Ready When You Are

Get a first look at READY WHEN YOU ARE, a video podcast series from the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) hosted by Festival alumnus Timothy Huang. Each episode brings together musical theatre writers from different generations for candid conversations about mentorship, legacy, innovation, and the realities of building a creative life in theatre.Alongside these conversations, the series features live performances recorded in the NAMT office, offering an intimate showcase of new musical theatre in development. Season one features writers including Kait Kerrigan, Bree Lowdermilk, Deepak Kumar, and Jord Liu, with performances by leading theatre artists. From stories of creative breakthroughs to the songs writers wish they had written themselves, READY WHEN YOU ARE offers a behind-the-scenes look at how new musicals are made. Episodes will be released throughout the year on the NAMT YouTube channel and podcast platforms. Learn more: namt.org

Watch: READY WHEN YOU ARE with Timothy HuangFeaturing Kait Kerrigan & Bree Lowdermilk with Jord Liu & Deepak KumarPerformance by Deepak Kumar with Jord LiuREADY WHEN YOU ARE is a video series from the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT), hosted by NAMT Festival alum Timothy Huang, bringing together musical theatre writers from different generations for candid conversations about mentorship, legacy, innovation and the evolving path of building a career in the field. In a roundtable discussion, guests reflect on pivotal moments, lessons learned and the realities of sustaining a creative life in theatre.Episodes also feature live performances recorded right here in the NAMT office, giving you a first look a new work by our writers. Blending music, storytelling and industry insight, READY WHEN YOU ARE with Timothy Huang offers inspiration and practical perspective for writers, producers and anyone passionate about the future of new musicals.Visit namt.org/podcast