S3E10: Anna K. Jacobs

Mar 26, 2024

Anna K. Jacobs, an award-winning composer and educator known for her musical 'Teeth,' dives into her inspiring journey from Sydney to New York's theater scene. She shares insights on creativity, emphasizing the balance of health and artistry. The conversation touches on her commitment to accessibility in the arts, the importance of education, and the challenges women face in the industry. Jacobs also discusses resilience in navigating personal and professional ambitions while raising a family, leaving listeners inspired by her dedication to fostering community through theater.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

From Sydney to New York: A Journey into Musical Theater

02:19 • 2min

From University to the Stage: A Journey of Collaboration and Accessibility in Theatre

04:39 • 5min

Navigating the Arts: Balance, Identity, and Community

09:25 • 18min

Embracing Change: A Journey of Resilience and Ambition

27:02 • 2min

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with composer, lyricist, book writer, and educator Anna K. Jacobs about her musical Teeth (currently at Playwrights Horizons!), cycles of creativity, increasing accessibility through education, prioritizing health for artists, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode!

Episode Notes

Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews
Guest: Anna K. Jacobs
Music: Chloe Geller

Episode Resources:

Teeth at Playwrights Horizons

Musical Creators Institute

New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program

A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar

Guest Bio:

Anna K. Jacobs (she/her) is a Jonathan Larson and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award-winning composer, lyricist, book writer, and educator. Her stage musicals include TEETH (Playwrights Horizons; co-book/ lyrics by Michael R. Jackson), POP! (Yale Rep, Pittsburgh City Theatre, Studio Theatre; book/lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman), ANYTOWN (George Street Playhouse; book by Jim Jack), HARMONY, KANSAS (Diversionary Theatre; book/lyrics by Bill Nelson), ECHO (Musical Theatre Factory), and STELLA AND THE MOON MAN (Sydney Theatre Company/Theatre of Image; with Richard Tulloch & Adrian Kelly). She also contributed music and lyrics to the multi-composer works WITNESSES (California Center for the Arts) and LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT (Goodspeed Musicals), and penned the screenplay for THE REAL GEMMA JORDAN (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), which she is now adapting into a stage musical with composer-lyricist Rob Rokicki. Current projects also include the new musical A HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS (Grove Entertainment), with a book by Anna Ziegler, and a new stage musical adaptation of MOANA for Disney Cruise Line, featuring a score by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i.

Find Anna Online:

Website: www.annakjacobs.com

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