Women & Theatre Podcast

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with composer/lyricist, actor, educator, and circus artist Megan McCormick about balancing different hats as a multi-hyphenate, embracing radical self-acceptance and a growth mindset, increasing female and nonbinary representation, and claiming power that isn’t patriarchal. As a bonus, we celebrate Women’s History Month by spotlighting Hallie Flanagan Davis, t...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with performer, producer, and playwright Kimberly Lara about the lived realities of immigrant families in the United States, the importance of cultural specificity in representation, crowdsourcing feedback on new shows in development, and the transformative quality of theatre. As a bonus, we celebrate Women’s History Month by spotlighting Vinnette Justine Caro...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with producer, director, writer, and educator Megan Minutillo about the importance of education and mentorship in theatre, womanhood and motherhood as a complex work in progress, and building bridges through collaboration. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Guest: Megan Minutillo Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews Music: Chloe Gell...

In this bonus episode, Hayley and Amy celebrate Women & Theatre’s first birthday by reflecting back on lessons learned in the first year of the project and sharing some big dreams for the future. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews Music: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: Did you miss an interview? Between podcast seasons, take the t...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with Broadway actor Kayla Davion about following your values and figuring out what makes you you, defining your own dreams and the stories you want to tell, recognizing the beautiful complexity of womanhood, and making the theatre industry equitable for all. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Guest: Kayla Davion Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy discuss the concept of producibility. What are the myths and stories we’ve been told about what makes a show producible? What kinds of shows would we like to see produced? And how does all of that fit into the current state of theatre finances? We start to answer some of these questions and offer ideas about how we can innovate and make bold choices as an industry....

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with up-and-coming musical theatre writer Rachel (Rae) Covey. We talk about writing about gray areas in a time of absolutes, balancing strength and sensitivity, and making the theatre industry a more supportive space to develop new works. Click here for a transcript of the episode!  Episode Notes Guest: Rachel (Rae) Covey Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with musical theatre writing team Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. We talk about writing authentic and multifaceted characters, women celebrating and supporting each other, and the importance of innovation and risk taking for producers, creators, and theatre audiences. Click here for a transcript! Episode Notes Guests: Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson Hosts: Ha...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with director and choreographer Marlo Hunter about advocating for yourself as a parent, practicing a feminism that rejects perfection and embraces mess, and learning how to survive and thrive as a freelance artist. Click here for a transcript ! Episode Notes Guest: Marlo Hunter Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews Music: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: Bro...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with new musical theatre writing team Tidtaya Sinutoke and Isabella Dawis. We learn about the development processes for their musicals Half the Sky and Sunwatcher , and we talk about incorporating elements of other cultures into American musical theatre and lessons learned from the pandemic. Click here for a transcript ! Episode Notes Guests: Tidtaya Sinutoke...

In Episode 1.4, Hayley and Amy speak with actor, singer, voice teacher, and social media content creator Emily Kristen Morris. Emily gives us a backstage peek at standby life, and we discuss imposter syndrome, women supporting women, and the need for diversity in positions of power. Click here to view a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Guest: Emily Kristen Morris Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg a...

In this episode, Hayley and Amy have a frank conversation about imposter syndrome, that delightful critical voice that lurks at the back of every creative mind. We share our own experiences, observations, and coping mechanisms in the hopes that by shining a light on these experiences, we can all feel a little less alone. Click here to view a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley G...

Women and nonbinary folks of the theatre industry…and the rest of you beautiful people…welcome to the Women & Theatre Podcast, hosted by NYC-based multi-hyphenates Hayley Goldenberg & Amy Andrews. On the podcast, we interview women and nonbinary folks from different backgrounds, with varying levels of industry experience and professional roles in theatre. Hear from established industry pro...

Women and nonbinary folks of the theatre industry…and the rest of you beautiful people…welcome to the Women & Theatre Podcast, hosted by NYC-based multi-hyphenates Hayley Goldenberg & Amy Andrews. On the podcast, we interview women and nonbinary folks from different backgrounds, with varying levels of industry experience and professional roles in theatre. Hear from established industry pro...