Meira Marom and Yael Karoly
"Shower Talk"
- When did you first discover theater/what was your first experience?
MEIRA: Probably through the genius of Ashman and Menken, and Annie, the scores of which I listened to non-stop as a child and which mesmerized me and led me to discover other artists.
YAEL: My first theatrical experience was playing Annie at my local community theater when I was 10. You can still find the video on YouTube! I fell in love and have been pursuing my theater dreams ever since.- When/how did you become a writer? Is there a writer, show, or text that particularly inspired you?
MEIRA: I've been writng since I can remember. Beauty and the Beast, and later Sunday Clothes from Hello Dolly, and Watch What Happens from Newsies, made me want to write musical theater lyrics more than anything.
YAEL: I started working at a recording studio after graduating college and discovered my love for songwriting and music production. After that, it felt natural to combine my love for musical theater and writing. Drew Gasparini's album "I Could Use a Drink" majorly inspired me to explore what contemporary musical theater could be.- How do you describe your style/work?
MEIRA: Up-tempo, always at least a little tongue-in-cheek. I naturally gravitate towards comedic, (even when my collaborators rightfully insist that what's needed in a certain moment in a show is a ballad.)
YAEL: I would describe my style as dramatic, relatable, and most importantly, catchy!- What is most rewarding to you about writing music?
MEIRA: Reaching listeners who hopefully see their experiences mirrored in those of the characters.
YAEL: Nothing beats the feeling of hearing someone sing my song. It's so special to see how my work can resonate with someone else, sometimes in ways I never imagined. If my song can connect with someone, make them laugh/cry/sing along, I know I've done my job!