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  • Episode 6 - Seven Steps Around the Fire Part 2

    Episode 6 - Seven Steps Around the Fire Part 2
    Apr 28 2026
    In this episode we continue our conversation with Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis about their new musical: Seven Steps Around the Fire. Seven Steps Around the Fire follows a young Indian-American woman who must interpret visions of her past seven lifetimes as her queer relationship is threatened by the cultural expectation of arranged marriage. When she unearths secrets surrounding her mother’s own identity, she must make the impossible choice between her family and breaking free from the endless karmic cycle holding her down. Featuring a contemporary folk/pop score fused with the sounds of Indian Classical Music, Seven Steps Around the Fire explores Hinduism through the lens of sexuality, asking the timeless question: what will we sacrifice in the name of love? This episode features demo recordings of the songs “The Pathway to Brahma-Nirvana” performed by the Company of Seven Steps Around the Fire as well as “Throw Me a Marigold” performed by Sabrina Shah and Ruchir Khazanchi. Connect with Seven Steps Around the Fire: Instagram: @sevenstepsmusical Connect with Emielyn Das: Instagram: @emielynd Connect with Harrison Lewis: Instagram: @harrisonmlewis Website: http://harrisonmlewis.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Episode 5 - Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis: Seven Steps Around the Fire

    Episode 5 - Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis: Seven Steps Around the Fire
    Apr 14 2026
    This episode features a conversation with Emielyn Das and Harrison Lewis about their new musical: Seven Steps Around the Fire. Seven Steps Around the Fire follows a young Indian-American woman who must interpret visions of her past seven lifetimes as her queer relationship is threatened by the cultural expectation of arranged marriage. When she unearths secrets surrounding her mother’s own identity, she must make the impossible choice between her family and breaking free from the endless karmic cycle holding her down. Featuring a contemporary folk/pop score fused with the sounds of Indian Classical Music, Seven Steps Around the Fire explores Hinduism through the lens of sexuality, asking the timeless question: what will we sacrifice in the name of love? This episode features demo recordings of the songs “Round and Round Again” performed by Emielyn Das, Swetha Vissapragada, Anu Mysore, and Devika Bhaise as well as “Kingdom in the Sky” performed by Sierra Lancaster, Kenzie Elizabet, and Meetu Chilana. Connect with Seven Steps Around the Fire: Instagram: @sevenstepsmusical Connect with Emielyn Das: Instagram: @emielynd Connect with Harrison Lewis: Instagram: @harrisonmlewis Website: http://harrisonmlewis.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 min
  • Episode 4 - Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical Part 2

    Episode 4 - Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical Part 2
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode we continue our conversation with Douglas Lyons about Beau the Musical. When Young Nashville musician Ace Baker discovers that his long-lost rockstar grandfather is still alive, his world shifts forever. Now confronted with buried memories, family secrets, and strained relationships, Ace must find his way and rediscover his voice. A coming-of-age like no other – Beau the Musical blends an immersive pop-country score with a story of love, family, and redemption. This episode features recordings of the songs "Disappear" performed by Charity Dawson and Oliva Griffin, and “Runnin” performed by Matt Rodin. Photo credit by Valerie Terranova. Connect with Douglas Lyons: Instagram: @chocolatehipster Website: https://www.douglaslyons.net/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Episode 3 - Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical

    Episode 3 - Douglas Lyons: Beau the Musical
    Mar 17 2026
    This episode features a conversation with Douglas Lyons about Beau the Musical, a new musical which recently had two off-Broadway runs in New York City. When Young Nashville musician Ace Baker discovers that his long-lost rockstar grandfather is still alive, his world shifts forever. Now confronted with buried memories, family secrets, and strained relationships, Ace must find his way and rediscover his voice. A coming-of-age like no other – Beau the Musical blends an immersive pop-country score with a story of love, family, and redemption. This episode features recordings of the songs “Pop Pop Beau” performed by John Krause, and “Crush” performed by Aisha Jackson. Connect with Douglas Lyons: Instagram: @chocolatehipster Website: https://www.douglaslyons.net/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min
  • Episode 2 - Trick! The Musical Part 2

    Episode 2 - Trick! The Musical Part 2
    Mar 3 2026
    Welcome back to Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere. In this episode we continue our conversation that features Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun discussing their new show, Trick! The Musical. Based on the 1999 queer cult classic film, Trick! The Musical follows Gabriel, a shy musical theatre songwriter, and Mark, a go-go dancer, who try to find a place to hook up in Manhattan, only for the romantic endeavor to be hilariously interrupted by friends and bad luck. In this episode, you’ll hear the songs “Dance Floor” performed by Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, as well as “Lemme Walk You to the Train”, performed by Aavyn Lee and Will-Franklin Eller. Production photo by Sydney Lee. Connect with Trick! The Musical: Website: https://trickthemusical.com/ Connect with Jeff Calhoun: Instagram: @thejeffcalhoun Connect with Arthur Lafrentz Bacon: Instagram: @shedlove87 Website: https://www.arthurlafrentzbacon.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Episode 1 - Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun - Trick! The Musical

    Episode 1 - Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun - Trick! The Musical
    Feb 17 2026
    Welcome to Backstage Pass Season 3! We’re premiering our third season with a special conversation that features Jason Schafer, Arthur Lafrentz Bacon, and Jeff Calhoun discussing their new show, Trick! The Musical. Check out Episode 2 in two weeks for the second part of our conversation. Based on the 1999 queer cult classic film, Trick! The Musical follows Gabriel, a shy musical theatre songwriter, and Mark, a go-go dancer, who try to find a place to hook up in Manhattan, only for the romantic endeavor to be hilariously interrupted by friends and bad luck. In this episode, you’ll hear the songs "I Got a Place” performed by Charlie Franklin, Brooke Sterling, and Joanna Parson as well as “Original Song by Gabe” performed by Leah Keelen, Aavyn Lee, and Will-Franklin Eller. Connect with Trick! The Musical: Website: https://trickthemusical.com/ Connect with Jeff Calhoun: Instagram: @thejeffcalhoun Connect with Arthur Lafrentz Bacon: Instagram: @shedlove87 Website: https://www.arthurlafrentzbacon.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Support us: https://newyorktheatrebarn.givingfuel.com/nytb2025 Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 min
  • Episode 30 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED Part 2

    Episode 30 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED Part 2
    Jan 6 2026
    In this episode we continue our conversation with Eva Margolies and Douglas J. Cohen about their musical: Unzipped. Set in the Bay Area in the late 1970s, UNZIPPED explores a culture of sexual liberation and the development of modern sex therapy practices through the lens of a marriage in crisis. This episode features the songs “Unzipped” performed by Kirsten Scott, Chandler Sinks, Pablo Torres and Adam Grupper, as well as “Healers” performed by Kirsten Scott, EJ Zimmerman, and Talia Belluci. Connect with Douglas J. Cohen: Website: https://douglasjcohen.com/ Instagram: @douglasjcohen Connect with Eva Margolies: Website: https://soundcloud.com/happyevamusic Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min
  • Episode 29 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED

    Episode 29 - Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies: UNZIPPED
    Dec 23 2025
    This episode features a conversation with Douglas J. Cohen and Eva Margolies about their musical: UNZIPPED. Set in the Bay Area in the late 1970s, UNZIPPED explores a culture of sexual liberation and the development of modern sex therapy practices through the lens of a marriage in crisis. This episode features the songs, “Oh”, performed by Kirsten Scott and Matthew Scott, as well as “Plan B” performed by Kirsten Scott. Connect with Douglas J. Cohen: Website: https://douglasjcohen.com/ Instagram: @douglasjcohen Connect with Eva Margolies: Website: https://soundcloud.com/happyevamusic Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org Pauls’s personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa’s personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min