Maya is a theatre kid
One of Maya’s fulfilled dream roles was this ultimate Cool Mom, portrayed on screen by Meryl Streep.
Who is Donna Sheridan?
This ship, named after Annette’s beloved home state, possesses a firearm once famously operated by Shailly.
What is the U.S.S. New Jersey?
Maya is currently in rehearsals for Little Women: The Musical, based on the novel by this author.
Who is Louisa May Alcott?
In April of 1912 this disaster led to the death of nearly 1700 people.
What is the sinking of the Titanic?
To determine the quality of any new coffee shop, Maya orders her go-to drink – this iced drink of espresso, milk, and a flavor originating from seed pods in South America.
What is an iced vanilla latte?
The OBC of this musical (one of Maya’s all time favorites) included Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, and the guy that played Jesse in Pitch Perfect.
What is Spring Awakening?
Annette’s favorite Muppet movie was released in 2011, starring Amy Adams and this How I Met Your Mother actor.
Who is Jason Segel?
Annette still occasionally rereads this favorite childhood series written by Rick Riordan, currently being adapted for TV with mixed reviews.
What is Percy Jackson (and the Olympians).
Growing up around Philadelphia, Maya and Annette had the chance to visit many sites of Revolutionary significance, including the house that once belonged to this famous flagmaker.
Who is Betsy Ross?
Available at Savas, this cocktail is made by shaking vodka, cranberry juice, Triple Sec, and fresh lime, just a few ingredients off of Annette’s go-to bev of choice.
What is a Cosmopolitan?
Maya played a mom (shocker!) caring for her neurodivergent son in this British play.
What is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time?
This 13-year old tuxedo American shorthair cat, ironically named for a mouse, has been Annette’s best buddy since 2012.
Who is Mickey?
The (lowkey cringe) line “you have bewitched me body and soul” appears in the film adaptation of this favorite book of Annette’s, but not in the original story.
What is Pride and Prejudice?
The “day the music died” in Don McLean’s “American Pie” famously refers to an accident killing this early rock singer at the young age of 22.
Who is Buddy Holly?
This disgusting coffee drink is made by diluting espresso in water.
What is an Americano?
Maya once played the role of Peter Quince, a young director trying to organize a troupe of inept actors, in this Shakespeare production filled with confused lovers and fairies.
What is A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
This national park, visited by Annette in 2023, is actually named “Big Breast” in French.
What is Grand Teton National Park?
Maya has read every book published by this author, many of them (like Normal People) multiple times.
Who is Sally Rooney?
Days ago, Nasa “orbited” the moon once more in their Artemis II mission, the first time since this similar moon-orbiting mission named for Artemis’ brother.
What is Apollo 8?
While in London, Maya drank a lot of this brand of gin, named after the ceremonial guards of the Tower of London.
What is Beefeater?
He is one of Maya’s favorite playwrights, known for classics such as All My Sons, The Crucible, and The Death of a Salesman.
Who is Arthur Miller?
Annette’s golden retriever is named for this Phillies player, with a 2025 RBI of 75.
Who is Bryce Harper?
This Dumas book is named for its’ titular character, who is levels of petty I aspire to be.
What is The Count of Monte Cristo?
This Greek god of fire, metalwork, and craft, was not really a top 5 fav for young Annette in her Greek mythology era.
Who is Hephaestus?
This country is the largest exporter of wine in the world, though they’re probably not producing Barefoot or Josh (so who cares)
What is France?