Women & Theatre Podcast S1 Episode 6: Marlo Hunter
In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with director and choreographer Marlo Hunter about advocating for yourself as a parent, practicing a feminism that rejects perfection and embraces mess, and learning how to survive and thrive as a freelance artist. Click here for a transcript!
Episode Notes
Guest: Marlo Hunter
Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews
Music: Chloe Geller
Episode Resources:
Broadway Women’s Fund: 2022 Women to Watch on Broadway
Watch American Reject on Amazon Prime and Apple+
Dedication by Nicola Kraus
Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) - Learn more about advocating for parents in theatre
Freelance Artist’s Manifesto Boot Camp
Guest Bio
Marlo Hunter (she/her) is a film & TV director, and theater director and choreographer who was recently honored as a “2022 Woman to Watch on Broadway” by the Broadway Women’s Fund. Her feature film directorial debut, American Reject -- a comedy featuring an original soundtrack -- is available on Amazon, Apple +. American Reject stars Kathleen Monteleone (also screenplay), Keala Settle, Annaleigh Ashford, Billy Ray Cyrus, and introduces Angelica Hale (“America’s Got Talent”). The film debuted at festivals in fall 2020 where it garnered multiple honors including Best Narrative Feature -BendFilm Festival. Marlo is currently helming the new musical, Ever After. The show is produced by Tony Award-winner, Kevin McCollum, with Music by Zina Goldrich, Lyrics by Marcy Heisler, and Book by Marcy Heisler & Kate Wetherhead. Upcoming: Streaming release of two episodes Marlo directed for a soon-to-be-announced Disney TV/ABC project (November 2022). She is in development as director and co-creator of the TV Series, Dedication, with writer Nicola Kraus (“The Nanny Diaries” novel), based on Nicki’s NY Times bestselling novel by the same name.
Find Marlo Online:
Marlo’s website: www.marlohunter.com
Follow Marlo on Instagram
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