Creator Margot Elaine Jones pulled together a brilliant team of voiceover talent, musicians and more in the creation of Beneath the Dragonwood Trees. Hear about the inspiration that drives her forward and her vision for this creation. From stage play to audiobook to film to Broadway, Margot is on a mission to bring this musical masterpiece to families everywhere.
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In this episode we discuss about:
- How Margot managed to pull together this amazing team of talent
- The characters Margot plays in the story
- How and why this kind of entertainment that is suitable for the whole family is important to her
- The creation of the costumes and large puppets created for the stage play
- Her mission and vision with this project
Creator Margot Elaine Jones pulled together a brilliant team of voiceover talent, musicians and more in the creation of Beneath the Dragonwood Trees. Hear about the inspiration that drives her forward and her vision for this creation. From stage play to audiobook to film to Broadway, Margot is on a mission to bring this musical masterpiece to families everywhere.
To learn more about the author visit https://margotelainejones.com.
Entertain the whole family with this original, orchestrated, magical adventure! Imagine meeting up with some of your favorite fairy tale characters in an enchanted forest that casts a spell of mayhem, mischief, magic and fun. A musical fairy tale, Beneath the Dragonwood Trees: In the Beginning – the first in the Beneath the Dragonwood Trees trilogy – takes us into the woods on a journey reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Hansel and Gretel, Peter and the Wolf, and even a hint of Jaberwocky by Lewis Carroll. What lies ahead in this enchanted forest of wacky witches and a lost boy and stalwart furry and feathered friends? Original songs, score, and a wild-haired storyteller guide us on our way – in this Broadway style escapade of a boy’s quest – with his talking animal pals, to catch the dreaded Wolf and win a badge of honor.
In the end, Peter learns a great lesson – that the love between family and friends is far greater than a badge of honor.
Nationally-acclaimed director, composer, choreographer, independent filmmaker and 30-year veteran of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and The Screen Actors Guild (SAG), Margot Elaine Jones brings us this Broadway style musical comedy in an audiobook.
The audiobook includes a bonus interview with author/creator/performer Margot Elaine Jones.
Full cast of narrators includes: Margot Elaine Jones, Charles Moselle, Buffy Ford Stewart, Rebecca J Nile, Corrine Kason, Esther Clyman, Jeanne Lauren, Oscar Salabert, Benjamin Bossi, and Ken Kramarz.
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