Episode 76: Megan Phillips & Peter Cavell; "People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances"

In this conversation, Alison Mullings hosts Megan Phillips and Peter Cavell, who share the story of their collaboration that began over 10 years ago. They discuss the inception of their musical 'People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances', the challenges they faced in bringing it to the Fringe Festival, the unexpected setbacks they encountered, and the resilience that kept their project alive through the pandemic. Their journey highlights the importance of collaboration, creativity, and the unpredictable nature of the artistic process. In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of their musical, reflecting on its journey, the creative challenges they faced, and the personal growth they experienced throughout the process. 

TICKETS FOR THE FRINGE SHOW: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/people-suck-musical-airing-grievances 

THEIR WEBSITE: https://www.peoplesuckmusical.com/

You can also follow them on IG: [at]peoplesuckmusical

Chapters

00:00 The Origins of Collaboration
03:00 The Birth of 'People Suck'
05:59 The Journey to the Fringe Festival
09:03 The Aftermath of Success
12:07 The Unexpected Setbacks
14:54 The Resilience of 'People Suck'
18:12 The Impact of 2020 on the Show
20:58 The Journey to Toronto Fringe
24:50 The Evolution of 'People Suck'
31:06 Creative Challenges and Growth
37:40 The Personal Impact of Collaboration
39:43 Takeaways from a Decade of Work
41:39 The Challenge of Creative Vulnerability
44:12 The Joy of Collaboration
46:46 Advice to Younger Selves
49:07 The Hero's Journey
54:03 Aspirations for the Future