Mary Blair (ft. Sophie Moshofsky, Sabina Petra, Gabrielle Mirabella, Ken Arpino & Ernie Bird)
On today’s episode we dive into the life of Mary Blair, famed watercolorist, illustrator and creator of the art you see in some of Disney’s most beloved animated films.Written and Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie BirdYoung Mary — Sophine MoshofskyTeen Mary — Sabina PetraAdult Mary — Gabrielle MirabellaLee — Ken ArpinoDisney — Ernie Bird
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Marian Anderson - Bite-Sized Bio (ft. Janai Brugger)
On today’s bite-sized episode we take a brief look at the life and legacy of Marian Anderson. American Opera Singer & Musical Icon.Marian Anderson - Janai BruggerWritten and Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie Bird
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Sylvia Rivera - Peek Into the Past
Welcome to our newest segment, and our first episode of 2023, "A Peek Into The Past!" Super quick episodes bursting with information about our favorite historical women! Today’s historical woman? American civil rights activist, Sylvia Rivera! A transgender woman who is most remembered for her role in the Stonewall Riots of 1969.
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Lesia Ukrainka (ft. Dana Protsenko & Mariya Ksondzyk)
On today’s episode we examine the life of Lesia Ukrainka, political activist, feminist, and one of the most celebrated Ukrainian writers of all time.Lesia Ukrainka: Dana ProtsenkoWritten by Gabrielle MirabellaNarration, Music, Lyrics, Orchestration and Production by Ernie BirdBackground Music, Violin & Viola by Mariya Ksondzyk
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Eleanor Roosevelt - Patreon Special - (ft. Gabrielle Mirabella & Alan Aisenberg)
Content Warning: themes of violence, racism & war. On today’s Patreon Special episode we examine the life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, American diplomat and social activist. Eleanor Roosevelt: Gabrielle MirabellaReporter: Alan AisenbergAdditional background vocals: Ernie Bird Written & Narrated by Gabrielle MirabellaMusic & Production by Ernie Bird
Broadway stars, historical women, and family-friendly showstoppers. Musical theatre writing team Bird & Mirabella present an independent, donation-based musical podcast focused on key, decision-making moments in the lives of history's greatest women. Through interactive storytelling and Broadway-style song, What Will She Do Next? keeps children searching for an answer, while ultimately learning a lesson in perseverance. Past performers include: television and film star, Matt Lucas (The Great British Bake-off, Bridesmaids) and Broadway's Kara Lindsay (Wicked, Newsies)