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PODCAST

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals

Join Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Music Director Sam Scheidler, and drummer Chris Ditton as they create brand new musicals — completely on the fly — alongside some of Chicago’s most charming music improvisers and performers. Welcome to the scene!

comedy improv

All Episodes

01:01:26

#24: "Forever Twelve" with Ali Gordon!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2025/01/07

Tween theatre ghosts, metaphysical four square, and a janitor with big original dreams. All this and more in the first Charm Scene improvised musical of 2025 - featuring Team Starkid's Ali Gordon! Happy BoOoOo Year!Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Ali Gordon Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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01:04:56

#23: "Noir Year's Eve" with Keenan Camp!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/12/31

Happy New Year from Charm Scene! Raise a glass as we round out 2024 with old acquaintance Keenan Camp! What do a grizzled detective, a bowl or oatmeal, and a mansard roof have in common? Absolutely nothing. Cheers! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Keenan Camp Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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49:18

#22: "Keep The HR in cHRistmas - PART TWO" with Allen...

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/12/24

Welcome back to PART TWO of our Christmas two-parter, featuring charming guests Ben Auxier and Allen Lucas! Will we make it out of Santa's underground Christmas garage? Will our friends finally fulfill their festive wishes? And just who is the mysterious Holly Rose? These answers and more in this week's Charm Scene! Happy Holidays! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Ben Auxier, Allen Lucas Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or

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56:34

#21: "Keep The HR in cHRistmas - PART ONE" with Ben...

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/12/17

Happy Holidays from Charm Scene! We've brought together TWO of our favorite charming guests for a TWO ACT Christmas musical! Ben Auxier and Allen Lucas take us to a world of winter whimsy, where trials about. Christmas wishes, crises of faith, a problematic Santa Claus, and more. And don't forget to tune in next week for act two! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Ben Auxier, Allen Lucas Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot

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52:36

#20: "Life's Not (Ren) Fair" with Haley Karlson!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/12/10

Hear ye! Hear ye! Charming guest Haley Karlson takes us back in time in this renaissance era improvised musical! Are you sexy? Cool? BItey? All of the above? See where you fit in in this week's Charm Scene!Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Haley Karlson Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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53:30

#19: "The Last Six Scandals" with Sage Huston!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/12/03

An alien dog, a spy mom, and a scandalous mayor? What else could go wrong in this week's fully improvised musical, with charming guest Sage Huston! We're pulling back the curtain on local politics, so get in line now behind these 14 Colin Josts for the emotional ride of your life. Welcome to Charm Scene!Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Sage Huston Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at

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01:00:25

#18: "The Belmont Blues" with Tyler DeLoatch!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/11/26

It's a time jump jamboree! If you like "Merrily We Roll Along," "The Last Five Years," or that one episode of "Phineas and Ferb," you'll love this week's fully improvised musical - featuring charming guest Tyler DeLoatch! Explore the dynamics and psyche of Chicago's beloved "Blue Man Group," and discover the many things to do in Lakeview! Don't miss this heartwarming family story, or you're gonna be blue, man.Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Tyler DeLoatch Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums:

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57:32

#17: "Man vs. Beast vs. Mortality" with Cat McDonnell!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/11/19

It's a classic tale of backyards and bears in this week's fully improvised musical - featuring charming guest Cat McDonnell! Join us as we discover the true nature of paternity, immortality, and Philadelphia. The door's always open (and freestanding in the middle of yard)! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Cat McDonnell Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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57:03

#16: "One Billion Cousins" with Andrew Baldwin!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/11/12

Some assembly required in this week's fully improvised musical! Inspired by charming guest Andrew Baldwin's real life family ties, we visit a family reunion, a nintendo-aided falling out, and a... re-reunion? Listen now!Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Andrew Baldwin Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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01:00:26

#15: "The Angel With No Name" with Beth Nelsen!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/11/05

Names must be EARNED in this week's fully improvised musical! Charming guest Beth Nelsen, alongside a heavenly host of characters, takes us through the big bang, phone calls between realms, and the REAL origin of Christmas. Our most Biblically Accurate™ episode yet! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Beth Nelsen Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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59:08

#14: "Bathroom Ghosts" with Amber Linde and Alex Garday!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/10/29

Happy Halloween! Get trick or TREATED to a two-guest spoOoOoky episode with Amber Linde and Alex Garday! Did you know the bathroom is the most haunted room in the house? Find out why there are so many damn ghosts in there (and how to get rid of them) in this fully improvised musical.Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Amber Linde, Alex Garday Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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57:08

#13: "Puberty & Sangria" with Alex Garday!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/10/22

Picture this: it's the summer of 8th grade and you and your friends are exploring Spain, unsupervised. In this fully improvised musical inspired by Alex Garday's real-life adventures, join a ragtag group of teen boys as they discover music, architecture, and themselves. Also there's an unnecessarily nasty song about the Phillie Phanatic. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Alex Garday Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a

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01:00:52

#12: "Strong Mover" with Anna Bortnick!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/10/15

Strap in for a cross country road trip with Anna Bortnick! There are so many places in between Chicago and LA and we visit all of them. If you like rhyming names, unconventional marriages, and rare dollar bills, then come move with us in this fully improvised musical! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Anna Bortnick Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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53:34

#11: "Bananaman Rhapsody" with Mike Gospel!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/10/08

Charm Scene goes VIRAL. Get your camcorders ready as charming guest Mike Gospel takes us back to the world of high school internet stardom in this fully improvised musical, all inspired by his real life 2009 YouTube sensation "Calculus Rhapsody!" We think you'll find it a-PEALING #teambanana Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Mike Gospel Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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01:01:14

#10: "The Path to Poo Poo Town" with Jen Connor!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/10/01

All aboard! This week, charming guest Jen Connor takes us to the magical land of Hoboken, New Jersey, and things are HEATING UP. Can two distant siblings transform their relationship in time for the big audition? Can our grizzled director make art in a world of participation trophies? Can squirrels swim? The path to answers is this way!Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Jen Connor Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a

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58:14

#9: "Cyclone of Love" with Brandon Michael Thomas and...

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/09/24

ISU forever! Charming guests Brandon Michael Thomas and Jessica Joy are back for another fantastical improvised musical, this time inspired by Brandon's real life experience with college standup and greek life show choir. With wizards, prophecies, and Hugh Jackman, it's just another day at Iowa State University. Go Cyclones! Cast: Austin Packard, Jessica Joy, Brandon Michael Thomas Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a

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57:10

#8: "Dance & Distract" with Jessica Joy and Brandon...

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/09/17

Do you believe in magic? Watch as we turn one guest into two in this back to back double guest extravaganza! Charming guest Jessica Joy, alongside Brandon Michael Thomas, takes us into the world of magic, castles, and more in this fully improvised musical. Listen now, and remember - there's no improv in magic (unless we put it there). Cast: Austin Packard, Jessica Joy, Brandon Michael Thomas Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or

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24:06

Bonus Episode! "That's the Joke" and more!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/09/10

Surprise! We're off this week, but we didn't want to leave you without your recommended dose of charm. Here are some of our favorite early test recordings, including a surprise appearance from our very first guest - Amber Linde! You just got CHARMED. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Amber Linde Keys: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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42:33

#7: "Object Work" with JUST US!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/09/03

He was an improv kid. He was a jock. Can I make it any more obvious? Just us this week with a self-indulgent, improvised romp through the world of collegiate comedy, sports, and the forces that I guess try to keep them apart for some reason. Talk about a quad conflict! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard Keys: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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57:11

#6: "The President of Hollywood" with Daryn Robinson!

Charm Scene: Improvised Musicals ·

2024/08/27

What's that over there? Why it's the future president of the United States of America. How timely! Chicago comedy legend Daryn Robinson joins us for an improvised musical filled with political intrigue, dubious debates, and two very charming gerbils. Cast your vote today!Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Daryn Robinson Keys: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram and YouTube, or shoot us a message at CharmScenePod@gmail.com!

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