n December 2020, PLAYDATE THEATRE hosted a virtual development conference to empower new musical theater writers across the globe. Four songs were selected by emerging artists from a cohort of 11 composers and 11 lyricists from all over the world. PLAYDATE paired each team up with one challenge in mind - write an original, holiday-themed musical number - with the winning composers' teams to receive recordings sung by professional performers.

PLAYDATE THEATRE has announced its four winning artists and their songs, including: "Snow One Else (For Me)" Lyrics by Alara Magritte and Music by Sonya Hayden "One More Holiday" Lyrics by Henry Gardner and Music by Ian Chan "My Half Brother, The Saint" Lyrics by Danielle Koenig and Music by Ryan Buchanan "2020 Christmastime" Lyrics by Sarah Rossman and Music by James Rushin

"Season Two of The Latest Draft Podcast premieres this Friday, February 12. After receiving dozens of submissions, the producers narrowed down the season to eight podcast musicals and 20 cabaret songs.

Episodes 1-4 and 5-9 present short-form musicals followed by in-depth interviews with the authors. The writers open up about creating their pieces, tips for structuring songs and stories and finding inspiration amid the pandemic."