Matchbox

In our second episode of Matchbox, we asked a group of young writers, musicians, and actors to respond to the theme of “Letters.” Here is what they had to say.

Kellyn Kusyk writes and Mara Hoplamazian reads a letter from Kellyn to their mother about love, difference, and being good with your hands.

KC-J sings two original love songs, Baby Girl and How I Am, both about letting go of a relationship.

Mia Fowler writes and Angel Adeoye reads a fictional letter about growing up and getting serious.

Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida writes and Maxi Himpe reads a short story about two sworn enemies at summer camp.

Blanca Schofield Legorburo writes and her many housemates read three short pieces about connection and lack-thereof in the time of coronavirus.

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In our first episode of Matchbox, we asked a group of young writers, musicians, and actors to respond to the theme of Firsts.

Here is what they had to say.

Esul Burton writes and Payson Whitwell reads a poem about the first pandemic and the Redwoods in California

Grace Wynter writes and Rayo Oyeyemi reads a piece of creative nonfiction about her high school’s tradition of gendered robes

Nurit Chinn writes and Maria Campos Saadi composes and performs a song about coming home after university

Juliette Neil writes and reads a story about the first time she dug a hole

Elliot writes and reads a meditation on capitalism, jobs, parents, and purpose

Zoe Ervolino writes and sings an original song titled “Twenty First”

Intro music by Noah Goodman and cover art by Anya Pertel

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