We're going behind the scenes of our upcoming New Works Festival, Breaking Ground, to explore what it really takes to bring a new piece of theatre to life.

Andrew talks with writers an artists about their process and hopes to answer the question: how do we, as an artistic community, support rising artists as they develop not just a single show, but a career?

Guests:

Adam Grosswirth, National Alliance for Musical Theatre

Frankie Dailey, National Alliance for Musical Theatre

Jacobi Howard, Playwright, Creator, and Educator

Welcome to the brand-new chapter of Backstage with Andrew Kato! This week, we're unpacking our exciting podcast rebrand with the first show of our 2026/27 Season, Orphans. We're exploring the show's deep themes from survival instincts to the power of hop in tough times.

Whether you're a theatre die-hard, a psychology lover, or just a curious mind, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Guests:

Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Director of Orphans, Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Dr. Raquel Andrew, Ed.D., LMHC, Palm Beach Behavioral Health & Wellness

Join Andrew Kato as he shares behind the scenes secrets about the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's final production of the season, Fully Committed directed by Bill Fennelly and Jamison Stern. Plus Andrew sits down with co-chair of Broadway Ballroom Battle, Ellen Levine to talk about her story and the power of dance in our community.

For tickets and more information visit us at: jupitertheatre.org!