“The Secret Alto” with Jak Malone

About this episode

Jak Malone reflects on his experiences with Operation Mincemeat and shares stories from his journey in the arts.

Dylan and Connor are joined by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat). Ahead of the original Broadway cast’s final performance in Operation Mincemeat, the twins sit down with Jak for an unofficial DRAMA exit interview. Jak looks back on seven years of Mincemeat: from meeting the team behind it, the very first audition, and taking the show all the way to New York City. Special memories from the Broadway experience are shared, including some fabulous celebrity encounters, fan interactions, and lessons learned from Hester. Jak shares never-before-told stories about his early days falling in love with the arts. Pantos, grandmothers, and doggies, oh my! We talk Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade, Grey Gardens, Love Story, and a little Nicole Scherzinger. Why not! Jak teases what he’s up to next and shares tidbits on what he’s been working on creatively in New York City. We’re dreaming of Jak in Oh, Mary! You’re going to LOVE this chat with Jak. “What a silly thing for anyone to –” Dramaaaa! Follow Jak on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & Tiktok Follow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & Instagram Follow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter &amp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Connor MacDowell, Dylan MacDowell

Guest: Jak Malone

Topics covered

• Broadway
• theater
• performing arts
• celebrity encounters
• creative process

Keywords

• Tony Award
• Olivier Award
• New York City
• Phantom of the Opera
• Oh, Mary!

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Operation Mincemeat

Books & works: The Secret Alto, Tony and Olivier Award, Operation Mincemeat, DRAMA, Mincemeat, Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade, Grey Gardens, Love Story, Oh, Mary

Places: New York City

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