A pompous little hedgehog with a flair for the theatrical. Sir Pricklesworth marches through the underbrush with pride, every note a polished whisker in his musical mustache. More music on www.caricatunes.com.

Sir Pricklesworth

So Big, So Small (Dear Evan Hansen) Cover

Live recording of "Gethsemane" from "Jesus Christ Superstar", as part of Hamilton Operatic's Downtown Musical Series, Cinematic Showstoppers on October 7, 2025.

Note: This is a LIVE recording with just me, a mic and a sound system that was balanced for an evening of singers. Additionally, I went for a riff towards the beginning of the song that did NOT land well... but don't worry, I get back on track and sang the heck out of the song that you won't even remember! I do plan to re-record this down the road.

Gethsemane (LIVE) - Downtown Musicals Oct '25

Experience EMPYREAN : The Hyperfantasy RPG, fully compatible with Dungeons&Dragons, Pathfinder, and the d20 Multiverse! Also Enjoy Our First Adventure Module : "Reality Unbound: Reclamation (Levels 6-20)"! System and Adventure Both Available in Digital and Print! Visit Us on Youtube for Visual Videos of (Most) of My Songs! www.youtube.com/@HyperfantasyHandbooks

Vengeance of James (Raid Boss)

Jaguero, The Spirit Lord of Thundara (Hidden Boss)

"The Ledge" from The Ledge
A New Musical by Raphael Jae
Developed by Trust Your Gut Productions
Dan: Ashley Olmstead
Roy: Dexter Reilly
Chorus: Jordyn Alyce, Raphael Jae, Michael Maricondi, and Lillian Nevins

When Roy notices a man (Dan) on a ledge, ready to jump, he runs out and tries to convince him that life is worth living.  Unfortunately, to Roy...it isn't.  After failing to come up with a good argument, and failing to counter Dan's remarkably upbeat attitude about the whole situation, Roy grabs hold of Dan, ensuring that a jump would end them both.  Dan backs down, but shares a few words of his own with Roy, turning the tables on our main character and leaving the audience to wonder who's really saving whom."

The Ledge is a new musical by Upstate NY creator Raphael Jae and tells the stories of Roy and Aurora, two lost souls dealing with the demons of the past.  Will they turn the page?  Or will they take the step?

The Ledge is currently being developed by the creative minds and team of Trust Your Gut Productions, with a world-premier staged reading planned for March 2026.

"The Ledge" from The Ledge: A New Musical by Raphael Jae

2025 remastered version of "Merry Merry Merry Christmas." 

Composed and performed by Ricky and me in November 2005. 

The original version is: https://soundcloud.com/kpwatershed/merry-merry-merry-christmas

Merry Merry Merry Christmas - (2025 version D)

Merry Merry Merry Christmas - (2025 version E)

Merry Merry Merry Christmas - (2025 version F)

Mike Isaacson, Artistic Director and Executive Producer at The Muny, talks about the Regional Theatre Tony Award and its importance not only to the staff, but to St. Louis community, and tells listeners about the shows that will make up the theatre's 108th season. Plus, hear about the holiday pop-up shop on December 6!  More information, and season tickets, can be found at https://muny.org/

'Tis the Season... 108 at The Muny!

I have been singing my whole life and have been fortunate to do some amazing things. I have had the pleasure of working with some incredible artists throughout my career such as Wayne Brady, Barbara Streisand, Audra McDonald, Wynton Marsalis, and Ben Lee to name a few. I have also performed with the La Master Choral and the Grammy nominated Silver Lake Chorus. TV credits include Funny or Die, Veep, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Google. I am available for studio work and live gigs.

Continued from soundcloud.com/electronicoffee 
Experience EMPYREAN : The Hyperfantasy RPG, fully compatible with Dungeons&Dragons, Pathfinder, and the d20 Multiverse! Also Enjoy Our First Adventure Module : "Reality Unbound: Reclamation (Levels 6-20)"! System and Adventure Both Available in Digital and Print! Visit Us on Youtube for Visual Videos of (Most) of My Songs! www.youtube.com/@HyperfantasyHandbooks

Starting March 20th 2025, the adventure of Caricatunes begins. Every day a new discovery, a playful little melody, or a quirky tune sent out into the world. The idea? At least one minute of music each day that brings a smile, takes an unexpected turn, or simply offers a joyful moment of chaos...

See MORE! @electronicoffee2 (New Channel!) More Music! Also: https://worldcrafter.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Experience EMPYREAN : The Hyperfantasy RPG, fully compatible with Dungeons&Dragons, Pathfinder, and the d20 Multiverse! Also Enjoy Our First Adventure Module : "Reality Unbound: Reclamation (Levels 6-20)"! System and Adventure Both Available in Digital and Print! Visit Us on Youtube for Visual Videos of (Most) of My Songs! https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfantasyHandbooks

An American living in New Zealand, trained in theatre but work and limited opportunities get in the way of performing regularly. I also no longer feel the urge to do a show just to do a show; I'm choose the projects I want to work on.

Classical music in St Louis, from Classic 107.3 and 96.3 HD2

Trust Your Gut Productions (TYGP) is a licensed production company dedicated to new works, new artists, new voices, and new audiences.  We proudly create, workshop, and develop new plays, musicals, cabarets, variety shows, and more to the delight of audiences in the Upstate NY, Adirondack Park Regions, and beyond!

We are a diverse group of artists representing many backgrounds, identities, and talents who believe that art can change the world, that our voices, our stories, and our creativity can actuate change, and that “When push comes to shove, it’s better to love!”

All of our productions are curated with care and in the spirit of collaboration.  Whether it be a traditional play or musical, a new work, community outreach project, cabaret, dinner theatre, or other, we truly believe that creating art together can help lift our community up, inspire change, and make opportunities for Our Nation’s Youth to raise their voices.

We dedicate all of our projects, performances, and productions 
to the loving and eternal memory of TYGP Co-Founder, Carol-Anne Gaetano

Founded by a son and mother (Michael Maricondi and Carol-Anne Gaetano) in 2009, Trust Your Gut Productions has toured to dozens of schools in the NorthEast, helping communities heal, grow together, and learn from each other's experiences with their inaugural piece, When Push Comes to Shove, written by Michael Maricondi and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)

TYGP's "parallel curriculum" uses the power of musical theatre to prepare children to effectuate positive change within their communities by teaching kindness face-to-face and behind the screen, with the goal of helping them to guide themselves towards fulfilling their civic duties to themselves, their communities, and their world.

TYGP is currently seeking collaborators who have crafted pieces of musical theatre with an eye towards helping children learn to live together, love one another, and make the world a better place.

"When push comes to shove, it's better to love"
-Miss Finkelstein

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