Matin Talks

They say be the change you want to see in the world and no one embodies that more than Rozz Srabi. Join a conversation with an artist who recently wrote, directed, performed, and produced a short film that is the change. Cat Funeral  is a comedy that centers around the stories of two Iranian-American women as they grieve the loss of their furry friend. In this episode, Rozz walks listeners through...

Travel like Alice does to Wonderland to the wonderful world of Soundshop, where things get curious at the Curious Elixir Speakeasy and musicians come together.  6 years ago, Akpanoluo founded a collective -- it started in his living room and has exploded from there. In this episode, Akpanoluo takes listeners to Soundshop's past, present, and future. 

Dave Osmundsen recently presented a reading of his solo show Let Me Know If I Hurt You to an invited audience at Open Jar studios. The play touches on the thorny relationship between an idol and fan once they meet and become connected in unexpected ways.  Tune in as Dave invites listeners of the podcast into his creative process and his thoughts on stories that center neurodivergent experiences. T...

Celia Berk recently celebrated the release of her album Now That I Have Everything at New York's supper club, 54 Below. The album, first released this past September, features hidden gems from the American songbook; each showcased in their own unique arrangement. In this episode, Celia invites listeners into all it takes to produce both a cabaret and an album. Follow Celia's music at cel...

Hello Sharks, this is Jacob Ryan Smith from the musical 'Like Father,' On this episode, sit down with Jake, the winner of Open Jar's first Broadway Shark Tank , as he explains what it takes to pitch a show. Peer into the early development of a brand new musical a year into its process.  Content warning: Explicit language and serious topics 

Deniz Demirkurt and Ella Sodam Yoon recently premiered the staged reading of their new musical Echo at Emerging Artist's 'Spark Theatre Festival'.  In this choose-your-own-adventure show, audiences unlock different songs and plot points with every viewing. Ella and Deniz share the unique story of the show's history and their dream, which is to develop the musical as a video gam...

Mitra Matin recently premiered her latest choreographic work as a part of Joffrey Ballet School's choreography workshop. In this episode, Mitra guides listeners through her process from the moment of inspiration, to the creation of original audio,  the rehearsal room, and finally to performance. Mitra speaks to joy and complication of being a young creative through the lens of her most recent...

Janine McGuire recently presented an industry reading of her new musical The Bubble , which she penned in collaboration with Arri  Lawton Simon. In this episode, Janine invites listeners into the process of producing a 29-hour reading in accordance with the Actors' Equity Association guidelines.  Uncover Janine's fascinating writing process, as she works in collaboration on the compositi...