Welcome to episode 46 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we welcomed back our good friend Rebecca to help us breakdown ‘Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale,’ which is a musical inspired by the Lord of the Rings story by J.R.R. Tolkien. The musical follows the same general premise of the movies, with some… interesting… twists and changes. There is a WHOLE lot to unpack with this one.

‘A Musical Tale’ has had 3 productions prior to coming to Chicago. It was originally performed in Toronto in 2006, London in 2007, and Berkshire, UK in 2023. The production has changed drastically over the course of its run, being scaled down for 2023’s show and beyond. The musical was written by Shaun McKenna & Matthew Warchus, with music by A.R. Raham, Varttina, and Christopher Nightingale.

Moments of the Week!:

Pavi: 1:13 - 1:54 - What We Do In The Shadows

Rebecca: 1:54 - 3:57 - Task Master

Colin: 3:57 - 7:15 - It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

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Welcome to episode 45 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

Today, we’re breaking down the 7th and FINAL episode of the 2024 series, ‘Mary and George.’ We will take a deep dive into this episode and then at the series as a whole.

This series has been a wild ride! Let us know what you thought of this new format where we broke down a whole series episode-by-episode!

Moments of the Week!:

Colin: 1:12 - 4:36 - Rachel Bloom 1 Woman Show ‘Death Let Me Do My Show’

Pavi: 4:36 - 10:10 - Lord of the Rings: The Musical

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

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Welcome to episode 44 of 2 Grooms 1 Plot! A podcast where two life-long storytellers talk about stories!

On today’s episode of 2 Friends* 1 Plot, we welcomed a new guest, Rebecca! Unfortunately Colin had to sit this one out :( but we called in Rebecca to help give her insights to today’s breakdown, Tar! Tar is a 2022 drama film starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tar, a world-renowned conductor who is facing accusations of misconduct. Tar premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won over 60 awards and was referred to by most critics as the movie of the year in 2022.

Moments of the Week!:

Pavi: ‘Rick & Morty’ - Rick meeting his old flame, Unity. 1:43-4:38

Rebecca: ‘Sound Medicine’ - book about sound healing that Rebecca found out her late mother was also reading. 4:38-7:10

Your Hosts:

Pavi Proczko is an audiobook narrator (Defiance of the Fall, Edens Gate), Writer (Brugum’s Labyrinth, The Nightly), Actor and Singer (Chicago Shakespeare theater, Paramount Theater, Chicago Fire), and Game Master (D&D).

Colin Funk is a Childhood Development Expert (Erikson Institute), Teacher (Stages Chicago), Actor and Singer (Porchlight Music Theater, Metropolis Theater), and Crafter (knitting, cross stick, Embroidery, watercolors).

“With our unique lenses, we talk about a specific piece of storytelling each episode: What works? What doesn’t? And the magic moments of story!”

Pavi & Colin are married and live in Chicago. ❤️

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us for more!

@2Grooms1Plot