MTA: the Musical

04/05/21 • 41 min

Bite-Sized Broadway: A Mini-Musical Podcast

Season 1 Episode 7 - MTA: the Musical - Book, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Saxe, with additional book by Christopher Michaels

On a sweltering summer morning on a crowded subway platform, three strangers, each very different from the others, wait for a train that is running on major delay after major delay. The longer they wait, the hotter they get. The hotter they get, the more irritated they become. In a funny and at times touching mini-musical, we go on a rollercoaster ride as these strangers go from frustration to sexual frustration, learning that sometimes you've gotta take the opportunities that come to you, no matter how awkward and irritating they might be.

Starring: Gabrielle Ruiz, T.J. Newton, Brandon J. Ellis, and Yvette Monique Clark

with Direction by Christopher Michaels,
Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
Orchestrations and Sound Design by Andrew Fox,
and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.
Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.
Electric and Acoustic guitar by Lily Arakelyan,
Electric Bass by James Michael Randorff,
and Saxophone by Robbie Wingfield.

General Management: Jeremy Terry
Press Representative: Off Off PR
IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

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This episode is sponsored by the “What Are Friends For” podcast, hosted by Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry. Find them wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out their Patreon for video content, live shows, and more! www.patreon.com/waffpodcast

For more information on Peter Saxe and his projects and work, visit his website at petersaxemusic.com!

For info on Christopher Michael’s work as a writer, director, and more, head to christophermichaels.nyc.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

Season 1 Episode 7 - MTA: the Musical - Book, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Saxe, with additional book by Christopher Michaels

Starring: Gabrielle Ruiz, T.J. Newton, Brandon J. Ellis, and Yvette Monique Clark

General Management: Jeremy Terry
Press Representative: Off Off PR
IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

For more information on Peter Saxe and his projects and work, visit his website at petersaxemusic.com!

For info on Christopher Michael’s work as a writer, director, and more, head to christophermichaels.nyc.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

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The Trial of Bastiano di Bologna

Season 1 Episode 6 - The Trial of Bastiano di Bologna - Book, Music, and Lyrics by Aaron Jensen

It's the 8th Century in the courts of the Vatican Judiciary. Faithful attendant to the Pope, Bastiano di Bologna, has been summoned to stand trial on several counts, including the attempted murder of His Holiness! Bastiano admits to having sneaked into the holy bed chambers, but insists that his objective was not to commit a crime! Bastiano woefully recounts how earlier that day, he witnessed something so shocking - so devastatingly unsettling - he had no choice but to verify his nightmarish vision, whatever the cost!

Starring: Max Crumm, Ryan Knowles, Jay Paranada, Kenney M. Green, Michael McAssey, Christopher Michaels, and Michael Perrie Jr.

with Direction by Christopher Michaels,
Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
Orchestrations and Sound Design by Andrew Fox,
and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.
Additional audio editing by Aaron Jensen and Evan Johnson.

Recorders by Rob Jacoby,
French Horn by Dakota Corbliss,
Sackbut by Paul Von Hoff,
Bass Viol by Anna Steinhoff,
and Organ and Percussion by Andrew Fox.

General Management: Jeremy Terry
Press Representative: Off Off PR
IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

The Trial of Bastiano di Bologna was originally developed as part of The Musical Stage Company’s NoteWorthy program.

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This episode is sponsored by Maria Wirries and Matt SanGiovanni - Check out Maria’s new album, “Just Keep Singing” streaming now. head to mariawirries.com

For more information on Matt, check out www.mattsangiovanni.com

For more information on Aaron, and his multitude of projects, visit his website at www.aaronjensen.ca.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

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Sheila the Tiny Turtle

Season 1 Episode 8 - Sheila the Tiny Turtle - Book and Lyrics by Caitlyn Burt, Music by Amir Shoenfeld.

In the Australian desert, a family of turtles works hard to find food for their sick mother. Sheila, the cleverest - yet smallest - turtle of the family, is mocked by her brothers for not being able to contribute due to her size. When Sheila hears about a cure located dangerously far across the desert, she determines to bring the seeds back to save her mum. While crossing the sand, Sheila encounters a kangaroo, followed by a dingo, where she is forced to use her brain instead of her size to overcome the obstacles and make her mum well.

Starring: Karli Dinardo, Lauren Elder, James Stafford, Robert Manion, Heather Makalani, and Michael Perrie Jr.

with Direction by Christopher Michaels,

Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,

Orchestrations by Ben Plotnick and Kaitlyn Raitz of Oliver the Crow.

Sound Design and Additional Orchestrations by Andrew Fox,

and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.

Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.

Fiddle, Guitar, and Mandolin performed by Ben Plotnick,

and Cello by Kaitlyn Raitz.

General Management: Jeremy Terry

Press Representative: Off Off PR

IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone

Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

For more info on Caitlyn Burt head to caitlynburt.com, and for info on Amir Shoenfeld, visit his website at amirshoenfeld.com.

For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.