What do you get when you mix ten siblings, a Juno-nominated pop star, and a passion for musical theatre? Pure magic.
Carlin Lutzer sits down with singer-songwriter and theater creator Maren Ord to unpack her remarkable journey — from busking at malls with her family to signing record deals, touring internationally, and eventually reinventing herself as a playwright and composer.
Maren shares the joys and struggles of balancing art and motherhood, the heartbreak of local arts funding setbacks, and the enduring power of creative community.
Listen For
14:51 Big Break: From Radio Contest to Record Deal
18:05 Touring Tales: The Reality Behind the Rockstar Life
29:17 Reinventing as a Playwright: The Leap into Musical Theatre
38:12 Juggling Five Kids, Two Dogs, and Five Musicals
44:18 Okotoks’ Lost Theater: A Community Setback
55:57 Advice to a Hypothetical 15-Year-Old Star
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