How does an idea become a musical? How do you write both a play and a musical soundtrack at the same time? How does a musical that you've finally written wind up on a real stage with real actors?

Kaylee Killingsworth and Kenady Sean have answers.

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with two-thirds of the creative team behind Beyond Perfection, a new musical about our human desire for perfection and our love-hate relationship with reality. Just days before their New York City debut, Kenady and Kaylee get candid about the winding path to the stage, from initial table reads to a complete script revision. They also discuss the value of perseverance, the fine line between constructive criticism and debilitating criticism, and how this version of Beyond Perfection is, without a doubt, their best one yet. Plus, hear a sneak peek of the musical itself!

To learn more about Beyond Perfection: The Musical, visit the official website or follow the musical on Instagram. To learn more about Kenady Sean and her upcoming projects, visit her official website or follow her on Instagram. To follow Kaylee's musical and creative journey, visit her official website or follow her on Instagram.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.