An Interview with Kate Douglas (The Apiary)

04/19/25 • 43 min

Season 3 premieres with boundary-pushing storyteller Kate Douglas—playwright, librettist, composer, and creator of The Apiary. Kate’s work spans music, immersive theatre, and environmental advocacy, making space for stories that are deeply human and defiantly unconventional. In this episode, she opens up about her early artistic journey, the personal and ecological inspirations behind The Apiary, and her recent research trip to Poland exploring physical therapy through movement. Plus, we dig into her analog immersive project Wilderness Neo, and her alt-folk-infused music that bridges chamber opera and indie soul.

Episode Notes

Guest: Kate Douglas (Playwright, Librettist, Creator of The Apiary, The Ninth Hour)

Topics Covered:

The evolution from musician to multidisciplinary theatre-maker
Writing The Apiary and its journey to Off-Broadway
How environmentalism shapes Kate’s creative lens
Wilderness Neo: blending analog mystery with youth engagement
Studying physical therapy through movement in Poland
Kate’s genre-fluid music across theatre and solo work

Referenced Works:

The Apiary (Off-Broadway, 2024)
Wilderness Neo
The Ninth Hour
The Lucky Few
Centuries

The Scene Team

Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator

Justin Borak - Host

Zach Dulli - Executive Producer

KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor

Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements

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SPECIAL THANKS

Jennifer Isaacson

Lauren Kardos

Kent Nicholson

Jeffery Keilholtz

Episode Notes

Guest: Kate Douglas (Playwright, Librettist, Creator of The Apiary, The Ninth Hour)

Topics Covered:

The evolution from musician to multidisciplinary theatre-maker
Writing The Apiary and its journey to Off-Broadway
How environmentalism shapes Kate’s creative lens
Wilderness Neo: blending analog mystery with youth engagement
Studying physical therapy through movement in Poland
Kate’s genre-fluid music across theatre and solo work

Referenced Works:

The Apiary (Off-Broadway, 2024)
Wilderness Neo
The Ninth Hour
The Lucky Few
Centuries

The Scene Team

Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator

Justin Borak - Host

Zach Dulli - Executive Producer

KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor

Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements

LINKS

Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube

Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter

SPECIAL THANKS

Jennifer Isaacson

Lauren Kardos

Kent Nicholson

Jeffery Keilholtz

Previous Episode

SEASON 3 ANNOUNCEMENT

The Scene Podcast is back for Season 3, and we’re raising the curtain on a brand-new lineup of bold voices, breakout talent, and behind-the-scenes brilliance. From Tony-winning writers to rising playwrights shaking up the stage, this season is packed with unfiltered conversations, career insights, and the craft behind the curtain. Whether we’re live from the International Thespian Festival or diving into the future of Broadway, this season isn’t just about what’s onstage—it’s about who’s creating the scene.

Season Premiere: April 19, 2025
Guests this Season: Kate Douglas, James Ijames, John Cameron Mitchell, Anna Ziegler, Ngozi Anyanwu, and many more
Special Episodes:
- The 2025 Tonys Roundtable
- Live from the International Thespian Festival
- Bonus episode with John Cariani
Release Schedule: Bi-weekly

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The Scene Team

Leah Barker - Producer & Talent Coordinator

Justin Borak - Host

Zach Dulli - Executive Producer

KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor

Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements

LINKS

Be sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTube

Subscribe to The Scene Newsletter

SPECIAL THANKS

Jennifer Isaacson

Lauren Kardos

Kent Nicholson

Jeffery Keilholtz

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