presents
THE PITCH DECK
A Re-Imagining of
“The Greatest Story Ever Told”
A Podcast Musical in 16 Episodes
Music by Peter Link
Book and Lyrics by Peter Link and Ragan Courtney
Logline
In the backroads of Skedee, Oklahoma, and a mad escape across the great Southwest, a young woman's faith and love are put to the ultimate test when a divine plan unfolds, blending the heart of bluegrass with the soul and theatrics of Broadway in a 16-episode podcast musical that rejuvenates and reimagines "The Greatest Story Ever Told."
Synopsis
"Rosemary And Thyme" is a 16-episode podcast musical that centers on Thyme Quinn, a devout young woman in the obsolete small town of Skedee, Oklahoma. Thyme is deeply in love with her fiance and local town preacher, the apathetic Reverend Josiah Washburn, and frustratingly longs for him to set a date. Her quiet life is thrown into turmoil by a miraculous, divine intervention that will forever change her life. Word gets out regarding her distinction and small-town, insanely jealous gossips decide to ride both innocent girl, best friend Lizzie, and fiancé out of town on a rail. Ostracized and destitute, they escape hitch hiking and begin their Odyssey West encountering a myriad of fantastical adventures as they make their way across the great Southwest of America, searching for the right haven and home to fulfill her destiny and give birth. With a rich narrative and a score that travels from the ruralism of bluegrass to the grandeur of Broadway, this "Theater of The Imagination" brings a timeless story into the contemporary world, exploring themes of faith, love, community, and the surprising ways miracles can manifest.
The Cast
starring
Michael Tucker
God
Judy McLane
Lizzie Cranbottom
Julia Wade
Thyme Quinn
Peter Link
Gabriel / Gabe
Steve Blanchard
Josiah Washburn
Track Record
Peter Link has spent 50 years writing, composing, and producing musical theatrical works for Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world. During that time, he became Composer-In-Residence at the New York Shakespeare Festival’s Public Theater under producer Joseph Papp, writing music for over 40 productions.You can learn more about him on his Wikipedia page: Peter Link - Wikipedia
Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare on Broadway and Television
Tony Award Nominated
Score by Peter Link
The Good Doctor
Play on Broadway by Neil Simon,
Musical Score by Peter Link –
Receiving Link’s second Tony Nomination for best score.
Trelawny of the "Wells"
Play on Broadway by Arthur Wing Pinero,
with Meryl Streep,
Musical Score by Peter Link
Drums, Dreams and Banjos
Bicentennial Ballet at the Joffrey Ballet Choreography by Gerald Arpino, Orchestration, arrangments & composition from Stephen Foster themes by Peter Link
King of Hearts
Broadway Musical by Peter Link,
Jacob Brackman, and Steve Tesich
The Mighty Gents
Produced by James Lipton and starring Morgan Freeman and Dorian Harewood Play by Richard Westley,
Music by Peter Link
Ulysses in Nighttown
Play on Broadway based on Ulysses James Joyce, adapted by Marjorie Barkentin, Musical Score by Peter Link
The Jenny Burton Experience
Award-winning Pop/Inspirational/R&B act Produced, Directed and Written
by Peter Link
Is Anybody Listening?
Off Broadway Theatrical Concert at The Sheen Center, 3-Episode Podcast, & Live Concert Video, Directed and written by Peter Link
Goin' Home on Heaven and Beyond
Gospel Cantata - Compilation Album
Written and Produced by Peter Link
Sundown The Musical
Musical for the Showdown at the OK Corral, Music by Peter Link
Top 10 Theater Albums 2004,
Talkin’ Broadway.com
Iphigenia - A Cautionary Tale
Off Broadway Musical at The Public Theater, A musicalization of Euripides' play by Peter Link ;
A new Podcast Musical -- Coming Soon ...
The Success
of Rosemary And Thyme
Our podcast production budget was $130,000. Watchfire Music invested the first $25,000.
Based on the popularity of our stars and cast and the past successes of our creators, we were able to raise through many generous donations on Indiegogo another $50,300.
This paid for the development of the podcast musical, Rosemary And Thyme. Though it paid for all costs of production, we were left with very little marketing budget. So we decided to launch it anyway just to get a feel for how people would respond.
Surprise!
It took off anyway!!
Cut to the present …
After a short time, we’re now closing in on 15,000 downloads. (In the podcasting world, 10,000 downloads is the first golden benchmark of success.)
On top of that, Rosemary and Thyme has now been enjoyed in 140 countries!
AND on top of that, we have been barraged by people all around the world with a treasure chest of grateful comments ...
Audience Comments
“I just finished listening to the pilot of ‘Rosemary and Thyme,’ and I think that You (Julia) and Peter and the rest of the Cast are doing a Beautiful job with the characterizations, music, singing and acting. It reminds me of Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keeler, which my Beloved Ronald and I used to listen to every Saturday night. Your 2 years of work has produced something Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing with All of Us”! ~Lynda Findlay, Placerville, CA
“I just want to say how much I enjoyed episode 1 of your podcast musical ‘Rosemary and Thyme’. It’s a new experience for me. The production quality and talent involved are both top-notch. I love how it’s a modern-day Christmas story that re-imagines the most incredible story ever told… Bringing musical theater right into people’s homes is such a great idea, especially in these crazy times. When I was a music teacher, I definitely would have loved to have had access to your music services.” ~Valerie Smith, Recording Artist, Producer, Songwriter, IBMA, Bell Buckle, TN
“Wow! I love this podcast! The story is so fun and engaging, the characters are so rich. Talk about talent! I like to really crank it up in my car and get swept away in the music and gorgeous voices. Can’t wait for the next episode!” ~Tina Black, Los Angeles. CA
So here’s why we come to you. If we’ve done all this with minimal marketing funds,
imagine what we could do together …
Here's What We Know
Rosemary And Thyme is Built to Travel:
From Audio to Stage & Screen ...
Here's the Good News ...
The product exists:
A complete, fully scored 16-episode season—compresses development time and risk.
Three years of “out-of-town” development:
Story and score refined; assets organized for rapid scaling.
Signature fusion:
Bluegrass + Broadway in Heartland and Southwest settings —fresh, recognizable, and programmable.
Five expansion lanes:
Scripted TV, animated series, concert-and-stream series, multi-night Broadway event, and premium Audible release.
Team credibility:
19-actor NYC/Broadway ensemble and Tony-nominated creatives for immediate industry interest.
More Good News ...
With your help we can reach wider audience:
Channel strategy built-in: Churches and faith media, podcast networks, performing-arts centers, regional theaters, and family-oriented streamers.
Evergreen campaign cadence: 16-episode drip supports serialized marketing, retargeting, and community engagement.
Revenue + rights ecosystem: Sponsorship tiers, EP slots, live/tour revenues, digital streaming, soundtrack/cast album, publishing/sheet-music licensing (WFM), and merchandise.
What Can You Do?
There are 5 potential paths that together, we could forge ahead and take Rosemary And Thyme to the next level.
1. Scripted TV (Live Action)
16 × ~30 min episodes. Build a prestige limited series from our fully scored narrative.
2. Animated Series (Pixar-style tone)
Evocative, family-friendly animation using our original cast soundtrack as the spine.
3. Concert & Stream Series
A live, music-forward show—think Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion—delivered as a 16-episode concert run.
4. Broadway Event (Multi-Night)
A two-to-three-night theatrical experience in the vein of Harry Potter’s epic format.
5. Premium Audio Expansion (Audible Theatricals)
Elevate the podcast into a marquee audio drama release with built-in discovery.
We hope you will see our vision and help us take Rosemary and Thyme to the next level – to produce it – whether in current podcast mode, or re-fashioning it into a visual series on screen or stage. It is time to take this to a larger audience who will love and embrace this classic story.
Why Get Involved?
Because so much has already proven. We are miles ahead of a script and a wish. We are, so far, a proven commodity.
You know how hundreds of Broadway-caliber musicals never get seen because they can't secure a multi-million dollar stage budget?
Solution:
Our company, Watchfire Music, produces musicals in house in a state-of-the-art studio as high-quality, full-cast 'podcast musicals,' making them accessible to a global audience for a fraction of the cost.
This means we can tap into the massive, underserved market of theater and faith-based audiences who just can't make it to New York City to see shows with Broadway talent.
We're creating a new genre of 'Theater for the Imagination or "Radio Re-imagined." With little down payment, but much potential gain.
We’re seeking distribution, partnerships, and exposure to larger networks. Let’s talk about how Rosemary and Thyme can fit into your platform.
There is nothing out there like this,
(to our knowledge)
It is such a special project.
Note from Peter Link:
This project is a massive undertaking. With more than eight hours of content, it is equivalent to three or four Broadway musicals, three or four feature films or a Pixar animated series. It was lovingly designed as a musical podcast where there was no limit to length. It was designed in 16 episodes that could be binge-listened or spread out over each listener’s choice of time. Consequently, our first choice of evolution would be a television miniseries. Or for that matter a Pixar animated series. As to the Broadway musical, clearly, with presently 35 songs, it would need to be creatively edited. All of the above are possible.
All of the cast in the present musical podcast are experienced Broadway, television, and film stars and professionals. If this were picked up by Pixar, we believe an animated film could use the cast and soundtrack as is. If kept in its current podcast format, we believe bringing it into Audible.com‘s Theatrical Division with a current subscribership of over 3 million subscribers could be a wonderful next step.
Sponsors We'd Love to Work With
Come And See Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit that supports major works such as The Chosen.
The Leader in Bluegrass Music, IBMA is an industry organization that promotes and supports bluegrass and related genres.
Come And See Foundation is a faith-based nonprofit that supports major works such as The Chosen.
Guideposts is a national inspirational storytelling nonprofit with a potential grant tie-in to our project.
Love's Stops is a national chain with headquarters in Oklahoma, where our story starts. Love's proudly promotes local culture and arts.
The American Bible Society is has a faith storytelling focus. It supports creative projects with moral themes.
Wrangler is a classic Americana brand that frequently partners with country/roots/bluegrass artists.
Martin & Co, is iconic in bluegrass & roots music; the brand loves authentic artist stories.
K-Love is a faith-based national radio and aligns with inspirational themes.
Studios We'd Love to Work With
Fan-funded, grassroots faith & values storytelling: The Chosen, Sound of Freedom
Social impact storytelling, documentary & scripted: He Named Me Malala, Roma
Diverse, empowering, youth/family animation & live action: Hair Love, Iyanu
Emotional, character‑led adaptations: Love, Simon, Looking for Alaska
Renowned for feel-good romance, holiday specials, and uplifting entertainment
Family heritage & values storytelling - often light‑faith themes and secular: Coat of Many Colors, Heartstrings
The Creative Team
Peter Link, composer and lyricist, CEO and Creative Director of Watchfire Music, wrote the music for Rosemary And Thyme. As a collaborator, he co-wrote the lyrics and book with distinguished playwright, poet and author, Ragan Courtney. Director, coach and teacher Ron Stetson brought his refined dramaturgy skill to the project and directed Rosemary And Thyme.
Summary
Rosemary And Thyme - A Podcast Musical in 16 Episodes is a family-oriented project
(PG 13 - not R). Like most classic stories, many of its themes resonate with our world today. It strikes the note of the necessity to improve the quality of our world leadership. It deals with immigration and the plight of immigrants. It also deals with the emancipation of the poor and the recognition that all people are created equal.
It also takes a hard look at good ol’ American values.
It reminds us of the incredible beauty of the great Southwest. It supports the awareness of the core values of family, and that family does not necessarily mean people of the same skin. It speaks to people of all ages. It reimagines a classic story known by billions and brings the fundamental values, morals and ethics once again to the forefront without being “religious“. It’s just a great story. It makes you laugh, and it makes you cry.
Contact our Management Team
Kathy Olsen
Encompass Arts
(212) 439-8055
[email protected]
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