Interview: Director Vanessa Ogbuehi
Maren interviews Vanessa Ogbuehi, director, actor, and creative person extraordinaire. They talk about opera, musicals, books, and how we can learn to set our own standards of success.
Don Carlo + A Flemish Flame Part 1
Maren begins reading A Flemish Flame, which she wrote during a production of Verdi’s Don Carlo. She also talks a bit about unfinished artwork, procrastination, and briefly about the sociopolitical landscape in the USA right now.
Interview: Novelist Susan Scott Shelley
Maren interviews romance novelist and fellow Philadelphia Flyers fan Susan Scott Shelley. They talk about sports, writing, and what it feels like to find and follow your passion.
The Magic Flute + A Bewitching Flute
The Bodice Ripper Project is back for another season! You’ll hear more stories, more of Maren’s musings, as well as some interviews with other creatives about how they rip their bodices…metaphorically, of course.
La Traviata + Parisian Pleasures Pt 2
Maren finishes reading Parisian Pleasures, a romance she wrote during a production of Verdi’s La traviata. She also looks ahead to season two, and speaks about how she enjoys speaking with you, her audience. The music played during this episode: · Excerpts from a public domain version of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Replays of the livestream Bodice Ripper Project show (October 2, 3 & 4, 2020) are available for purchase: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A COVID-19 novella on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3guGck0 Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.bodiceripperproject.com/e010/
La Traviata + Parisian Pleasures Pt 1
Maren begins reading Parisian Pleasures, a romance she wrote during a production of Verdi’s La traviata. She also talks about the history of the libretto, the role of women as sex workers throughout history, and how she uses the Bodice Ripper Project to smash the patriarchy. The music played during this episode: · Excerpts from a public domain version of La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Replays of the livestream Bodice Ripper Project show (October 2, 3 & 4, 2020) are available for purchase: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A COVID-19 novella on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3guGck0 Transcript and Show Notes: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/e009/
Fringe Festival + Educating Emily
Maren reads a deleted scene from Educating Emily, the story she wrote for The Bodice Ripper Project live show. She also talks a bit about what it was like creating and developing the show, and the challenges that she faced getting so vulnerable. The music played during this episode: •Original music from The Bodice Ripper Project by Melissa Dunphy, performed by Grant Loehnig. Used with permission. Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Replays of the livestream Bodice Ripper Project show (October 2, 3 & 4, 2020) are available for purchase: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion: A COVID-19 novella on Kindle: https://amzn.to/3guGck0 Transcript and Show Notes: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/e008/
Renaissance Faire + Fairly A Maiden Pt 2
In this episode, Maren concludes Fairly a Maiden, a romance she wrote during her time at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. She also has a tribute to the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and talks about her own journey to become a provocative female.
Renaissance Faire + Fairly A Maiden Pt 1
Maren begins a new story – Fairly A Maiden – which she wrote while working at the Renaissance Faire. “The Renaissance Faire,” you say? “But…I thought you were an opera singer?” (Yes, I am multi-faceted. It’s fun. You get to hear how nerdy I really am.)
Marriage of Figaro + Seduction’s Servant Pt 3
Maren finishes the story of Seduction’s Servant, which she wrote during a production of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro. She also talks a bit about how she got into opera, and how COVID-19 has affected artists across the board.