Set the Stage

Jordyn and Margaret talk to theatre-ish technician Spencer Batho about his journey to the Shedd Aquarium, why he loves working 9am-5pm, and his serendipitous whale song tattoo and Marg makes a Star Wars-related confession. Connor edits Jordyn’s probably-realistic aquatic sounds into a proper theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.

Jordyn and Margaret chat about personal relationships in the rehearsal room, why accountants would be good to date for theatre professionals, & briefly reference Dirty Dancing. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s personal ad about Marg into a ping-y jingle. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.

Jordyn and Margaret talk to writer-of-many-things-including-Oceanborn Morgan Smith about producing theatre for the first time in NYC, characters that are not cis men, and a writing process that can best be described as “fast.” Connor edits Jordyn’s spontaneous & theatrical theme song into a spooky intro for this spooky guest. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.

Jordyn and Margaret check-in about their past experience seeing The Public Theatre’s production of “Hercules,” determine which character they would be, and give an overview of devised theatre. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s heroic attempt at a theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.

Jordyn and Margaret bring in Zora Iman Crews to discuss the grad school life, the toss-up between New York & Los Angeles, and what it’s like to co-write and star in your own short film. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s theme song into what Zora thinks is a “veritable bop.” Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.