Matchbox

In our second episode of Matchbox, we asked a group of young writers, musicians, and actors to respond to the theme of “Letters.” Here is what they had to say.Kellyn Kusyk writes and Mara Hoplamazian reads a letter from Kellyn to their mother about love, difference, and being good with your hands.KC-J sings two original love songs, Baby Girl and How I Am, both about letting go of a relationship.Mia Fowler writes and Angel Adeoye reads a fictional letter about growing up and getting serious.Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida writes and Maxi Himpe reads a short story about two sworn enemies at summer camp.Blanca Schofield Legorburo writes and her many housemates read three short pieces about connection and lack-thereof in the time of coronavirus. To learn more and take part in Matchbox, check out our Instagram: @matchbox_podcast and website: matchboxpodcast.com 

In our first episode of Matchbox, we asked a group of young writers, musicians, and actors to respond to the theme of Firsts. Here is what they had to say.Esul Burton writes and Payson Whitwell reads a poem about the first pandemic and the Redwoods in CaliforniaGrace Wynter writes and Rayo Oyeyemi reads a piece of creative nonfiction about her high school’s tradition of gendered robesNurit Chinn writes and Maria Campos Saadi composes and performs a song about coming home after universityJuliette Neil writes and reads a story about the first time she dug a holeElliot writes and reads a meditation on capitalism, jobs, parents, and purpose Zoe Ervolino writes and sings an original song titled “Twenty First”Intro music by Noah Goodman and cover art by Anya PertelTo learn more and take part in Matchbox, check out our Instagram: @matchbox_podcast