About this episode

The episode features a live performance discussing the nature of art and music with special guests.

The following was recorded LIVE at The Heights Theater in Houston TX on April 4th 2026. It features New York legend Eric Gersen on the keys and Houston's own Mary Eck on the drums. What makes art good? What makes a dance perfect? What was Elton John always meant to do!? These questions and more will be answered! Houston, we do NOT have a problem, and big shout out to the astronauts we met after the show. Ya'll were very cool. Wanna be cool too? Check out our movie at MockTrialTheMovie.com, get tickets to see us live at OffBookLive.com, and support the show at OffBookClubhouse.com! THREE WEBSITES! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino

Guests: Eric Gersen, Mary Eck

Topics covered

• art
• music
• performance
• improvisation
• live show
• Houston

Keywords

• art
• music
• improvised musical
• live performance
• Houston
• Elton John
• Eric Gersen
• Mary Eck

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Houston, The Heights Theater

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