OffScript with Ruth & Mitch

This episode features the wonderful Representative Becca Balint, representing the state of Vermont in Congress, and musician/producer/songwriter/sound engineer Nick Baxter.

This episode features two incredible guests – veteran film distribution executive Chris Aronson and Los Angeles-based Congresswoman Laura Friedman.

In the season premiere of OffScript Season 4, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Representative Erin Houchin and Co-COO of Amblin Chris Floyd!

In this special holiday episode, Ruth and Mitch forego the usual insightful conversation and instead treat themselves to drinks while they reflect on the past year while looking ahead toward 2025. Of course, they do a bit of complaining about the holiday season as well.

In the final part of our conversation, Congressman Drew Ferguson tells us about the vibrant creative community in his home state of Georgia, and producer Mark Vahradian explains why the experience of meeting with lawmakers can offer insight to his fellow members of the creative community.

In Part Three, Congressman Drew Ferguson looks back fondly on his time in Congress as he approaches the end of his final term, and producer Mark Vahradian tells us about his latest projects he’s excited about.

In Part Two of our OffScript conversation, producer Mark Vahradian tells us about his first job in the film business, and Congressman Drew Ferguson compares his early work in local government to his work in the House of Representatives. 

In this episode, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congressional Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chair Representative Drew Ferguson and producer of the mega-hit  Transformers  franchise Mark Vahradian! 

In the final part of our  OffScript  conversation, Representative Judy Chu tells us how creatives can make their voices heard in government, and Chris Gattelli explains why his fellow creatives should become their own advocates!

In Part Three of our  OffScript  conversation, Representative Judy Chu tells us about becoming the first Chinese American Woman elected to Congress, and Chris Gattelli details the experience of bringing a stage adaptation of  Death Becomes Her  to life!

In Part Two of our  OffScript  conversation, Chris Gattelli explains what inspired his love of theatre, while Representative Judy Chu tells us about her first political campaign for Mayor of Monterey Park

In this episode, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congressional Creative Rights Caucus founder Representative Judy Chu and Tony Award®-winning choreographer and stage director Chris Gattelli!

In the final part of our OffScript discussion with Senator Hirono and Joy Cretton, Senator Hirono tell us the issues she thinks creatives should pay attention to, and Joy talks about the enormous number of creatives it takes to costume a major film like Marvel’s “Shang-Chi.”

In Part Three, costume designer Joy Cretton talks about her biggest influences and inspirations, and Senator Hirono explains why she stands up for creatives as co-chair of the Creative Rights Caucus. 

In Part Two, Senator Mazie Hirono discusses the most difficult campaign of her political career and Joy Cretton talks about the chaotic task of designing costumes for films and television series.

In the latest episode of #OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by two incredible guests from the state of #Hawaii, Senator Mazie Hirono and costume designer Joy Cretton!

In this special episode of  OffScript , Ruth and Mitch forego the usual conversations about art and policy, and compete in a hilarious game of “Truth or Lie” instead!

In the final part of our conversation, producer Alexandra Derbyshire and Congressman Glenn Ivey discuss the policies that affect creatives’ lives, and why people working in the creative industries should pay attention to politics!

In Part Three of our conversation, producer Alexandra Derbyshire explains what it was like to produce the hit blockbuster musical “Wonka,” and Congressman Glenn Ivey discusses his family’s personal connection to the arts!

In Part Two of our conversation with Congressman Glenn Ivey and producer Alexandra Derbyshire, our guests discuss the early challenges and surprises of their respective careers.

In the latest episode of OffScript, Ruth and Mitch are joined by Congressman Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Alexandra Derbyshire, producer of films including “Wonka,” “Paddington,” and more!

In the final part of our OffScript conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu and film producer Beau Flynn, our guests talk about the policy changes needed to protect creatives in the face of new technology.

In part three of our OffScript conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu and film producer Beau Flynn, our guests discuss the challenge of keeping up with rapidly evolving technology for creatives and lawmakers.

In part two of our OffScript conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu and film producer Beau Flynn, our guests discuss how modern technology has impacted the creative communities and presented new challenges for policy makers.

In our latest episode of OffScript, we are joined by Congressman Ted Lieu and accomplished film producer Beau Flynn.