
Episode #260
Exclusive Interview: Michael Alan Herman and Briana O'Neal of Theatre Nova's 'Maestro'
Theater has a remarkable ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, inviting audiences to see familiar experiences through an entirely new lens. At Theatre Nova, playwright Michael Alan Herman and director Briana O'Neal bring a new theatrical experience, Maestro, to the stage, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in a story that sparks curiosity, reflection, and conversation. Maestro turns a world of music and drama into a show that embraces the melodrama, striking a chord between a world long gone and the reality we live in now. As a venue known for championing adventurous, thought-provoking works, Theatre Nova provides a fitting home for a production that encourages audiences to look beyond the surface and engage with the ideas unfolding before them, making Maestro a match made in musical heaven. We recently spoke with Michael Alan Herman and Briana O'Neal about their time on this production and what audiences can expect when they attend Maestro at Theatre Nova! In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Michael Alan Herman shares where the idea for this show came from (spoiler alert: it was heavily influenced by a date with his wife!) and how he turned it from a thought in his head into a script on the page. Director Briana O'Neal talks about how vivid the story on the page is and how easily it felt to develop Maestro for Theatre Nova's stage! With a show bigger than life, both Herman and O'Neal embrace it and push the boundaries to create a show that is as hysterical as it is fun! Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more entertainment coverage, visit BSB Insider Follow us on social media @bsb.insider or check out our Linktree !

