You asked and we answered! Here are all of the original, spontaneous theme songs from Season One, primarily by Jordyn Prince & Connor Wang - with a few special appearances by Margaret Baughman, Kimberly Sears, and Nick Wang. Happy New Year from all of us at Set the Stage!

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Episode 24 // BONUS Theme Song Compilation

The whole staff got together on Thanksgiving for holiday fun and podcast recording! Jordyn, Connor, Kimberly, and Margaret talk about what they’re going to request at Marie’s Crisis, lessons learned from Season One, and their favorite theatre moments of 2019. Connor’s brother Nick beatboxes for Connor to show off his FLS Academy skills in this improvisational rap theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.

Episode 23 // Just Makin’ Shit Up - Season 1 Finale!

Jordyn and Margaret are joined this week by director & stage manager Kalen Sierra Hughes to unpack what it means to double-concentrate at Marymount Manhattan College, the excitement of working with musical theatre actor-musicians, and the balance of working in the city while still in school. Connor takes Jordyn’s Once-inspired theme song to the next level. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO.

Episode 22 // What Would Green Day Want? // ft. Kalen Sierra Hughes

Jordyn and Margaret talk about holiday plans, unpack Marg’s definition of Dramaturgy, and try to figure out why ‘turgs aren’t included in all rehearsal rooms. Connor edits Jordyn’s smooth song into an easy-listening theme. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 21 // What the Heck is a Dramaturg?

Jordyn and Margaret talk to theatre-ish technician Spencer Batho about his journey to the Shedd Aquarium, why he loves working 9am-5pm, and his serendipitous whale song tattoo and Marg makes a Star Wars-related confession. Connor edits Jordyn’s probably-realistic aquatic sounds into a proper theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 20 // Wrong about Forever // ft. Spencer Batho

Jordyn and Margaret explore separating a production’s content from personal experiences, share a new Thanksgiving tradition, and question if we can be grateful for Verbs. Connor creates a smooth, jazzy feel to Jordyn’s spontaneous theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. CONTENT WARNING: This episode covers a few difficult topics. Future Jordyn will share the specific topics more in-depth at the very beginning of the episode. If these aren’t things you want to hear, skip this week’s episode and join us next week.

Episode 19 // Breathe into the Pain

Jordyn and Margaret talk to Paola Sanchez Abreu about generously starting an eco-theatre company, why Paola is taking a break from the theatre regiment, and question if Elphaba receives paid facials. Connor edits Jordyn’s suave theme song inspired by Paola’s Instagram handle. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 18 // Built For Our Bodies // ft. Paola Sanchez Abreu

Jordyn and Margaret chat about personal relationships in the rehearsal room, why accountants would be good to date for theatre professionals, & briefly reference Dirty Dancing. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s personal ad about Marg into a ping-y jingle. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 17 // ISO Boundaries, Colleagues, & Dates

Jordyn and Margaret talk to writer-of-many-things-including-Oceanborn Morgan Smith about producing theatre for the first time in NYC, characters that are not cis men, and a writing process that can best be described as “fast.” Connor edits Jordyn’s spontaneous & theatrical theme song into a spooky intro for this spooky guest. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 16 // Trying out all the Writing Forms // ft. Morgan Smith

Jordyn and Margaret check-in about their past experience seeing The Public Theatre’s production of “Hercules,” determine which character they would be, and give an overview of devised theatre. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s heroic attempt at a theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 15 // From Zero to Devised Hero

Jordyn and Margaret bring in Zora Iman Crews to discuss the grad school life, the toss-up between New York & Los Angeles, and what it’s like to co-write and star in your own short film. Connor Wang edits Jordyn’s theme song into what Zora thinks is a “veritable bop.” Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 14 // This Feels Like a Moment // ft. Zora Iman Crews

Jordyn checks in with Margaret about how three months of freelancing have been treating her, atrocious amounts of administrative work, and a fully-detailed update on Marg’s romantic life and the way it intersects, or doesn’t, with her career. Connor edits a 4-word theme song into a fun ditty. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 13 // Choosing Not to See the Line?

Jordyn & Margaret talk to immersive theatre-maker Lauren Fields about her favorite parts of creating & directing experiences in Chicago, emotional & physical consent, and whether she’d rather live in the McKittrick Hotel or ride the Haunted Mansion over and over. Connor Wang edits the episode and turns Jordyn’s seasonal rhyme into a funky pumpkin bop. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 12 // Spooky Scary Skeletons // ft. Lauren Fields

Jordyn & Margaret get deep about Jordyn’s “why” behind moving to New York City, a scary-relevant tarot card reading, and a challenge presented while networking. In a surprising plot twist, Connor Wang edits a sweet tune from Margaret inspired by Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 11 // Scientifically Proven By The Spirits

Jordyn & Margaret chat with their Fellow artist friend, Ryan Dobrin, about being a producer, drinking too much coffee during networking coffee dates, and beating hearts. Connor Wang makes some magic out of Jordyn’s Harry Potter inspired theme song. Music under the end of the episode is “Fog” by DIZARO. 

Episode 10 // Everything’s Moving & Changing // ft. Ryan Dobrin

Jordyn Prince and Margaret Baughman shoot the shit about theatre/life & grill their guests on success. Edited by Connor Wang.

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