Be Our Guest: My Heart Says Go (with Erica Ito)

<p> A celebration of risk-taking and the power of persistence, MY HEART SAYS GO follows first generation college student, Indigo, who defies his father and drops out of medical school to become a singer-songwriter. Indigo is accompanied on his journey by a new friend, Clara, who has her own struggles at home. By the end, Indigo and his father find a new respect and understanding for each other, while Clara experiences a loss that allows her to see the importance of family and human connection. MY HEART SAYS GO is a celebratory anthem for the next generation and a loving reminder for parents. This new pop musical is about listening to your heart, overcoming obstacles, and never giving up on those you love. Purchase Album: <a href="https://www.broadwayrecords.com/products/my-heart-says-go-studio-cast-recording-mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.broadwayrecords.com/products/my-heart-says-go-studio-cast-recording-mp3</a> </p> <p>Born and raised on the east side of O’ahu, Erica learned about improv comedy in 7th grade and yeah, no it’s pretty much all been downhill from there. </p> <p>In 2021, they graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in English Literature, and have since put both degree specialities to use by becoming a full-time actor in NYC as well as writing you this run-on sentence; jk, they also work part-time as a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookculture/">bookseller</a>.</p> <p>Erica does frequent work with the non-profit organization <a href="https://fandomforward.org/">Fandom Forward</a>, and recently joined the creative board of <a href="https://mixedasianmedia.com/">Mixed Asian Media</a>. Once a week, she loves to yell about coming of age love stories and mythology with her genius co-host/best friend on their podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1J4YAdz0Ai4vAG1x1ojKF9?si=46f82f33c31d4abd"><em>Seaweed Brain</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p>Also passionate about movement in all forms, she can be found playing capoeira and teachi