Episodes

DSLP #86: There’s a Helicopter! 17.05.2023 1:02:53

Hey folks! Today Karen continues her quest for Norm Lewis and we discuss another heavy hitter: Miss Saigon. Get your helicopters ready because this one is packed (another Gustov, Gustov)! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #85: Mom Angst and Teenage Vibes 10.05.2023 1:05:39

Welcome back everyone! Today Lauren takes us on a deep dive of the first show she did after COVID: Freaky Friday! Lauren battles nostalgia while Karen makes fun of her for being a cry-baby. Nothing out of the ordinary... Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #84: Cats on Hind Legs 03.05.2023 34:42

Fanfiction rides again... on it's hind legs. Lauren has chosen yet another wild (terrible?) fan-fiction and terrorizes Karen, who hates it. It's awesome. Send us a story! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #83: 4D Island 26.04.2023 43:36

Dear Norm Lewis, notice us please! Today Karen continues her quest for the golden voiced baritone as we discuss Once on this Island. Karen recounts her experience seeing it in NYC and Lauren is shook by the ending. What a ride. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #82: All That Chicago 19.04.2023 1:04:43

Happy Wednesday! Today we continue our quest for Norm Lewis to notice us! We talk about Karen's favorite city, Chicago that just also happens to be a musical. Fosse, jazz, liquor, and more! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #81: Les Miserbaljhkbper 12.04.2023 1:32:39

Welcome back! Today Karen starts a new quest for the one, the only Norm Lewis! We are huge fans, and what better way to start this quest than to tackle one of the great epics of the 80s: Les Misérables! Find out which part(s) made Lauren cry in a theater for the first time, and which name(s) Karen can't pronounce. Enjoy! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast...

DSLP #80: Buzzfeed Broadway 05.04.2023 39:20

Happy 80th Episode! Today we're doing something extra silly and taking a bunch of Broadway related Buzzfeed quizzes. Enjoy the nonsense! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #79: The Best of Broadway Flops 29.03.2023 1:04:27

Sure(TM), welcome back! Today we play a game where Karen reads Lauren the title of a Broadway flop, and Lauren tries to guess what the show is about. Spoiler alert: she is unsuccessful. Have you ever heard of any of these??? Let us know! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #78: Finland Does It Better! 22.03.2023 1:09:23

"Tis but a scratch!" Today we deep dive into one of our favorites, Monty Python's Spamalot! Find out why this material makes us "soil our armor" with laughter and just how quotable the original movie is! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #77: If I Were a Bell 15.03.2023 1:06:13

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today we take on a pod favorite and break down Guys and Dolls. How many times will Lauren mention that she was in this in high school? How much random trivia knowledge does Karen have? and how did Paul Revere get here? Find out! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #76: All Hail Dolly Parton! 08.03.2023 50:05

Pour yourself a cup of ambition everyone, today we're chatting about the musical 9 to 5! We cover problematic dudes named Dick, Monster's Inc, bathroom injuries and more! Also, we cannot stress enough how much we STAN Dolly Parton. Thank you very much. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #75: Hamilton: The Next Generation 01.03.2023 45:38

Happy Wednesday folks! Welcome back to another week of shenanigans as Lauren makes Karen sit through another fanfiction: Hamilton: Next Generation. We can barely keep it together through the run-on sentences, excessive hissing, and the exodus of Karen's soul. Enjoy! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #74: Rooftop Party 22.02.2023 58:40

This week we climb up on the roof and Karen continues her quest for Stephanie J. Block to notice us with the classic musical: Fiddler on the Roof. We talk giant casts, burning down the set, and more! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #73: On the Verge 15.02.2023 46:06

Happy Valentines Day! Today we discuss a show full of relationship drama and tony winners: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown! The title might also describe us as people right now, but don't worry about it. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #72: Rated R Mean Girls 01.02.2023 45:57

Shut up Heather! Come along with us as we deep dive a cult classic: Heathers: the Musical. Find out what our damage is and why every teenager we know wants to do this show... and just how many shows have ripped off the movie since it's release in 1988 (Spoiler alert: we still aren't sure). Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #71: Kilts and Karen’s People 25.01.2023 41:43

New QUEST alert! Today Karen begins a new quest! Stephanie J. Block notice us! Welcome to the show that Karen identifies with culturally: Brigadoon! Discover why neither Karen nor Lauren will probably ever do this show and why Karen loves it so much! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #70: I Want It That Way 18.01.2023 54:32

First fresh record of the new year! Fresh off her trip to NYC, Lauren takes us on a deep dive of &Juliet! We talk about the absolute bops from high school (and middle school)in the show and once again fan-girl over Betsy Wolfe! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #69: Besties vs. Besties 11.01.2023 51:01

Happy New Year folks! We brought our friends back to ring in the new year with some chaos. This episode brings us a journey of self-discovery, bad high-fives, and mostly silliness. Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #68: MadLib Special - Part 2 28.12.2022 49:53

Happy Holidays! Welcome to part 2 of our ridiculous Mad-Lib Holiday Special! Ryan and Julia are still loitering in Karen's house as we Yeet Yeet words for Lauren and Karen does a dramatic reading... Enjoy! Cheers! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #67: Mad-Lib Holiday Special - Part 1 21.12.2022 44:01

Lauren is BACK! She returns from real life and brings friend of the pod, Ryan, with her! And Julia is still here! Get ready for part 1 (of 2) of our Mad-lib Holiday Special! Hilarity ensues, so buckle up! Happy Holidays! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #66: Elvis Meets Shakespeare 14.12.2022 1:06:09

Karen and Julia continue to cope with Lauren's absence. And they can't help fallin' in love with All Shook Up! Karen gets sentimental over her company's first show and Julia is very proud that she can't whistle...? Come along! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #65: Sexy Oklahoma 07.12.2022 1:17:17

Heyyyyy listeners! Lauren is still doing grownup work things, but fear not! Julia continues to keep Karen in line as they explore Oklahoma! We do a super deep dive into the golden age classic Oklahoma - find out why Karen only calls it sexy Oklahoma and shares production insights. Enjoy! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #64: Von Trapp’d by Nazis 30.11.2022 1:12:49

The one that started it all! Julia is back from her adventures at sea! Karen deep dives the beloved classic Sound of Music - the show where these two dummies met! We wax nostalgic, get sad about an age difference, and talk about one of the most enduring musicals of all time. And nazis! Plus, Christy Altomare - notice us! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast...

DSLP #63: Fanfiction: Wicked Edition 23.11.2022 28:26

It's been a minute since we've visited the bananas world of Broadway Fanfiction... so welcome back! Lauren reads Karen an award winning piece - but we just end up hungry? Don't worry about it. Sit back and enjoy! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

DSLP #62: Ra Ra Rasputin..Isn’t in this Show 16.11.2022 1:01:43

Karen reveals what a huge history nerd she is as we discuss the musical Anastasia! And.... start a new quest??? We discuss the appeal of hot villains, real life historical influences, and bats? (No bats in the stage version however... what a let down). Join us in this Journey to the Past (tm)! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com