The Ladies Who Lunch

This week I was joined by the wonderful Nora Schell. We chatted about creating art that celebrates POC joy, working on Spamilton, and of course their phenomenal turn as Bustopher Jones in Cats: The Jellicle Ball!

This week I was joined by the lovely Megan Minutillo Weiner. We chatted about how she got into the backstage area, how she views producing, and the many cabarets she produces!

This week I was joined by the amazing Ruth Essel. We chatted about her beginnings in the world of ballet, the painful choice of not pursuing it for a career, and creating Pointe Black. CW: Depression, Racism

This week I was joined by the vibrant Jocelyn Bioh. We chatted about her writing process, what inspired her to write "School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play," and her experience writing the critically acclaimed "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" and its booming success.

This week I was joined by the gorgeous Grace Chapman. We chatted about being classically trained, working on the pie show version of Sweeney Todd, her time in Wicked including re-opening Wicked in the West End after lock down, touring with The Phantom of the Opera, and theatre journals.

This week I was joined by the great Mary Martello! We chatted about her early beginnings as a performer, being a Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program, why she loves playing nuns, and her recent switch into directing.

This week I was joined by the hilarious Sandy Rustin! We chatted about her writing process, several of the different shows she's done, and we finished it off talking about Clue!

This week I was joined by the joyous Amelia Fei! We chatted about her introduction to theatre, how she navigates her life as an actor with autism, How to Dance in Ohio, and random skills.

This week I was joined by the incredible Amanda Morton! We chatted about how she transitioned from acting to music directing, our various connections through the #IthacaMafia, working as the Director of Drama School at the Arden Theatre Company, and why KPOP was so special.

This week I was joined by the amazing Sara Sheperd. We chatted about her early beginnings in theatre, portraying Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and of course her long history with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

This week I was joined by the incredible lighting designer Jiyoun Chang! We chatted about starting her theatre career as an actress, how she got into lighting design, her process for lighting design, and a little bit of KPOP.

This week I was joined by the FABULOUS Lesli Margherita. We chatted about performing with cows, how the infamous cooter slam came to be in Matilda, her Broadway.com vlogs, The Who's Holiday, and how to Rule Your Kingdom! Listen to Rule Your Kingdom ! Check out her books Blu! and Neck Punch and Carry On !

This week I was joined by the astounding Brandi Chavonne Massey. We chatted about her early beginnings in a gospel choir, getting to play ingénues in school, Jekyll & Hyde, The Color Purple, The Lion King, and of course her time in Wicked.

This week I was joined by the lovely Jenna Pastuszek! We chatted all things early childhood theatre experiences, voice teaching, and Barbra Streisand!

Today I was joined by the fascinating Lucy Mackinnon. We chatted about her introduction to theatre, how she get into projection/video design, and what the average projection/video design does.

This week I was joined by the excellent Jennifer Blood! We chatted about working with Sandy Duncan, performing at NYMF, the energy in Matilda, and being able to do anything in Girl From the North Country. Note: I was sitting too close to my microphone which is why my sound gets a little funky at times.

This week I was joined by the endearing Sujin Kim-Ramsey! We chatted about her journey towards becoming a music director, working on KPOP, and the THREE different musicals she is currently writing. CW: Death

This week I was joined by the dynamic Brenda Braxton! We chatted about working with THE Vinnette Carroll, playing Demeter in Cats, her long history with Dreamgirls, and the ways she gives back to the community. Don't forget to check out Pause By BBraxton !

Today I was joined by the radiant Rebecca Pitcher. We chatted about being classically trained, Gillian Lynne, the differences between The Phantom of the Opera and Phantom, and Fun Home.

This week I was joined by the incredible Ashleigh Gray! We chatted about our mutual love of movie musicals, her time as Elphaba in Wicked, taking on the stage adaptation of cult classic Grease 2, and how she started her own business during lock down! Make sure you check her out on Etsy !

This week I was joined by West End ICON Kerry Ellis! We chatted about her times in Cats, The War of the Worlds, and Oliver!, living out her dancer life in Anything Goes, creating her albums, and of course playing Elphaba in Wicked.

This week I was joined by the excellent Elena Shaddow! We chatted about The Light in the Piazza, helping create Anastasia and Love Never Dies, and how she got into teaching at NYU!

This week I was joined by the brassy Klea Blackhurst. We chatted about her early days in theatre, performing a musical comedy, and we obsessed over Ethel Merman!

Today I was joined by the gracious Paige Fraser Hoffman. We chatted about her early career in dance, learning to live with scoliosis, and her journey with The Lion King.

This week I was joined by the fantastical Lulu Picart! We chatted about working at Disney World; touring China as a hippity hip hip hippo in Madagascar Live!; working on the incredible revival of 1776; and podcasts!