Episode 79: Sara Masciotra-Milstein; Me, You & The Highland Coo at Toronto Fringe

Send us Fan MailToday I interview Sara Masciotra-Milstein, the playwright and director of 'Me, You and the Highland Coo.' We discuss the themes of the play, which include friendship, hope, and the challenges of living abroad. Sara shares her creative process, the importance of collaboration, and the marketing challenges faced by emerging artists. The conversation also touches on personal experiences that shape storytelling and the significance of community support in the arts. GET YOUR FRINGE TICKETS AT FRINGE.COM On July 2-13th Follow [at]happyasaclamproductions on IG or [at]happy.as.a.clam.p on Tiktok Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Show and Its Themes03:15 Exploring the Journey of the Characters06:26 Sara's Experience with Disney and Writing10:02 Navigating the Fringe Festival Experience12:33 The Balance of Art and Personal Well-being13:48 Messages of Hope in Writing15:57 Collaboration and Creative Processes19:23 The Role of Directing and Input from Others20:25 Exploring the World of Musical Theatre21:17 The Power of Connection and Hope23:14 Coping with Loss and Finding Joy25:08 Shedding Ego and Embracing Collaboration27:14 The Importance of Taking Action27:59 Navigating the Creative Process29:49 The Role of Mentorship in Writing32:47 Finding Your Writing Rhythm34:42 Building a New Theatre Company37:00 Preparing for the Fringe Festival40:12 The Road Trip Narrative