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The Drama Book Show!Cut Loose! With Ali Stroker and Stacy DavidowitzIn Episode 33, before diving into the main topic, Mark-Eugene shares his excitement with David about finally fulfilling his dream of meeting Laura Linney. The conversation then shifts to A Chance to Fly and Cut Loose, the inspiring books by Tony winner Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz. Later, the author duo joins the discussion, offering insight into their creative process and the experience of collaborating on these stories. To wrap up, Mark-Eugene and David tease the next episode, promising plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-311h 09
Top Shelf with Russell LibrarySecrets of the Russell Library 2024 | Library Card Signup MonthJoin Cate Tsahalis and Shannon Barillari as they interview our very own Mary Dattilo about the new and improved Secrets of Russell Library! This season, actors will entertain the audience with historical stories told by an eclectic cast of library characters. Shannon returns with Kim Spachman for "Turn That Shhh Up!" where they discuss library card signup month and the goings on here at Russell this September. Lastly, Stephanie Rush, Kate McCarthy-Bond, and Christy Billings give theatrical book recommendations to pair with the upcoming Secrets of Russell Library performance. Book RecommendationsR-E-S-P-E-C-T : A...2024-09-1041 min
Step Inside A Full Audiobook That Is Simply High-Impact.Freefall by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741011to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Freefall
Series: #4 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
The gang’s back for a very special summer at the Hills: the camp’s fiftieth anniversary! Wiener is especially excited to be back. His little brother, Max, is finally coming to camp, and Wiener can’t wait to show him the ropes (and show him what a cool big brother he is). Unfortunately, it doesn’t take Max long...2024-07-025h 41Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionFreefall by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741011to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Freefall
Series: #4 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The gang’s back for a very special summer at the Hills: the camp’s fiftieth anniversary! Wiener is especially excited to be back. His little brother, Max, is finally coming to camp, and Wiener can’t wait to show him the ropes (and show him what a cool big brother he is). Unfortunately, it doesn’t take Max long...2024-07-025h 41Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceFreefall by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741011to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Freefall
Series: #4 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
The gang’s back for a very special summer at the Hills: the camp’s fiftieth anniversary! Wiener is especially excited to be back. His little brother, Max, is finally coming to camp, and Wiener can’t wait to show him the ropes (and show him what a cool big brother he is). Unfortunately, it doesn’t take Max long...2024-07-025h 41
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionBreakout! by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741008to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Breakout!
Series: #3 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 1 minute
Release date: June 4, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Summer’s almost over, which means one thing and one thing only: It's Color War time! Color War is the event of the summer, a massive camp-wide competition that divides the campers into two teams: Blue and White. All of the upper campers are hoping they'll be selected as Lieutenant, a team leader pos...2024-06-046h 01Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceBreakout! by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741008to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Breakout!
Series: #3 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 1 minute
Release date: June 4, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
Summer’s almost over, which means one thing and one thing only: It's Color War time! Color War is the event of the summer, a massive camp-wide competition that divides the campers into two teams: Blue and White. All of the upper campers are hoping they'll be selected as Lieutenant, a team leader pos...2024-06-046h 01
Grab A Powerful Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Crossing Over by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crossing Over
Series: #2 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes
Release date: May 14, 2024
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
There’s only one thing Melman loves more than soccer: her summers at Camp Rolling Hills. So she’s pumped to be back—until she realizes that her bunkmates have gone totally boy-crazy over the school year and want to plaster their cabin in pink. Pink posters, pink T-shirts … it seems the only not-pink thing in the cabin is Melman herself. That is, until she...2024-05-145h 39Start This Powerful Full Audiobook — Perfect While Traveling.Crossing Over by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crossing Over
Series: #2 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes
Release date: May 14, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
There’s only one thing Melman loves more than soccer: her summers at Camp Rolling Hills. So she’s pumped to be back—until she realizes that her bunkmates have gone totally boy-crazy over the school year and want to plaster their cabin in pink. Pink posters, pink T-shirts … it seems the only not-pink thing in the cabin is Melman herself. That is, until she...2024-05-145h 39Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionCrossing Over by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crossing Over
Series: #2 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes
Release date: May 14, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
There’s only one thing Melman loves more than soccer: her summers at Camp Rolling Hills. So she’s pumped to be back—until she realizes that her bunkmates have gone totally boy-crazy over the school year and want to plaster their cabin in pink. Pink posters, pink T-shirts … it seems the only not-pink thing in the cabin is Melman herself. That is, until she...2024-05-145h 39Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceCrossing Over by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741010to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Crossing Over
Series: #2 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 39 minutes
Release date: May 14, 2024
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
There’s only one thing Melman loves more than soccer: her summers at Camp Rolling Hills. So she’s pumped to be back—until she realizes that her bunkmates have gone totally boy-crazy over the school year and want to plaster their cabin in pink. Pink posters, pink T-shirts … it seems the only not-pink thing in the cabin is Melman herself. That is, until she...2024-05-145h 39
Press Play On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Camp Rolling Hills by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Camp Rolling Hills
Series: #1 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: April 9, 2024
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
Finally, it’s summer! Stephanie—aka Slimey—has been counting the days until she can return to her favorite place in the entire world, Camp Rolling Hills. And this year she’s especially happy to be back—she’ll have eight blissful weeks away from home, where life has been decidedly rocky.New kid Bobby, on the other hand, is pretty sure he’s in for t...2024-04-095h 40Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionCamp Rolling Hills by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Camp Rolling Hills
Series: #1 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: April 9, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Finally, it’s summer! Stephanie—aka Slimey—has been counting the days until she can return to her favorite place in the entire world, Camp Rolling Hills. And this year she’s especially happy to be back—she’ll have eight blissful weeks away from home, where life has been decidedly rocky. New kid Bobby, on the other hand, is pretty sure he’s in for t...2024-04-095h 40Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceCamp Rolling Hills by Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/741005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Camp Rolling Hills
Series: #1 of Camp Rolling Hills
Author: Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Stacy Davidowitz
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 40 minutes
Release date: April 9, 2024
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
Finally, it’s summer! Stephanie—aka Slimey—has been counting the days until she can return to her favorite place in the entire world, Camp Rolling Hills. And this year she’s especially happy to be back—she’ll have eight blissful weeks away from home, where life has been decidedly rocky.New kid Bobby, on the other hand, is pretty sure he’s in for t...2024-04-095h 40
The Manuscript Academy"Good Enough" Versus Fit: Executive Editor Erica Finkel On Improving Your Odds Of YesWe're thrilled to welcome Abrams editor Erica Finkel to the podcast to discuss editorial board meetings, the top reasons writers get rejected--and how "fit" means far more than you'd think.
Book a meeting with Erica here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/erica-finkel
Erica Finkel (she/her) is an Executive Editor for Amulet Books and Abrams Books for Young Readers. Before starting at Abrams in 2010, she was, among other things, an English teacher in France, a theater-camp counselor, and an ice-cream scooper. Erica focuses primarily on chapter books and middle-grade novels and is honored to work with many bestselling and award-winning authors...2024-01-0949 min
The StacksEp. 294 People Just Have Never Seen It with Ali StrokerTony Award Winner Ali Stroker discusses her new middle grade novel Cut Loose!, co-written with Stacy Davidowitz. Ali reveals why she avoided having friends with disabilities in her youth, how she translates choreography for her wheelchair, and how her thinking around accommodations has changed over time. We also hear how she thinks about storytelling versus teaching her audience.The Stacks Book Club selection for November is Severance by Ling Ma. We will discuss the book on November 29th with Mitchell S. Jackson.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:2023-11-2255 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Breakthrough Full Audiobook — Perfect On Your Commute.Cut Loose! by Ali Stroker, Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12823to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cut Loose!
Author: Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 11-14-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best frie...2023-11-146h 39
Press Play On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Binge-Worthy!Cut Loose!: A Companion to The Chance to Fly by Stacy Davidowitz, Ali StrokerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722853to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cut Loose!: A Companion to The Chance to Fly
Author: Stacy Davidowitz, Ali Stroker
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: November 14, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Huds...2023-11-146h 39Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionCut Loose!: A Companion to The Chance to Fly by Stacy Davidowitz, Ali StrokerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722853to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cut Loose!: A Companion to The Chance to Fly
Author: Stacy Davidowitz, Ali Stroker
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 39 minutes
Release date: November 14, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Huds...2023-11-146h 39Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.Cut Loose! by Ali Stroker, Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12823to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cut Loose!
Author: Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 11-14-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best frie...2023-11-146h 39
Down the Yellow Brick Pod"Wicked The Musical" - Act 2, Scene 2: "The Wicked Witch of the East" with special guest Patrick ClantonSend us a textTHE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Patrick Clanton! The hosts discuss Patrick's first memories of Wicked, knowing when it's time to move on, ableist themes in this scene, and so much more. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Barbara Katz.Show Notes:Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan BunchDefying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartzfrom Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Gi...2023-10-081h 50
Robin and Joa Save the World—one book at a time#95 - [ENCORE] A Jubilant Chat on Labels, Bridgerton, and Problematic OpinionsYour favorite Tias come to terms with their overprotective pasts, and declare labels are only good for the pantry. This wild conversation takes many turns: A right on Bridgerton Ln., left on New Mystery Book Dr., and finally takes the exit into Problematic Opinions on the Hollywood Slap Hwy. Buckle up folks!
Books Discussed in the Episode
The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
Related By Murder by Robin Castle
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
An Offer From A Gentleman...2022-07-241h 00
The Series ReviewThe Chance to FlyHey everyone! Sorry I haven't posted an episode in a while; I've been on spring break! Today I'm reviewing a GREAT book by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz: The Chance to Fly! The Chance to Fly is about Natalie Beacon, an 8th grader in a wheelchair. Natalie loves California, her best friend Chloe, and her wheelchair racing team, the Zoomers. But one thing Natalie is totally obsessed with is musicals. In fact, on her way to her new home in New Jersey, Natalie plays the license plate game and looks for states where famous musicals took place. When Natalie sees...2022-04-0308 min
Robin and Joa Save the World—one book at a time#70 - The Boxes We Put Ourselves InThe two friends, Robin and Joa are sitting in a garden. They are sipping their favorite cocktails, coming to terms with their overprotective pasts and declaring labels are liars and really only good for the pantry. But stick around because this conversation keeps on, with the slap heard around the world, Bridgerton’s spicy past, and not so spicy present, and an upcoming murder mystery that will have you camping outside Robin’s house for more.
What is this shiny, brand-new murder mystery with an all inclusive, LGBTQ+ cast? Related by Murder by Robin Castle which comes out...2022-04-031h 00
Hook of a BookThe Chance to FlyToday, on Hook of a Book, I review The Chance to Fly, by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz! This is a really amazing book about life with a disability, theater, and more specifically, the musical Wicked! (Wicked happens to be my all-time favorite musical.) As always, email me at: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com.2022-01-2909 min
Encouragement Notes PodcastI Finally can see myself: A review of a Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy davidowitzFollow Ali on social media @alistroker2021-04-2111 min
This Is the AuthorS6 E28: Cookie Hiponia Everman, Ali Stroker, and Rachel WenitskyS6 E28: In this episode, meet writer Cookie Hiponia Everman, actress Ali Stroker, and comedy writer and actor Rachel Wenitsky. Discover how each of these childrens' book authors uniquely experienced what it was like to bring their written words to life in the recording booth.
We Belong by Cookie Hiponia Everman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645848/we-belong/
The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679041/the-chance-to-fly/
Good Dogs on a Bad Day by Rachel Wenitsky and David Sidorov: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622066/good-dogs-on-a-bad-day/2021-04-2017 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Breakthrough Full Audiobook — Perfect On Your Commute.The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker, Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12734to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chance to Fly
Author: Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
Release date: 04-13-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 29 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing team, the Zoomers, to name a few. But there's one thing she's absolutely obsessed with: musicals! From Hamilton to Les Mis, there's not a cast album she hasn't memorized and belted along to. She's never...2021-04-136h 42
Get Hooked On Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook While Cooking.The Chance to Fly by Stacy Davidowitz, Ali StrokerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/493475to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chance to Fly
Author: Stacy Davidowitz, Ali Stroker
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 42 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A heartfelt middle-grade novel about a theater-loving girl who uses a wheelchair for mobility and her quest to defy expectations--and gravity--from Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing team, the Zoomers, to name a few. But there's one thing she's absolutely OBSESSED...2021-04-136h 42Download the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Chance to Fly by Stacy Davidowitz, Ali StrokerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/493475to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chance to Fly
Author: Stacy Davidowitz, Ali Stroker
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 42 minutes
Release date: April 13, 2021
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A heartfelt middle-grade novel about a theater-loving girl who uses a wheelchair for mobility and her quest to defy expectations--and gravity--from Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing team, the Zoomers, to name a few. But there's one thing she's absolutely OBSESSED...2021-04-136h 42Relish: This Best-Selling Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker, Stacy DavidowitzPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12734to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Chance to Fly
Author: Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz
Narrator: Ali Stroker
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
Release date: 04-13-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 29 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing team, the Zoomers, to name a few. But there's one thing she's absolutely obsessed with: musicals! From Hamilton to Les Mis, there's not a cast album she hasn't memorized and belted along to. She's never...2021-04-136h 42
Campfires and Color WarsEp. #25: Like The Time Paris Hilton Broke Color War (w/Stacy Davidowitz)A summer at camp wouldn't be complete without a good ole fashioned Color War (aka Maccabiah Games, Yom Sport, or Special Day...). Whatever you want to call it, everyone left it all on the field for the green, the red, the yellow, and the blue. Author Stacy Davidowitz joins Micah and Sara to recount her days at Tyler Hill Camp and talk about her newest book in the Camp Rolling Hills series, "Breakout", which takes place during Color War. Plus we discuss great Color War fakeouts and breakouts, how Paris Hilton played a role one summer, and we learn why...2017-06-011h 17
Happy CampersH is for Happy CampersPlaywright and author of the Camp Rolling Hill series Stacy Davidowitz stuck around to play a new game with us, and read some more of her old camp letters2017-05-0700 minHappy CampersStacy's Books Have Got It Going OnSammy and Julia talk to Stacy Davidowitz about her series for teens and tweens called Camp Rolling Hills, what went into the process of writing them, as well as the musical on which they are based. She also reads some hilarious letters she wrote home as a camper.2017-04-3000 min