Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program alum Rachel Dean (Cycle 27), with collaborator Giancarlo Rodaz, has released a new musical entitled THE BALLAD OF JANIS MATTHEWS AND THE DODO SCOUTS as a 4-part radio drama-style podcast.
Performed by a stellar cast of theatre actors from London, NYC, and Miami, this all new folk-rock musical is a love letter to the 1960s and to the American family. Based on an original idea by Rodaz, the story follows Janis Matthews, a young girl who runs away to summer camp in order to escape her broken home. On her journey, she finds herself at the center of a mystery that forces her to question her idea of responsibility, friendship, and family. With an exciting new score from Rachel Dean, and an original book and story by Giancarlo Rodaz, this first of its kind scout musical challenges us to reassess our own relationships responsibilities within our families and communities.
Area Stage Company released Janis Matthews as a radio play-style series of podcast episodes throughout November and December. All episodes were released on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.