#11: Exploring the Creative Process with Monotony: The Musical Creators Sarah Luery and Jared Chance Taylor
A lot of us have great side hustle ideas, but it can be tiresome finding the energy to pursue them outside of a regular 9 to 5 job. Perhaps you need a little Wednesday motivation (although you may be reading this any day of the week, in which case this motivation still applies) – some inspiration or tips on how to spark creativity. Maybe you’re wondering how to start a side hustle, or you might still be in the discovery phase, asking yourself something as simple as, “what can my side hustle be?” This episode showcases how you can get that ball rolling and find the creative process steps that work best for you.
Sarah Luery and Jared Chance Taylor, creators of Monotony: The Musical, join the podcast to chat about a project that’s ten years in the making! Sarah had one phrase that stuck in her head, and she used that to fuel her passion, creating the script for an entire musical based on the daily grind. She tapped Jared to bring her vision to musical life, a great example of people working together to create something awesome. We’re talking about things like the steps in creative process, how to stay motivated when working on a side hustle, and how a musical translates to the podcast format.
Highlights of our conversation include:
The one phrase that stuck with Sarah and inspired Monotony: The Musical. (0:43)
What about the script drew Jared to the project. (2:25)
Exploring the creative process stages in taking the project from a script and turning it into a musical. (3:30)
Sarah talks about where to find inspiration when putting together a creative project. (5:59)
Exploring side hustles and how to be creative when you have a full-time job. (9:56)
How to prioritize creative project ideas when working on a side hustle. (13:22)
The process of turning a traditional stage musical into a podcast. (18:56)
The top three best musicals we all recommend checking out, including Chicago musical and Cabaret musical. (22:35)
What’s next for Sarah Luery and Jared Chance Taylor?
Check out the Monotony: The Musical website and follow them on Instagram.
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