb2025 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
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    28 mins
  • Episode 1 - Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs - Teeth

    Episode 1 - Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs - Teeth
    Dec 31 2024
    Welcome to Backstage Pass Season 2! We’re premiering our second season with a special double release that features our conversation with Tony and Pulitzer Prize Winner Michael R Jackson (A Strange Loop) and Anna K. Jacobs (Pop!) about their musical Teeth. Check out Episode 2 for the second part of our conversation. "Teeth" is a musical that follows Dawn O'Keefe, a charismatic leader of a Christian youth group called the Promise Keeper Girls, who grapples with her own sexual desires while suppressing them due to her strict religious upbringing; when violated, she discovers a shocking secret power where her body physically fights back against sexual assault, essentially giving her "teeth" against her attackers; the show explores themes of religious oppression, female sexuality, and bodily autonomy, based on the cult film of the same name, with music by Anna K. Jacobs and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson. This episode features the songs “Precious Gift” performed by Alyse Alan Louis and the Promise Keeper Girls, “Modest is Hottest” performed by Jason Gotay and Alyse Alan Louis, and “Shame in My Body” performed by Alyse Alan Louis. Connect with Teeth: Website: https://teeththemusical.com/ Connect with Michael R. Jackson: Instagram: @thelivingmichaeljackson Website: https://www.thelivingmichaeljackson.com/ Connect with Anna K. Jacobs: Instagram: @theannakjacobs Website: https://www.annakjacobs.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    41 mins
  • Episode 29 - Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher Part 2

    Episode 29 - Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher Part 2
    Dec 17 2024
    In this episode we continue our conversation with Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke about their new musical, Sunwatcher. https://sunwatchermusical.com/ In 1944, a young woman in Tokyo dares to stare at the sun. Though she lives in a city under attack from American bombs – and in a body limited to the role of housewife – Hisako is determined to become an astronomer. Her struggle leads her to the mighty Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, who is in the midst of her own epic battle and needs a mortal's help. But can Hisako rise to the challenge? Performed by an all-Asian women and nonbinary cast, with an innovative score featuring electronic live looping and taiko drumming: SUNWATCHER is a new musical about one woman’s extraordinary dedication to the power of observation. This episode features the song “Butterfly” performed by Isabella Dawis, Gemma Nha, and Anna Hashizume. Connect with Sunwatcher: Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com/ Connect with Isabella Dawis: Website: www.isabelladawis.com Connect with Tidtaya Sinutoke: Instagram: @tidtayasinutoke Website: www.tidtayasinutoke.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    23 mins
  • Episode 28 - Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher

    Episode 28 - Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher
    Dec 3 2024
    This episode features a conversation with Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke about their new musical, Sunwatcher. (https://sunwatchermusical.com) In 1944, a young woman in Tokyo dares to stare at the sun. Though she lives in a city under attack from American bombs – and in a body limited to the role of housewife – Hisako is determined to become an astronomer. Her struggle leads her to the mighty Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, who is in the midst of her own epic battle and needs a mortal's help. But can Hisako rise to the challenge? Performed by an all-Asian women and nonbinary cast, with an innovative score featuring electronic live looping and taiko drumming: SUNWATCHER is a new musical about one woman’s extraordinary dedication to the power of observation. This episode features demo recordings of “Travel Song” performed by Gemma Nha and “Fight Song”performed by Anna Hashizume. Connect with Sunwatcher Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com Connect with Isabella Dawis: Website: www.isabelladawis.com Connect with Tidtaya Sinutoke: Instagram: @tidtayasinutoke Website: www.tidtayasinutoke.com Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    38 mins
  • Episode 27 - Linedy Genao, Taylor Iman Jones, Fran Tapia, and Maiga Vidal: Café Con Leche Part 2

    Episode 27 - Linedy Genao, Taylor Iman Jones, Fran Tapia, and Maiga Vidal: Café Con Leche Part 2
    Nov 19 2024
    In this episode, we continue our conversation with Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels), Fran Tapia (On Your Feet), and Maiga Vidal about Maiga’s new musical: Café Con Leche. Special Guest Host: Héctor Flores Jr. With book, music, and lyrics by Maiga Vidal, Café Con Leche is an original romantic comedy set in Los Angeles with an all-Latinx cast. The new musical follows Alejandra, an accountant who longs to be the perfect immigrant daughter for her parents, even if it means staying in the closet forever. When a rent hike threatens to close her parent’s American-style donut shop for good, Alejandra, with the help of mysterious new customer Megan, opens Café Con Leche, a Latino-themed coffee spot, to moonlight after-hours at the store to make extra money. As her feelings for Café Con Leche and Megan grow, Alejandra begins to question just how much she’s willing to hide to keep her parent’s love. This episode features the songs “My Turn” performed by Linedy Genao and “Alejandra” performed by Taylor Iman Jones and Linedy Genao. Connect with Linedy Genao: Instagram: @linedygenao Connect with Taylor Iman Jones: Instagram: @taylorimanjones Website: https://www.taylorimanjones.com/ Connect with Fran Tapia: Instagram: @franciscatl Website: https://frantapia.com/ Connect with Maiga Vidal: Instagram: @maigavidal Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maigavidal Connect with Héctor Flores Jr.: Instagram: @hectorfloresjr35 Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    37 mins
  • Episode 26 - Linedy Genao, Taylor Iman Jones, Fran Tapia, and Maiga Vidal: Café Con Leche

    Episode 26 - Linedy Genao, Taylor Iman Jones, Fran Tapia, and Maiga Vidal: Café Con Leche
    Nov 5 2024
    This episode features a conversation with Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Taylor Iman Jones (Head Over Heels), Fran Tapia (On Your Feet), and Maiga Vidal about Maiga’s new musical: Café Con Leche. With book, music, and lyrics by Maiga Vidal, Café Con Leche is an original romantic comedy set in Los Angeles with an all-Latinx cast. The new musical follows Alejandra, an accountant who longs to be the perfect immigrant daughter for her parents, even if it means staying in the closet forever. When a rent hike threatens to close her parent’s American-style donut shop for good, Alejandra, with the help of mysterious new customer Megan, opens Café Con Leche, a Latino-themed coffee spot, to moonlight after-hours at the store to make extra money. As her feelings for Café Con Leche and Megan grow, Alejandra begins to question just how much she’s willing to hide to keep her parent’s love. This episode features the song “California Cappuccino Donut Coffee” performed by Fran Tapia and Rubén Flores. Connect with Linedy Genao: Instagram: @linedygenao Connect with Taylor Iman Jones: Instagram: @taylorimanjones Website: https://www.taylorimanjones.com/ Connect with Fran Tapia: Instagram: @franciscatl Website: https://frantapia.com/ Connect with Maiga Vidal: Instagram: @maigavidal Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maigavidal Connect with Hector Flores Jr.: Instagram: @hectorfloresjr35 Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    36 mins
  • Episode 25 - Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim: Saint Sebastian Part 2

    Episode 25 - Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim: Saint Sebastian Part 2
    Oct 22 2024
    In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim about their new musical: Saint Sebastian. Saint Sebastian is a queer coming-of-age musical comedy, set on a Christian retreat farm over one Easter weekend. At the heart of the story is the relationship of Sebastian, a sheltered, naïve kid whose parents own the farm, and Jamie, a housing-insecure kid staying at the farm with his single mother. It’s a story about socioeconomic privilege, the awkwardness of adolescence, and queerness in conflict with religious tradition. This episode features the songs “Hallelujah High” performed by Tori Lynn, Naima Alakham, Nicole Tsarouhas, Maya Thomas, Stephen Mellen and many other talented performers, as well as “Only Trees” performed by Mike Cefalo. Connect with Sean McCabe: Instagram: @seanymccabe Website: https://www.seanbarrettmccabe.com Connect with Jinhee Kim: Instagram: @jinheejinnykim Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    37 mins
  • Episode 24 - Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim: Saint Sebastian

    Episode 24 - Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim: Saint Sebastian
    Oct 8 2024
    This episode features a conversation with Sean McCabe and Jinhee Kim about their new musical: Saint Sebastian. Saint Sebastian is a queer coming-of-age musical comedy, set on a Christian retreat farm over one Easter weekend. At the heart of the story is the relationship of Sebastian, a sheltered, naïve kid whose parents own the farm, and Jamie, a housing-insecure kid staying at the farm with his single mother. It’s a story about socioeconomic privilege, the awkwardness of adolescence, and queerness in conflict with religious tradition. This episode features demo recordings of the songs “A Window Seat” performed by Nat Zagree and Mike Cefalo, and “Kids Are Kissing” performed by Tori Lynn. Connect with Sean McCabe: Instagram: @seanymccabe Website: https://www.seanbarrettmccabe.com Connect with Jinhee Kim: Instagram: @jinheejinnykim Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb-yea2024 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
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    43 mins