S2E4 Challenge Winners: LUISA PARAGUASSU with Guest Host JESSE J. SANCHEZ

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New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre

National Alliance for Musical Theatre

31 episodes

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New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre is a bite-sized series dedicated to spotlighting the emerging voices in musical theatre. Hosted by Jean-Paul Yovanoff in partnership with Musical Theatre Radio and a rotating cast of NAMT alumni writers, each episode features quick interviews providing a unique glimpse into the creative minds behind the next big musicals. Whether you’re a producer, theatre lover or even simply curious about the future of musical theatre, NEW@NAMT offers a front-row seat to a new generation of writers. namt.org & musicaltheatreradio.com

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S2E4 Challenge Winners: LUISA PARAGUASSU with Guest Host JESSE J. SANCHEZ

New@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre

18 minutes 51 seconds

9 months ago

S2E4 Challenge Winners: LUISA PARAGUASSU with Guest Host JESSE J. SANCHEZ

🎭 NEW@NAMT: The Next Wave of Musical Theatre Writers – Featuring Luisa Paraguassu

In this special season of NEW@NAMT, we continue to spotlight the winners of the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students, presented by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with NAMT, Concord Theatricals, Disney Theatrical Productions, and the NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation. These emerging songwriters had their original works fully orchestrated and performed live by Broadway professionals during Winners Weekend in New York City.

🎶 In this episode, host Jean-Paul Yovanoff is joined by co-host Jesse J. Sanchez to welcome Luisa Paraguassu, who wrote the winning song “Talk Pretty.” The song explores the deeply personal experience of feeling disconnected from one’s heritage due to language barriers. Inspired by Luisa’s own multicultural background, “Talk Pretty” tells the story of Mariana, a second-generation Brazilian-American, and her struggle to connect with her grandmother, Iara, who only speaks Portuguese.

Luisa shares how “Talk Pretty” came to life through a spontaneous writing session, the emotional impact of hearing her song fully orchestrated for the first time, and how she reclaimed her dream of pursuing music as a career through the Songwriting Challenge. Co-host Jesse J. Sanchez, who orchestrated the song, adds insight into the creative process and the powerful themes behind Luisa’s work.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about storytelling, identity, and the future of musical theatre.

It’s time to lower the lights, raise the curtain, and LX1 Go on NEW@NAMT! 🎭

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Watch Challenge Accepted! Featuring the Winning Songs: https://youtu.be/7ia5ebFAdrU?

Watch “Talk Pretty” from the Winning Concert: https://youtu.be/Os8V2O4DuOA?