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What starts as a conversation about acting quickly turns into a heartwarming reunion between two North Carolina natives who had no idea they practically grew up next door. Molly Griggs opens up about her Southern roots, early theater experiences at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, and how growing up in Fayetteville shaped her worldview both on and off stage. From MerleFest memories to reflections on leaving—and later embracing—her hometown identity, this episode is full of unexpected nostalgia. Molly also talks about her emotionally charged role in John Proctor Is the Villain on Broadway and why it felt like the universe handed her the script at just the right moment. She reflects on the vulnerability required to bring parts of her younger self to the stage, the tension between people-pleasing and truth-telling, and what it means to play “the one you love to hate” in Netflix's The Residence. It's a layered, funny, and refreshingly honest look into how personal growth and performance are deeply intertwined. Molly Griggs is a stage and screen actor currently starring as Bailey Gallagher in John Proctor Is the Villain on Broadway. Her previous credits include Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly!, as well as TV roles in Succession, Servant, Doctor Death, and Netflix's The Residence, where she plays Lily Schumacher. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSqure.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Molly: Instagram: @mgriggz Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter & Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Susan Carlson from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Matchmaker and actors LeAnne Finger (plays Dolly Levi), Eden Kaiser (plays Irene Molloy) and Jess Toft (plays Minnie Fay).   THE MATCHMAKER by Thornton Wilder. Director: Susan Carlson. Before the world fell in love with Hello Dolly!, there was The Matchmaker. Cunning, […]

Today, I'm so excited to announce the release of an exclusive, in-depth career interview with two-time Tony nominee Leland Palmer. Tune in today to hear the fascinating stories of Leland's career, including why Bob Fosse dubbed her his “Yellow Towel Lady,” participating in the recent Pippin concert at 54 Below, the gift she got from Lauren Bacall, two hilarious onstage mishaps, her unique audition for Bajour, the actress she emulated in All That Jazz, the challenge of playing Minnie Fay, the difficulty of working with Donald Driver, how she feels about fictional portrayals of Bob Fosse, why A Chorus Line led her to take a break from theater, her decision to live away from New York, the importance of living in the present, and so much more. You won't want to miss this fascinating talk with a theatrical legend.

Donna knows best! We are joined by actor and singer Donna Murphy. You Might Know Her From The Gilded Age, Tangled, Center Stage, Spiderman 2, and Broadway productions of Wonderful Town, The King & I, Passion, and Hello, Dolly! We were in long pursuit of Donna and were pleased as punch to chat with her about finding her dancer posture for Center Stage, the Joni Mitchell mishap that almost stood in the way of Mother Gothel, and how Mrs. Asher is the Mort Guffman of The Gilded Age. All that, plus how she covered for Audrey in Little Shop for one night only, dying every night on stage for Passion, and the incredible highs and lows of playing Dolly Levi as the alternate to Bette Midler in the recent Hello, Dolly! revival. Wonderful woman!  Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Burt Bacharach and Raquel Welch died this month Dick Van Dyke was on The Masked Singer  Nicole Scherzinger sings with multiple Phantoms of the Opera NJ's version of Punxatawney Phil (Mel) died Warren Beatty doing Dick Tracy on TCM this past week (“IP squatting” Parker Posey onstage in new play The Seagull/Woodstock, NY Foo Fighters “Everlong” Drag queen Orion Story SPICE GIRLS IN ORDER OF BEST SINGERS: 1) Sporty 2) Baby 3) Scary 4) Ginger 5) Posh We love “I Wanna Be Like You” by Louis Prima Damian's mom slept in a bald cap as Mini-Me for a work Halloween party Donna Murphy will be starring in Dear World in March 2023 Plays Mrs. Astor in The Gilded Age Starred in 2003 Broadway revival of Wonderful Town  Watch Donna sing: “100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man” Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the song Has big song as Mother Gothel in Tangled, “Mother Knows Best” Auditioned with “Last Midnight” from Into the Woods  Auditioned for the Witch in the OBC and then as a Baker's Wife replacement Finally performed The Witch at the Delacorte in Central Park 2012 Played many age transitions in The People in the Picture Fosca's first song in Stephen Sondheim's Passion, “I Read”  Played Tuesday nights only for the Bette Midler Hello Dolly in 2017 in the wake of her own husband's death Was in negotiations to play Elizabeth Arden in War Paint (opposite Patti LuPone) while her husband, Shawn Elliott was dying (2017). She was simultaneously acting in PBS' Mercy Street Was up for the mother role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (played by Marin Hinkle)  Scott Rudin, the producer of Hello Dolly, did not treat Donna well. Scott Rudin scandal YMKHF interview with Broadway's original Minnie Fay, Sondra Lee (Episode #38) Played ballet teacher, Juliette Simone in Center Stage (directed by Nicholas Hytner) Stella Adler was more terrifying than Stephen Sondheim Brooke Shields got a re-recording of the Wonderful Town Broadway revival  The Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration Concert (directed by Lonny Price)  Donna doing “Could I Leave You?” from Follies with other divas onstage: Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch David Hyde Pierce doing “Beautiful Girls” intro  Donna approached Mandy Patinkin after the 80th Birthday Concert to tell him how much he meant to her Died a great death in Spiderman 2 (@4:54 mark) Donna telling the Little Shop story to Alan Menken Barbra directing Daisy Ridley and Anne Hathaway in her Malibu home studio Barbra's autobio is going to be over 1000 pages, thank god  Lainie Kazan full interview (Episode #29)  Lainie Kazan/Fanny Brice on The Barbra Archives (scroll halfway down the page to find)

On this episode I talked with Chelsea about when she knew she wanted to be an actress, sing, and perform, the first show she ever saw, why she chose to go to the University of Michigan and what the most valuable thing she learned there was, her favorite regional show to be a part of and why, playing Minnie Fay on the tour of Hello Dolly!, preparing to join a National Tour for the first time, her audition for Wicked, her reaction when she found out she'd be in Wicked and was an understudy for Glinda, the first cast she ever saw in Wicked, the day she made her Glinda debut, using her knowledge in dance + theatre to offer wisdom and teach young performers, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backstagewithbeccab/support

John Newman is the savvy entrepreneur who pioneered the glory of theatre restaurant in Australia, with the establishment of the iconic Tikki & John's in Melbourne. The venue fast became an institution in the city and a haven for a stellar cast of performers. With wife Tikki Taylor, he founded an entertainment dynasty spawning further theatre dining experiences such as Dracula's, Cafe Crypt and Crazyhouse.John Newman is a Geelong boy whose parents were publicans. He was born to perform and garnered early experiences entertaining hotel guests. He joined the Geelong Musical Comedy Company, a flourishing amateur group whose members also included John's brother Bill, Ernie Bourne and Barry Crocker. His success in comic and singing roles with that company, prompted him to embark on show business as a profession.He joined an outfit calling itself, rather ambitiously The South Pacific Film and Television Company, which planned to hit the high spots with a grand tour of Victorian country areas. The variety show, in which John did comedy, magic and his impressions of Groucho Marx and other stars of the day, played Geelong, Colac and Camperdown. He was next a member of the Blind Institute Concert Party, which performed everywhere in Victoria in one - and - two night stands, raising money for the institute. John stayed with the unit for two years, and then he left to go into the chorus of the J. C. Williamson Song of Norway.The run of Song of Norway was followed by a revival of Annie Get Your Gun, with Evie Hayes and Hayes Gordon, and John then went into the chorus of South Pacific, where he met Joyce Taylor (Tikki),Tikki Taylor had studied dancing at the Jenny Brennan Academy and appeared on stage for the first time in a juvenile role in Blue Mountain Melody, an Australian musical which starred Cyril Ritchard and Madge Elliott. After pursuing a classical ballet career she joined J.C. Williamsons as a show dancer, her first show being The Desert Song with Max Oldaker. Then followed Rose Marie, White Horse Inn, No, No, Nanette, The Girl Friend, Follow The Girls and Oklahoma, in which she understudied three roles, eventually playing the lead comedienne, Ado Annie.John and Tikki combined both their professional and private lives working in the same shows. They formed an act and toured it through the U.K. for eighteen months with top Australian magician The Great Levant covering England, Scotland and Wales. After that, they toured the U.S. Army bases in Europe.Back in London they saw the latest American musical hit The Pajama Game, and John knew that Tikki would be perfect for the comedy-dancing role of Gladys Hotchkiss. They rushed back to Australia and with the support of choreographer Betty Pounder and stage director Ian Roberts, Tikki managed to persuade the JCW management that it was not necessary to import an American actress for the role. This seminal production embraced an all-Australian company including Toni Lamond, Jill Perryman and John's brother Bill Newman.John worked in the chorus of The Pajama Game and joined Tikki in subsequent productions of Can-Can, For Amusement Only and Grab Me A Gondola. Tikki and John raised a family, pursued television appearances and then Tikki made a comeback to the stage as Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly.Television claimed John for a while guided by the famous American entrepreneur Larry K. Nixon; then a stint as Victorian manager for NLT Productions, and producer of The Ray Taylor Show on ATV0 in its early days. John was later Company manager for the Moscow Circus before he and Tikki made their decision to go into the restaurant business.Tikki Taylor and John Newman had show business in their blood. Both were already entertaining as children. When they met and married, they changed the course of theatre history in Melbourne. It is indeed an entertaining life!The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Missy has been a performer in a number of Muni shows. The Muni played a big role in Missy's formative years. Missy made her Muni stage debut in the children's chorus of Oliver! in 1982. Since then, she has performed in a number shows, including playing the roles of Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! in 1994 and Lucille Ballard in Meet Me in St. Louis in 1995. Missy is a dancer, so many of the shows she was in are huge dance shows. Missy's mother, Barb Homa, was also heavily involved with the Muni. Want to get involved in this project? Email history@themuni.org.

We are so excited to have the "elegant" and talented Chelsea Groen join us for Episode 17! She recently finished playing Minnie Fay in the National Tour of Hello, Dolly! with Carolee Carmello and we can't wait to get all the tea!! We'll find out about her journey from a being a busy child actor (she did Annie, like, EVERYWHERE) to attending the prestigious University of Michigan to becoming a working actor in NYC. How Chelsea finds time to be a fitness trainer and stay actively involved in a number of nonprofits, is anybody's guess! But, you won't have to guess, cuz we're gonna ask her! And, yes, we'll do our best to elicit her totally infectious giggles as we gulp down our drink of the week - The Cherries and Feathers Fizz, tackle Ashley's Whether Report and celebrate the return of our exciting and hilarious game, Musical Numbers.

Beanie Feldsten is non-stop. In the past three years, she made her Broadway debut as Minnie Fay in HELLO, DOLLY!, appeared in the Oscar-nominated LADY BIRD earned a Golden Globe nomination for her turn in BOOKSMART, released a new film HOW TO BUILD A GIRL, and has been announced to star in the movie adaptations of the stage shows THE HUMANS and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Hear Beanie talk about her "soulmate" connection with long-time BFF Ben Platt and more with Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan.

Anne and Damian are delighted to be joined by actress, singer, dancer, and director, Sondra Lee. You Might Know Her From original Broadway productions of Peter Pan;  Hello, Dolly!; Hotel Paradiso; High Button Shoes; and Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Sondra invited us into her penthouse to talk about coaching film directors, working with the mystery that was Carol Channing, collaborating with Jerome Robbins, and wooing moviestar Marlon Brando. Wonderful woman!  Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne  Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers The “woman” Rescue Ranger was Gadget Anne’s favorite Survivor players: Shambo Waters, Sandra Diaz-Twine Sondra Lee’s IBDB & IMDB Sondra’s book I’ve Slept with Everybody: A Memoir Sondra Lee as Tiger Lily in the Peter Pan musical (music by Mark "Moose" Charlap, Jule Styne, and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green) Directed and choreographer by Jerome Robbins  Mary Martin’s daughter, Heller Halliday, played Liza  Sondra could have been Anybodys in West Side Story but Arthur Laurents said N-O. The “Stella” Sondra mentions: actor and iconic acting teacher Stella Adler Sondra was sick of playing Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! for so long Hello, Dolly! book by Michael Stewart, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman Directed and choreographed by Gower Champion Sondra’s Hello, Dolly! castmates: Carol Channing (Dolly), Eileen Brennan (Irene), Charles Nelson Reilly (Cornelius) Hotel Paradiso with Sondra, Angela Lansbury, and Bert Lahr Bert Lahr, famously played the Cowardly Lion Marlon Brando worked with Tallulah Bankhead “Original Tiger Lily Will Skip NBC’s ‘Peter Pan’” story Sandra Lee the “chef” and former First Lady of New York (but since this recording Lee and Andrew Cuomo have split) Actress Sandra Dee Sondra Lee in Pinocchio Carol Channing allergic to hair dye  Italian director and screenwriter Federico Fellini Sondra Lee’s favorite curse word: Fuck Dr. Sandra Lee, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock in Clue

We talk with Hello, Dolly! star Chelsea Cree Groen who plays Minnie Fay in the Broadway Across America touring production of Hello, Dolly! Don't miss your chance to see Hello, Dolly! playing January 7th-12th at The Hobby Center. Tickets on sale now at BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com or TheHobbyCenter.org

Her autobiography is entitled I've Slept With Everyone and, after hearing our interview with Sondra Lee, we think you will understand why. Sondra's Broadway credits include High Button Shoes, Peter Pan (where she originated the role of Tiger Lily), Hotel Paradiso, Jerome Robbins Ballet: USA, Sunday in New York, and Hello, Dolly where she originated the role of Minnie Fay! In addition to those fabulous credits, Sondra has also served as one of the most respected acting coaches in film, having worked with Sally Fields, Ed Harris, John Malkovich, and Federico Fellini Sondra pulls back the curtain on her career to discuss how she won a role in High Button Shoes , what it was like working with Mary Martin, and why Marlon Brando was just more than a good actor. Also, Sondra shines the spotlight on Phil Silvers, Jerome Robbins, and Carol Channing! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4 To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com

JESS LePROTTO and KRISTEN HAHN talk about their careers on Broadway and on tour (as Barnaby Tucker and Minnie Fay) with one of the greatest musicals ever written! ON STAGE NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 17 AT HOLLYWOOD’S MAGNIFICENT PANTAGES THEATRE

This week on Love Your Bodd we've got a LIVE recording of the Out of the Box Theatrics' Women in Theater Panel! This live recording was moderated by Love Your Bodd Host, Heather Boddy. She interviewed panelists Elizabeth Flemming, Amiee Turner, Sammi Cannold, Alex Chester, Awoye Timpo about their experiences being a woman in the theater industry.  Meet the Panelists: Sammi Cannold is a theater director whose recent credits include Ragtime on Ellis Island and Violet on a moving bus at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). Sammi recently served as the associate director on the Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (dir. Rachel Chavkin) and is currently the associate director on In the Body of the World (dir. Diane Paulus/MTC) as well as Lempicka  (dir. Rachel Chavkin/Williamstown). Sammi has directed numerous concerts, workshops, and readings at A.R.T., 54 Below, Playwrights Realm, The Montalban Theater, New York Theatre Barn, (Le) Poisson Rouge, Don’t Tell Mama, and Primary Stages. She has also served as an Artistic Fellow at the A.R.T. and a Sundance Institute Fellow (for which she directed a developmental workshop of a new musical by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire). She holds a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.A. from Harvard University. www.sammicannold.com    Alex Chester is a proud member of Broadway Diversity Project. She is a former contributor to HuffPo and currently writes for Onstage Blog and Manhattan Digest. She is the creator of Hapa Mag - an online magazine by Hapas for Everyone, and is the founder/producer of WeSoHapa, a multiracial inclusive theatre company. Alex is also part of the podcast “We’re Not All Ninjas.” Theatre credits include: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” - Madison Square Garden (NYC), Minnie Fay in “Hello Dolly” directed by Lee Roy Reams at NAAP(Off-Broadway), “Bubble Boy” at 54 Below (NYC/Original Cast Recording), “Brass Heart” - Royal Family Productions (NYC). Her resume of commercial work includes campaigns for companies including UPS, H&M, AT&T and Major League Baseball.  Follow her on Twitter/Insta @AlexFChester @WeSoHapa @TheHapaMag www.WeSoHapa.com www.HapaMag.com www.AlexChester.com   Liz Flemming is the Founding Producing Artistic Director of Out of the Box Theatrics, an Actor's Equity Non Profit Off-Broadway Theater here in NYC. After several years touring and working in the regional circuit as a professional actor, Liz shifted focus to make a difference within our theatre community taking on inclusivity on the stage with the creation of OOTB. With OOTB she produced site-specific immersive productions of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown , "Master Harold"...and the Boys , The Owl and the Pussycat , and Songs for a New World . Along with her completion of two sold out seasons, she produced Alice at Alice's starring Alice Ripley, a series of Open Mics, and several cabarets and special events for OOTB. Independently she was asked to produce the new musical Mommie Dearestwritten by Christina Crawford with music by David Nehls, and Sam’s Room with New York Theater Barn. This year she will join The Cell Theater as Lead Producer along with her development of Out of the Box Theatrics. She hopes to #changethestage one show at a time.   Awoye Timpo ’s directing credits include: The Homecoming Queen (Atlantic Theater), Skeleton Crew (Chester Theater), Sister Son/ji (Billie Holiday Theater), Carnaval (National Black Theatre), Ndebele Funeral (59E59, South African tour, Edinburgh Festival); The Libation Bearers (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ), Araby (La MaMa), In the Continuum(Juilliard); Clybourne Park (Farmers Alley), The Vanished (Novisi). Producer: CLASSIX, a reading series exploring classic plays by Black playwrights. Broadway: Associate Director, Jitney ; Assistant Director, Shuffle Along . Other: ABC/Disney, Cherry Lane, Lincoln Center Directors Lab, Ma-Yi, New Dramatists, NOW Africa, Page 73, PEN World Voices, Rising Circle, Royal Shakespeare Company, Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab and WNYC.   Amiee Turner began her career at a very young age and never stopped blazing a unique trail. While still a teenager Amiee had already toured as Kristine in A Chorus Line and Cassandra in CATS and made her Broadway debut in David Merrick's 42nd Street . She quickly established herself as a NYC actress and added another five Broadway shows to her list of credits. As an actress, Amiee is a proud member of AEA. She has toured the USA and Europe and played many regional theatres including The Huntington and Goodspeed. Her work as a director began in Connecticut and has taken her up and down the East Coast. As a producer she oversaw 23 productions at Theatre By The Sea, 42 productions at Ocean State Theatre, founded A.I.S.O.P.  Theatre Co. in NYC, and produced and starred in the award winning independent film "Sunday on the Rocks"  with Tony Award winners Cady Huffman and Julie White. Amiee currently travels across the country as an actor and director and teaches audition workshops at the university level. 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Beanie Feldstein currently stars in Greta Gerwig’s LADY BIRD opposite Saoirse Ronan. Set in Sacramento, California in 2002, the film takes an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Ronan) is a loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed high-school senior struggling to assert her independence, and Beanie plays the role of “Julie,” the loyal best friend who understands “Lady Bird” like no one else. Since A24 theatrically released LADY BIRD on November 3rd, Beanie has received critical acclaim for her performance, as has the film and its stellar cast including Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Timothee Chalamet and Lucas Hedges. LADY BIRD was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Independent Spirit Award, Broadcast Film Critics’ Association Award, and named one of the top 10 films of the year by both the National Board of Review and American Film Institute. The film was also recognized by various critics’ groups including: New York Film Critics Circle, Boston Online Film Critics Association, Philadelphia Film Critics Circle, North Texas Film Critics Association, Washington, DC Film Critics Association, San Diego Film Critics Society, Chicago Film Critics Association, St. Louis Film Critics Association, Seattle Film Critics Society, Houston Film Critics Association and Phoenix Critics Circle. Furthermore, LADY BIRD broke the record of being the most reviewed film ever to maintain a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition to the rave reviews of Beanie’s performance in LADY BIRD, she is also receiving recognition for her portrayal of “Minnie Fay” in the Broadway smash hit musical HELLO, DOLLY! with Bette Midler. The musical won a 2017 Tony Award for “Best Revival of a Musical.” Beanie will next star in Whitney Cummings’ THE FEMALE BRAIN which will be released by IFC on February 9th and also stars Cummings and Sofia Vergara. Previously she starred in Nicholas Stoller’s NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING alongside Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne and Chloe Moretz. The film grossed over $100 million worldwide. Her television credits include ABC Family comedy FAN GIRL, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK on Netflix and THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, an HBO pilot directed by Gus Van Sant.

Ep. 81: Alex Chester is Russian, French, and Romanian Jewish on her mother's side and Japanese on her father's side.  She is proudly Hapa, and she is the founder of http://mesohapa.com/ a blog dedicated to exploring the Hapa (multiracial Asian) experience. Alex started performing professionally at a very young age. At 5 she began her career in modeling, and was the cover for such magazines as Parenting, Woman’s Day, and Victoria Magazine. She modeled children’s clothing lines on The Home Show, along with posters for malls, catalogues, department store and newspaper ads. With a successful modeling career underway Alex ventured into commercials and became the face that introduced the Chevy Geo to the world. Many commercials later Alex has once again introduced a new vehicle, the Ford Kuga, to Europe. Television followed commercials, including such shows as 7th Heaven, Boston Public, ER and The Closer. Alex filmed the title role in the Independent film, The Mermaid, produced by the award winning production company, Walter Robot Studios. Alex even had a stint in the pop world as a member of the girl group, Dream, produced by P. Diddy. Theatre has always been in Alex’s life. She saw her first live production when she was 4. By the age of 5 Alex had a role in Gigi at the now defunct Grand Equity dinner theatre in Anaheim CA. She worked for Norwegian Cruise Lines at the age of 7 playing Tootie in Meet Me In St. Louie, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz in the Broadway Review, and singing for the Captain’s embarkation parties. Alex has been seen as Mary Rogers in the West Coast premiere of The Will Rogers Follies, The Dead Girl in East/West Players production of Six Characters In Search of An Author, flying across the stage as Peter Pan, performing for the Royal National Theatre’s tour of An Inspector Calls, dancing as Eliza in The King and I at the Welk Resort, Punky Who in How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Pantages Theatre and Gymslip Who at Madison Square Gardens, The Magic Carpet in Disney’s Aladdin Spectacular, Connie in A Chorus Line for the Berkshire Theatre Festival, and Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! for the National Asian Artist Project. Alex has had the pleasure of working with Jeff Marx, co-creator of Ave Q, who wrote the role of Connie for her in his 15 minute musical, Oh God, We’re Gonna Die, the track of which can be heard at ANMT.TV. Alex is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in theatre through St. Mary’s College LEAP Program and was awarded The Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship for Dancers. For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/