HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with Ryan Scott Oliver and special guest Lindsay Mendez
A Musical Theatre PodcastShow Notes
It's the longest episode title in the history of "A Musical Theatre Podcast," but funny enough, it's not even the longest musical title mentioned in the episode.
This week, we're covering the Pulitzer Prize winning HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and we're doing it with award winning writer/composer Ryan Scott Oliver (35 MM, JASPER IN DEADLAND). Listening to this celebrated, modern musical composer speak with respect about classic musical theatre is a gift!
And if that isn't enough, his longtime collaborator and co-founder of Actor's Therapy, Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez (CAROUSEL, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG) stops by to discuss the power of revivals and their new book "How to Survive in Musical Theatre Without Really Dying."
Order Lindsay & Ryan's book "How to Succeed in Musical Theatre Without Really Dying." Visit Ryan's website: Ryan Scott Oliver | Official Site and follow both of them on Instagram @ryanscottoliver and @lindsaymendez.
If you enjoyed this episode, check out one of our past favorites that happens to be from Lindsay's career: DOGFIGHT with Frankie Errington
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