From time to time we’ll hear people mention participants (contestants, connectors, Chosen Ones) from previous shows and wonder what they are up to, so every now and then we’ll reach out to them and see what’s what. This month we reached out to Nico Juber, who was a Chosen One for contestants Emily Halpern and Seth Finkle back on November 21, 2020.
What are you working on these days?
Right now, I’m in NYC in rehearsals for the Off-Broadway debut of my musical Millennials Are Killing Musicals! We start previews next week on May 9th and run through May 28th. I also have a reading of another show I’m working on called Winner during the day while the other show is running at night. It’s a lot going on, but really exciting and personally fulfilling.
What’s one thing you learned from the pandemic?
During the pandemic, I think we all took a step back to think about how we’re spending our time and what we’re willing to put up with from work, especially. I learned to focus on the things that were going to actually make me happy - literally quitting a stable corporate job in high-tech to pursue my passions as a writer and composer. Wild, right? But I know I’m not the only one with a story like this. #pandemicpivot
Jewish Geography question - where's the most random place you've run into someone you know?
OMG! I can’t think of anything anymore because I just didn’t run into anyone at all for years during the pandemic! Especially in LA with our car culture! But in NYC, I run into people on the street that I know all the time randomly. It sort of feels like a college town here (especially in theater).
(We'll get in trouble if we don't ask this) What's your dad up to?
My dad is back to playing shows around the country! He’s got one here in NYC while I’ve got my show running. He and my mom also just went on an epic travel tour of New Zealand and Australia: https://laurencejuber.com/concerts/
What's the best way for people to check out your stuff?
People can follow me at nicojuber.com or instagram: @stuffnicolikes @millennialsarekillingmusicals
Is there a person from the show’s past you want to hear from? Let us know and we’ll reach out!