Ep367 - Anna K. Jacobs: Evangelical Teens, Andy Warhol, and Live Action Moana

Broadway and beyond, Anna K. Jacobs is creating waves in musical theatre. A Sydney-born composer, lyricist, and educator, Anna's storytelling prowess shines through her diverse works, from the live-action adaptation of Moana for Disney Cruise Line to the boundary-pushing Teeth, a horror musical exploring ideology, faith, and desire. With a foundation in classical composition and a career built through bold experimentation, Anna’s journey is as inspiring as it is unique. In this episode, Anna dives deep into her creative process, her collaboration with talents like Michael R. Jackson, and the evolution of her musicals, including her experiences developing Teeth amidst a cultural shift. She also discusses her impactful work as an educator, her journey from Sydney to New York, and her upcoming performance at 54 Below, where she'll premiere songs from her new musical, A House Without Windows. Whether it's crafting larger-than-life stories or inspiring young artists, Anna’s artistry and passion for innovation stand out in today’s theater landscape. Anna K. Jacobs is a celebrated composer, lyricist, and educator originally from Sydney, Australia. Her works include Teeth (co-written with Michael R. Jackson), Pop (a murder mystery about Andy Warhol), and the live-action stage adaptation of Moana for Disney Cruise Line. A recipient of the Jonathan Larson and Billy Burke Ziegfeld Awards, she is an alumna of NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program and a mentor to emerging artists through the New York Youth Symphony and The New School. Anna’s vibrant, daring approach to musical storytelling continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Connect with Anna: Instagram: @theannakjacobs Website: annakjacobs.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves.​ This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over 2 decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.