2026 started off in the most unexpected way.

After finding his audition notice on TikTok (!!) Jake Lebowitz cast me in his love letter to 2000s pop culture. He wrote, directed, and edited “Aughts,” with original music by Melissa Bowley. As an artistic director whose worked on many a Broadway campaign, I loved his eye and taste, and we’re both obsessed with Michelle Branch. You can watch the whole thing for free, linked below.

Aughts: A Radio Play

By Jake Lebowitz

Produced by Zach Reiser

Original song my Melissa Bowley

Photography by Angela of York