Episode 8 - Musical Theatre in a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is a topic everyone is weary of hearing about, and even more tired of living through.  One thing that has united us all though, is the need to talk about what we're experiencing, and to share knowledge on how we're navigating a whole new way of living and accessing things that once brought us joy.

Caitlin checks in with Amanda Mullally, a former dragmate who's made her passion her livelihood in the thrilling and often disappointing world of musical theatre.  This episode delves into the difficulties of continuing a very audience-propelled medium while not being able to physically perform for them in person.  The discussion probes into some of the challenges and overlooked standards of musical theatre, while giving space to the conversation around mental health in the arts arena.  Amanda challenges the ideas that have been upheld in the theatre and arts community as a whole for so long, and both guest and host wonder how things might look in the future, post-pandemic.

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